Community Difference Maker
Dottie Davis Nominated by: Phyllis Kelly At 91, Dorothy (Dottie) Davis acknowledges that she is not as active as she once was, but her dedication to the Emmitsburg community remains unwavering. Born and raised in Thurmont, it was after marrying her late husband, Alan Davis, that she moved to Emmitsburg, where she still resides in…
Mount St. Mary’s Announces Brad Davis as Director of Athletics
Mount St. Mary’s University announced Monday the hiring of Brad Davis as the school’s new Director of Athletics. Davis begins his tenure at the Mount on August 1, 2023. “We enthusiastically welcome Brad and his family to Mount St. Mary’s.” University President Timothy E. Trainor, Ph.D. said. “As we enter our second year in the…
Mount Water Polo Makes Huge Strides
Blair Garrett Mount St. Mary’s is making a splash in the water polo scene. Entering the tail end of the team’s schedule, head coach Alyssa Diacono has her team dialed in and rolling through late stages of the season. “We’re going on to season three, and this is only our second full season since COVID,”…
Mount St. Mary’s Announces Fall 2021 Plans
James Rada, Jr. Mount St. Mary’s University is planning for a return to near-normal operations and face-to-face instruction for undergraduate students in Fall 2021. Remote teaching and learning options will only be available by exception. While the vast majority of Mount students are safely living, learning, and engaging in activities, such as athletics on campus…
Mount St. Mary’s Taps John Nauright as Business School Dean
Following a national search, Mount St. Mary’s University (MSM) has named John Nauright, Ph.D. (pictured right), as dean of the Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business, effective June 14, 2021. He brings to the Mount deep experience in developing and leading innovative business programs both in the United States and internationally. Nauright currently serves…
Mount St. Mary’s Tips Off New Season
blair garrett Development is the path to success, and the Mount St. Mary’s Men’s Basketball team is geared up and ready for its 2019-20 campaign. The young guns are back and refreshed after a long offseason, with the team soon closing out its final week of training camp before the regular season kicks off. Last…
Mount’s Biggest Win of the Season
Blair Garrett A scorching hot second half led the Mount to its biggest win of the season, smashing conference rivals Robert Morris University, 76-62. The Mount struggled to keep consistent pressure in the first half, with RMU taking an early stranglehold on the game. Robert Morris clung to a double-digit lead for the majority of…
From a Shield to Scissors
James Rada, Jr. Morris Blake spent decades working in security with Maryland Department of Natural Resources, National Park Service, Francis Scott Key Mall, Frederick County, and Mount St. Mary’s; but, last year, he turned in his badge to become a hair stylist and has never been happier. Blake, who turns fifty-seven this year, has lived…
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird With summer just around the corner, you should be thinking about visiting the Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market on Saturday mornings, beginning June 3. There is always a great selection of seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods, hand-crafted items, and other treats! Live entertainment will be returning this…
