Jim Kennedy Trustee, Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock, Maryland Chapter In the coming months and years, the gateway to the mountains – the term from which Thurmont derives its name – along Maryland Route 77 will be changing, even if ever so slightly, in response to two opportunities that have recently arisen. These opportunities are…

James Rada, Jr. If the residents of Thurmont have their preference, the old railroad bridge across Church Street in downtown Thurmont would be repaired, painted black, and have the word “Thurmont” painted across it. Those are the leading findings from a survey that was conducted by a citizen’s group, trying to decide what avenues to…