Community News
Thurmont Grange Recognizes Community Citizen & Grange Membership
The Thurmont Grange #409 held its annual Community Citizen and Grange Membership Awards Dinner on Monday, April 13. In addition to recognizing Grangers who have reached milestones in their years of membership, the Grange honors an individual or group that strives to make a difference by giving back to our community. This year, Vickie Grinder,…
Today’s Volunteer Fire Service and Reaching Our Youth and Community
by Thomas Minnick Have you ever considered being a part of something that is bigger than any of us? Something that makes a true difference in our community and people’s lives. Being a member of Guardian Hose Company is not just about answering emergency calls and participating in fundraising events; it is about being a…
Apples Church Celebrates 250 Years
by Richard Troxell As America celebrates 250 years, here in Thurmont on Saturday, June 6, we celebrate the Bicentennial of Apples Church and the Community. What better way to celebrate 200 years of the Apples Church Stone Sanctuary than by having an old-fashioned Heritage Day Celebration followed by a concert at 6:30 p.m., “The Voices…
Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day: Save Our Fireworks!
Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day is a cherished event for residents and visitors alike. For some, the day’s highlight is the mouthwatering chicken BBQ, while others look forward to the early morning breakfast at the Vigilant Hose Company Activities Building. Children and grandchildren enjoy activities like the raw egg toss, pie eating contests, and a full…
Cascade Update
by Geraldine OtrembaCascade Resident, on Behalf of the Committee to Protect Our Mountain The Washington County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Monday, April 6, at 6:00 p.m. on a proposed Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) that would prohibit small box variety stores in the County’s Rural Village zone within 1,000 feet of a property…
Community Foundation Invites Public to Nominate Local Community Service Leaders
Nominations for the 2026 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism and Youth in Action Awards will be accepted May 1 through May 31 The Community Foundation of Frederick County is inviting the community to help shine a light on those who quietly make a difference. Throughout the month of May, nominations will be accepted for…
Closing the Colorectal Cancer Screening Gap in Rural Maryland
by Eric Wargotz, MD, FCAP MedChi President – The Maryland State Medical Society In rural parts of the state, including Western Maryland, patients face a persistent reality: the health care they access is often determined by geography, not by medical need. Some patients in rural communities must travel more than an hour just to see…
