Frederick County schools weigh downtown exit over Church Street ties
City, county leaders spar over whether the Frederick County school system should abandon its downtown headquarters for a warehouse-like facility near the town edge. The dispute centers on growth, space, and control of government real estate as former mayor Paul Gordon pushed to keep the system downtown. Expect moves to up Church Street as talks continue.
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Georgia Voters Grow Restless as 1994 Mood Deepens
Roy Meachum observes Georgia voters mirroring national anger with politics. He notes Bill Clinton provokes derision, rising domestic tension, and cynicism about leadership, while urging tax cuts and reduced government spending as solutions amid a volatile election year.
Clinton touts Korea deal as nuclear free pledge
Critics argue the plan rewards Pyongyang for NPT violations and costs 64 billion to U.S. taxpayers while leaving hidden plutonium stockpiles and weaponization questions unresolved. David Albright calls some elements salvageable yet warns key risks persist about unknown weapons material.
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North Korea Nuclear Plan Raises Alarm Over Plutonium Stockpile
CIA research notes North Korea operates Yongbyon reactor producing 5 kilograms of weapons-grade plutonium annually, with two larger reactors planned to yield 180 kilograms per year. Washington aims to replace three graphite reactors with two light water units, worth 4 billion, while inspectors vet nonproliferation.
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Nightshirted man aided after cold night on Magnolia Avenue
Police returned a sick, nearly bare man to bed after finding him on Magnolia Avenue missing shoes and clothing. The incident followed a nervous breakdown. County funds were approved to back a $2,000 World War II Honor Roll project led by the Frederick County War Dads. T/S: veteran Harry C Gosnell Jr. credited with shooting down a Japanese fighter over Truk. CLUE meeting drew about 50 attendees to discuss farmland preservation and the state committee report. Bridges Links and Devilbiss at Monocacy southwest of Woodsboro approved for rebuild to replace a single bridge, to qualify for federal aid.
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Gratitude Note to Virginia Fifer at the Register of Wills
A Frederick County writer thanks Virginia Fifer and her staff for patient professional guidance during an estate proceeding. The message praises her experience availability and dedication and encourages others to value her support at the Register of Wills office.
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Disney Theme Park Vote Demand For Public Say In Frederick
Citizens protest county commissioners plan to not offer a site for a Disney Theme Park and urge a public vote. They claim no waiver of rights to decide and seek a Sound Source Question of the Day asking residents if they want a Disney Theme Park in Frederick, highlighting potential income and jobs.
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Frederick
Progress Pride and Professionalism at Frederick County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Carl R Harbaugh has driven progress pride and professionalism through training and education making deputies better educated and trained than ever. Innovative law enforcement and corrections programs have positioned the office as a leader in the criminal justice community attracting interest from agencies nationwide. To sustain the foundation built during this period stable leadership is needed.
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Frederick County Sheriff's Office
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Frederick County Sheriff Office
Conservative Voice Urges Support for Sheriff Harbaugh
A Monrovia reader endorses Sheriff Harbaugh and calls for strong leadership in the county office. The letter argues against government pork and bloated budgets, urging fiscal restraint and relief for families. Tim Ferguson is named as the conservative choice in Annapolis.
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Letter supports Jim Hagy in Frederick County sheriff race
John E Olson of Mount Airy urges voters to back Jim Hagy over Sheriff Carl Harbaugh, arguing tip jar crime is overstated, criticizing funding disputes, and praising Hagy’s credentials and focus on jail escape issues.
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Jim Hagy
Frederick
Debate question stains race with bacon remark for fourth district
Not owed anything at the Oct 13 debate between Tim Ferguson and George Littrell. A question asked which candidate would deliver benefits after Charlie Smeiser’s retirement. The exchange critiqued government as a source of wealth, cited Smeiser’s watchdog role, and accused Littrell of supporting tax increases and over $5 billion in new taxes since 1986 per the Maryland Conservative Coalition.
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George Littrell
Charlie Smeiser
Sen. Smeiser
Maryland
Donald Schaefer
Littrell
Maryland Conservative Coalition
Crucial race in District 3 Sundergill endorsed by Campbell
Edward I Campbell of Frederick urges Frederick and Washington county voters to support Ron Sundergill for Maryland House of Delegates District 3. He highlights Sundergill’s tenure as Frederick County Commissioners president, attention to Annapolis, and commitment to safety education and jobs.
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Frederick County
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Maryland General Assembly
Letters to the Editor Rules and Submission Info
The Frederick News Post invites letters from readers and requires name address and a phone number for verification. Due to high volume publication is not guaranteed and some letters are edited for space or taste. Poetry and religious verse are not accepted.
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