Town Continues Work to Save Ash Trees
James Rada, Jr. Work is ongoing to try and save as many of the Community Park ash trees as possible. The trees were damaged by the emerald ash borer. The town was able to get good pricing on the preservation of the trees, because the town piggybacked on other contracts for other municipalities. Last year,…
Eugene Zacharias Celebrates 100th Birthday
On Saturday, May 20, 2017, family and friends gathered to help Eugene Zacharias (pictured right) celebrate his 100th birthday. “Zach” was born on May 18, 1917, just outside of Emmitsburg, and lived there until he joined the U.S. Marine Corps in early 1935. He served in the Marine Corps for over twenty years, rising to…
Community Update on Emmitsburg Ambulance Company and Vigilant Hose Company Merger
The successful planning and coordination of merging the Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company (EVAC) into the Vigilant Hose Company (VHC) is ongoing. As indicated earlier in press reports and public meetings, the effort remains an open process with all stakeholders and interested parties welcome to offer input or request information. Many meetings specific to planning and…
