Locals Pushed to Limits With Maryland Food Challenges
Blair Garrett People can be pushed to their limits doing many things. Whether it’s submitting a treacherous mountaintop or shooting for world records, humans have a competitive tendency to push themselves past what they previously thought possible. Competition is exciting to watch, and new challenges are always on the horizon for those who seek greatness.…
Bollinger’s Restaurant Receives Grange Community Citizen Award
On Monday, November 25, 2019, Thurmont Grange #409 held its annual Community Citizen Award Banquet. The evening began with a welcome from Grange Master, Bob Wiles, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem. Grange member, Sandy Moser gave the invocation before a meal and fellowship was shared by all in attendance. This…
Graceham Volunteer Fire Company Holds Annual Banquet
Shelby Maly Graceham Volunteer Fire Company held their annual banquet on the evening of April 7, 2018, at the Graceham Fire Hall. President Louis Powell, Jr. welcomed everyone to the exciting evening, celebrating the volunteers. The pledge was led by the fire prevention ambassadors, and Lieutenant Julie Durgan gave the invocation. Members and friends enjoyed…
Yesterday’s Kid is Back with More Memories of Thurmont
by Larry Freshman Well, the old kid has rested and my brain seems ok, so how about some more fanciful recollections of Thurmont back in the day. On the square corner was a large store operated by Jules and Rose, selling a large variety of goods, everything from liquor to clothes. Margaret Thompson had moved…
Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company Holds Annual Banquet
Allison Rostad As another year has come and gone, Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company acknowledged their past year’s accomplishments at their annual banquet and awards ceremony, held January 28, 2017, at 7:30 p.m., in their social hall. Members, family, and special guests enjoyed a catered meal provided by Bollinger’s Restaurant, with background music DJ’d by John…
Community Strong, Wyatt Strong!
Deb Spalding We all catch a cold or a flu bug now and then, but at the end of February of this year, 15-year-old Wyatt Black of Thurmont caught a very serious infection: bacterial meningitis. Wyatt is an active, fun, farm-grown teenager. He plays sports, loves baseball, trains, and fire trucks, and is quick with a…
Fun On Tap in 2016 at Bollinger’s Restaurant
Deb Spalding Bollinger’s Restaurant, located at 210 North Church Street in Thurmont, recently secured a beer-only license and is now serving bottled and draft beer. Yingling and Coors Light are served on a cold draft line, while bottled beers include Coors Light, Miller Lite, Bold Rock Hard Cider, and a seasonal IPA. Their popular wing…
