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Thanks AND Giving
Blair Garrett, Gracie Eyler, and Deb Abraham Spalding “The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which...
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Local Contractor Recognized by State of Pennsylvania
Fitzgerald’s Heavy Timber, located on Powell Road in Thurmont, received the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award for the restoration of Pine Bank Covered Bridge. Fitzgerald’s Heavy Timber is a...
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New Mountaindale Convenience Store
Blair Garrett Mountaindale Convenience Store offers more to its customers than just quality foods, hot meals, or gasoline. Owners Rida and Julian Mitchell bring a warm, inviting atmosphere to the...
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Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs In our Community Christmas Stocking Thank you to those who added the trees on the square, and then, decorated them. A spontaneous occurrence and a very nice added touch....
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December 2018 by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Mount Still Planning on Building a Health Care Clinic in the Area Simon Blackwell, with Mount St. Mary’s University, spoke to the Emmitsburg Mayor and...
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Blue Ridge Summit Makes Bid to be the Summer Capital of the United States
James Rada, Jr. In the days before air conditioning, Washington D.C. could be nearly unbearable in the summer. Those who could would travel to summer homes in more-agreeable climates. It wasn’t always...
View ArticleThe Wet, Wet 2018
James Rada, Jr. It’s doubtful that anyone would deny that 2018 was a wet year. Just how wet was it? Well, the Town of Emmitsburg collects and reports on rainfall data each month as part of the...
View ArticleIntroduction to the ENEMY
Deb Abraham Spalding Locally, we’re at war. We’re not in an obvious battle, it’s a hushed one. Our casualties are many. Our enemy is addiction. Through the efforts of the Thurmont Addiction Commission...
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Catoctin’s Volunteer of the Year
John Dowling Receives Awards for his Volunteer Work James Rada, Jr. 2018 was quite a year for John Dowling, age seventy-five, of Thurmont. The Thurmont Lions Club, Thurmont Grange, and Mother Seton...
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Local 16-Year-Old Sets Powerlifting World Records
Blair Garrett Breaking one world record can take a lifetime of dedication and hard work. Holding two world records is a distant dream for most athletes. For sixteen-year-old Tristan Rice, that dream...
View ArticleFrederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Needs Your Help
Help them help you! The Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service is one service many people take for granted until they need emergency assistance. The dedicated men and women who provide...
View ArticleThurmont Addiction Commission Begins 2019 Year with Busy Planning Session
The Thurmont Addiction Commission (TAC) held its first monthly commission meeting of 2019 on January 10 at the Thurmont Town Office. Discussions included a review of 2018 events hosted by TAC, as...
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Owner of the Carriage House Inn Passes Away
James Rada, Jr. James “Pop” Hance worked for a few hours at the Carriage House Inn the day he died on December 30, 2018. He had given sixty years of his life to his businesses — the The Carriage House...
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Garage Rehab
Blair Garrett Whether it’s fixing up European classics at his local full-service auto shop or rescuing a sinking business, Thurmont business owner and Discovery Channel star Chris Stephens is making...
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Barnstone Studios Features the Legacy of Myron Barnstone
James Rada, Jr. Catherine “Cat” Szafran remembers that when her family left Spain, a bonfire at her house burned for four days, for the purpose of consuming her father’s artwork. Years later, when the...
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Orvis Hill Country
Blair Garrett Off the beaten path, tucked away in a quiet corner of Blue Ridge Summit, lies the Orvis Hill Country shooting range, where members can shoot clays, hunt wildlife, and be a part of a...
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Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs Like everyone, the town started the New Year at full pace. Here are a few things the town is working on. This spring, through grant assistance, the town will be adding...
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by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg January 2019 Meeting Emmitsburg Approves Forestry Management Plan The Emmitsburg commissioners approved a forestry management plan that calls for harvesting select trees...
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His Place Auto Repair Celebrates 50 Years Serving the Community
Deb Abraham Spalding It’s common-place for His Place Auto Repair and Restoration Center owner, Billy Kuhn III, and his repair professionals to completely strip down a vintage Corvette, or any...
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Vigilant Sprinkler House
Blair Garrett In a town entrenched in fire history, training, and safety lies a facility dedicated to the preservation and protection of valuable fire information and memorabilia. Between the vintage...
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