| RECENT EAST COUNTY NEWS |
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MT. AIRY: Senior Calendar
Originally published on November 19, 2009
Emmitsburg Senior Citizens more »
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WALKERSVILLE: Local homemakers groups meet for fall activities
Originally published on November 19, 2009
Frederick County Homemakers board of directors met Nov. 3 at the Extension Office. President Elaine Childs remembered the passing of Secretary June Haupt on Oct. 1. Martha Moser of the Gambrill Park club gave the thought for the day. Treasurer Joyce Gregory reported 14 clubs with 225 members and 5 FCE clubs: Urbana, Gambrill Park, Walkersville, Lewistown and Frederick. more »
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WALKERSVILLE: TJ girls settle for best finish in school history -- second
Originally published on November 15, 2009
PARKTON -- Thomas Johnson coach Chris Lewis sat in the gym at Hereford High moments after his Patriots got their awards for finishing second in the Class 4A cross country state championship Saturday. He placed the big team trophy by his feet, looked down at it and smiled. Coaches don't often show their emotions, but it was easy to see his happiness. more »
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NEW MARKET: Two Lancers to march in Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade
Originally published on November 15, 2009
On Thanksgiving, Linganore High School seniors Dana Hauprich and Jeffrey Shiderly have to get up at 2 a.m. and be in their assigned places two hours later. more »
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WALKERSVILLE: Lions’ Tuck heading to Jacksonville
Originally published on November 15, 2009
When Karson Tuck started playing for the Heartbreakers softball team as a 7 year old, Ali Higgs was a pitcher on one of the older Heartbreaker teams. more »
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MT. AIRY: Area Religion News
Originally published on November 14, 2009
Concert today at FCB more »
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WALKERSVILLE: Flags to fly at half-staff in memory of local Marine
Originally published on November 13, 2009
Gov. Martin O'Malley has ordered the United States and Maryland State flags to be flown at half-staff Monday in memory of Marine Sgt. Charles I. Cartwright, of Union Bridge. more »
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NEW MARKET: Area businessman starts mobile eatery operation
Originally published on November 13, 2009
With 18 years of experience in making pizzas, Chris Kulla decided to take his expertise on the road -- literally. more »
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NEW MARKET: PARALLEL POWERS
Originally published on November 12, 2009
Like most of his teammates, Andy Anderson only knows of the Linganore-Damascus football rivalry by what he's heard. VIDEO: Game of the Week: Damascus (8-2) vs. Linganore (10-0) more »
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NEW MARKET: New Market Elementary School salutes veterans
Originally published on November 12, 2009
Sniffles were audible and tissues appeared as New Market Elementary School students handed flowers to their invited guests Wednesday morning. more »
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| MORE EAST COUNTY NEWS |
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NEW MARKET: New Market sign to stay following heated meeting
NEW MARKET: New Market child has tick removed from eye
NEW MARKET: 'Cleaning for a Reason'
WOODSBORO: Senior Calendar
NEW MARKET: Game of the Week — Class 3A West clash: Undefeated Linganore hosts Damascus
MT. AIRY: Shops will focus on holiday sneak preview
WALKERSVILLE: Decorated local Marine killed in Afghanistan
NEW MARKET: Changing times call for change to sign
WOODSBORO: Mother gets Kids' Chance appointment
NEW MARKET: Lancers pass to Dixon in win over UHS
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| MOUNT AIRY QUICK FACTS |
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Town Hall: 110 S. Main St., Mt. Airy, MD 21771
Mayor: David W. Pyatt
Town Council: Peter Ramsey Helt, Gary Nelson, Wendi Peters, David W. Pyatt, Chris Everich
Population: 8,761 (est. pop. 2008; Source: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau)
Year founded: 1894
Town meetings are held in the town hall on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
Number to Know: Town Hall: 301-829-1424
On the web: www.mountairymd.org
Landmarks: Mt. Airy museum, Berrywine Plantations/Linganore Winecellars, Elk Run Winecellars, Loew Vineyards
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| NEW MARKET QUICK FACTS |
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Town Hall: 39 W. Main St., P.O. Box 27, New Market, MD 21774
Mayor: Winslow F. Burhans III
Town Council: Rita Mueller, Dennis Kimble, Jake Romanell, Shane Rossman, Mark Timberlake
Population: 465 (2007, U.S. Census Bureau)
Year founded: 1793
Town meetings are held at the Town Hall on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Number to Know: Town Hall: 301-865-5544
On the web: townofnewmarket.org
Landmarks: Adventure Park
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| WALKERSVILLE QUICK FACTS |
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Town Hall: 21 W. Frederick St., P.O. Box 249, Walkersville, MD 21793
Burgess: Ralph Whitmore
Town Commissioners: Debbie Zimmerman, Russell Winch, Chad Weddle, Sam Eyler, Donald Schildt
Population: 5,606 (est. pop. 2008; Source: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau)
Year founded: 1892
Town meetings are held at the town hall on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Number to Know: Town Hall: 301-845-4500
On the web: walkersville-md.com
Landmarks: Walkersville Southern Railroad , Glade Valley Golf Club , American Red Cross Information & History Center
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| WOODSBORO QUICK FACTS |
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Town Office: 1 S. 3rd St., Woodsboro, MD 21798
Burgess: Donald L. Trimmer
Town Commissioners: William Rittelmeyer, Joel Rensberger, David Eaves, Scott Brakebill
Population: 913 (2007, U.S. Census Bureau)
Year founded: 1836
Town meetings are held in the town's fire hall on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
Number to Know: Town Hall: 301-898-3800
On the web: woodsboro.org
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| LAKE LINGANORE QUICK FACTS |
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Main Office: Lake Linganore Association, Inc., 6718 Coldstream Dr., New Market, MD 21774
Board President: G. Alan Dinkelacker
Board: Tom Roland, John Allemang, James Arieno, Jim DiMeglio, Jim Cates, Steve Ekanger
Population: 12,529 (2000, U.S. Census Bureau)
Year founded: Originally planned in 1968
Number to Know: Lake Linganore Association, Inc.: 301-831-6400
On the web: lakelinganore.org
Landmarks: Lake Linganore, Lake Merle, Lake Marian, Lake Anita Lousie
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| LIBERTYTOWN QUICK FACTS |
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Population: 206 (2000, U.S. Census Bureau)
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| EAST COUNTY SCHOOLS |
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Elementary: Liberty, Glade
Middle: Walkersville, New Market
High: Walkersville, Linganore
Elementary: Twin Ridge, Green Valley, Kemptown
Middle: New Market, Windsor Knolls
High: Linganore, Urbana
Elementary Deer Crossing, Oakdale, New Market
Middle: Oakdale, New Market
High: Linganore, Walkersville
Elementary: Walkersville, Glade, Monocacy
Middle: Walkersville, Thomas Johnson, Monocacy
High: Walkersville, Thomas Johnson
Elementary: Woodsboro
Middle: Walkersville
High: Walkersville
Elementary: Deer Crossing, Oakdale, New Market
Middle: Oakdale, New Market
High: Linganore, Walkersville
Private: Mt. Airy Christian Academy
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| WHERE TO EAT IN EAST COUNTY |
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Joy of cooking with herbs
At Dragonfly Farms, vinegar adds flavor to life
Dragonfly Farms
CarterQue BBQ & Grilling Co.
Olde Town Restaurant
Trout's Towne Restaurant
Morgan's American Grill
Italia New York Pizza
Mom's Pizza
Mallard's Restaurant
Dublin Roasted Coffee
Add Your Community Restaurants!
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