Voters question candidate counting in guides and budgets
The piece notes concerns over candidates failing to keep replies within 40 or 50 word limits in election guides and cites large budgets like Frederick County's 196 million and a state budget of 16.6 billion. It highlights ongoing voter forums, in-depth features, and incumbents facing tough questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Newt Gingrich
Transportation Trust Fund
Frederick County
Asis
Hecht Threat to GOP Power in Frederick County
Roy Meachum argues against unseating Del Sue Hecht, praising her cross party appeal. He cites Anitas Stup stance, McClellan influence, and opposition to a right wing GOP steamroller. He notes Hecht’s legislative output and warns against partisan elimination of a key voice in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerre Rhoderick
Del
Sue Hecht
Rhoderick
General Assembly
Frederick
Jack Derr
Alex Mooney
Scott Rolle
Democratic Party
Bill Brock
Paul Sarbanes
Capital Hill
Maryland
Ruth Ann Aron
Mr. Brock
Phil Gramm
Charles “Mac” Mathias
Charles Percy
Doc
Sue
Wandages
Hecht
Annapolis
Rick Stup
Anita
McClellan
Ms. Hecht
Stup
McCiellar
Jess
GOP Central Committee
Tim Woodford
del Louise Snodgrass
Rep
Rosene Bartlett
Compress
Bad direction for a good thing in television media
Tribune Media Services argues that the total audience for TV remains steady while more viewers shift away from the three major networks as competition grows. The piece contends that competition lowers quality, with more non program content and promos eating into viewing time. It notes shorter network news broadcasts, reduced sports viewership, and diminishing interest in events like the World Series and Monday Night Football, concluding that audiences are less satisfied overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
CBS
New York
New York Yankees
Fox
Wateh
Tribune Media Services Inc
Stability and community leaders in Frederick County
A Frederick County Pomona dinner hears Dr. Andrew G. Truxall stress stability from farm family life amid divorce rise. Braddock Heights Fire Dept votes for a $10,000 drive for a new hall and equipment. Kiwanis hears from Mrs. William C. Roderick on child services. Real estate ad highlights a 7 1/2 acre country home 15 miles north of Frederick for $5,500. National Cancer Institute urges phasing out Litton Bionetics at Frederick Cancer Research Center to relieve Bethesda NIH crowding. Patricea Hall pushes for an affirmative action plan with a public hearing urged by County Commissioners. Rev Maurice Dunbar Astbury wins the Golden Hand of Friendship Award from Harry Rosenfeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Andrew G. Truxall
Hood College
Frederick County
Calvary Methodist Church
Frederick
MD. Harp Agency
National Cancer Institute
Litton Bionetics
Frederick Cancer Research Center
Fort Detrick
Bethesda
National Institutes of Health
Patricea
Hall
Frederick County Human Relations Department
Miss Hail
Maurice Dunbar Astbury
All Saints Episcopal Church
Harry A Rosenfeld
Valerie Hertges: A Public Servant for District 44
The speaker praises Valerie Hertges as a public servant and predicts she will be a strong voice in Annapolis. They expect her to build coalitions among Frederick County, the state, and the federal level to achieve local goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valerie Hertges
House of Delegates
Hertges
Val
Annapolis
Frederick County
Call for elected Frederick County Board of Education
A democratic tenet urges direct accountability to citizens by placing school board elections at the local level. Any interested resident should be able to run, without party ties, to learn about schools and community values. Citizens should ratify via referendum to shift from gubernatorial appointment to popular election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
United States
Board of Education
Frederick County Safety Urged Amid School Spending Debate
County voters hear calls for higher school funding while public safety remains under discussed. Citizens and incumbents warn Frederick County is underprepared with too few Deputy Sheriffs to cover the area, risking safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Traly
Letters to Editor on county safety and APFO adequacy
Alan Robert Cahoon of Middletown argues the Frederick County deputy patrol area averages over 100 square miles with as few as five deputies, radios fail the 800 MHz system since 1990, and fire rescue units aren’t integrated. He urges election of commissioners who will revise the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance to prioritize public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
APFO
Frederick County
Sour Grapes After Primary Vote Supporters Feel Bitter
Lawrence Hogan writes that primary upsets open the process to all entrants and that Alex Mooney, Republican nominee for the State Senate, deserves empathy despite veteran ally Senator Derr backing Mooney’s Democratic opponent in the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Mooney
Senate
Jack Derr
Mr Mooney
Maryland Right to Life backs Ferguson on life issues
Pushing forward Maryland Right to Life endorses Tim Ferguson for Senate citing his steadfast adherence to the sanctity of human life in Annapolis. The pro-life group highlights his consistent representation of constituents and refusal to waver on protection for the unborn amid a pro-abortion state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Right
Tim Ferguson
Annapolis
Senator Ferguson
Ferguson
Pro Abortion Ad Cited Against Delegate Littrell by Local Group
Elizabeth Dodson, vice president, Frederick County Right to Life, criticizes Littrell’s voting record as Delegate for district 4A. The ad argues his stance conflicts with anti abortion goals, urging voters to consider his past positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littrell
Liz Dodson
Frederick County Right To Life
Reeder Support Letter Endorses County Leadership
Linda Funsch writes as a registered Republican praising Bruce Reeder for capable leadership and proven abilities. She highlights his character integrity and track record in Frederick County, asserting his experience transcends politics and will help the county "get the job done" during a pivotal period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Bruce Reeder
Kowledge
Reeders
Walkersville school fight sparks racial tensions
Reported Oct 7 in The Frederick News-Post describes a fight at Walkersville High School between a black and a white student. The principal warns five day suspensions for any fight and asserts zero tolerance for battery. The white student allegedly used a racial epithet and attacked the black student, with prior similar conduct noted. Willie J. Mahone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick News-Post
Walkersville
Walkersville High School
Flater
Wells
Frederick County
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Freeench News-Post invites signed letters with writer name home address and business phone for publication. Do not publish poetry religion verse or letters to offser people. Space limits may apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeench News-Post
Wrier
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
Frederick
Fredericknewspostcom
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Meachum
Hacking
Anita Stup
James E. “Doc” McClellan
Andy Rooney
Ponca
Foudese
Braddock Heights
Heights
William C. Roderick
Children's Aid Society
Kiwanis Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Janet Ingram
L. Harvey Kirk
Alan Robert Caho Middletown
Lawrence. Hogan Frederick
Linda Funsch Frederick
Willie J. Mahone
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!