Right to farm ordinance gains traction in Frederick County
Frederick County Commissioners approved a right to farm measure aimed at balancing suburban growth with agricultural life. The plan creates a seven member Agricultural Reconciliation Board to mediate complaints and requires notice to new homeowners about farm intrusions. Proponents say it protects farming operations and promotes coexistence, while critics cite ongoing tensions between urban residents and rural land uses.
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Frederick County
Agricultural Reconciliation Board
Reconciliation Board
Mark Lewis
Army rape scandal at Aberdeen Proving Ground shocks nation
Roy Meachum argues the Aberdeen Proving Ground abuse case marks a broader rot in U S military culture. He traces abuse of power, harsh training methods, and the chain of command, linking past Tailhook fallout to a systemic pattern across services and academies.
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Germany
U N payments spark clashes over leadership and reforms
The United States owes 1.4 billion in dues and peacekeeping costs, while Washington pursues cost cutting and reform of the United Nations led by Boutros Boutros-Ghali. Britain’s Lord Owen proposes a single seven year term and broader Security Council reforms to curb unilateralism and boost U N finances amid widespread anti American rhetoric.
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Slotted machines found in Monocacy River near Jug Bridge
Detectives Bartgis and Straiey scouted the Monocacy River from Jug Bridge with grappling gear but depth thwarted them. Hoffman and a boatman later recovered the bandits, noting the illegal devices had been looted with no trace of the theft origin. An auto mishap at Ballenger Creek Road and Jefferson Pike caused a pump fire after a gas station clash. Electrical outages hit Wilson Avenue and several towns, traced to a transformer and a grounded arrestor. Frederick County school deficit rises to 235,918.97 for year ending June 30 1976. Walli Rae staged a benefit concert for Gov. Johnson High School scholarships. her husband leads The Midnight Special. Rocky Ridge Creagerstown residents cheer temporary Owens Creek bridge opening.
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Jug Bridge
Fred Straiey
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George Hoffman
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Frederick County
Board of County Commissioners
Walli Rae
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick
Bill Flammer
Letter to the Editor Calls for Limiting Federal Role
Frederick reader Thomas Geiser argues against Sue Hecht's view that ending domestic violence should be a national priority and opposes federal involvement in local issues. He defends family and local governance, criticizes grant dependence, and warns of debt passed to future generations.
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Letters Press Support for Frederick Key Anniversary
John Wayne Drumeburg urges Frederick City and County to back the 250th anniversary celebration for Francis Scott Key. He notes students donated pennies for the Star Spangled Banner and calls all groups to join the committee, uniting communities for the time capsule unveiling.
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Frederick
Francis Scott Key
Key
Frederick County
250th Frederick County Anniversary Debate Sparks Tensions
The 250th Frederick County anniversary plan draws protest over perceived political correctness. Supporters say the county’s rich multicultural heritage reflects its growth into Maryland’s premier county, with diverse lifestyles and beliefs welcome. Former mayor Paul Gordon backs a 250th panel aligned around a Francis Scott Key Monument as emblem.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Paul Gordon
Francis Scott Key
Community letters urge action to safeguard children now
Donna Novak cites urgency to contact Mayor Kreissig and police chief about children’s health and welfare before holidays. David A Ratliff criticizes MLB strikes and umpire suspensions, referencing a court order delaying Roberto Alomar’s punishment and voter leanings.
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Roberto Alomar
Clause
Properly extinguish and dispose of lit cigarettes
The note urges people to extinguish lit cigarettes before discarding them in garbage cans or trash, to prevent injury to people or animals and avoid unsightly litter outside establishments. It emphasizes that butts should be fully extinguished and placed in the garbage, not tossed from windows.
Safety hazard near Thomas Johnson schools prompts warnings
Parents from Fredericktowne Village and River Walk warn that students walking to Thomas Johnson middle and high schools face serious danger at 16th Street East Street and North Market Street. Traffic should move at 20 mph with pedestrian crossings, but observers report noncompliance. A city traffic study recommends a light or four way stop at 16th and East. Aldermen Baker Baldi and Lt. O'Brien are urged to act before holidays amid fears for children’s safety.
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Thomas Johnson
Fredericktowne Village
River Walk
East Street
16Th Street
North Market Street
16Th
East Streets
Fran Baker
Joe Baldi
O'Brien
Jon Kreissig
Letters to the Editor guidelines for The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites unsigned letters with writer name, home address, and both telephone numbers for verification. Published letters may be abridged for space and poetry or letters to others are not published. Send letters by mail to Letters to the Editor, 200 E Patrick St, Frederick MD 21705.
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Frederick News-Post
News-Post
Frederick News- Post
E. Patrick
Frederick
Rotary Club members plant trees to stabilize Bush Creek bank
Mike Jones and John Williams along with Wil Ewing and the Frederick Rotary Club environment committee work on the Monocacy Battlefield riverbank to rebuild the area and curb erosion into Bush Creek. The effort aims to protect the creek and restore the shoreline.
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Frederick area funeral notices list five services for Nov deaths
Funeral services were held for Nelson Lee Austin in Frederick with burial at Parklawn Cemetery Rockville. Lawrence Wilson Ward Sr of Burkittsville died Nov 10 and was buried at St Marys Petersville after Knights of Columbus services. Sarah Barton Bryan of Frederick died Nov 11 with service at Keeney Basford and burial Mount Olivet. Carroll Andrew Grossnickle of Walkersville died Nov 13 with service at Stauffer.
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Herb Guth
Dick Clark
Greg Baird
Parklawn
Rockville
Stauffer Funeral Home
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Lawrence Wilson Ward Sr
Burkittsville
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
Petersville
Larry Gesy
Sarah Bryan
Sarah Barton Bryan
Keeney and Basford
Carroll A. Doggett Jr
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Joan Bryan-Sheldon
Rotarians Help Beautify Monocacy Battlefield With Planting Drive
Four members of the Rotary Club of Frederick environmental committee joined two park rangers to plant 70 trees along the Monocacy Creek banks to combat erosion. They plan spring work to restore Gen Lew Wallace's battlefield headquarters site and replant trees along a Civil War picket line to screen the area from a nearby business.
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Funeral Services Held for Vernon Hines Jr and Bud Hines
Funeral services were conducted for Vernon Columbus Bud Hines Jr who died Wednesday November 13 with pastor Elza Hurst officiating at Stauffer Funeral Home Thurmont. Solos were performed by George Bruchey. Members of the Frederick County Farm Bureau attended the public service for the Hines family. Burial arrangements followed at Glade Cemetery Walkersville. Bearers included Nathan and Joshua Grossnickle plus Larry Dennis Gene Charles Wayne and Robert Wiles.
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Marvin Simpson
Frederick County Farm Bureau
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Joshua Grossnickle
Larry Grossnickle
Dennis Grossnickle
Gene Grossnickle
Charles Wiles
Wayne Wiles
Robert Wiles
Glade Cemetery
Walkersville
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Vernon Columbus
Bud”’ Hines Jr
Stauffer Funeral Home
Thurmont
Elza Hurst
Mount Lena United Methodist Church
Boonsboro
George Bruchey
Davis Sr. Mr. T Marshall Funeral Services Held
Funeral services for Mr. T Marshall Davis Sr. of 5908 Quinn Road Frederick were held Saturday at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Bellows officiating. Grandsons Gary Davis Keith Davis Ron Davis Joseph Dutrow Mark Dutrow Mike Dutrow Gregory Dutrow and Rick Kinna served as bearers. Burial followed in Mount Olivet Cemetery Frederick.
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Quinn Road
Frederick
Keeney and Basford
Scott Philip Bellows
All Saints Episcopal Church
Gary T. Davis
Keith J. Davis
Ron L. Davis
Joseph L. Dutrow
Mark T. Dutrow
Mike H. Dutrow
Gregory I. du
Weather improves for NASA space shuttle Columbia launch
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP with weather easing NASA aims for Tuesday liftoff of Columbia at 2 53 p m though high Atlantic waves up to 16 feet could hinder recovery of booster rockets after burnout Ocean conditions expected to improve by launch time delaying possibility remains uncertain Columbia nearly two weeks late on the 1 day science mission
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