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Shaping the Gateway to the Mountain
Jim Kennedy Trustee, Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock, Maryland Chapter In the coming months and years, the gateway to the mountains – the term from which Thurmont derives its name – along Maryland...
View ArticleBanner Year for Mount St. Mary’s Basketball
Blair Garrett Mount St. Mary’s men’s basketball is escorted through Emmitsburg after their NEC Championship win against Wagner College. Men’s Basketball It’s been a remarkable turnaround for Mount St....
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Thurmont Feed Store Closes Permanently
Deb Abraham Spalding The Thurmont Feed Store has closed. This Catoctin Community legacy has come to an end. The economy has made operating a small business more expensive to operate and that is...
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Local Couple Celebrates 75 Years of Marriage
Blair Garrett Celebrations of milestones seem few and far between these days. As life hopefully returns back to normal in the coming months, there is plenty of reason to be optimistic. Inspirations...
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Thurmont Skatepark Will Provide Safe Haven for Kids
Jayden Myers In Thurmont, the idea of a skatepark has been brewing for a while. Recently, the dream for many has become a reality, as the project has been accepted. The community can help support the...
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Police Officer Of The Year
Officer First Class Nicole Fair was honored as Thurmont Lions Club “Police Officer of the Year” at the town meeting held on April 20, 2021. OFC Fair joined the Thurmont Police Department in July 2016....
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Cicadas Make Their Long-Awaited Return
Blair Garrett Get your earmuffs ready, it’s cicada season! Our septdecennial ground-dwelling friends are returning from their 17-year slumber, as they thunderously announce their arrival. Cicadas are...
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ShoeGurus Retail/Resale Shoe Store Opens in Blue Ridge Summit
Deb Abraham Spalding Christy Hawkins and Damanda Forrest are in the shoe groove, and that’s why they’re the ShoeGurus! A grand opening was held on May 15, 2021, at their store located at 14961B East...
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D&L Auction Barn Offers Unique Consignment Service
Deb Abraham Spalding Dan and LuAnn Moser welcome your consignments at the D&L Auction Barn, located at 17319 North Seton Avenue in the former Emmitsburg Auction Service location. Formerly located...
View ArticleTown Hall Reports
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg For more information on the Town of Emmitsburg, visit www.emmitsburgmd.gov or call 301-600-6300. Budget to be Approved in June The Emmitsburg Board of Commissioners is...
View ArticleFrom The Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs With each spring comes not only warmer longer days but also preparation of the next year’s town budget. The town fiscal year does not run concurrent with a calendar year....
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A Walk Through History and Art
James Rada, Jr. Having been cooped up because of COVID and cold weather, people are anxious to get outside now that the weather is pleasant. However, not everyone is cut out for hiking the beautiful...
View ArticlePlans for New Building at Eyler Road Park Fields Underway
Blair Garrett A brand new activities building at Eyler Road Park Fields simplifies a lot of the issues facing local athletics programs. For more than a decade, the plans for one central building to...
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Young Entrepreneur Fires Up New Business
Blair Garrett Exploring a new passion is one of life’s most exciting qualities. Emmitsburg’s Tanner Shorb, 12, is a middle schooler turned entrepreneur, finding joy in one of the oldest-known...
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SpringFest—A Success at Catoctin View Church
A wonderful SpringFest event was held over the Memorial Day weekend at the Catoctin View Church. The two-day event in memory of our fallen Heroes was attended by many Thurmont families. Mayor John...
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Veteran Shares His Artistic Talent to Honor Those Who Served
James Rada, Jr. Thurmont servicemen Charles Pittinger and Woodrow Carbaugh were remembered last month when the Moser Road bridge was dedicated in their honor. However, their families will soon receive...
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Thurmont Welcomes Two Businesses
Courtesy Photos (above) The Town of Thurmont welcomed KTS Mental Health Group to 5 B East Main Street, Thurmont on June 19 (from left): (front row) Thurmont Commissioner Bill Buehrer, Dr. Natasha...
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Mason Dixon Mixin Has Grand Opening in Emmitsburg
Blair Garrett Emmitsburg has a new face in town, with Mason Dixon Mixin shaking up how we see sweets. Mason Dixon Mixin’s grand-opening weekend kicked off with a bang on Saturday, June 19, putting a...
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Batman, Star Wars, and Manga Find a Home in Emmitsburg
James Rada, Jr. You can indulge the kid in you with the new Emmitsburg business with a most-unique name: Wookiee Walkers. This new comic book store with comic-related merchandise is located in the...
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Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs June has been special with the swiveling three-season weather experience. The next generation of homeowners are now settling in throughout the town. Included are the...
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