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Business Briefs

Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs The following are the statuses of new businesses and developments coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of U.S. 15) — Under construction. Creamery Court Extension (Creamery Court) — Under construction. The stormwater easement has been recorded. Christ Community Church (Creamery Road) […]

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Thurmont Unveils New Public Art Sculpture Celebrating Community Spirit

Alisha Yocum Visitors passing through Thurmont’s town square may notice a striking new addition: The Joy of Thurmont, a metal sculpture created by local artist Yemi Fagbohun. The piece pays tribute to the town’s heritage and sense of unity. Fagbohun, a native of Nigeria, moved to Thurmont in 2007, after spending 18 years in New […]

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Cascade Residents Raise $16,000

Second Fundraiser to Block Dollar General, Nearing Legal-Fund Goal Ahead of Fall Court Showdown Geraldine Otremba, Cascade Resident, on Behalf of the Committee to Protect Our Mountain The grassroots Protect Our Mountain campaign announced that its second community fundraiser brought in $16,000, putting the group within a few thousand dollars of the $18,000 needed to […]

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Annual Catoctin Community School Supply Program

Area churches and businesses in Emmitsburg, Lewistown, Rocky Ridge, Sabillasville, and Thurmont are working to provide students in need with school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year. This program is for the students attending the Catoctin Feeder Schools. These schools include Emmitsburg Elementary, Lewistown Elementary, Sabillasville Environmental School, Thurmont Primary, Thurmont Elementary, Thurmont Middle, and […]

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Thurmont Little League Season Ends

With All-Star Play Alisha Yocum Each summer, Thurmont Little League (TLL) ends its regular season, and All-Star teams are selected to represent our town in both in-house and district competitions. This season was no different! First up was the In-House All-Stars—selected by coaches, these teams were representing the players who demonstrated the best talent, character, […]

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SPORTS TALK

With Michael Betteridge An Alumni Movement I remember when they first started calling us boomers. We were the sons and daughters of the World War II generation, born in the euphoria of victory in the European and Pacific theaters of war. The greatest generation that ever lived, our fathers and mothers had just defeated two […]

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American Legion Post 168, Thurmont

June was the installation of officers. We are pleased to share with you the following Volunteers that have stepped up to hold an Office and serve our Veterans and Community. Legion: Commander Debra Middendorff, Vice Commander Connie Trica, Adjutant Nicolas Middendorff, Finance Officer Carie Stafford, Asst. Finance Officer Stephanie Lagana, Judge Advocate James Mackley, Chaplain/DEC […]

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