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Hayden Hahn Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards
Hayden Hahn of Thurmont (pictured above) has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Upperman, education and events director of the American...
View ArticleClassmates4Life Drug-Awareness Contest
The Classmates4Life Foundation invites students at all levels—elementary, middle, and high schools—to enter a video and poster contest called Classmates4Life to curb drug abuse. Contest creator and...
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Local Travel Advisor Reaches Millionaires Club Status for Outstanding Sales...
Local travel advisor, Barb Cline (pictured above) of Barb Cline Travel, earned the elite Millionaires Club status with Cruise Planners®, an American Express Travel Representative, the nation’s largest...
View ArticleFrom the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs Teased, better yet, taunted by a 65-degree day, not once, but twice, had me calling out, “Hey, show me some robins!” Alas, none were to be seen, but there were voices, then...
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by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg February 2019 Meeting Commissioners Begin Sign Ordinance Review The Emmitsburg Commissioners began a review of the town’s new sign ordinance. The ordinance is undergoing...
View ArticleWorst of the Weather Behind Us
James Rada, Jr. Last year was a wet one for the region, with about twice as much rain as typical. With two months under our belts in 2019, are things back to normal? Despite the couple days of arctic...
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COMMISSIONERS BEGIN SIGN ORDINANCE REVIEW
James Rada, Jr. The Emmitsburg Commissioners began a review of proposed changes to the town’s sign ordinance. The ordinance is undergoing major re-work, and the review will take place over three...
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THEY MAKE THURMONT PROUD
James Rada, Jr. Thurmont businesses are beginning to be recognized as some of the best in Frederick County. The Frederick News-Post’s annual “Best of the Best” contest recognized 183 county businesses...
View ArticleThurmont Lions Club Supports Make a Difference Day
National Make a Difference Day (MaDD) is an annual community service event that is held every year on the fourth Saturday in October. MaDD was created in 1992 by USA WEEKEND magazine and joined by...
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Thurmont Receives Marketing and Communications Award
The Town of Thurmont was recently recognized by the Maryland Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) and was presented the Best Program Logo award for populations serving under 50,000 people. In the...
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Guardian Hose Company Holds Annual Banquet
Blair Garrett Through rain, shine, sleet, or snow, first responders will be there in our time of need. The Thurmont Guardian Hose Company’s Annual Banquet was no exception, with several of the...
View ArticleLots of Work Being Done to Improve Cunningham Falls Park
James Rada, Jr. Cunningham Falls State Park is a Thurmont treasure that all of Frederick County appreciates. This can be seen in the fact that the park recently won Best Place to Camp (Regional) and...
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Seton Center’s 50th Anniversary
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Seton Center. What began as a day care center to meet the needs of local preschool children and their families has grown into a community landmark, a place of...
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Bogley’s Back
James Rada, Jr. It’s been six years since Bogley’s Chevrolet closed in Thurmont. Last month, Gene Bogley came out of retirement and opened Bogley’s Auto Sales of Thurmont at 906 East Main Street....
View ArticleFrom the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs Alas, April. Closer to warmer weather is our earnest hope. Earlier sunrises and later sunsets surely spurs the imagination. But to keep one grounded, and still encouraged,...
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by James Rada, Jr. March 2019 Meeting Emmitsburg Review of Sign Ordinance Changes Continues The Emmitsburg Board of Commissioners continued its review of the proposed changes to the town’s sign...
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ELDERS IN THE WORKPLACE
Blair Garrett and James Rada, Jr. Whether it’s in the grocery store, your local food chain, or volunteering for a charity in need, elders continue to pitch in and help the community around us....
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She’s Naming Names
Deb Abraham Spalding Charla Acker (pictured right) is a professional in dress, demeanor, and presentation. She works out of her home office in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and often ventures out to...
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Links Bridge Vineyards Offers Something for Everyone
Blair Garrett Tucked away on a quaint 38-acre property in Thurmont lies a little-known winery full of rich experiences, friendly faces, and, of course, plenty of wine. Links Bridge Vineyards, off Old...
View ArticleRutter’s Coming to Emmitsburg
James Rada, Jr. Rutter’s opened its first Maryland convenience store/gasoline station in Walkersville in February, and now work has started on an Emmitsburg location. Emmitsburg Town Planner Zach...
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