From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Here we are in July already; time seems to fly by ever faster as we age! July is vacation time for many, and the Thurmont Board of Commissioners (BOC) is no exception....
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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Watch out for bears!
James Rada Jr. Photo of Black Bear on South Altamont Avenue in Thurmont by Bob Delphey Last month, a young black bear wandered onto the property of a Frederick hotel on Buckeystown Pike and climbed...
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Thurmont Carnivals are community staple
Blair Garrett Rain or shine, the Thurmont carnivals are always a good time. June is an exciting month. You lose the brisk mornings, the temperature cranks up, and school is out for all of the kids....
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Thurmont Grange Holds First Responders Appreciation Event
Cheryl Lenhart Thurmont Grange #409 hosted its First Responders Appreciation Night at the Thurmont Town Park on June 27. After an invocation given by Nancy Wine, all members and guests in attendance...
View ArticleEmmitsburg Business Briefs
The following are the status of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg: • Brookfield cul-de-sac — The sketch plan is submitted, and the town is waiting for development plans for 10...
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Outdoors Outlet Becomes One-Stop Shop
Blair Garrett Keymar Outdoors, Frederick County’s newest hunting, fishing, and outdoor supply specialty shop, has officially opened its doors. Outdoorsmen in the Northern Frederick County area can...
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Healthcare Center Nears Completion
Richard D. L. Fulton A new $4 million healthcare facility being sited on Old Emmitsburg Road is the result of a partnership established between Frederick Health and Mount St. Mary’s University. The...
View ArticleIt’s More Than Just a Store
James Rada, Jr. The Seton Center has been part of Northern Frederick County since 1969. Over those 53 years it has helped thousands of people, yet most people in the area don’t realize what the center...
View ArticleThe New You in 2022
BY Terry Pryor Writer, Poet, Life Coach, and Student of the Mind Note: This is the sixth month of action described in a series of motivational articles. Take some time each month to complete these...
View ArticleTown Hall Report
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg For more information on the Town of Emmitsburg, visit www.emmitsburgmd.gov or call 301-600-6300. Parking Discussions Get Heated Parking became a hot topic during the July...
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Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird This morning, I am writing from London! Karen and I have been vacationing in Great Britain since July 1. We started our trip with eleven people, including one daughter, a...
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The History of Sabillasville Schools
Joan Bittner Fry The Beginning The early settlers knew the value of education. After Sabillasville was laid out, a log school house was built at the western end of the village. School was maintained...
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New Honeybee Hive Alive at Sabillasville Environmental Charter School
Deb Abraham Spalding The former elementary school in Sabillasville has closed its final chapter as an elementary school and started a whole new book as a Frederick County Classical Charter School. On...
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Saxbys to Open Student-run Eatery
Richard D. L. Fulton Photos Courtesy of MSMU Saxbys (also known as Saxbys Coffee) is preparing to open a student-run and staffed eatery in partnership with Mount Saint Mary’s University (MSMU), a café...
View ArticleEmmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs
The following are the status of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg: Emmit Ridge 2 — The property has sold to an investor. RJD Development and Ryan Homes are working with the investor...
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Dirty Dawg Opens in Thurmont
Blair garrett Dirty Dawg DIY Dog Wash had its grand opening this August, with owners Becky and Tim Clarke cutting the ribbon before prominent town officials and excited community members. Customers...
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Thurmont History…It’s A Gas!
Terry Pryor Did you know that gasoline was initially discarded as serving no purpose? Edwin Drake dug the first crude oil well in Pennsylvania in 1859 and distilled the oil to produce kerosene for...
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Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Summer has come to an end, and our children have returned to school. Please be extra careful driving during school hours, and be watchful of kids crossing our streets and...
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by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Town Considering Raising Colorfest Permit Fees Once again, the Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners are considering increasing the Catoctin Colorfest permit fees. The income...
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