Frederick City Hall grounds praised as downtown oasis
The Frederick Parks and Street Department led by Russ Castle maintains city grounds including Baker Park and Carroll Creek Park. Assistant superintendent Robert Lee oversees City Hall landscaping with Carol Payne and student volunteers from Frederick High School aiding in planting. The area features mature trees, small busts, and a time capsule, presenting a mini park feel beside the 1862 city hall building.
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Frederick City Hall
City Hall
Court Street
Parks and Street Department
Russ Castle
Baker Park
Carroll Creek Park
South Court
South Market Street
Harry Grove Stadium
Parks and Recreation Department
Robert Lee
Carol Payne
Frederick High School
Ed Main Jr
Lee
Supreme Court
Roger Brooke Taney
Thomas Johnson
Old County
Palaces of St Petersburg exhibit dazzles Jackson crowd
Roy Meachum reviews the National Gallery show Palaces of St Petersburg Russian Imperial Style in Jackson Mississippi. The display uses Pearl River as a Neva surrogate with Faberge pieces and a Gatchina Easter Egg. Freeman narrates the experience though gift-shop flaws and inattentive staff dampen the visit. the exhibit runs until August 31.
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Jackson, MS
Mississippi
St. Petersburg
Pearl River
Neva
Alexander Sergeyvich Pushkin
August
Tutankamun
Europe
Egypt
Pharaoh
National Gallery
Sharon
Morgan Freeman
Peter the Great
Alexander I
Atelier of Faberge
Gatchina Palace
Baltimore
Walters Arts Gallery
Jackson
Manhattan
Washington
NATO expansion aims for broader European role in crisis management
Holger Jensen surveys a Berlin unveiled blueprint for a new NATO with European forces using American gear and support without direct U.S. command. The plan, praised by France and opposed by Russia, would let the Western European Union direct missions like peacekeeping under NATO approval. It questions whether Europe can go it alone without U.S. air power in Bosnia and warns of costs to arms treaties and the Warsaw Pact’s revival if expansion proceeds.
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Berlin
Europe
Bosnia
U.S
France
United States
European Union
Washington
Reuters
Warren Christopher
Western
United Nations
U.N
Russia
Moscow
Clinton
Holger Jensen
Rocky Mountain News
Denver
Scripps Howard News Service
Monocacy River rescue and local election notes
Frank Warner, a retired Washington plumber, nearly died after being stranded on a tree in rising Monocacy River floodwaters between Creagerstown and Rocky Ridge, saved after four hours by his son. Republican city candidates publish a pay and organization ad for Frederick Police from 1943 to 1946. A milking contest at Frederick Towne Mall sees Debbie Williams and Catherine Burali competing with Burali winning 3-1/2 pounds to 3 pounds. Betty Jane's School of Dance plans to perform The Chimes of Liberty in the 16th annual charity benefit with listed participants.
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Frank Warner
Washington
Creagerstown
Rocky Ridge
Frederick
Debbie Williams
Catherine Burali
Betty Jane's School of Dance
Chimes of Liberty
Lisa Harrison
Joy Rowe
Robin Harrison
Ellen Maxwell
Christine Wilhide
Julie Mutschler
Kristi Hydorn
Jamie Royer
Melissa Alex
Cheryl Warring
Ruthie Bussey
Faith Tressler
Lorene Simmons
Suzanne Viger
Debbie DeCaro
Denise Kellam
Jo Ann Strohm
Wanda Sue Amett
Suzanne
Letters defend Shakespeare, school funding and county field woes
A reader defends teaching Shakespeare and the value of advanced placement while criticizing Frederick County leaders for school funding and graduation standards. The letter supports hiring more teachers, questions Mr Eyler, and recounts a league field allocation dispute, detailing miscommunication, fees, and a disrupted season. The author appeals for fair field access and respectful treatment.
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Augsburg
Thomas Johnson High School
Eyler
Frederick County
Leaking Pond Causes Tension in Buraitisville Neighborhood
Residents in Buraitisville face ongoing issues from a leaking pond near properties. The leak raises safety concerns during emergencies and strains neighborly relations between Donte and Linda.
Softball League Seeks Fair Shake From Officials
A local softball league requests a fair hearing from league officials after disputes over umpire calls and game rulings. Members urge transparent review, consistent enforcement, and timely resolution to restore confidence in the season standings.
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Chaner Bankannan
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Kim
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Charles Ey Fetter
Matthew T. Mills
Pinecliff Park
Earl Eyler
County Parks and Recreation
Mark Hoke
Ryder
Buraitisville
Donte and
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