Tax hike debate in Frederick County Commissiones
In Maryland's Frederick County a proposed 20 cent rise in the property tax rate sparked debate. The piece argues the full increase was unlikely and served as political cover, noting small costs to homeowners and calls for stricter spending cuts before any rise. It cites high living standards and property values in the county, yet questions the necessity and use of extra funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Frederick County
Tax talk and city hall turmoil in Frederick
A traveling observer weighs Frederick city politics and a no tax hike promise tied to impact fees. Jade Wu resigns from the Weinberg Center amid criticisms, James Grimes gains leverage, and a May 15 meeting yields a two cent property tax reduction. Controversy over parking spaces and aldermanic bets on re election accompany the turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericknewspost.com
Kona Hogan
Terre Rhoderick
David Gray
Mark Hoke
Bruce Reeder
Scarlett O'Hara
Atlanta
City
Jade Wu
Weinberg Center
Jon Kreissig
Ms. Wu
Kiwanis
Lew Wea
Aphayie
James Grimes
Grimes
Frederick
Carroll Creek
Court Street
Court House
Uns
Frances Baker
Kiln fire sparks permit dispute on Frederick land
Susan Cardella recounts a May 12 saggar firing by her son Dan and students at Frederick Community College on White Rock Avenue. Central Alarm gave approval, but sheriff and multiple fire units later halted the 12 foot diameter fire citing no permit and neighbor concerns, despite observers noting safety and lack of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Frederick Community College
White Rock Avenue
Fottery
Central
Sheriff's Office
Central Alarm
David
Sonya
Brandon
Jason
Shayne
Mike
Gabby
Steve
Susan Cardella
Frederick
Frederick airport master plan draft presented at city meeting
THOMAS B. Bourne and Associates air navigation engineers outlined a rough master plan for a municipal airport at a Frederick meeting with Mayor Lloyd C. Culler City Engineer W. Raymond Walter and Baltimore Civil Aeronautics Association regional engineer Theodore R. Bradford. The group included H. Jewett Orth and CAA staff members. Frederick Memorial Hospital School of Nursing awarded 13 diplomas to young women at the Nurses Home lawn. Graduates included Janice Coblentz Bernice Crowl Mary Doll Evelyn MaeKline Betty Mae Eyler Marian Waterman Janet Flanagan Betty Heatwale Evelyn Mae Hurley Nayada Kincaid Betty Virginia Thomas Mary Spurrier and Fannie Young. Frederick County Economic Development Commission favors extending Ballenger Creek sewer water to lure a major employer possibly employing 180 workers on the Flintkote Md 85 site. Four area women Teresa Ann Black Donna Jean Reynolds Anne Marie Cohee and Kimberly Ann Plourde received March of Dimes Health Careers Awards scholarships to pursue nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Bourne
Thomas B. Bourne and Associates
Frederick
Lloyd C. Culler
W. Raymond Walter
Theodore R. Bradford
Baltimore
Civil Aeronautics Association
H. Jewett Orth
The
Washington Engineers
CAA
Frederick Memorial Hospital School
Mary Spurrier
Fannie Young
Mount Airy
Dover
Del
Buckeystown
Frederick County Economic Development Commission
J. Alfred Catsail
ECDC
Ballenger Creek
MD. 85
Frederick Area
Teresa Ann Black
Donna Jean Reynolds
Anne Marie Cohee
Kimberly Ann Plourde
March of Dimes
Gajdusek labeled cowardly predator in crime critique
A letter condemns Dr. Daniel Gajdusek for child molestation, arguing his scientific prominence should not affect punishment. The author notes the case reveals flaws in the justice system and cites local concerns about attempted luring of students in Frederick, urging severe penalties for molesters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Gajdusek
Gajdusek
Frederick
Lenient Sentence for Rachel Whitman in June 1996 Murder
The case details Adrian Pilkington’s murder with a thrill kill motive and a brutal sequence ending in his drowning. The judge’s lenient ruling, influenced by letters from Boonsboro High School teachers, drew sharp criticism from the victim’s pastor and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Pilkington
Brunswick Bridge
Adrian
Potomac River
U.S. Army
Rachel Whitman
Boonsboro
Boonsboro High
Rachel
Whitman
Dwyer
Parole Chance for Adrian Killer Sparks Local Outcry
The Rev Edward J Wade of Victory Baptist Church Boonsboro warns that granted parole for the Adrian killer would let him walk your streets babysit children or kill again, noting parole could occur in six years and urging justice in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian
Edward J. Wade
Victory Baptist Church
Boonsboro
Not the same letter targets local theater in Frederick
Anne Merrill in a May letter mocks the Frederick performing arts scene while praising The Fun Company for a Winnie the Pooh stage adaptation not tied to Disney. The piece defends live community theater against expensive national acts and urges keeping productions local for families with limited finances and access to D C and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Merrill
Frederick
Fun Company
A.A. Milne
Disney Studios
D.C
Baltimore
Not the same Winnie the Pooh tale in Frederick County letter
A reader argues Winnie the Pooh's Weinberg portrayal differed from Milne's 1926 book. The letter notes Piglet and Roo switching in Kanga's pocket and suggests Disney's animated version omits some tales. The writer urges readers to seek original Milne stories for enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Care Association
Frederick County
Weinberg
Anne Merrill
Winnie the Pooh
Roo
Kanga
Walt Disney
A.A. Milne
Reinstating Lesley Vanderer Urged To Save Local Theater
In a letter from Frederick arts supporters, Margaret Smith Barr praises Jade Wu and calls for the immediate reinstatement of Lesley Vanderer at the Weinberg Center. The writer laments the downbeat atmosphere and urges the community to restore creativity and quality to Frederick’s downtown arts scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jade Wu
Ms. Wu
Weinberg Center
Frederick
Lesley Vanderer
Meir era curfews spark protests over gender bias
Kim Johnson argues against a curfew after assaults on women, noting male attackers and paternalistic ideas. She criticizes Rep Roscoe Bartlett for proposing mixed-sex basic training as sexist and counterproductive. She cites Brown v Board to condemn separate training as unequal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Golda Meir
Roscoe Bartlett
Meir
Supreme Court
Rep
Bartlett
Letters to the Editor guidance from The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post outlines that letters must be exchanged to the paper, signed with the writer’s name, address, and telephone numbers for verification. Space limits may prevent publication and poetry or letters to others are not printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News Post
Mowlit
Frederick News-Post
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Meachum
Ellen Sauer
Rey
Alice Johnson Frederick
Pilkington
Pooh
Ernest Shepard
Margaret Smith Barr Frederick
Kim Johnson Frederick
Bart
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!