St. Patrick’s Day Done Right
You don’t have to go far to find a great atmosphere with great people. Social gatherings bring out the best in us, and can often help attendees branch out and meet new people. There may be no better...
View ArticleDon’t Forget to Fill out Your Census Forms
James Rada, Jr. Most people in the country will receive a card in the mail by the middle of March, inviting them to participate in the 24th decennial census. Many people consider the decennial census...
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Cunningham Falls Maple Syrup Festival Celebrates 50 Years
James Rada, Jr. This year marks 50 years of celebrating the area’s maple-syrup-making heritage at the Cunningham Falls Maple Syrup Festival. “A lot of families produced maple syrup on their farms and...
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Board of Education Votes for More Time Deb Abraham Spalding Applause and cheers concluded a meeting on Wednesday, February 27, 2020, at the Frederick County Public School’s (FCPS) Central Office in...
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Jack Harbaugh & Family Visit Harbaugh Valley
Denny Black reported that he had a wonderful time joining Jack Harbaugh and his family on a tour of Harbaugh Valley on June 11, 2020. Jack is an eighth generation grandson of Jacob Harbaugh (Feb. 5,...
View ArticleEmmitsburg Community Pool Scheduled to Open
The Emmitsburg Community Pool will be opening July 3, 2020 from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. It will remain open every day, as long as permitted to do so, until Labor Day. From July 3 -17, 2020 the pool will...
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Woodsboro Bank Welcomes Crystal Wiles and Announces Michelle Green’s Promotion
Woodsboro Bank is pleased to announce that Crystal Wiles has joined the team as Vice President and Controller. Ms. Wiles has over 30 years in the financial services industry with experience in...
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20th Anniversary of ThorpeWood — A Place of Natural Connection and Education
Amongst our abundant natural resources in our local Catoctin Mountain, seekers will find tranquil treasure at ThorpeWood. ThorpeWood is a retreat nestled in the woods on Mink Farm Road in Thurmont. It...
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Los Amigos Opens This Month in Thurmont
James Rada, Jr. COVID-19 may have halted progress in turning the old Pizza Hut on Frederick Road into Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant, but owner Roberto Joaquin says he expects his new Mexican...
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Dunkin’ to Break Ground for Next Generation Restaurant in Emmitsburg
On June 23, 2020, Dunkin’ hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the coming of its first next generation restaurant in Emmitsburg located at 103 Silo Hill Parkway. Tentatively slated...
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Emmitsburg’s Ott House Family Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Deb Abraham Spalding As the popular Ott House Restaurant and Pub celebrates its 50th anniversary starting in July 2020, its matriarch and patriarch, Susie (Ott) Glass and Bobby Ott, siblings, said,...
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by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Questions Remained about Pool Operation With the COVID-19 restrictions limiting pools to no more than 50 percent capacity, the Emmitsburg Commissioners need to make...
View ArticleFrom the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs Getting back to “normal”…whatever that means to each of us. From experience, every moment, hour, and day brings with it a new “normal.” But what seems even more challenging...
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Businesses Back in Business
James Rada, Jr. The signs on the doors of businesses across the area are turning from closed to open as the COVID-19 restrictions in Maryland and Frederick County loosen. Even businesses that were...
View ArticleBridge Dedication in Memory of Sgt. Kenneth L. Krom
On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, the bridge on Biggs Ford Road over the Monocacy River will be dedicated in memory of Sgt. Kenneth L. Krom who was killed in Vietnam on August 18, 1968. He lived on Sixes...
View ArticleColorfest’s Cancellation Impacts Local Organizations
James Rada, Jr. With its draw of 100,000 visitors annually and the generosity of the Catoctin Colorfest organization, Colorfest has greatly benefitted the Thurmont community. Its cancellation for 2020...
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Flashback Photo
Emmitsburg Little League District II Champions – 1985 In a 1985 Frederick News-Post (FNP)article, FNP sports reporter, Dave Ammenheuser (1980 Catoctin High School graduate and present-day sports...
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Quick Home Energy Check-Ups Reduce Energy Consumption in Maryland
Deb Abraham Spalding If you are a Maryland resident receiving power from Potomac Edison, you should request a Quick Home Energy Check (QHEC) to receive energy saving products that lead to cost savings...
View ArticleFrom the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs Hello, neighbors. Summer in Emmitsburg 2020 is surely one we will look back on in the future. So many adjustments to even our most basic daily routines. Thank you to all...
View ArticleTown Hall Report
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Voluntary Water Restrictions Enacted Due to a lack of rain, the Town of Emmitsburg has enacted its phase 1 water restrictions. At this phase, everyone is asked to...
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