Court rules public access to black book material granted
Frederica Nets Must and the Associated Press win after Judge Edward Dwyer Jr rules the City of Frederick improperly concealed the document. The decision opens access to contested files related to Angelika Potter's prostitution ring, while limiting names to public figures or elected officials only. The News-Post and AP pledge to uphold journalistic duty and public trust in reporting.
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Edward Dwyer Jr
Jim Grimes
Angelika Potter
Henn Abrams
News
Pst
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Certanh
Rue Sun Petal
Amerca
Potter
Neu
Post
George E. Randall
Ms. Potter
God's Breath Ties World Faiths In Shared Texts
John Miller and Aaron Kenedi edited God's Breath a cross-faith anthology with Buddhist Christian Jewish Hindu Islamic Sufi and Taoist excerpts. Thomas Moore provides context with experts like Huston Smith Campbell Jung Borg and Price guiding readers through sacred texts to emphasize shared ground over division.
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John Miller
Miller
Aaron Kenedi
United States
Thomas Moore
Joseph Campbell
Stephen Mitchell
Dalai Lama
Carl Jung
Marcus Borg
Reynolds Price
Huston Smith
University of California-Berkeley
Santa Barbara
Althor
Big Fish
San Francisco
Kenedit
Cambell, Jung, Et
Rain, disease talk, and a stray pony in Frederick County
Citizens discuss infectious hepatitis and yellow jaundice as the health officer notes rising case counts in central Frederick County. Police recover a small pony on W A Saints St. and return it to owner Charles Cook. Hospital plans to close Park Place for parking space face neighbor scrutiny. Over 300 Frederick County residents donate 6,618 pints of blood to the Red Cross, honored at an Urbana Fire Hall awards dinner.
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Forbes Burgess
Ree
Frederick
Harlar DeGrange
W. A. Saints St
Charles Cook McMurray
Frederick Memoria Hospital
Park Place
Frederick County
Red Cross Services
Urbana
Cat killings and unruly pets spark reader letters
A flood of letters debate animal rights and accountability after reports of cat killings. Writers challenge laws, fear felonies for shooting pets, and defend pets as sentient beings while urging real focus on broader local problems.
Letter to the Editor on Landlord Permits and Animal Cruelty
Darrell Russ writes criticizing a landlord for entering a residence without consent and for killing a tenant's pets then disposing of them in a creek. He argues such acts are felony worthy and not humane. He expresses sympathy for April Ritch, mourning two lost pets and urges accountability.
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Sealy
Grassnickie
Mr. Grossnickle
April Ritch
Too much mail and a push for harsher Maryland laws
A reader laments junk mail amid Postal Service strains and urges Maryland lawmakers to stiffen penalties to deter crime. The letter contrasts Pennsylvania’s justice with Maryland’s, praising Dauphin County and recalling 2001.署
Driver gets 2 year term for 2 deaths
A reader praises Maryland State Police Trooper Marty Speak and other responders while critiquing the judge for Darick Copeland’s two year sentence after two deaths. The letter references Maryland sentencing guidelines and expresses frustration with the outcome.
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Ene
Ryan Kepple
Marty
Maryland
Darick Copeland
Road travel stress rises on busy U.S. corridors
A frequent traveler along U.S. 15 between Frederick and Virginia notes persistent highway pressures. The driver reports heavy, fast-moving traffic and tailgating by large trucks, expressing concern over rising risk on long, open stretches and behind slow-moving vehicles.
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U.S. 15
Frederick
Virginia
U.S
Loud, nerve racking but awesome place Xhale club
A reader, 20, defends Xhale in Frederick amid neighbors suing to close the venue. She calls the club the only local spot for the music and suggests relocation away from complaints, noting the loud environment as part of its appeal.
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Xhale
Hy Phan
Sir Sy Fene
Frederick
Fear of cell towers and radio waves in the community
A reader argues that fear of 199 foot towers and radio waves is unfounded. He contends higher towers cover more area with fewer towers, questions FAA lighting rules at 199 feet, and criticizes opposition as unnecessary while praising towers’ appearance compared to utility poles. JOHN C. LAUGHLAND
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FAA
Thurmont
Sepch
Resesht & Nieces
Antibiotics Not For Smallpox Reported By CDC
A local report states antibiotics are not a treatment for smallpox while the CDC outlines approved options. The article mentions care approaches and cautions against misuse amid public health guidance. Kris Corson notes unofficial signals and calls for proper medical consultation.
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CDC
Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Details
The Frederick News Post invites letters to the editor and poetry requests. Provide name address and daytime contact numbers for publication. Letters may be published publicly and are subject to posting or posting restrictions. Address all letters to The Frederick News Post, Box 578, Frederick MD 21705.
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Mal
Este
Frederick
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