Ask the Editor — Editorial page reflects what's on your minds, and ours
A1 - Front Page By: Terry Headlee | 11/07/09 | 659 words

I've learned through the years there are plenty of individuals with diverse opinions on a variety of topics.

Health department swine flu vaccines begin
A1 - Front Page By: Karen Gardner | 11/07/09 | 622 words

The Frederick County Health Department's H1N1 flu shot clinic was smooth and organized Friday morning, in contrast to the chaos Wednesday when callers jammed phone lines trying to make appointments for the shots.

Woman sues church, Candy Kitchen to put in ramp
A1 - Front Page By: Nicholas C. Stern | 11/07/09 | 467 words

A Hampstead woman who uses a wheelchair is suing an owner of Frederick's Candy Kitchen in federal court for discriminating against her by not allowing her full entrance into the store, she claims in the lawsuit.

But for heroes, bloodbath could have been worse
A1 - Front Page By: AP | 11/07/09 | 622 words

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Pfc. Marquest Smith, on his way to Afghanistan in January, was completing routine paperwork about a bee-sting allergy when the sounds erupted.

Judge gives robber seven-year sentence
A1 - Front Page By: Kate Leckie | 11/07/09 | 192 words

Two weeks after his co-conspirator was ordered to spend six months in jail, a Frederick County Circuit Court judge sentenced a 22-year-old Frederick man with a criminal record to seven years in the Maryland Division of Correction, authorities said.

Grand jury weighs attempted murder, burglary, drug cases
A1 - Front Page By: Kate Leckie | 11/07/09 | 390 words

A Frederick County grand jury Friday indicted two men on attempted murder charges, two men on burglary charges and four illegal immigrants on drug distribution charges, Deputy State's Attorney Nanci Hamm said.

Local briefs
A1 - Front Page By: Adam Behsudi | 11/07/09 | 409 words

Frederick Memorial Healthcare System will host its third annual operating room open house from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. today at Frederick Memorial Hospital, 400 W. Seventh St., Frederick.

Man arrested in residential burglaries
A1 - Front Page By: Gina Gallucci-White | 11/07/09 | 493 words

A Frederick man has been linked to residential burglaries in the Amber Meadows, North Crossing and Clover Ridge subdivisions, according to the Frederick Police Department.

Fire and police blotter
A1 - Front Page By: From Staff Reports | 11/07/09 | 204 words

MSD to review programs, policies

St John Regional Catholic School celebrates earning top academic distinction
A1 - Front Page By: Marge Neal | 11/07/09 | 518 words

The color of the day Friday at St. John Regional Catholic School was blue.

Security tightened at Fort Detrick
A1 - Front Page By: Megan Eckstein | 11/07/09 | 230 words

Army officials increased security at Fort Detrick on Friday in response to Thursday's shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, that left 13 people dead and at least 30 wounded.

City mulls running own fire, rescue companies
A1 - Front Page By: Meg Tully | 11/07/09 | 581 words

The City of Frederick may look into running its own fire and rescue companies.

Flagman hit by bucket truck, dies
A1 - Front Page By: Kate Leckie | 11/07/09 | 332 words

LIME KILN -- A flagman directing traffic as his company's construction crew worked to repair damaged lines was killed about 2:55 p.m. Friday when he was run over by a co-worker's bucket truck, according to Maryland State Police.

Woman makes healing, therapy her career
A1 - Front Page By: Karen Gardner | 11/07/09 | 612 words

JEFFERSON -- For Angela Ferri, healing radiates out from the body's center.

House passes landmark health care bill
breakingNews   By: AP | 11/07/09 | 145 words

WASHINGTON -- In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation late tonight to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.

Primrose Schools looking at Frederick for new location
Business By: Ed Waters Jr. | 11/07/09 | 321 words

When Atlanta-based Primrose Schools was looking to expand in the region, "Frederick found us," according to the company's chief operating officer.

$1.7 million in Maryland tax refund checks goes unclaimed
Business By: Ike Wilson | 11/07/09 | 321 words

More than $1.7 million in Internal Revenue Service tax refund money is awaiting its rightful owners.

Maryland Today
Daily Updates By: AP | 11/07/09 | 738 words

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Stamp of approval
Editorial 11/07/09 | 523 words

"The card is in the mail" is an old, increasingly outdated expression. The United States Postal Service is amending it and trying to shore up the relevance of its post offices to American consumers in the process. The new slogan: "The card is in the mail, and I purchased it at the post office." Plus, it's a Hallmark card -- the kind you send "when you care enough to send the very best."

20 Years Ago
Supervised group homes could fill a gap in the demand for housing among Frederick County’s elderly population, a state Office on Aging representative said Monday. “We stress that it’s an option. It’s not an answer for everyone,” John Lessner, of the Office on Aging’s Housing Division, told the Frederick County Commission on Aging.

No charges were filed Monday against a Frederick County man in connection with the shooting death of his son early Saturday at their Walter Martz home.

A Frederick man arrested Monday by Frederick City Police in Operation “Crack” Down pleaded guilty 12 days ago to distributing cocaine.

50 Years Ago
A record number of adults to date have taken advantage of the free chest x-rays offered by the Frederick County Health Department and the Frederick County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association in the current mass x-ray survey project. Mrs. Freda S. Doll, executive secretary of the Tuberculosis group, said today that the number being x-rayed has averaged 300 a day.

Aerojet-General Corporation officially opened its new building facility for the Atlantic Division plant at ceremonies held on Friday afternoon. The new building nearly triples the present plant capacity.

Sleet and hail was reported throughout a major portion of the county last night as a cold spell dropped the mercury nearly 40 degrees in the last 24 hour period.

100 Years Ago
(This date was a Sunday. At that time, The News-Post did not publish a Sunday edition.)

Multiple offenders
Letter to Editor 11/07/09 | 118 words

The mayor and his dummies
Letter to Editor 11/07/09 | 282 words

Model home
Letter to Editor 11/07/09 | 91 words

Reaganomics vs. Obamanomics
Letter to Editor 11/07/09 | 158 words

Paths to Peace
Features Story By: Daniel Frasier | 11/07/09 | 662 words

It was suggested to me that I "retreat."

Area Religion News
Features Story By: Candy Lookingbill | 11/07/09 | 565 words

Women's Day

Pakistani rugs part of fair trade event
Features Story By: Ron Cassie | 11/07/09 | 799 words

Forty years ago, the Rev. Chaman Masih, a Pakistani Christian pastor who worked his way through school as an Oriental rug artisan, launched an innovative fair trade program with 10 rural families.

Food for thought -- and prayer
Features Story By: Lauren LaRocca | 11/07/09 | 998 words

Vegetarians (plus some almost-vegetarians and vegans) gathered at Unity Church in Frederick last month, and placed next to dishes of vegan lasagna and stuffed garden-fresh zucchini was the book "Eating in the Light," a springboard for discussion.

Teen talk FTW?
Sarah Norris   11/07/09 | 583 words

Adults: You think you've got a good handle on teen diction? LOL and BRB -- that's all there is to it, right? Wrong. With the creative juices obviously flowing in the more-often-than-not distracted and still slightly undeveloped minds of teens, it's hard to keep up with all the fresh words and phrases that keep cropping up in the texts from your son or conversations with your daughter.

Cougars reach regular perfection
Sports By: Greg Swatek | 11/07/09 | 475 words

BRUNSWICK -- Twenty seven years ago, Doug Williams attended a scholar-athletes banquet as an assistant coach for the Calvert Hall football team.

Ruhe'?s punctuate win
Sports By: Kristina Negas | 11/07/09 | 298 words

URBANA -- The Urbana High School girls soccer team secured a spot in the 4A North Region championship, routing Kenwood, 7-0, Friday evening in semifinal play.

Rookie's debut boosts Indiana
Sports By: AP | 11/07/09 | 436 words

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Tyler Hansbrough scored 13 points in his pro debut to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 102-86 on Friday night.

Caps top Panthers to break skid
Sports By: AP | 11/07/09 | 621 words

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) -- Washington came into its game against the Florida Panthers without its star player and left with even more injuries. In between, the beat-up Capitals found a way to finally come away with a win.

High-scoring first half propels balanced Orioles
Sports By: Adam Vencill | 11/07/09 | 413 words

Following Senior Night at MSD, a crowd of fans gathered behind the football team and celebrated the Orioles' final home victory of the 2009 season.

Titans reach final with shutout
Sports By: Bill Cauley | 11/07/09 | 381 words

Tuscarora earned a berth in the Class 3A West girls soccer championship match with a 2-0 shutout of county-rival Linganore on Friday.

Local Roundup: Patriots, Catoctin in soccer finals
Sports By: None | 11/07/09 | 208 words

Girls Soccer Playoffs

Class 4A North Semifinal

TJ 4, Perry Hall 1

NEW MARKET -- Natallie Dold had a hat trick with one assist for Thomas Johnson (9-5-2), which plays at Urbana at 6 p.m. Tuesday, for the regional championship.

Stup, Titans a step closer
Sports By: Stan Goldberg | 11/07/09 | 518 words

Tuscarora's Bobby Stup showed his versatility Friday night against Riverdale Baptist.

A favorable night for Knights
Sports By: John Cannon | 11/07/09 | 876 words

MIDDLETOWN -- After falling to Catoctin last week, Middletown's football team's chance of earning a spot in the playoffs got a whole lot slimmer.