Webmasters Rise as Frederick News-Post Upgrades Site
The Frederick News-Post announces a tech upgrade by Great Southern Printing & Manufacturing Co adding a home page, online survey, FAQs, top news, and staff info while maintaining phone and letter contact. Interactive features will grow, serving customers with state of the art tools alongside traditional delivery.
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Frederick Cablevision
Oscars Night Reflections on The English Patient and Wins
Roy Meachum savors the 1996 Academy Awards with The English Patient sweeping nine Oscars while praising Geoffrey Rush for Shine and Cuba Gooding Jr. for Best Supporting Actor. He laments Lauren Bacall missing and notes mixed reactions to The English Patient and Minghella’s screenplay.
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Ralph Fiennes
Mr. Rush
Lauren Bacall
Juliette Binoche
Mile
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Kristin Scott Thomas
Frances McDormand
Joel
Coen
Sharon
Billy Bob Thormson
Frederick
Mr. Thornton
Anthony Minghella
Shine
Rush
Columbia
Edward Norton
Maryland
Jerry Maguire
Cuba Gooding Jr
Oscar
Hollywood
Billy Crystal
Bob Hope
Minghella
Saul Zaentz
Irving G. Thalberg
Amadeus
Michael Ondaatje
Boomer
Sweetwater
Region’s leaders praised for seat belt advocacy in Maryland
The Maryland SAFE KIDS Coalition and Frederick SAFE KIDS Coalition commend District 3 and District 4 legislators Senators Derr Ferguson and Delegates Hecht Stup Brinkley Stull Elliott for backing stronger seat belt laws. Editorial estimates show primary enforcement could save lives and cut costs, urging adults to lead by example and buckle up. Barbara W. Beckett, state coordinator, notes safety as a shared responsibility.
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Washington
Maryland Safe Kids Coalition
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Frederick News-Post
Maryland General Assembly
John W. Derr
Timothy R. Ferguson
Sue Hecht
J. Anita Stup
David R. Brinkley
Paul S. Stull
Donald B. Elliott
Maryland
National Highway Traffic Safety
Frederick County
Safe Kids Coalition
Barbara W. Beckett
Potomac Edison Directors Seek Route Change for Local Trolley
Directors of Potomac Edison authorized President R Paul Smith and other officials to obtain regulatory approval to discontinue the Hagerstown to Middletown trolley line and the Braddock Heights spur. The Middletown line, over 50 years old, helped develop Frederick County and Braddock Heights.
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Frederick County
Publicity Critique Letter From Beulah Pennington
Beulah Pennington of Frederick objects to front page coverage on March 12 praising gays and lesbians, arguing the paper gave excessive publicity to a controversial lifestyle despite asserting freedom of the press. She requests reconsideration of coverage.
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Frederick
Editorial admits overplaying homosexual topic in March edition
The News-Post editorial staff concedes they overplayed a homosexual subject in the March 12 issue. This acknowledgment comes from KEN GRANDSTAFF of Thurmont.
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News-Post
Destroying stereotypes editorial on homosexuality fosters inclusion
A reader commends the March 17 editorial and March 12 article on homosexuality for thoughtful, comprehensive coverage. Photos by Kelly Hahn enhanced the tone. The writer, Mary Bowman-Kruhm of Frederick, urges the community to be welcoming to all people and to practice Christian love without judgment.
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Kelly Hahn
Frederick
Invitation to Feature Family Story Prompted by Blogger
A reader offers to have writers and photographers cover her family life while doubting the newspaper will accept. She mentions extending an invitation and references her husband as part of the context. The message signals a desire for a personal feature rather than a news item.
Letters and I protest sensationalism in local news
A reader letters section voices frustration with a newspaper’s sensational approach. The writer defends a traditional family and laments loss of normalcy and moral values while urging responsible reporting and humane treatment of animals. The note ends with a personal sign off.
Hill defends safety push against high power rifles in Myersville
Ann V Hill and Joan Leuthner urge action to ban high powered rifles around Myersville Elementary School. They accuse Commissioner Mark Hoke of being uninformed and praise Nancy Chu for advocating safety for hundreds of residents including children, hunters, parents, and grandparents. The group stresses the safety of children in the Myersville area and surrounding streets and yards.
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Myersville
Mark Hoke
Nancy Chu
Myersville Elementary School
Save the animals on the roads today
A concerned writer appeals to the driving public about the rising number of cats and dogs killed by vehicles. They recount personal losses and urge drivers to consider the impact on innocent animals and families who mourn beloved pets.
Character Counts in County Schools
Letter praising Frederick County school system for introducing values education in the 1997 term. Writer commends efforts to instill respect, responsibility, trust, fairness, and citizenship, urges parents to support teachers, and warns media may oppose these values. Signed Bob Rohrer.
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Frederick County
Letters to the Frederick News-Post require name and contact
The Frederick News-Post welcomes letters exclusive to the newspaper and requires the writer to include full name home address and both home and business phone numbers for verification. Submissions must be mailed to The Frederick News-Post or sent by fax or email. space limits determine publication.
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