Death shocks Frederick City as chief and three sons die
Editorial notes the sudden death of Rodney Pulliam and his three young sons in Frederick City. The loss creates a leadership void for Mayor Magor Jennifer Daugherty's new administration. Pulliam is described as warm, intelligent, dignified, and devoted to family and church. The community mourns a valued public servant and ponders the potential achievements lost.
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Frederick City
Magor Jennifer Daugherty
Rodney Pulliam
Ms. Daugherty
Rodney Pullman
Eight new Frederick News-Post opinion writers named
The Frederick News-Post selects eight local residents from over 125 applicants to join its opinion page, with Ray Meachum continuing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Writers will trade days and each enjoy editorial freedom to express independent views in the Frederick County focus.
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Nists
The
Frederick News-Post
Frederick County
Ray Meachum
Gond
Meachum
Colwin
Frederick County AP push sparks student plea for rewards
A Walkersville Pie school agenda notes a 23 percent rise in AP exam takers. A student argues for a weighted GPA system to reward AP effort, prevent valedictorian crowding, and protect college prospects, urging policymakers to balance motivation with GPA safeguards.
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Walkersville
WMS
Frederick County
Maryland
Three Priest Problems in Catholic Church Crisis
A columnist argues there are three distinct priest related problems fueling church tensions. Priestly misconduct with post pubescent girls and women, misconduct with post pubescent boys, and pedophilia involving pre pubescent children. Each requires different ecclesiastical and legal responses, including immediate suspension for pedophiles, adherence to age of consent laws, and potential forgiveness balanced with reform for isolated consensual cases. The piece criticizes media coverage and urges transparent, non concealing church actions.
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Justice Department
City Officials Set New Rates for McCurdy Field Use
City officials set new rates for McCurdy Field with a day rate of 15 and a night rate of 25, replacing old 25 and 50 ceilings. Independent Hose Co. fought a fire at Evergreen Point after a truck carrying Mares exploded, a steel body truck unburned. Reverend Calvin Bright spoke at Myersville Church of the Brethren. he was the last missionary to leave the Ching field and was imprisoned briefly upon return. Beth Sholom Congregation named Rabbi Ephraim Kestenbaum as successor to Rabbi Ralph Kestenbaum who moved to New York. Frederick County Teachers Association approved a contract with the Board of Education including 3 652 percent pay hike in 1983. Treverly Stonestreet noted ballot margin and comments. West Patrick Street bridge lanes opened after repairs. Mrs. Francis Green of Mount Airy was chosen by Ausherman Construction as winner of a window display at the Frederick County Home Show. John Hanson of Catoctin Pottery near Jefferson pictured at Lewis Mill, with restoration showcasing a solar energy powered heat and electricity display at the mill.
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Myersville
Church of the Brethren
Ching
U.S
Frederick County Teachers Association
Frederick County Board of Education
PCTA
Treverly Stonestreet
Wit
Francis Green
Mount Airy
Ausherman Construction Co
Frederick County
John Hanson
Catoctin Pottery
Jefferson
Lewis Mil
Toilet tissue law proposal ignites political sniping
Russell Eisenberg of Frederick blasts lawmakers over crime and economic woes while mocking a proposed toilet tissue regulation as a distraction. He urges voters to demand real thinkers in office and candidates who focus on pressing issues.
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Ercorisen
Pa Cians
Offre
Developer wins again in water fight with town
Letter from Robert Baverschsudt in Tamsville criticizes developers and county commissioners for siding with developers on aquifer use and water supply. He cites a March 24 article and warns about insufficient water conservation, planning, and road/habitat impacts while urging accountability to residents.
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Anthony Waichli
Frederick County
Debate Over Maryland Anthem Prompts Public Opinion
A Frederick News-Post letter cites a Monrovia woman urging to keep the current Maryland anthem but argues for changing it. The writer contends the old wording is overly grand and advocates a new concise version while preserving historical context.
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Maryland
Frederick
Readers seek Maryland state song and musical originality
In letters to the press Margret Walker and Melanie Ganas Bredevick question the silence around a state song project and the pending Maryland Department of Education redistricting appeal. They urge originality, music from Maryland, and clearer press coverage of the controversy.
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Olf
Young
Cat
Maryland
Maryland State Department of Education
Laardh
Retaining walls urged for Waterford along U S 15 Frederick
Christine Brazil urges Frederick officials to build retaining walls along Waterford Drive near U S 15 to curb noise and protect residents after a March 9 crash breached a wooden fence, injuring no one but narrowly missing a neighbor and her granddaughter. Emergency crashes highlight risk. metal guard rails proposed as minimal safeguard.
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Frederick
Waterford
U.S. 15
Rosemont
Frederick Post
Duke Energy proposes Potomac water for a new plant in Frederick
Frederick County residents voice opposition to Duke Energy plans to withdraw up to 7.5 million gallons daily from the Potomac River with a 1 percent return, plus three shallow ponds totaling 66 million gallons. The firm offers acres of land in stages, raising questions about actual ownership and land use. Community members urge commissioners to protect water supplies and farmland by opposing the plant on agricultural land.
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Potomac River
Duke Energy
Potomac
Frederick County Commissioners
Frederick County Board of Education Redistricting Petition Action
Residents question why the board delayed considering their district petition before last redistricting and not treated like Sagner supporters. They cite 300 signatures and allege unequal attention or off‑air discussions. Aimed at the April 17 meeting, they seek public response from representatives.
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Frederick
Springside
Sient
Bur
Wit
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive signed letters from readers. It provides mailing and contact details, notes abridgment limits, and mentions posting letters on its website. Readers can send poetry or religious verse only with explicit permission.
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Frederick News-Post
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