Koski seeks reappointment to Frederick County School Board
Sam Koski, a watchdog and crusader for kids, seeks reappointment amid political maneuvering. The process hinges on Gov. William Donald Schaefer and local Democratic and Republican leaders who appoint from party lines, shaping a likely-competitive bid in Frederick.
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Sam Koski
Koski
William Donald Schaefer
Frederick County
Democratic Central Committee
Republican Central Committee
Maryland
Schaefer
Frederick
Sweetwater the hound brings mix of news and challenges
Roy Meachum shares a household tale of Sweetie the hound, a vet visit yielding a small spiral wire in a belly full of food, a $52 emergency charge, and ongoing allergy injections. He recalls past pets, rescue visits, boisterous Airedale Boomer, and the stubborn Sweetie, whose antics bring both relief and trouble as the family navigates love for animals.
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Sharon
Frederick County
Pika
Washington
Rome
Sweetie
Boomer
Truman
Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Details
Readers are invited to send signed letters with address and phone for verification. Not all letters published due to volume. concision improves chances. Poetry and verse not accepted for letters. Send to The Frederick News-Post or fax your letter to 662-8299. locally written opinion pieces are sought for the Opinion/Commentary page.
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Frederick
News-Post
Wrtten
Fredenck County
Legal pollution and the rising cost of justice
A lawyer and law teacher argues that excessive regulations create legal pollution. He notes soaring federal, state, and local lawsuits and rising costs and delays. The impact hits the poor hardest, with benefits denials and improper Social Security payments leaving people destitute when court relief is only a last resort.
Reforming the Legal System Through Education and Simplification
Thomas Ehrlich argues for simplifying laws and improving access to justice. He urges removing unnecessary court steps, standardizing forms, preemptive legal checks, accessible public counsel for wills, and broad civic legal education from primary school onward. Ehrlich, president of Indiana University, writes for Scripps Howard News Service.
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Thomas Ehrlich
Indiana University
Scripps Howard News Service
Boy Rescued After Flood Boat Capsize On Potomac River
Yesterday 11 year old William Wirts of Knoxville fell from an unshackled boat into the flood swollen Potomac River after a friend jumped to shore. He clung to a tree branch as four would be rescuers capsized in swift water. Robert Grubb and Morgan Webber finally pulled him from the tree after two hours in the water. The boy recovered quickly once out. Senator Millard E. Tydings predicted an early end to Maryland gasoline troubles, saying area managers were told to hold enough for farmers first. Separately as many as 30 Frederick Community College faculty may be dismissed following a protest by 38 faculty members. An ad funded by Frederick County citizens questioned the FCC crisis and urged students to share their views.
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Boomer
Airedale
Truman
Sweetie
Old Cat
Old Boomer
Emily
Sharon
William Wirts
Knoxville
Potomac River
Robert Grubb
Morgan Webber
Millard E. Tydings
Dmd
Maryland
Baltimore
WBAL
Sen. Tydings
Frederick Community College
FCC
Frederick County
Lewis W. Stephens
Myersville Faces Plan for Portable Blacktop Plant
Frederick County Planning Commission approved a portable blacktop plant near Myersville drawing concern over pollutants such as benzene formaldehyde and benzo compounds. A public hearing is set for Tuesday May 25 at 7 p.m. in Winchester Hall to hear residents' comments.
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Frederick County
Myersville
Winchester Hall
Maryland Department of the Environment
Smithsburg
Frederick
State University Faces Reboot of Black Only Scholarships
A court ruled a race based scholarship at University of Maryland illegal after a white applicant was denied due to race. University officials cite perceived discrimination among black students as justification for reintroducing black only awards, despite no current or past proven bias.
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U.S
University of Maryland
State University
William Kirwan
Kirwan
Raffle winner transparency urged by Frederick and Carroll readers
Frederick and Carroll counties readers urge fire companies to publicly publish raffle winners, noting local papers reveal winners elsewhere and questioning the anonymity of prize recipients.
Area obstetricians to provide prenatal care to clinic patients
A May 6 Frederick News Post report describes area obstetricians offering prenatal care through a clinic for uninsured or underemployed women. A May 13 thank you from Frederick County Health Officer James E Bowes references free or reduced fee prenatal care and delivery, prompting a public letter from a resident criticizing out of pocket costs and the lack of affordable coverage after her family faced high bills and COBRA costs following employer closure. The letter highlights a $5,000 birth charge with $1,240 out of pocket and insufficient eligibility criteria for medical assistance.
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Frederick News-Post
Area Obstetricians
Frederick County
James E. Bowes
Lincoln National
Frederick
Smart waste reduction and recycling tips from Mary Erfourth
A reader discusses the high recyclable share of trash, urges reducing waste to curb landfills, and offers tips such as avoiding foam trays and excessive packaging. Emphasizes choosing paper bags and mindful purchasing for a cleaner world. Mary C. Erfourth Walkersville.
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Internal Revenue Service
United States
Richard Sterne
Monrovia
Lorie
J. Dixon Frederick
Carroll
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Frances Spielman
Fairfield
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