From the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs Finally, spring is gaining some traction. Thank you to the town staff for promptly taking care of the late March snow—a great job done. And, thank you to Vigilant Hose Co....
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by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Updating the Emmitsburg Parking Policy and Rates Many of the Emmitsburg parking rates haven’t been raised since 2003, so the mayor and commissioners have started...
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Thurmont Little League Opening Day
by Grace Eyler Warm weather and clear skies welcomed players, parents, and families to Thurmont Little League’s Opening Day on Saturday, April 14, 2018. With some games beginning as early as 8:30 a.m.,...
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June 1…… Friday Night Bingo (every Friday), Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Dr., Thurmont. Doors open 5 p.m.; games 7 p.m. Kitchen open for food purchases. 1…… First Friday Fun – Thumbelina,...
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Wanted Any unwanted lawn mowers, tillers, snowblowers, or yard items. FREE pickup. Call 301-271-4266. Antiques & Collectibles like crocks, jugs, postcards, photographs, advertising items, old...
View ArticleAsk Dr. Lo Modern Day Stressors – What to Look Out For
by Dr. Thomas K. Lo Stress has been with us since the beginning of time. Every era has faced its share of stressful situations. Today, stress can be work, family, personal conflicts, and demands on...
View ArticleEntries for 62nd Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show
It’s time to be thinking about your entries for the 62st annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show, being held September 7-9, 2018. Exhibits may be entered on Thursday night, September 6, from...
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Thurmont Holds Its First Greenfest
James Rada, Jr. Thurmont celebrated its first Greenfest on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Thurmont Regional Library. It was an event where “people could learn new things, share information, and have...
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Seton Center, Inc. Moves to New Digs
Seton Center, Inc.’s Outreach Office and Seton Family Store are scheduled to open their new facility at 226 East Lincoln Avenue in Emmitsburg on Monday, June 11, 2018. Founded in 1969, Seton Center was...
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Thurmont Businesses Show Off
James Rada, Jr. Thurmont’s business community put its best foot forward on Saturday, April 28, 2018, with its annual Thurmont Business Showcase. Forty local businesses and nonprofits set up tables in...
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Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs With the arrival of our timid spring, all the hard work of the town staff is finally evident. I mean, hours and hours of hard work, planning, grant writing, and construction...
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by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Dog Park Open The Emmitsburg dog park officially opened on Saturday, May 5, with thirty-plus dogs in attendance. The park—near the town tennis courts—has separate areas...
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June is National Dairy Month
James Rada, Jr. Although milk and other dairy products are no longer delivered fresh to your door daily, they are still part of our everyday lives, whether it’s drinking milk, enjoying ice cream, or...
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Vigilant Hose Hosts Spring Fling No Mud! More Fun!
Deb Abraham Spalding The Spring Fling event held on May 19, 2018, marked Vigilant Hose Company’s tenth year of hosting it. While this could have become a focus for a special celebration, the Spring...
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Chris Mills is Fixing Your Plumbing with Precision
Elizabeth Swindells Chris Mills has been “in the biz,” the plumbing business, for twenty-seven years. He started working with his father after he graduated high school. Over the years, he has worked...
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Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs The new signs about the square, “Old Main Streets,” are part of the State of Maryland Tourism program. Its promotional anthem is: “Vibrant streets invite visitors to explore...
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Emmitsburg Town Gets $30,000 Grant During the July meeting of the Emmitsburg Mayor and Commissioners, Town Manager Cathy Willets announced that the town had received a $30,000 grant from the Maryland...
View ArticleThe New Seton Center, a State-of-the-Art Building
James Rada, Jr. The new Seton Center Outreach Office and Seton Family Store are open for business. The Seton Center is not only serving as a community resource in Northern Frederick County, but it is...
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WWI Era Heroes Memorial Dedicated
James Rada, Jr. Marines marched through Emmitsburg in 1922 on their way to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. They were fully outfitted in preparation for a historical reenactment and training maneuvers on the...
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