March triumphs mark Mount St. Marys and local schools
Gov Thomas Johnson High School captured its seventh state Class 3A title with a 27 1 record after a two point win over Gwynn Park at College Park. Urbana High School girls fell one point shy of 2A glory as their coach Chris Krivos guided a 25 3 team in just the program’s third year. Mount St Mary’s reached the NCAA tournament after a Northeast Conference title, thrilling fans with a late charge against Michigan State and drawing national attention for 42 fans taking a 14 hour Milwaukee trip.
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Patriots
Tom Dickman
Urbana
Hawks
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Thomas Johnson
Terence Morris
University of Maryland
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Michigan State
Milwaukee
Weakness in justice system highlighted by Starr Walsh cases
The piece argues prosecutors across levels abuse tactics mirroring Starr and Walsh, citing Illinois seven on trial for evidence fabrication in a brutal murder, Missouri execution doubt, and Indiana civil rights violations. It notes wrongful convictions, ignored exculpatory evidence, biased plea deals, and entrapment concerns, ending with Bakaly facing charges for leaking strategy.
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Kenneth Starr
Lawrence Walsh
Starr
Walsh
Illinois
Missouri
Ilinois
Charles G. Bakaly
Bakaly
Scripps Howard News
Frederick area news briefs and local events recap
A series of brief items covers legal challenges over land condemnation for Carroll Parkway, a Frederick Airways first-week outcome, a wartime marriage in Frederick, Frederick High School and TJ spring play The Music Man, New Market council space needs with a Chesapeake and Potomac property, four Frederick policewomen launching a rape crisis care program, Standard Building Systems workers striking at Point of Rocks over wages and benefits.
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Wayne Huffer
United Steelworkers of America
Ombudsman Ms Throne Missed After Sunrise Frederick
A letter recalls meeting Pat Theane and Sunrise of Frederick in 1491 style, recounting a troubling incident that prompted seeking outside validation. Ms Throne promptly resolved the issue, yielding three happy years for Frederick County elderly residents. The writer criticizes a proposed 50 cent per pack tax as ineffective.
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Frederick
Ms Throne
Sunrse
Frederck County
Letters on taxes and media influence in a community
A reader argues against tax increases on gasoline and other products to deter youth usage, questioning health motives and government revenue. The letter criticizes tax policy as a control tool, notes potential impacts on development, and reflects on media role and civic education.
Teacher to Fight Verdict Sparks Reader Controversy
A Frederick County teacher named Pena faced a guilty verdict in a case not detailing teaching duties. The front page teaser emphasized occupation to frame the story, prompting objections to the use of a profession as a hook rather than the substantive legal outcome.
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George Dorsey
Washington
Frederick County
Post
Ms Pena
the Post
In-School Detention Proposal Over School Discipline
Donna Bradford argues for in-school detention to curb student misconduct at Liberty Elementary. She notes principal Retta Barkley’s efforts and questions the influence of Parents Against Violence in Schools, including leadership changes and future principals, while advocating education over suspensions for nonviolent behavior.
Teens defend options besides tying up Frederick traffic
Jessie Miller argues in The Frederick News-Post letter that teen cruising downtown should continue with safer, visible hangouts and affordable activities. She contends teens provide business for eateries like Denny’s and fear tickets deter youth from socializing, urging better local venues.
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Jon Thomas
Frederick
Mr .Thomas
Denny
Special taxes for every need smokers face higher burden
Smokers, including those under 18, may be hit with broader taxes as lawmakers tighten rules against underage cigarette purchases. The move aims to fund public programs while expanding the tax base on tobacco products.
Oregon's physician assisted death law a year in force
Predence News Post cites Journal of the American Medical Association data showing 23 Oregonians obtained lethal drugs, 15 ingested and died without painful outcomes, six died before usage, and two did not use the drugs. The piece argues for public discourse on the intrinsic right to die with dignity and questions about suffering. By Leo Sperling.
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News Post
Journal of the Medical Association
Letters to The News-Post enter for readers voices
The Fredernck News Post invites letters exclusive to the paper, signed and including the writer's name address and both home and business phone numbers for verification. Some letters published are edited to fit space in the weekly issue.
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