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Ramsburgs inducted into Ag Hall of Fame
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Ramsburgs inducted into Ag Hall of Fame

Mehrle H. Ramsburg Jr. and his wife, Thelma, were admitted Thursday to the Governor's Agriculture Hall of Fame.

Thurmont residents, the Ramsburgs have been lifelong farmers and actively involved in the improvement of the local agriculture industry and the community.

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  RECENT THURMONT NEWS



Senior Calendar
Originally published on February 04, 2010

BrunswickSenior Center more »




Cycling legend Greg LeMond to ride in Catoctin Challenge
Originally published on February 03, 2010


Each year, a bunch of cyclists pedal away on back roads near U.S. 15, participating in the Catoctin Challenge.

Chances are, some passing motorist has cracked, "Who do they think they are, Greg LeMond?"

Well, one of this year's participants can answer "Yes."

LeMond will be riding in the 15th Annual Catoctin Challenge Bicycle Ride this summer, said Phil Heffler, founder and chair of the event. more »




6th Business Expo brings Vegas to town
Originally published on February 03, 2010

Cha-ching. Thurmont is getting in the spirit of Sin City with its 6th Annual Business Expo. more »




10 percent senior tax credit passed in Thurmont
Originally published on February 02, 2010

The senior citizens property tax credit was passed unanimously Monday night. more »




Deer management program starts in Catoctin Mountain Park
Originally published on February 02, 2010

Sharpshooters have been called in to Catoctin Mountain Park to curb the growing deer population and the animals' damage to forestation. more »


  MORE THURMONT NEWS
  • Deer hunt to start in park around Camp David
  • fisher's presence felt as BHS rolls
  • Tenant pays for fire damage, gets suspended sentence
  • For Thurmont woman, hockey season is the only season
  • Middletown, Catoctin feeder schools opening two hours late
  • Torrent of talent
  • Cougars reach defensive goals, coast to victory
  • Color scheme
  • LIU tops MSM
  • Local Roundup: Maly, Catoctin boys win second straight
  • Senior Calendar
  • Szabados gets a team-high 20 points as Catoctin beats Brunswick
  • Cougars get the message, victory
  • Former Catoctin High teacher sentenced in sex offense case
  • Ice rink creates new neighborhood gathering spot
  • Town, county reach agreement to share senior center
  • Boosted by a takedown
  • Food bank continues to meet needs in 2010
  • Catoctin feeder schools opening two hours late
  • Thurmont considers testing tax differential with county
  • Feds approve $2.7 million for C&O Canal project
  • An Impressive hobby
  • Upholstery business rebuilds in Thurmont after damage
  • A satisfying year filled with outdoor adventures
  • Religious leaders say planning is key to minimizing holiday stress
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  •   COLUMNS/EDITORIALS ON THURMONT
  • 08/13/09: Inside Camp David
  • 08/06/09: Guilty of escape
  • 07/30/09: Cronkite in Thurmont
  • 07/24/09: Victor Cullen on the ropes again
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      Upcounty Blog
    Baubles, Gems & More! Jewelry Show at Timeless Trends Boutique on Jan. 30
    Originally published on January 26, 2010

    Timeless Trends Boutique will be hosting its first jewelry show on Saturday, January 30, at the store in Historic Thurmont, featuring five local artisans and their work. more »

      QUICK FACTS
  • Town office: 10 Frederick Rd., Thurmont, MD 21788
  • Mayor: Martin Allen Burns
  • Board of Commissioners Wayne Hooper, Ron Terpko, Glenn Muth, Bob Lookingbill
  • Population: 6,037 (est. pop. 2008; Source: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau)
  • Year founded: Thurmont was founded in 1751 as Mechanicstown. The town's name was changed to Thurmont in 1894 after an act of the State legislature.
  • Town meetings are held in the town office on Mondays at 7 p.m.
  • Number to Know: Town office: 301-271-7313
  • On the web: thurmont.com
  • Landmarks: Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo, Catoctin Furnace, Cunningham Falls State Park, Catoctin Mountain Park, Camp David
  • Discuss THURMONT in our forums
  •   DID YOU KNOW
  • Elected officials, a mayor and a four-member Board of Commissioners, serve four-year terms and are elected at-large.
  • Median sales price of recent home sales: From July-Sept '09 - $214,000 (Source: trulia.com)
  • Thurmont was designated as a Main Street Maryland Community in 2005.
  • Thurmont is the home of Camp David.
  • In 1909, the Thurmont/Frederick railroad line became the first electric railroad in the US to handle freight cars with electric locomotives. The final run of the Thurmont/Frederick trolley occurred in 1954. (Source: emmitsburg.net)
  • Jacob Weller became America's first stick match manufacturer here around 1825. (Source: emmitsburg.net)
  •   THURMONT SCHOOLS
  • Elementary: Thurmont
  • Middle: Thurmont
  • High: Catoctin
  •   WHERE TO EAT IN THURMONT
  • Bollinger's
  • Fratelli's NY Pizza
  • Cozy Restaurant
  • Shamrock Restaurant
  • Add Your Community Restaurants!




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