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Women Veterans Retreat at Heroes Ridge
Lisa C. Cantwell Seven female combat Veterans enjoyed a four-day getaway recently at Heroes Ridge, a 275-acre retreat complex located atop Raven Rock Mountain near Fairfield, Pennsylvania. Activities...
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THE WAY THINGS WERE In Local Government and More
Nancy Gearhart Rice, Thurmont A way to take one’s mind off the troubled times we now live in is to relive the past with memories. I have called Thurmont my home since the 1950s, so there’s no doubt...
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THE HOUSE THAT WASN’T THERE
The Johns Farmhouse Story Richard D. L. Fulton Among the mass of paranormal photographs taken over the decades, one occasionally encounters a photograph that includes a house or structure that no...
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Meet the Candidates
James Rada, Jr. Tim O’Donnell Running for Mayor Why are you running for the office you chose? Hello, my name is Tim O’Donnell, and I am running for mayor. I value community service. I know my 14 years...
View ArticleEveryday Heroes at the Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service is observing the 20th anniversary of the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program, which was created in 2003 to commend USPS employees who go above and beyond the call of duty in a...
View ArticleEmmitsburg New Development and Business Briefs
The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of U.S. 15) — A preconstruction meeting is...
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Candidates for Thurmont Election Nominated
James Rada, Jr. The Thurmont Board of Commissioners will have at least one new face after the town election at the end of this month. Thurmont held its nominating convention on September 26. Six...
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Davis and Turquist Elected in Emmitsburg
James Rada, Jr. Frank Davis and Valerie Turnquist were elected during the Emmitsburg municipal elections on September 26. Despite the rainy day, 367 people turned out to vote. Two incumbent...
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Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs In early September, I had the honor of announcing the FFA Sweetheart winner at the opening ceremony of the 67th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show at Catoctin...
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by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Colorfest Services Approved The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners approved bids for services that are needed for Colorfest to run smoothly. Mays Security in Frederick...
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A Fish Story
As Told to Joan Bittner Fry by Doug Laumann, owner of the Thrift Store at Blue Ridge Summit In 2022, a fishing trip to Assateague, Virginia, ended in a great time, catching lots of fish. However, when...
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Tales on Trails
Trails for the Kids Richard D. L. Fulton Fall is a season of change, as the heat of summer begins to diminish and weather, overall, begins to moderate. But fall is also a season during which life...
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Haunted Gettysburg
The Untold Story by Richard D. L. Fulton There have been countless stories of ghosts on the Gettysburg Battlefield, within and beyond the national park boundaries, and there has been a seemingly...
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67th Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show Results
Madison and Jordyn Ohler at the 67th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show. Jordyn was the 2023 Reserve Champion, Market Beef. The following were the Champion and Reserve Champion winners at...
View ArticleFrederick County Announces Date & Tips for Its Fall Household Hazardous Waste...
Saturday, November 4, has been announced by the Frederick County Division of Solid Waste as its next Residential Household Hazardous Waste event. This bi-annual event is the preferred disposal method...
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Local Woman Receives County and State Awards For Volunteerism
Nancy L. Rice of Thurmont was one of 23 honorees inducted into The Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame (MSCHF) for the year 2023. The induction ceremony and luncheon were held on October 19, at Ten...
View ArticleEmmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs
The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of U.S. 15) — A preconstruction meeting is...
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Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be sitting here writing the “Mayor’s Column” for our local newspaper. I’m sure Mrs. Richards, my English teacher, would...
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by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Colorfest Services Approved Shentel Will Offer Fiber Optic Service The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners recently approved a franchise agreement with Shentel. The agreement,...
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Emmitsburg High School Alumni Celebrates 99th Anniversary
Alumni and guests met at the Emmitsburg Ambulance Building on October 21, 2023, to renew friendships and share memories. Approximately 130 people were present. Dinner was served by Keystone...
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