Editorial on threats via email from Santana High incident
An editorial questions motives behind a threatening email sent to Santana High students in Santee California. It discusses anonymity online, the dehumanizing effect of email, and how distance can embolden hurtful or dangerous acts. The piece references Patrick Smith of Walkersville facing extradition and notes the broader impact of digital communication on youths.
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Santana High
Santee
Calif
Mr Smith
California
New York
Walkersville
Patrick Smith
Mad cow hysteria and policy split over slaughter
Scripps Howard News Service argues against mass culling of Vermont sheep and cattle amid mad cow fears. It distinguishes mad cow disease from hoof and mouth, urges quarantine over slaughter, and warns public alarm risks economic harm and an international backlash. The piece advocates a vegetarian path as safer.
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Instea
Vermont
Europe
International Court of Public Opinion
Frederick County News Briefs and Local Elections
County Agent Henry Shoemaker Jr announced Assistant County Agent H Bradley Jones resigning effective April 1 to pursue active dairy farming at the Oti King Farm near LS. Eight-year-old Ronald Korreil won a silver cup as champion egg-hunter at the 12th Easter egg hunt in Baker Park. Shoemaker Jr and Wilbur Sheffield Jr were named successors to Alton Bennett and Thomas Glass as magistrates clerk Walter J. Davis appointed. Albaugh crowned Spring Queen at Frederck High School event. eight nominees. County commissioners paused new hires from April to end of June due to shortfall in state income tax. Miss Frederick Pageant tickets go on sale May 1 at Weinberg Center and at several outlets. prices $6 reserved, $4 general. Sen Charles Mathias Jr inducted honorary member of the US Secret Service Uniform Division.
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Henry K Shoemaker
H Bradley Jones
Oti King
Ronald Korreil
Elispes
Baker Park
Hreese Shoemaker Jr
Wilbur F Sheffield Jr
Frederick
Alton VY. Bennett
Thomas S. Glass
Walter J. Davis
Frederick County
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
US Secret Service
White House
District of Columbia
Emotional debate stirs Maryland lawmakers over Fort Ritchie flag issue
Letters to the Frederick News-Post reflect strong views on flag poles at the Fort Ritchie site with calls to maintain U.S. flags, praise for local teams and concerns about public school funding, voice frustrations with political agendas and local development. The contributors include SUSANN MACHADO, DIANE HIGBEE PROVY, MARYLAND residents, and local officials.
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PenMar
Fort Ritchie
James LaFleur
Gaspe Des U.S
U.S. Maryland
RMA
Anti Pe Ag
Tenia Wbhiaohid Sya
Ran
Te Bae
U.S
Damages Sought in Black Book Case
A Frederick Post letter commends the paper for exposing the black book case and the probation before judgment of Angelika Potter. It notes Lynn Beard and Debra Borden’s roles and a city contract for their new firm, urging further investigation and lawful accountability for local politicians. George Leiby.
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Frederick Post
Angelika Potter
Frederick
Lynn Beard
Debra Borden
Ms. Potter
Dangerous matter looms in court over black book records
Ronald Wolf comments on a court case involving the black book matter as the Associated Press and News Post weigh publishing names. The News-Post signals potential print of names if they appear, questioning professionalism and journalistic ethics in a tense dispute.
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Frederick
Associa Press
News Post
News-Post
Lethian Ie Paca
Mayor's unity meeting ends in insults report
The News-Post notes a March 21 meeting where Tim Schramm criticized forums as unproductive and a local lawyer activist Ness Mahone loudly called Sener a jerk. The exchange shifts from opposing views to ad hominem remarks as Bruce Ivins reports.
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News-Post
Tim Schramm
Ness Mahone
Sener
Senate panel clears gay rights bill amid heated remarks
A Senate panel approved the gay rights bill despite strong opposition from critic voices. One member claimed a leftist agenda and anti-business actions threaten the state, while supporters urged passage to protect civil rights and prevent discrimination.
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Mooney
Senate
Parris Glendening
Letter on using respectful language in gay rights debate
Larry Jury from Braddock Heights challenges Roy Meachum's March 23 column by arguing against terms like militant homosexual. He urges sticking to simple descriptors and questions dictionary shifts that label LGBT people as immoral.
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Roy Meachum
Katzenjamming
Trash Dumped On Weller Road In Monrovia
Jim Stoner reports finding a landfill on Weller Road Monrovia between Green Valley and Lynn Burke. He describes bags of garbage furniture appliances and tires piled around at night and suspects recurring dumping by culprits who may never be caught. He urges cleanup and accountability.
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Weller Road
Monrovia
Green Valley Road
Lynn Burke
Tragedy in Santee Reverberates Through Local Family
A fragmentary note from Myersville discusses a Santee tragedy and its impact on Andy's parents and nearby residents. The unreadable lines hint at grief and reflection, with memories of their child shaping ongoing community sentiment.
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Santee
Andy
Thanks for the great coverage from a reader in Frederick
A reader thanks the paper for year round coverage and recalls returning to Frederick for ten months to watch the Patriots and follow a brother via the site. The note mentions missing girls basketball and a Sophie Johnson era memory from 1988-1989.
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Frederick
Patriots
Provo
Utah
Thomas Johnson
Middletown Meeting Debates 40 Homes on Golf Site
The record notes Charles Hubbard and Middletown officials discussed approving construction of the first 40 homes on a golf course site. No talk occurred of replacing the course with more homes. The developer reportedly does not seek additional parcels beyond the initial plan. Hubbard was present as a resident and potential commenter.
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Charles Hubbard
Lindlow Middletown
Middiet
Ihe Fot Arkemves
Gagan Pei
Glenbrook
Aio
Hubbard
Steenihe Ae Aku
Good clean fun at whale nightclub sparks city dispute
Mark Hibering of Hagerstown argues the whale nightclub is a legitimate, well-run venue for enjoying Friday and Saturday nights. He blames a few opponents and local activists for the ongoing legal contention and urges residents to accept others’ leisure choices.
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RG Ae
Iene Pe Nuens
Letters to the Editor Policy and Submission Info
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor to The Frederick News-Post with name and address. Do not publish poetry religious verses or copies of letters addressed to others. Include the writer’s full name address and a phone number for verification.
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Frederick News-Post
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