Violent crime shocks quiet communities with juvenile suspects
A string of brutal incidents highlights how violence crosses borders from Detroit to Maryland. Four teens, two aged 16, one 18 and one 19, face adult charges for assault with intent to murder after stabbing, car trunk disposal, and being dumped from a bridge into the Potomac. The case underscores a tough stance on crime and potential death-penalty implications as grand juries consider indictments.
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Detroit
Thurmont
Blue Ridge Summit
Frederick County
Metropolitan Council of Governments
Scott Rolle
Tommy Dorsey
MD. 17
Potomac
Frederick County News Roundup and Local Landmarks
Local coverage spans Emmitsburg flooding deaths and a Brunswick stabbing, with radio talk show discussion on WFMD. The article notes aging Buckinghams Choice site near Claggett Center, New Design Road plans, and Fingerboard Road history. It also details the Taney Coast Guard Cutter exhibit at the Baltimore Maritime Museum seeking funding, and reports on earwig infestations and water safety concerns across the county.
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Rederick County
Maryland
F's
Emmitsburg
Potomac River
Brunswick
Victoria Jones
Wfmd Radio
Coast Guard
Taney
Roger Brooke Taney
Frederick
Baltimore
Baltimore Maritime Museum
Chesapeake
Teen murder sentence sparks reflection on parenting and crime
A 15 year old was sentenced to 25 years to life for murder committed at 14. The case highlights troubled family history, absent parents, and peer pressure. A columnist urges society to hold families accountable and teach nonviolent choices, noting the impact of a child’s home life on broader violence.
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Copley News Service
Myersville Lions Club Formed By Fourteen Local Men
A group of fourteen Myersville business men organized a new Lions Club with officers led by Rev. Edwin H. Sponseller as president and D. Edgar Bittle as first vice president. Additional leaders included George Rice second vice president Albert Flock third vice president Paul J. Dive secretary treasurer John Eldridge lion tamer Wilbur Summers tail twister and executive committee members John D. Mause Jr. and W. R. Falkenstein. In related notes the Holstein Friesian Association of Brattleboro reported Avelina di Plaza of Quito purchased Frederick County Holstein cows from MLL Dade and others in Jefferson. The newly elected Human Relations Council chair Charlie Holly opened the new fiscal year by proposing small committees to boost involvement. The French government awarded the Croix de Chevalier de Merite Agricole to Westmin ster winemaker Dr. G Hamilton Mowbray for his vineyard work. Retiring Frederick County Public Schools superintendent Dr. John L. Carnochan Jr. and eight school staff members transferring to the county government’s data processing department were honored at a breakfast. Those joining Winchester Hall included Oscar Johnson Connie sere 3 wre Virginia Metcalf Michael Lynerd Stanley Hill Daniel Guyton and Daisey J. Geisinger.
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Myersville
Lions Club
Edwin H. Sponseller
D. Edgar Bittle
George Rice
Albert Flock
Paul J. Dive
John Eldridge
Wilbur Summers
Guy Kline
John D. Mause Jr
W.R. Falkenstein
Tochhair Cui
Ghateman
Charlie Holly
HRC
John L. Carnochan Jr
Frederick County Public Schools
Board of Education
Winchester Hall
Oscar Johnson
Connie Sere
Sue Tre
Beloved Coach Betty Jenkins Denied Return
This tribute recalls Betty Jenkins who coached soccer and basketball, chauffeured players, cooked meals, and supported girls’ goals. She received a letter barring her from coaching, prompting calls for reinstatement from former players and supporters seeking justice for a devoted mentor.
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Betty Jenkins
YMCA
Mrs. Jenkins
Personal Choice in Service Morale Letter
A reader supports Henry Roy’s June 27 letter arguing individual freedom underpins the nation. They contend access to Playboy and Penthouse in military exchanges does not harm morale or national security. The writer stresses personal choice, noting they do not read the magazines but defend others’ right to choose.
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Henry Roy
Playboy
Penthouse
Letters to the Editor on media choices and voting power
A reader decries censorship and calls for using the ballot to curb government by wealthy interests. They argue for tighter regulation of industry and environment while opposing moralistic intrusion into private life, urging citizens to reclaim government through legal electoral action.
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Schmoke
Caribbean
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Strong and smiling at Citizens Nursing Home Yarnell Fogle
A letter from MARY WEEDON at Citizens Nursing Home Frederick celebrates Yarnell Fogle a young man living with ALS diagnosed three years ago. She praises his strong mind humor and willingness to discuss his condition while noting his uplifting spirit and the impact he has on staff and visitors.
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Citizens Nursing Home
Yarnell Fogle
Thase
Van
Vartell
Lou Gehrig
Yarnell
No powder keg but a melting pot reply to Rapino
Doug Merson argues the June 8 Thurmont protest and counter demonstrations reflect American rights to peaceful assembly. He defends teens opposing the KKK rally, criticizes Rapino's stance, and urges parents to teach peace and unity rather than sheltering children from reality.
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Jennifer Ann Rapino
Frederick
Ces
Klan
Louis Farrakhan
David Duke
Letters to the Editor guidelines from The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters published. some edited for space or others. Do not publish poetry religious verse or copies of letters to others.
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Frederick News-Post
Frederick News- Pow
Patrick
P.O
Frederick
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