Firefighters Hone Their Skills with Mount Mock Training
James Rada, Jr. Fighting fires is dangerous work, and to do it safely, firefighters need to train for every conceivable situation and hope that their responses become second nature. On Saturday, July 8, 2017, members of the Vigilant Hose Company, Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, Mount St. Mary’s University Public Safety personnel, and facilities management…
Thurmont Little League Wins Maryland State Little League Championship
State championship marks only the second time Thurmont has won this prestigious honor in over sixty-six years. Read story on page 27. Pictured from left: #54 Will Gisriel, #33 Braden Bell, #4 Griffin Puvel, #13 Donovan Baker, #35 D.J. Shipton, #7 Connor Crum, #21 Joe McMannis, #23 Braden Manning, #3 Josh Skowronski, #34 E.J. Lowry,…
Town Hall Reports JULY 2017
Thurmont by James Rada, Jr. East Street Parking Concerns Thurmont residents who live along East Street have expressed the parking concerns they have to Mayor John Kinnaird and the town commissioners. Because of a lack of defined spaces along the street, parking can be “a little bit jumbled.” Many residents would like to see…
From the Mayor -Thurmont
Mayor John Kinnaird Summer is here and, with it, the hot and humid weather. Please be careful while outdoors and be sure to keep hydrated and pace yourself while working. Also, keep an eye out for your elderly neighbors and offer assistance when needed. The Thurmont Fun Fest is coming on August 5, 2017, to…
From the Mayor - Emmitsburg
Mayor Don Briggs Once again, thank you to the Community Heritage Day organizers, vendors, entertainers, and town staff for their behind-the-scenes support. The event continues to grow bigger and better every year. The fireworks show was fantastic. Thank you to the town Parks and Recreation Committee for a wonderful, well attended “Evening in the Park”…
New Algae Control Proving Effective
James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Town Manager Cathy Willets told the mayor and commissioners that the town’s new algae-control system in Rainbow Lake is proving effective so far. The new system, which cost the town $38,650 for setup and $13,000 a year for calibration, was installed in April of this year. The LG Sonic system uses…
Thurmont Receives National Main Street Accreditation
The Town of Thurmont Main Street Program has once again received the National Main Street Accreditation for 2017. Thurmont’s Economic Development Manager Vickie Grinder, who also manages the Thurmont Main Street program, was notified of the recognition last month. In a release from Main Street America, Thurmont received notification stating “Thurmont Main Street, in June…
Town’s Website and Facebook Sites Reaching Residents
James Rada, Jr. The Emmitsburg Mayor and Commissioners received a report about how well their social media efforts are doing in reaching people. Office Manager Terri Ray collected the data and put together a PowerPoint show that Town Clerk Madeline Shaw presented to the commissioners. The Emmitsburg Facebook page now has 945 followers, which is…
There’s a House…
Wayne Powell There’s a house in our small community that’s more than just a house. Even though it’s a house right along Main Street, in fact, many pass it by, never thinking about its importance. In some ways, it may seem to be a house not all that different than your home. However, it’s a…
