Million in Tip Jar Theft Alarms Frederick County
Frederick County Sheriffs Office charged three local men after a probe into charity tip jars, with one official estimating as much as 1 million dollars diverted from fire departments and other groups. The case highlights regulatory concerns that followed years of involvement over charitable gambling, where tip jars in bars raise funds for charities as payouts and bar cuts.
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Why not Bill Brock as Sarbanes faces reelection
In this column the author reflects on Paul Sarbanes’s longtime hold on Maryland politics, contrasts GOP challengers like Larry Hogan and Alan Keyes, and explains a personal shift toward questioning continued support for Sarbanes. He details experiences in Washington media, the lack of direct communications from Sarbanes, and the local political dynamics shaping a possible vote change. The piece ends promising to revisit the Senate race with the question why not Bill Brock.
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Secrets of College Costs Shake NYT Front Page
The New York Times exposes that four-year graduation is rare with only 31 percent finishing in four years. Most require five or more years, raising costs as tuition climbs to about 7500 dollars per year. Federal money and parental or taxpayer funding distort choices and schedules in higher education.
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Why college extends cost and lowers value says Schlafly
Phyllis Schlafly argues that high student loan defaults reflect a national scandal. She says many freshmen need remedial courses, colleges admit underprepared students, and taxpayers subsidize agenda driven courses at Yale. She favors three year degrees and cites Princeton paths to lower costs while criticizing extended undergraduate years.
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Is this the job you've dreamed about at U S Rubber ad
War Manpower Commission in Winchester Hall screened applicants for Chicopee Falls Mass plant while a large U S Rubber Co advertisement asked Is this the job you've dreamed about It notes local hiring activity and job prospects in the Adams Frederick area with several short items on crime weather and city meetings detailing frost damage to crops and parking rules discussions by the Frederick city parking commission
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Vote Harbaugh In Frederick County Sheriff Race
Frederick voters are urged to compare candidates in the sheriff race. Only one candidate has run a sheriff’s office, command level law enforcement experience, a college degree, and budget know how. The campaign highlights Sheriff Carl R. Harbaugh as the sole candidate with all these qualifications. Linda Brunt y.
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Vote Hagy for a trusted coach and mentor
Daniel A. Shultz writes a strong tribute to James Hagy, praising his 16 years of guidance as a coach and role model. He highlights Hagy’s patience, fairness, and impact on teens, noting three hours for a Vietnam War interview and respectful teamwork as key qualities.
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Frederick County Seeks Professional Leadership Amid Growth
Frederick County notes in a growing and diversifying community the need for professional leadership across key county government areas as the population increases and changes.
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Vote for Jim Hagg Sheriff of Frederick County
Letters praise Sheriff Carl Harbaugh and urge voters to re elect or replace with Jim Hagg citing experience temperament and common sense. Community supporters Rosalie Reese and Robert Snyder advocate continued strong leadership for Frederick County citizens ahead of the November 8 election.
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Jim Hagg for Sheriff of Frederick County
A former Maryland State Police sergeant and Vietnam veteran James W. Hagg seeks Frederick County sheriff’s seat. Backed by 24 years in law enforcement, he is praised for fairness, communication, and steady leadership, with forums planned before the November election.
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Sheriff Defends Detention Center Escapes and Returns
Sheriff Carl Harbaugh addresses letters on escapes at the Detention Center. Daren Witmer escaped but was recaptured within hours through county law enforcement cooperation. A negligent correctional officer was disciplined. Lidie’s incident was a Work Release walk-off, not jail escape, clarified by the reporter differences. The sheriff welcomes public observations to dispel negative perceptions.
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