Mighty Duck Savers lead effort to curb park ducks in Frederick
City officials back St John’s Academy students to educate public on reducing the Baker Park duck population at Culler Lake. They propose corn instead of bread and public awareness to cut duck overcrowding, mess, and disease.
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Frederick City
Harold Domer
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Frederick’s racial tensions strain city unity
Roy Meachum recounts ongoing disputes over Frederick’s non Confederate birthday ball and minority efforts in municipal contracts. He cites missed promises to city leaders, heated meetings, and divides between black and white residents while praising George Dredden’s bid to foster better dialogue and closer relations.
Correction in County Sheriff Letter on Shared Facility
In the Saturday Oct 28 edition the fifth paragraph should read that a centralized location for all agencies would offer one place for citizens to access local law enforcement services. The correction clarifies the editorial's reference to a shared facility.
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Frederick’ County
James Hagg
Republicans Deliver On Mandate After 1994 Win
After the 1994 election Republicans seized Congress ending four decades of Democratic control and pledged to balance the budget cut wasteful spending slow entitlement growth reduce taxes and reform welfare. The party claims its votes cut the deficit toward zero by 2002 hold Medicare growth to 6.5 percent annually and return about 245 billion to taxpayers.
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Clinton balance budget stance questioned amid budget wars
The piece argues President Clinton wavers on a five to seven year balanced budget plan. It cites his past promises, GOP counter proposals, and a CBO estimate showing a $209 billion deficit in 2005. The author says Clinton shifts position to outflank Republicans, leaving voters unsure of his commitment to budget balance and entitlements.
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Somerville resigns as Frederick City Hospital superintendent
Davena A Somerville RN announced her resignation from Frederick City Hospital to take a vacation in Sarasota Fla She was serving as superintendent and plans to depart soon A local note mentions a grateful Fredericktonian who sent money to relatives in the Balkans with a letter asking for no further transfers due to a need for shoes and clothes The city hosts a Dr Pepper Softball Champions banquet at Peter Pan Inn in Urbana with Mayor Hugh V Gittinger in attendance The Maryland School for the Deaf dedicates a new 3 million dollar Benson Gymnasium and Veditz Vocational Building attended by U S Senator Mathias Lt Gov Lee Congressman Byron Frederick Mayor Young and state budget secretary Barnes A public meeting at City Hall invites ideas on using a 250000 second federal low income housing block grant The Parkway Elementary School PTA asks the Board of Education to delay decisions on addressing racial imbalance in East Frederick Elm Street and South Frederick Schools to allow time for constructive proposals
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George Dredden
Frederick
William Lee
Willie Mahone
Dredden
City Hall
James Grimes
Jon Kreissig
Meta Nash
John Kendall
Ku Klux Klan
Davena A. Somerville
R.N
Frederick City Hospital
Sarasota, Fla
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Veditz Vocational
Maryland School For the Deaf
U.S
Charlies McC. Mathias Jr
Maryland
Blair Lee Hii
Goodloe EB. Byron
Ronald N. Young
Kenneth R. Barnes
Counting the ways to oppose football at Mount St. Mary’s
Patrick Feeney argues against bringing football to Mount St. Mary’s College, citing costs and inequities, while noting football-linked violence is tied to broader campus culture. He urges participation, equity, and athlete welfare over spectator sports to build community at small colleges.
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the Mount
Goldberg
Mount St. Mary's
Washington
Patrick Feeney
Department of Sociology
Mount St. Mary's College
Emmitsburg
Frederick News-Post editorial backs higher impact fees
The Frederick News-Post editorial argues for an increase in impact fees on October 4, contending the county should pursue higher charges. The author supports the stance, asserting the proposal aligns with fiscal and developmental needs.
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Frederick
Letter to editors on impact fees and pet safety near I-70
An editorial letter argues impact fees keep property tax rates down temporarily but will force rate increases if not raised soon. It urges Frederick County Commissioners to raise fees or find alternative revenue and includes a strong plea about pet safety and owner responsibility near busy roads, ending with the signer Elizabeth Rose of Middletown.
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Frederick County
Fluffy
Frederick growth brings traffic and noise concerns
Eddy Carnigie describes moving from East Patrick Street to a quieter area. He notes increased weekend traffic and loud conversations after Frederick’s growth, citing a car driving the wrong way on Third Street as an example of changing conditions.
Pets need help to avoid danger on I-70 sighting
A driver reports a recurring hazard on I-70 between Alternate U.S. 40 and I-270 exits near a new housing development. A roaming dog was seen in danger in this area this morning, highlighting risks to pets and motorists and the need for responsible pet containment.
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