What’s in a Name?
Eileen Dwyer Established in the mid-1700s, the village of Thurmont was originally named Mechanicstown. The settlement offered plentiful sources of timber, iron ores, and creeks to provide sources of...
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The Smiths Talk Turkey at Hillside Turkey Farm
Deb Abraham Spalding In 1939, Pauline Smith lived in the white stucco house at the corner of Elm Street and Emmitsburg Road in Thurmont. One day, someone gave her turkey eggs. Pauline had an idea; she...
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december 31… New Year’s Eve Party, Thurmont American Legion Post 168, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Entertainment by DJ Jake. 31… EVAC’s New Year’s Eve Bingo, 17701 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Doors open 5 p.m.;...
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2017 Catoctin Banner Resolution Contest
How Did They Fare? by Deb Abraham Spalding In 2017, The Catoctin Banner staff followed the progress of two residents’ resolutions. Artist, Rachel Mohler, resolved to complete a painting-a-day of the...
View ArticleThurmont Lions Club Cash Bingo
Save the date on April 7, 2018, for Thurmont Lions Club’s Cash Bingo at the Guardian Hose Company’s Activities Building in Thurmont. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with Bingo at 6:45 p.m. Bingo also features...
View ArticleVigilant Hose Company’s Spring Fling Coming in May
Mark your calendars for the Vigilant Hose Company’s annual Spring Fling on May 19, 2018, from 12:00-5:00 p.m., at 17701 Creamery Road in Emmitsburg. Event features great food, entertainment,...
View ArticleJoin Thurmont Event Complex for Dinner in February
The Thurmont Event Complex is holding two not-to-be-missed dinner events in February! On February 10, 2018, come out for the Wing & Shrimp Feed, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.; on February 24, enjoy a night...
View ArticleValentines Dance
Get your tickets today for the Valentines Dance on February 17, 2018, at the Emmitsburg Ambulance Hall. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., with dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Dancing the evening away from...
View ArticleYMCA’s Summer Camp Open House
Mark your calendar and bring the whole family out to the YMCA Summer Camp Open House on Sunday, February 11, 2018, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The fun will include a moon bounce, snacks, activities led by camp...
View ArticleRocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company’s Country Butchering
On Saturday, February 17, 2018, the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company will hold its Country Butchering, from 6:00-10:00 a.m. Orders must be placed before February 10. A pancake breakfast will be...
View ArticleRocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Bingo
Come out and play Money Bingo at Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company on February 3, 2018, featuring new prizes! Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., with games beginning at 7:00 p.m. Delicious food will be...
View ArticleFrom the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs The New Year comes with traction. On January 3, the first day of business, we had a meeting with the executive director of the Frederick County Boys and Girls Club. We have...
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January 2018 by James Rada, Jr Emmitsburg Snow Removal Reminder Given the snow that has fallen this winter, the Emmitsburg town staff reminded residents that all basketball hoops and other items need...
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EMMITSBURG AMBULANCE COMPANY Merges to Become Part of VIGILANT HOSE COMPANY
by Deb Abraham Spalding At a combined meeting of all available Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company (EVAC) and Vigilant Hose Company (VHC) members at Vigilant Hose Company’s Station 6 on Tuesday...
View ArticleThurmont Business Showcase
The Thurmont Business Showcase on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at the Thurmont Event Complex, will feature businesses and nonprofit organizations from the Thurmont area. There’s...
View ArticleVigilant Bingo Bash
You won’t want to miss this all-inclusive Bingo Bash, to be held Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Vigilant Hose Company’s Activity Building in Emmitsburg. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., a meal is served at...
View ArticleFree Matinees at Main Street Center
Mark your calendars for two must-see March free matinees at the Main Street Center in Thurmont: March 10—It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World; March 31—DunKirk. Matinee times are 2:00-4:00 p.m. View the...
View ArticleThurmont Lions Club Blood Drive
The Thurmont Lions Club is holding a Blood Drive at the Thurmont Senior Center on Sunday, April 8, 2018, from 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. View the advertisement on page 17 for more details.
View ArticleForever Young Concert & Dinner at Green Grove Gardens
Get your tickets now for the You’re Looking Country with Forever Young Concert & Dinner on Friday, March 9-10, 2018, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at Green Grove Gardens Event Center in Greencastle,...
View Article3rd Annual Quarter Auction
Come out for the 3rd Annual Quarter Auction on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Thurmont American Legion, which benefits the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; auction...
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