The News 116th Anniversary Editorial Celebrates Family Ownership
The Delaplaine family marks 116 years of The News as Maryland's last family owned daily. The editorial highlights staff dedication of 196 members, six day publication, and generous community support including the Arts Center, festival sponsors, colleges, hospitals, and United Way. The broader Great Southern Printing team extends to 400 staff across Maryland and neighboring counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Delaplaines
Mountain City
Delaplaine Visual Arts
Way Station
Festival of the Arts
Maryland Lyric Opera
Baltimore Symphony
Weinberg Center of the Arts
Tomorrow Scholarship Fund
The
Community Foundation
Historical Sites Endowment Fund
Jefferson School
Frederick Community College
Hood College
Mount St. Mary's College
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Hospice of
Frederick County
Alzheimer’s Association
YMCA
Salvation Army
Scouts
United Way
Great Southern Printing & Manufacturing Company
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Beating the bug and the Nu Bou t memory in New Orleans
Roy Meachum recalls a first grade carnival memory in New Orleans during Mardi Gras and contrasts it with the influenza era of his grandmother’s time. He urges readers to get flu and pneumonia vaccines, citing long-standing illness risks and his own near-death experience from pneumococcal infection, urging immediate action for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Baltimore
McDonough
Jean Lafitte
St. Charles Avenue
Centers For Disease Control
Maryland
Louisiana
Florida
Oklahoma
Texas
Senators Boxer Mikulski Murray Fail to Back Niedermeier
The piece argues three women senators have not supported Christine Niedermeier in her sexual harassment claim against Senator Max Baucus. It notes their past defense of harassment victims but says they defend a male colleague this time. The column calls for ending harassment used as political weaponry.
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Medicare
Sharon
Boxer
Montana
Max Baucus
Christine Niedermeier
California
Patty Murray
Barbara Mikulski
Washington State
Maryland
Murray
Mikulski
Senate
Oregon
Bob Packwood
Niedermeier
Baucus
Ty Something
Barbara
Baycus
Sen
Packwood
Anita Hill
Supreme Court
Clarence Thomas
Judiciary Committee
Paula Jones
Kathleen Willey
White House
Connecticut
Maryland Virginia Milk Producers elects Homer Remsberg president
Homer Remsberg of Middle town was elected president of the Maryland Virginia Milk Producers Association, succeeding Gordon Willis who resigned due to ill health. A large crowd at a New Market public sale paid 4118 for antiques, with a top bid of 87 for a grandfather clock. Fort McPherson officer Roland Haddaway del Mar served in the G 2 section of Third Army. A ceremony at Washington Monument State Park honored Rep Goodloe Byron for Appalachian Trail work. Power returned to Frederick County after heavy snow damage to Potomac Edison facilities. Ruth Myers helped open Buckeystown Fire and Rescue Service's new facilities. Webelos Pack 268 inducted new members at New Market Fire Hall. Linganore High School senior Pat Kahler named queen of the Linganore Community Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Homer Remsberg
Middletown
Maryland-Virginia Milk Producers Association
Gordon Willis
Culpeper
New Market
Anne Russell
John Fessler and Sons
Washington Monument
Boonsboro
Goodloe E. Byron
Maryland
Weverton Cliffs
A Fox’s Tragic Fate at Frederick County Humane Society
A reader recounts taking a young fox cub to the Frederick County Humane Society and witnessing its euthanization. The letter argues the fox had no health issues beyond fleas and ticks and criticizes the shelter for not redirecting the animal to wildlife rescue. The writer laments the decision and questions the shelter’s standard policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Yoho
Frederick County Humane Society
FCHS
Rosemont Avenue
PCHS
Mother Should Also Be Punished In Trial Comments
A reader voices outrage over a trial involving a man who abused a 5-year-old girl and argues the mother should share accountability. The commenter emphasizes protective maternal instincts and criticizes the state attorney's handling.
Plea Bargain Sparked Debate Over Mother's Role
A reader argues against a plea deal offering 10 years to a woman who cooperated against a man in a child abuse case. The writer says the state had enough evidence to convict both and urges harsher punishment, blaming the mother for causing the child’s harm and calling for life in prison for both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aey
Protecting victims in Frederick online abuse case sparks outrage
A reader condemns local coverage of an alleged online sex case involving a Frederick woman. The letter argues publishing her name harms her children and demands anonymity for victims and family, urging the Frederick News-Post to protect identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Frederick News-Post
Frederick County
Eddie Eagle program silenced by Frederick County board
James E Keenan criticizes the Frederick County School Board for suspending the Eddie Eagle gun safety program, arguing gun safety is essential for children. He condemns anti gun campaigners and urges teaching kids to avoid guns and accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tts
Frederick County School Board
Left lane driving sparks reader letter on highway etiquette
SHERMAN A. JOHNSON argues rush hour traffic shows left lane hogging blocks passing and endangers drivers. He recalls state police cruiser glare and urges strict lane discipline for safety and courtesy. The Frederick News-Post invites letters exclusive to the paper with signed names and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Krause
Russ Hanson
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Third Army
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Potomac Edison Co
Lynn E. Keller
Ruth Myers
Willie Myers
Buckeystown Fire and Rescue Service Inc
Webelos
New Market Fire Hall
Robby Strayton
Kevin Glavach
Gus Roby
Mark Hugar
Taz LaFollette
Mark Horn
Gary Cooling
Steve Tom
Kelly Houston
Brian Gerlach
Teddy ("Hearn
Russell McCrossin
Linganore High School
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Pat Kahler
Linganore Community Show
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