Bus safety relief as 11-year-old withstands crash
11-year-old Kendra Dahack of Walkersville Middle School remains in fair condition at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a school bus and a dump truck collision near Libertytown. One other student was treated and released at Johns Hopkins. eight others were treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for minor injuries. The bus driver Connie Poole avoided a worse outcome by sharply steering to avert a head on crash. Authorities note buses are strong but discuss seat belts and cost concerns, with estimates around 40 million.
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Kendra Dahack
Walkersville Middle School
Libertytown
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Kendra
Johns Hopkins
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Connie Poole
Susanne Ogaitis
Center For
National Research Council
Local election reshapes Frederick County Commission
The 1980 cycle ends with Bruce Reeder’s departure from the board, David Gray’s victory and a shift in party balance. Jan Gardner and Sandra Dalton rise, while long-standing players like Tim Derr and James Grimes face setbacks. The piece notes GOP backlash, Democratic gains, and ongoing power dynamics within Frederick’s political scene.
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County Board of Commissioners
Fell Violin
Reeder
David Gray
Iam
Republians
Winchester Hall
Jack Derr
Annapolis
Anna Slup
Fredenck
Chai
James E 'Doc McClellan
Bruce
Jan Gardner
del. Sue Hecht
General Assembly
Ron Young
Marilyn
Orphans Court
George Littrell
Tim Ferguson
Frederick
Ighhat
Carroll County
Littrell
Sen. Derr
Reader
Sandra Dalton
Darryl Stup
Charlie Keller
Scott Rolle
Norman Usiak
Alex Mooney
Rolle
Jiie
Mark Hoke
Hoke
Gray
GOP
James Grimes
Grimes
Mr. Gray
Terre Rhoderick
Shivaree
Hecht
Tmne
Rhoderick
Louise Snodgrass
Joe Bartlett
Ielative
Bartlett
A Kennedy
America
Americans Show Independent Streak in Ballot Across West
Ann McFeffers reports that voters in Alaska Arizona Nevada Oregon Washington Massachusetts and others backed medical marijuana access while reforming campaign finance abortion and same sex marriage laws. States also moved to curb penalties for small pot possession tighten gun dealer rules and shield against discrimination while rejecting broad federal mandates.
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Massachusetts
Arizona
Colorado
Washington State
Towans
Florida
South Carolina
Hawaii
Alaska
Washington
Christian Coalition
Newt Gingrich
Ann McFeeffers
White House
Serpe Naward News Service
Miss Semper Fidelis finalists named at Frederick Opera House
Fifty years ago on November 6 1948 in Frederick Maryland ten contestants narrowed to five for the Miss Semper Fidelis title at the Opera House with about a thousand patrons watching. The finalists were Betty Dart Norma Cunningham Jane Pace Alice Rinna and Julia Boyce.
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Frederick
Betty Dart
Norma Cunningham
Jane Pace
Brunswick
Alice Rinna
Sgotevile
Julia Boyce
Senior citizens face Medicare supplement crisis in Frederick
A letter warns that the Balanced Budget Act has prompted Maryland seniors to abandon longtime doctors for low cost HMOs. With cuts, many HMOs drop coverage, forcing healthy seniors to pay higher premiums or accept limited plans, while sicker seniors risk reduced coverage and unaffordable costs.
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Frederick
Maryland
Blame‑game over Libertytown school bus crash
The Frederick County incident on October 29 involving a dump truck and a school bus drew criticism for blaming sun glare. The driver admitted being blinded but was not charged with traffic violations, highlighting concerns about driving speed for conditions and accountability in the crash.
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Frederick County
Libertytown
Rockville
U.S. 15
Driving safety plea on Md 550 and Md 330 risks
Christine O Connor of Emmitsburg urges caution after a school area crash involving a dump truck and tractor trailer. She calls for safer speeds in poor light, clearer lines, and timely roadwork to prevent tragedies, arguing for responsible driving and prompt lane painting by the responsible agency.
Hazardous broken line on Md 550 sparks Sabillasville safety concerns
Local readers condemn a broken southbound line near a blind hill by a working farm in Sabillasville praising painters for a risky pass pass zone. They warn drivers of possible head on collisions and accuse highway officials of negligence, urging immediate corrective action.
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Sabillasville
Albait
Maryland
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper with writer contact details. Due to high volume not all letters can be published. submissions may be edited for space and content. Methods: mail, fax, or email to the newspaper.
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Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
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