New You in 2022
BY Terry Pryor, Writer, Poet, Life Coach, and Student of the Mind Note: This is the seventh month of action described in a series of motivational articles. Take some time each month to complete these...
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Blessed Virgin Mary Returns to the Grotto
Richard D. L. Fulton The iconic gold-gilded statue of the Virgin Mary has finally returned to the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, after having been removed to address the statue’s...
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The Vincentians Have Left St. Joseph’s Parish After 170 years
James Rada, Jr. The Vincentians are no longer serving as the priests for St. Joseph’s Parish in Emmitsburg for the first time in 170 years. Father Bill Allegretto was the parish’s last Vincentian....
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New Frederick Health Facility in Emmitsburg Now Open
James Rada, Jr. The new Frederick Health facility at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg celebrated the completion of the facility on August 16, 2022, and opened its doors to patients on August...
View ArticleFrederick Health Ambulatory Care Receives Prestigious Accreditation
Frederick Health, the largest healthcare provider in Frederick County, is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded accreditation for the next three years by the Accreditation Association for...
View ArticleThurmont New Business and Development Briefs
The following lists the status of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont: Hobb’s Division — Consists of two approved building lots in the Mixed-Use Village 1. They are listed for sale....
View ArticleEmmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs
The following lists the status of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg: Emmit Ridge 2 — The property is for sale. Federal Stone — The forest and site plans have been approved. The next...
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Thurmont Welcomes Craft Beer at Bollinger’s Restaurant
Blair Garrett It’s an exciting time to be a beer drinker in Thurmont. Craft beer aficionado and local restaurant owner Josh Bollinger has taken his home-brew talents to the restaurant scene....
View ArticleThe New You in 2022
BY Terry Pryor Writer, Poet, Life Coach, and Student of the Mind Note: This is the eighth month of action described in a series of motivational articles. Take some time each month to complete these...
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2022 Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show
Department Champion & Reserve Champion Winners Winners of the 66th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show, held September 9-11, 2022, at Catoctin High School in Thurmont, are listed...
View ArticleNorth County County Council & County Executive Candidates Forum
On Monday, October 17, the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Lions Clubs are hosting a Candidates Forum for candidates running for Frederick County Council in District 5 and At-large, as well as candidates for...
View ArticleFrom the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Where did summer go? We are now looking forward to all the fun of fall. There are plenty of events to enjoy and places to visit during the fall season. Let’s start with...
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James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Town Votes to Annex Simmers Property The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners voted recently to annex nearly 17 acres of the Simmers property into the town. Part of the property...
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cactus Flats
An American Roadhouse Deb Abraham Spalding Some names have been changed to protect the innocent! Cactus Flats has a reputation, and it is legendary! Rumor has it, the white house with the cute green...
View ArticleEmmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs
Emmit Ridge 2 — The property is for sale. Federal Stone — The forest and site plans have been approved. The next step is to submit an improvement plat with the town. Construction is being pushed back...
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Café Opens, Major Movie Filmed, Ritchie Revival Well Underway!
Patronage was brisk when the doors opened at Fort Ritchie Revival’s new Greenhouse Café on the morning of October 21, 2022, despite short notice of its opening on Facebook. Ritchie Revival’s Joyce...
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Cascade Opposes Dollar General Coming to Community
James Rada Jr. Ever since Fort Ritchie closed for good in 1998, Cascade has settled down in its role as a small community. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the Cascade-Highfield area has 1,082...
View ArticleFrom the Burgess
Woodsboro Burgess Heath Barnes Our October 11th town meeting was a busy one. The council voted to replace the current outdated water-meter-reading system. The project is slated to tentatively begin in...
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by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Recycling Costs are Skyrocketing for the Town The Town of Thurmont is seeking help from the county to deal with the skyrocketing cost of maintaining a recycling center on...
View ArticleFrom the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird November will be a busy month! There are many events to participate in this coming month, and opportunities to spend time with family and friends. November 8 is Election...
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