Opening the Records Editorial on public information delays
Editorial criticizes Maryland public records delays, cites 30 day response greases, inconsistent driver record rules, and outdated nursing home and school violence data. Calls lawmakers to fix timing, clarify driver records, and mandate up to date transparent records.
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House of Delegates
Jack Schwarts
Rec
Remelys
Maryland
Schwartz Warnes
Motor Vehicles Administration
General Assembly
Frederick
Alex Mooney
Beroise
Mooney
Fast food culture harms children’s health warned by doctors
Physicians and writers urge reduced meat and dairy in diets for kids, citing obesity risks and artery health. The piece contrasts McDonald’s marketing with healthier plant-based guidance, noting high fat content in typical hamburgers and the widespread influence of fast food on U.S. children.
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McDonald's
Seeyes Mehids
McDonaldland
Ronald McDonald
Ronald
U.S
Mickey D’s
Mickey Mouse
Disney
Faant
America
Lawrence J. Jacobs, M.D
Stony Brook
N.Y
Physicians Committee For
Beth Geisler
Pittsburgh
Scripps Howard News
Serance
Yellow Neck caterpillar spurs new pest at Frederick Fair
At the 118th Frederick Fair visitors sampled freebies from Smithfield barbe and Boscal coffee and viewed art and home entries. A new pest, identified as the Yellow Neck caterpillar, appeared in Frederick County. The fair opened with the crowning of Barbara Ann Murphy as the 1989 Frederick County 4 H Queen and Roger Blake Sears as king. Over 100 county residents attended YMCA dedication ceremonies for the new Maynard Summers Gym, where contractor Gail T. Guyton presented the ceremonial key to YMCA building chair Joseph C. Zengerle as YMCA president Lawrence A. Dorsey Jr. presided.
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Frederick County
E.D. McCain
H. Crest
Predenis
Frederick
Barbara Ann Murphy
Wamsville
Roger Blake Sears
Keymar
Frederick Countians
YMCA
G Maynard Summers
Gail T. Guyton
Morgan Keller
Joseph C Zengerle
Ymcas
Lawrence A Dorsey Jr
Ymca Board of Directors
Runner memorial prompts safety plea after fatal truck collision
A runner laments the death of Joel Wold and urges runners to run against traffic after noting he was struck in the road. The writer, a longtime Frederick County runner, admits concern over others running with traffic and calls for awareness to prevent future tragedies.
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Joel Wold
Frederick County
Mr. Wold
Letters raise concerns over regional growth and culture
In a letter from Betsy Whitmore, residents discuss how graduates from Washington and Baltimore area universities flock to suburbs such as Western Maryland and Northern Virginia. The piece warns Frederick County will face rapid cultural changes and notes opposition from local leaders after Frederick County Commissioners deny access to a water line on New Design Road for a project, urging preparation for ongoing impact.
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eReeve
Washington
Baltimore
Maryland
Virginia
Frederick
Frederick County
Fragmented remarks on race and exclusion at a Frederick home
A reader recalls a KKK presence in a local family history and notes racist sentiment surrounding access to water and sewage for a proposed development. The reminiscences touch on a childhood acquaintance whose father joined the KKK and reflect ongoing community tensions over race.
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Rebecca Hamvick
Amun
Frederick
KKK
Ihn Sabe
Ialso
Hamrick
Frederick readers clash over mosque debate and developer views
Letters to the Frederick News-Post express skepticism about a mosque in Frederick and criticize media stereotypes of Muslims while defending First Amendment rights. Residents cite anti growth sentiment, local commissioners, and comments on development as they call for mindful planning and community sensitivity.
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Frederick
Degpeidice
Tons Decesioet
Tly Islamic
Morocco
R Iy
U.S
Chinheee City
Ausin
John Thompson
Jan Gardner
David Gray
Frederick County
Form of welfare letter on Section 8 housing support
Paula Roberts reflects on Ed Jenkins's letter criticizing welfare stereotypes and urges support for families using Section 8 housing. The piece highlights hard work and stability as goals, arguing for nonjudgmental aid to help children and households access affordable housing and improve family well being.
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Ed Jenkins
Cultural explosion shapes Reece at diverse university
From Walkersville, Reece moves to Washington University and faces a culture clash. The transition highlights the challenge of a large, diverse campus versus small town roots. The narrative notes growth amid flaws and opportunities.
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Reece
Washington University
Walkersville
Letter to Editor Calls Out Unethical Behavior
Morris I. Kelsey brushes aside anti Catholic bigotry and intolerance remarks in a Sept 8 letter. He labels the target unethical unprofessional and inflammatory and urges an apology from Mr Meachum for exhausting Frederick community patience and prompting multiple letters criticizing his work.
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Morris I. Kelsey
Meachum
Frederick
Kelsey
Dudrow Family Celebrates 75 Years Milestone
Pamela Dudrow writes to Carolina about living with Walter and Blanche Dudrow to remain in their home as long as possible. She credits the Dudrows' longevity to their genes and Siena tea.
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Dudrow
Carolina
Walter
Blanche Dudrow
Letters to the Editor in The News-Post
Readers are invited to send signed letters to The Frederick News-Post for publication. Include the writer's full name address and phone number for verification. Mail to 20 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21701 or call 301-962-0799 for details.
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Leters
Rene Hore
Qvararnes Publicatur
Frederick Newe-Post
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