Frederick mayoral election urged for city voters
Voters in the city of the spires face a four year cycle election day to choose a mayor and five aldermen. Polling places open 7 am to 8 pm, with six locations across ten precincts. The Elections Board offers help to find polling sites and answers on eligibility. Employers may grant up to two hours off so workers can vote. A call to participate stresses democracy and civic duty.
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Frederick City
Spires
Pennsylvania
Frederick County Board of Supervisors of Elections
Elections Board
Incumbent Grimes Faces Election Day Challenge in Frederick
Roy Meachum argues Gov Grimes and his allies have courted controversy over four years in Frederick. He notes delays in addressing Jade Wu’s safety letter, a bloated consultant bill, and loyalty to ex personnel director Jonathan Angel. The piece previews races for mayor and city council, predicting outcomes based on turnout and party organization.
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Ames Grimes
Frederick
Parris Glendening
Jefferson
Grimes
Carroll Creek
Train
Jade Wu
Weinberg Center
Ms. Wu
Innyello
Mr. Grimes
Sultant
City Hall
Jonathan Angel
Lesley Wandever
Mr. Angel
Coaches Disqualify Runner Sparks Cross Country Debate
Dave and Allie Buzzell defend Jill Krebs of South Carroll after judge Grim and a seven coach jury disqualified her for visible pink sports bra beneath a singlet. The letter urges coaches to rethink uniform rule enforcement and for self testing by those in charge.
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Janes
Jill
Ms. Krebs
Grim
Singanore High School
Runnors
Fishners
Jill Krebs
South Carroll
Jury of Appeals
Dave
Allie Buzzell
Middletown
Local Frederick Scenes Highlight Vets, Elections, and Vandalism
Fifty nine disabled veterans at Tice Laboratories Frederick and Barbara Howell Sexton at Hood College benefit from Public Law 16 rehab. Hood Day Club initiates new members with participants from Frederick Middletown Walkersville Brad dock and Jefferson. Incumbent Mayor Ronald N Young wins. four of five aldermen go Republican with James M Murphy as Democrat. Ballenger Creek sewer and water lines spur long awaited projects. Walkersville High School vandalism hits the new Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company activity building with graffiti messages.
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Charles Yinger
Robert Carpénist
Earl Moberly
Nelson Whitbeck
Mehr Engle
Frederick
Tice Laboratories
Atay
Barbara Howell Sexton
Hood College
Hood Day
Randy
Hood
Sarah Saffit
Elizabeth Derr
Martha Simington
Doris Wachter
Nancy Michael
Betty L. Maiko
Lois Keller
Pauline Toms
Lva Remsberg
Barbara Young
Middletown
Rebecca Strine
Dorothy Zimmerman
Walkersville
Mary
Susan Neal
Wiloughby Cole
Braddock
Vera Keller
Jefferson
Ronald N. Young
Frederick City
Glenmore V. Rice
James M. Murphy
Claude R. DeLauter Jr
James S. Grimes
Calvin 53. Battgis
George E. May Jr
Green future reclaims rural charm amid rising costs
A reader compares Claremont in 1946 with Frederick County thirty years later noting lemon groves and rolling hills give way to development. Citing the American Farmland Trust study showing residential property costs support services at 1.14 dollars per dollar while farmland costs 53 cents and urging preservation of farmland to protect quality of life in Bethesda and Arlington.
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California
Claremont
Toountains
Laremont
Frederick County
American Farmland Trust
Jag
Bethesda
Arlington
Halloween Wars Drive Municipal Fear of Lawsuits
Ghosts and goblins vanished as towns like Bancock Washington County pull back on sanctioned Halloween events to avoid liability. Hundreds of trick or treaters still gather near riverside communities, while officials worry about lawsuits and changing obligations.
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Associated Press
Bancock
Washington County
Hancock
Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
Hal
Frivolous lawsuits threaten Halloween and local freedom
WMCALA argues the threat of lawsuits curbs government generosity, raises costs, and suppresses market offerings. The piece features Executive Director MICHAEL OCONNOR and critic TERRY KOWNACK reflecting on legal fears, cost impacts, and a wish for caution against overreach in Hancock and beyond.
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Foween
Wmcala
Hancock
Maryland
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
No Respect Today in Society
Charlotte E. Stup of Frederick laments widespread rudeness and lack of consideration for others and for those who serve the community, urging better manners, politeness, and respect in daily interactions.
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Tam
Wasteful water usage shocks Frederick readers
Rebecca A. Oden condemns Frederick city workers for flushing hydrants to inspect a water tower. She cites one million gallons wasted during a drought and urges conservation, suggesting alternative leak checks and urging better planning to avoid waste amid water bans.
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Frederick
Yankees Buy Myth in Response to Leather’s Letter
The letter from Paul Leather asserts money cannot buy a World Series ring. The reply argues Yankees do not buy titles, noting George Steinbrenner pays market rates for players while merchandising and Adidas are cited as examples of commercial influence.
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Jameating
Paul Leatherman
Yankees
George Steinbrenner
Yankee
Adidas
Letter on unions and voter education from Betty Jo Williams
Betty Jo Williams urges city and county residents to learn about union representation before voting. She describes six years as a member of IUE AFL CIO Local 333 and argues unity strengthens workers. She stresses keeping American jobs in America and asks others to seek information before deciding.
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Roy Linton
Iue-Afl-Cio
America
Letters to the Editor at The News-Post Welcomes Submissions
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters analyzed for errors and asks writers to include home and business contact details. Due to volume, not all letters are published. guidelines outline methods to submit by mail, fax, or email to the Frederick MD newsroom.
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Werner
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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