Thurmont the Focus of Morning-Long Television Event
James Rada, Jr. Thurmont got its day before the camera as Good Day DC on FOX 5 in Washington, D.C., spent the morning of July 13, 2018, filming in town. The hosts and crew of the television show traveled to Thurmont and broadcasted from various locations around the town from 6:00-11:00 a.m. “Our whole purpose…
Christmas in Thurmont
Deb Abraham Spalding “It was a Great day for everyone. Christmas in Thurmont is always a very special event,” said Vickie Grinder, Thurmont’s Main Street manager, about the 2017 Christmas in Thurmont event, held on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Mild and sunny weather made for a pleasant trip for participants to stroll through town, traveling…
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…
Thurmont Names New Economic Development Manager
Vickie Grinder has been named as the new Economic Development Manager for the Town of Thurmont. Grinder has recently served as Thurmont’s Main Street Manager, a part-time position, since 2013. During her tenure as Thurmont’s Main Street Manager, Grinder has overseen many popular events, including Christmas in Thurmont, the Thurmont Business Showcase, the Main Street…
Thurmont Moves Forward on The Gateway Trail
James Rada, Jr. You may notice some new road signs in Thurmont indicating that you are on The Gateway Trail. The signs were approved by the Thurmont Mayor and Board of Commissioners in January, as a way to start promoting the new hiking and biking trail before the weather turns warm. Thurmont Main Street Manager…
“Think Pink” Fundraising Campaign Results in Substantial Donation to Breast Cancer Cause
For the month of October, the Town of Thurmont sponsored a “Think Pink” fundraising campaign, during which many businesses and residents contributed to the Patty Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund at Frederick Memorial Hospital. “Think Pink” resulted in an impressive response. Through the cooperation of residents and businesses in Thurmont, the Town of Thurmont presented the…
