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Vigilant Hose Company’s Live-In Program
Richard Fulton The Emmitsburg Vigilant Hose Company (VHC) offers Mount Saint Mary’s University (MSMU) students, and other area residents, a rare opportunity to train for fire and rescue services while...
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This Turtle Is One of the Largest in the Country
by James Rada, Jr. It’s hard to believe that Edmund, a common snapping turtle at the Cunningham Falls Aviary, was the size of a quarter when he first came to Cunningham Falls. “He was found in a sand...
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Catoctin High School Presents State Fair
Evan & Stephanie Felmet, CHS Music/Drama Directors Over the weekend of April 8 and 9, 2022, Catoctin High School’s (CHS) drama program put on three shows of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s, State Fair....
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Nights at the Sanatorium
written by James Rada, Jr. A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment 2: Learning the Rules Tim Ross straightened up from the railing of the barracks-like housing unit at the Maryland Tuberculosis...
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Thurmont Grange Honors Community Citizens
On April 25, Thurmont Grange held its annual Community Citizen Dinner. Michael and Amy Jo Poffenberger were the evening’s honorees. They were recognized for their never-ending dedication to our youth...
View ArticleFrederick Health Is First Community Healthcare System in the State to Improve...
Frederick Health, the largest healthcare provider in Frederick County, is pleased to announce that it is now offering ION Lung Biopsy procedures to patients in need. This minimally invasive biopsy...
View ArticleFrederick Health’s 120th Anniversary
Frederick Health, the largest healthcare provider in Frederick County, recently marked the 120th anniversary of its founding on May 1, 1902. Frederick Health—then known as Frederick City Hospital—was...
View ArticleGrant Will Help Businesses Save Money Through Energy-Saving Improvements
New grants are available for businesses to make energy-efficient retrofits and save money. Frederick County is offering supplemental grants, up to $5,000 for LED lighting upgrades and up to $10,000...
View ArticleTown Hall Report
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners Get First Look at Budget The Thurmont Mayor and Board of Commissioners got their first look at the Fiscal Year 2023 town budget. • General Fund:...
View ArticleFrom the Burgess
At the Woodsboro town meeting on May 10, we had a few topics on the agenda. The main one, of course, was the upcoming budget that will be voted on at our next meeting on June 14. There was not much...
View ArticleFrom the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Here we are in June already! We got a real feel for summertime the weekend of May 21-22, when the temperature soared to the low 90s. This summer, we may be looking...
View ArticleThe New You in 2022
BY Terry Pryor, Writer, Poet, Life Coach, and Student of the Mind Note: This is the fourth month of action described in a series of motivational articles. Take some time each month to complete these...
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A TRIP TO THE ENCHANTED FOREST
Joan Bittner Fry The Enchanted Forest was about an hour away, so it became a nice place to go to entertain the kids and “eat out” in the mid-50’s. Our family of four, at the time, went there, and the...
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Local Photographer ‘Focuses’ on Squirrels
BY Richard D. L. Fulton To some people, squirrels may seem a public nuisance, chewing on wiring and rubber tires, or finding ways into attics, making a mess out of the insulation. Some see squirrels...
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Day Trippin’
“The National Road” (US 40A) JoAN bittner FRY While perusing information for books I wrote, I was intrigued by the history of the National Road. This road links centuries of American history. Taverns...
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Carriage House Celebrates Grand Re-Opening After Renovations
On June 21, the Carriage House celebrated big renovations to one of Emmitsburg’s landmark restaurants with a grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting. Many friends of the beloved restaurant attended,...
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15-Year-Old Launches Successful Innovative Creamery in Pennsylvania
Ripleigh’s Creamery dares to think differently about ice cream. The creamery is inspired and owned by 15-year-old Ripleigh Maring (pictured right), a rising sophomore at Delone Catholic High School...
View ArticleEmmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs
The following are the status of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg: Brookfield cul-de-sac — The sketch plan has been submitted, and the town is waiting for development plans for 10...
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by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Water Main Replacement on Old Pryor Road Approved The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners approved the replacement of the water main on Old Pryor Road, which is a project the...
View ArticleFrom the Burgess
Summer is here, and it came in quickly. I hope everyone is enjoying these hot summer days. At our June 14 meeting, the Woodsboro Town Council voted on the fiscal year 2023 budget, and it was approved...
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