Grand Parade marks 250th Freder ic k County celebration
The Grand Parade in Frederick city is set for Sunday Sept 6 at 2 PM with a rain date Sept 7. Frederick News Post and GS Communications sponsor the event which will feature 150 units and a 3 1/2 to 4 hour route from Seventh and Market to West Second Street. Three floats per civic and religious entries and about 20 fire companies with EMS gear join. At least 10 marching bands will perform along with the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps from Fort Myer Virginia.
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U.S. Infantry Old Guard Fife & Drum Corp
Fort Myer
Virginia
South Carroll Street Bridge
Endless Summer Mindset at Labor Day Proclamation
The author argues summer is a state of mind not a season tied to dates or equinoxes. He praises summer’s fulfillment, diversity, and optimism, contrasts it with winter’s rigidity, and rejects conformity while celebrating American pluralism and freedom. He ends with a defiant note that white shoes may always be worn and Labor Day be damned.
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Clinton faces fallout as Lewinsky saga stretches abroad
Ann McFeatters reports from Moscow that President Clinton has discussed the Lewinsky affair with foreign leaders and aims to put the episode behind him. Russians express fear and economic hardship while Clinton’s image weakens abroad yet remains popular at home. He seeks support on Kosovo while offering guarded apologies.
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Twister sighting near Point of Rocks reported
Reports from southern Frederick County describe a narrow area along the B and O Railroad where a miniature twister touched down on August 30 toppling trees and power lines. The wind lasted about five minutes and caused local disruption.
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Time for a change in Maryland Senate race
Julien Delphey urges voters to back a progressive conservative for Frederick County in Maryland Senate. He endorses an elected school board, outlawing partial birth abortion, recognizing agriculture as the top Maryland industry, freezing senior residential assessments, and a 10 percent income tax cut. He prefers the well qualified, young candidate after 16 years.
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Jack Derr
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Senate
Annapolis
Prosecution Focus in Frederick County Woman Seeks Change
A Frederick County resident and prosecutor candidate argues the state's attorney has moved from delivering justice to chasing media attention. She cites a Nobel Prize winner case with inadequate punishment and calls for firmer, more focused, aggressive prosecutions to protect children and the community.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Adams pledges tougher Frederick County prosecution stance
Theresa M. Adams criticizes the current state's attorney for failing to create a domestic violence unit and secure harsher sentences, recounting Gypsy Croneburg's case and questioning prosecutorial focus. She vows to restore aggressive prosecution if elected, arguing county debt and growth outpace services and urging voter replacement of the Board of Commissioners with fiscally responsible leaders. Lori Garnant, Knoxville.
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Gypsy Croneburg
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Frederick County
The Case Against Bond Anticipation Notes in Frederick County
A novice criticizes bond anticipation notes tied to impact fees for school funding. He argues they create a perpetual growth cycle, rely on uncertain revenue, and may bypass the county debt affordability formula, risking future financial squeeze and CIP funding.
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Frederick County
Mob rule or democracy in transition in Monrovia election
E SUSAN FRANKHAUSER argues that voter turnout will reflect whether residents will engage or merely complain about zoning schools and commerce. She warns that organized dissent may influence decisions and fears rising mob rule ahead of the elected school board vote in Whittier and Monrovia.
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Letters to the Editor Information for The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post asks readers to submit exclusive signed letters with the writer’s water name home address and both phone numbers for verification. It notes space limits and excludes poetry religious verse form letters or copies addressed to others. Submissions can be mailed faxed or emailed to specified contacts.
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