Public money backed private ice rink proposal in Frederick
Officials considered an ice rink costing more than 2.5 million with a city loan of 11 363 dollars. Critics questioned using taxpayer funds for private business while noting stadium and Keys financing. The piece compares public investment in recreation across Maryland and highlights IRBs and loans.
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Harry Grove Stadium
Frederick Keys
Maryland
Montgomery County
Frederick
Firearms coverage bias in Maryland state shoot debate
Jim Gilford argues media bias and unequal coverage in gun stories, praising the Maryland State Trapshooting Championships as a positive firearms use. He notes the state shoot attracted over 1,000 shooters from 24 states, with significant local economic activity, while major outlets gave sparse treatment. He urges equal emphasis on safe, proper gun use alongside accidents and misuse, citing a youth defending his family as an example.
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Maryland
Thurmont
Baltimore Sun
Washington Post
Vandalia
Ohio
Utah
Washington
Metroplitan
Michael Eisner
Mike Davis
Ron Bubes
Maryland State Golf Association
Davis
Bubes
City Papers
Public hearing favors tweaks to animal control plan
Marion Ake of Frederick argues for changes to the proposed animal control ordinance, addressing indoor and farm cats, vaccination and neutering, barking and livestock noise terms, and banning continuous chaining of dogs to protect both animals and taxpayers.
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Ers
Winchester Hall
Roy Meachum
Meachum
Frederick County
Humane Society
White Cliffs of Dover at Tivoli and Ride Tenderfoot Ride at Opera House
A Frederick night in review: Irene Dunne and Alan Marshal star in The White Cliffs of Dover at the Tivoli, while Ride Tenderfoot Ride with Gene Autrey plays at the City Opera House. Potomac Electric dismisses power plant plans at Point of Rocks after buying 800 acres along the Potomac. Local merchants weigh closures vs mall competition as downtown footfall shifts. Blackbirds and grackles seen near Clover Rill amid prior Graceham bird issues.
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White Cliffs of
Dover
Irene Dunne
Alan Marshal
Tivoli
Frederick
City Opera House
Potomac Electric
Point of Rocks
Potomac River
Clover Rill
Graceham
Exact change complaint at Church Street Parking Garage
Jacqueline Olson of Frederick files a complaint about the Church Street Parking Garage requiring exact one dollar change after attended hours on weekends and holidays. She cites a poorly displayed sign, no facility to make change, a 20 minute delay for her son-in-law and daughter at a wedding, a kind stranger providing a dollar, and frustration among guests and exiting drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
Frederick
City of Frederick
Readers rail at gun control and governor in letter from reader
A reader comments on gun control being legal and criticizes Clinton for radio speech limits. The writer also critiques Governor Schaefer, saying his term ends soon and citing debt, tax increases, and poorer schools and roads. The viewer laments O J Simpson coverage and urges regular programming return.
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Hitler
Clinton
Schaefer
O.J. Simpson
Letters on local politics and national defense in Mount Airy
A letter writer from Frederick County urges Mark Hoke's run for county commissioner and praises adding brains to the board. Another voice questions U.S. defense policy and Kissin’s forethought, arguing resources must defend the nation, ending with a call to protect democratic principles.
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California
Mark Hoke
Frederick County
Mark
Conserve energy letter-worne reply from Thurmont reader
In a July 16 letter Joe Berger urged conserving energy. Dixie Balbi of Thurmont responds by describing her limited recycling effort using plastic bottles, garbage trucks collecting waste to a Frederick landfill, then worms and maggots causing odors and contamination, and sarcastically hoping foul fumes reach Joe’s home.
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Joe Berger
Frederick
Joe
History lessons on U S defense posture and Kissin critique
A reader questions Barry Kissin's July 8 opinion on U S survival ability and asks whether the United States could have underestimated other nations or risked compromise with a hostile superpower. The letter challenges data sources on Cold War spending and notes perceived reductions in military forces and defensive weapons under the current administration.
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Barry J.C. Kissin
U.S.A
Oras
America
Dr Harold Schaden Celebrated For Woodland Project Near Walkersville
Letter writer praises Dr Harold Schaden for creating a wooded forest on his Dublin Road farm near Walkersville. He highlights ecology efforts, teaching moments for children and grandchildren, and calls for state tree planting in medians to improve air quality and beauty while noting lasting community legacy.
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Harold E. Schaden
Dublin Road
Walkersville
Dr. Schaden
Doc
Letter Writing Etiquette for The Frederick News-Post
Readers are invited to submit letters to the Frederick News-Post with full address and contact details. The notice provides a street address, P O box, and telephone numbers for correspondence and letters to the editor follow up.
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Frederick News-Post
Nombsee
Patrick
P.O. Bax
Frederick
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South Market Street
Jacqueline M. Olson Jefferson
Guns
O.J
Schaefer, Hoke
Donald W. Bailey Frederick
Tam
Mr. Kissin
Barry J.C. Kissing
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