Frederick County Officials Cut Property Tax Rate by One Cent
Frederick County commissioners decided not to increase the property tax rate this year and even cut it by one cent per $100 of assessed value. They cite reassessments, new impact fees, a $4.3 million unallocated reserve, and budgeting flexibility as reasons, pledging continued scrutiny and belt tightening to cut duplication and non essential services while releasing funds for sheriff pay raises and personnel needs.
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Gray Stands Alone Over County Pension Battle
Frederick County commissioners face a pensions clash as David Gray opposes a $2000 retirement perk for a single term. Sundergill Yingling and Reeder push for voter friendly moves while Gray decries the gesture as vanity amid budget questions.
Crows Attack Chicago Woman Seeks Government Help
Lisa Eiseman and neighbors report repeated crow attacks in Chicago. After discussing with police and her alderman, she learns no agency is responsible for crow attacks, highlighting bureaucratic gaps and lack of protection for residents.
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Crow control in Chicago spawns permit debate and quirky fix
Mike Eiseman battles federal rules over protected crows after a nesting season attack. Authorities admit extreme action possible only with private-permit help, revealing the maze of agencies and inconsistent responses. A private shooter eventually removes two birds, sparking renewed calls for local wildlife oversight and simpler remedies.
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Frederick Dairy Chief Sees 10 Day Shortage After Price Rollback
Metcalf of Chestnut Farms, Frederick office manager, warned his 40 mile distribution radius around Frederick would lack butter supply for at least 10 days after midnight June 3 due to USDA price rollbacks aligned with Office of Price Administration rules. County Medical Society formed a committee over nurse shortages at Emergency Hospital as Dr Fahrney resigns and hospital aide service ends. Gasoline shortages persist with no relief in sight though some supply reaches DC and Baltimore. FRA anticipates ruling on Chessie System plan to run 35 miles of Old Main Line between Frederick and Baltimore without automatic traffic control after flood damage from Tropical Storm Agnes. Frederick Community College to offer part time contracts for summer session amid teacher trustee dispute. Debbie Droneburg, 18, named Frederick County Dairy Princess 1973. Anne Bowers and Deborah Cavell runners-up.
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Year round school idea sparks breaks and pay debate
MARK VERNIER of Monrovia argues for longer school days as a preferred solution, noting summer breaks provide essential rest while concerns about pay and summer access for some students arise. He suggests eliminating recess or extending days as alternatives.
Turmoil and moral critique of a self styled fair society
A reflective piece condemns American society for hypocrisy in education religion and social control. It warns that activism divides people by race gender and belief while citing biblical misused advisements and the danger of the self serving mindset leading to social harm and exclusion. The writer ends by imagining a judgment before St Peter asking readers to evaluate motives.
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Letter on civic projects and balloon design sparks criticism
Letters from JOHN W. CLEM Walkersville and G. LEE TEETS Myersville challenge the Economic and Community Development Commission and Chamber of Commerce. They urge reevaluation and claim the balloon project is flawed and dangerous, demanding the designer return to the drawing board to pursue meaningful work.
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Chamber of Commerce
Absurd residency rule proposed by county official
County Commissioner Sue Ann Yingling floated a July 1 deadline requiring county employees to live in the county to keep their jobs. The comments, published May 20 in The Frederick News-Post, drew sharp rebuttals from colleagues and readers who warned such protectionism would harm the local workforce and economy. A reader letter from Victoria Coleman of Frederick also argues for better Child Care support and worker pay.
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