County planning group urges better listening from elected board
Rhetoric over advisory Planning Commission in Frederick County underscores tension between planned development and elected officials. Citizens align into two camps while commissioners balance expertise and public demand, urging a joint meeting to resolve differences and reassure residents.
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Rederick County
Planning Commission
David Gray
ABC
Deatherage Letter Urges Keeping County Library Open
In a long letter from Jack H. Deatherage Jr at Emmitsburg he argues for preserving county library services amid budget talks. He recalls personal schooling, private options, and the library as the community’s knowledge bank while urging readers and commissioners to support funding and keep fines benefiting local libraries.
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Emmitsburg
David Gray
County General Fund
Mark Twain
Parental Abduction and Missing Children Urged to Change Views
Michael Lang of Antioch University argues that the missing children crisis includes many cases of parental abduction. He describes the Child Find Mediation Program which helps resolve such abductions, offering free confidential mediation via hot line 1 800 292 9688. He calls for media awareness and broader prevention efforts nationwide.
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Adam
Child Find
United States
Michael Lang
Antioch University
Yellow Springs
Ohio
Child Find of America
Gasoline Shortage Strains Frederick Area Supplies
Restrictions to conserve fuel hit Frederick hard as most distributors and many retailers ran dry. A six year old, Frederick patrol car incident under Lt Reno Six left no injuries. Maryland Minute Men guarded government gear at the Key Hotel while Red Cross watched dayshift. FCC trustees debate termination letters to 32 professors. Most local BP stations out or nearly out of fuel with rationing at one Gulf station. State daycare in county faces 74 of 180 children losing eligibility under July cuts.
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Frederick
Leon Brown
Mabel Brown
W. South St
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Reno Six
Six
Maryland Minute Men
Charles §. Houck Jr
U.S
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Frederick County
Red Cross
Frederick Community College
FCC
Lewis Stephens
Frederick Area
Frederick Gulf
Political appeal prompts voter backlash in a call from DNC
Nancy M McCaffrey of Poolesville recalls a Democratic National Committee fundraising call urging support for a budget program. She questions the program's full details, asks for facts, and plans to contact senators while considering removal from lists. She notes the shift from silent to vocal minority.
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Democratic National Committee
DNC
Congress
Capitol Hill
Boren
D-Okla
Sin is sin and love is not sex in a Bible view letter
A reader responds to April 30 letters arguing that homosexuality is a sin per biblical law and that loving someone does not require sex. The writer asserts all sin is equal, calls for devotion to God, and says Christians may speak out about sin but cannot justify sin.
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America
Lot
God
Jesus
Faithful words on love, judgment, and faith in Frederick
A letter from Elizabeth Johnson of Ijamsville urges Christians to stop judging others over Bible verses and to focus on loving others. She cites prayer, gratitude for rain and sun, and thanks The News-Post for its service while urging perseverance through faith in Jesus.
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Jesus
Frederick
Recycling plant proposal to cut landfill waste in Frederick County
Frederick County residents voice support for a centralized recycling facility that would process waste, reduce landfill volume, and supply recycled material back to companies at lower prices. Proponents claim long term land preservation and county leadership as a model for others, despite upfront costs.
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Frederick County
DMV Testing Should Curb Unsafe Road Habits
Readers urge overhaul of driver testing to reduce slow driving negligent behavior and reckless lane use. Claims DMV exam misses real road skills and encourages problem drivers. Names Rob Stall, Jason Brenner, Kenda Ziler appear in Myersville.
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Department of Motor Vehicles
DMV
Rob Stall
Jason Brenner
Kenda Ziler
Myersville
Religion faith and Jill Windsor urged for perseverance
A reader thanks Jill Windsor for responding to an April 13 attack and credits the Holy Spirit for guidance. The letter lauds The News-Post for printing the reply and urges bold faith, recalling events like the March 1993 blizzard and Waco fire as lessons in spiritual vigilance.
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Jill
News-Post
Jill Windsor
Jesus
Christ
Jesus Christ
Waco
Texas
How to Write Letters to the Editor Guidelines
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with address and phone for verification, though not published. Editors may edit and select concise opinions on subjects in the paper. Poetry and religious verse are not accepted. Send to Letters to the Editor, 200 E Patrick St, Frederick MD 21701 or call 662-8299.
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Frederick
County budget plans expansion amid county services drive
Officials discuss a 75,000 dollar library initiative and expanded facilities for criminal services and surveillance. They seek deputy equipment, expert specialists, and community communication upgrades while aiming to extend home care and domiciliary services.
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Margar Western Agency
Domic
Emir EMMY planning Monday change o
Emir EMMY outlines a Monday sign plan for the basen Froe with adjustments discussed. Local organizers aim to finalize placement and ensure visibility for community supporters and event coordinators.
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Emmy
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