James Rada Jr. Like old friends that we haven’t seen in a while but are now beginning to, familiar events are once again happening in Northern Frederick County. Carnivals and festivals that were canceled last year are taking place this year. Pools and venues that were closed last year are open this year. And everyone…

Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird I am writing from the Maryland Municipal League Annual Summer Conference in Ocean City. This is my eighth time at the summer conference, and it looks like this trip will be as exciting and informative as all the others. The four days are filled with meetings, discussion groups, and classes, all…