Plea Bargain Sentences Frederick Murder Defendant to 15 Years
The Frederick case ends with Percy Lafayette Johnson pleading guilty to second degree murder and related charges for killing Ricardo Cruz last year near the In The Street festival. Judge Edward Dwyer imposed a 15 year term, a view supported by the State’s Attorney and criticized by victim Rosario Capote, who favored a jury trial.
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Daren Witmer
Percy Lafayette Johnson
Ricardo Cruz
Frederick
Johnson
Edward Dwyer
Vote for Harbaugh Sheriff Says Myersville Citizen
G Lee Teets urges Frederick County voters to back Sheriff Carl Harbaugh over James Hagg. He cites missed forums by Hagg, strong Harbaugh performance, and funds from commissioners and grants. Teets warns lives may be at stake and emphasizes known law enforcement record.
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Harbaugh
Hagg
Frederick
Sheriff Harbaugh
Hagy
Letters to the Editor policy at Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites readers to submit letters with full name and address. It notes that poems, religious verse, or letters addressed to others are not published. Mailing address provided as 200 East Patrick Street Frederick MD 21705.
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Fredench
Olfactory correctness movement targets fragrances and deodorants
An article notes a growing anti fragrance movement led by activists who claim exposure to others artificial odors is harmful. Citing Nick Gillespie of Reason magazine, it describes the push as olfactory correctness and warns readers about perceived overreach by fragrance critics.
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Anti-Smoking Brigade
Long
Reason Magazine
Nick Gillespie
the Defender
OC movement targets fragrance bans and government control
Joe Gillette warns the OC movement aims to impose fragrance free zones in public spaces and ban personal products like shaving lotions and laundry detergents. He cites California examples such as Santa Cruz fragrance free ordinances and Marin County fragrance free zones, arguing the trend reflects prohibitionist zeal and a broader push for government coercion.
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California
Gillespie
Congress
George
Washington University
Philip Witersch
Santa Cruz
Calif
Marin County
County Board of Supervisors
Copley News Service
War Dads seek funding for Frederick honor roll project
At the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen an appropriation of 1000 was approved to pay one third of the cost of erecting an honor roll to Frederick County men and women in the armed forces provided the county commissioners match. War Dads members Leonard G Wachter C Cyril Klein Louis E Eichelberger George C Slagle and Robert E L Putman spoke for the measure. The group will raise the remaining one third.
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Board of Aldermen
Frederick County
Frederick
War Dads
Leonard G. Wachter
C. Cyril Klein
Louis E. Eichelberger
George C. Slagle
Robert E.L. Putman
Help from within may we fund South Africa
A reader questions presidential authority to grant billions to South Africa, argues expenditures require Congress, laments outside influence by world bodies, criticizes U.S. as world police, and recalls Wilson and Roosevelt era to oppose United Nations. George M. Luhrs Monrovia.
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Clinton
South Africa
Nelson Mandela
U.S
Haiti
Somalia
Vietnam
Wilson
League of Nations
Roosevelt
Dumbarton Oaks
United Nations
Dave Gray for Frederick County Board of Commissioners
A local election pitch praising Dave Gray for 15 years on the Planning Commission, advocating strong growth controls, adherence to the Comprehensive Plan, and enforcement of the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. It highlights support for agri cultural and historic preservation, conservation, ethics reforms, open meetings, and public involvement in Frederick County.
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Frederick County
Dave Gray
Board of County Commissioners
Planning Commission
Dave
Frederick County Teachers’ Association
Endorsement urges vote for Jim Hagy for Frederick sheriff
A civic message urges voters to back Jim Hagy for sheriff of Frederick County arguing his leadership, experience, and service record with the Maryland State Police make him best suited for the position. It highlights his roles as instructor, assistant commander, and president of the Maryland Troopers Association Frederick Lodge, plus community involvement and Vietnam service.
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Dave
Dave Gray
Maryland State Police Academy
Jim Hagg
Jim
Western Region Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division
Frederick County
Carroll
Howard
Washington
Allegany
Garrett
Northwestern University School of Police and Staff Command
Maryland Troopers Association
Frederick Lodge
Pete
Jim Hagy
Federalism vs Police Aid Calls for Reform
Letter from Jack Aellen of Mount Airy questions Senator Sarbanes credit for more police in Frederick and Maryland. He argues federalism limits federal role in city administration and urges a senator aware of constitutional principles. Aellen urges finding a candidate aligned with states rights and proper federal functions.
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Paul Sarbanes
Frederick
Maryland
Frederick Count selects leader by Nov 8 election
Unclear OCR notes show uniquely qualified arch wagitan Annie opting to choose a leader for Frederick Count on November 8. The fragment mentions a local leadership decision and a named figure, suggesting a governance or ceremonial selection within a community or organization. Further readable context is needed for full clarity.
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Arch Wagitan
Annie
Frederick Count
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Wfmd Radio
Frederick Cablevision
Hood College
Frederick County Commission For Women
Consortium of Human Services Providers
National Council of Jewish Women
National Organization For Women
Democratic Women's League
League of Women Voters
Joe Gillette
News-Post
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Monocacy River
State Conservation Department
Fishing Creek
Marvin Mandel
Middle School
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Monrovia
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