| RECENT EAST COUNTY NEWS |
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WALKERSVILLE: Schading takes over Lions boys lacrosse
Originally published on February 04, 2012
At a time when some coaches are contemplating retirement, Dick Schading is starting a new job. more »
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WALKERSVILLE: 'I'm the luckiest man alive'
Originally published on January 31, 2012
Last May, 59-year-old Merle Pinnekamp's stepson, Eric Nelson, was getting married in Wisconsin. more »
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WALKERSVILLE: Swimming: Twins give Catoctin a boost
Originally published on January 27, 2012
WALKERSVILLE ----Almost three years ago, Eliuth Cromwell packed her twin children, Andre and Paulina, in the car and headed for Mount St. Mary's. more »
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WALKERSVILLE: Homemakers chapter
Originally published on January 26, 2012
THURMONT -- Members of the Walkersville Homemakers Club sorted through their history at their club's final meeting earlier this month. After 91 years, the club is disbanding because of low membership. more »
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| MORE EAST COUNTY NEWS |
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WALKERSVILLE: Local Roundup: Hughes, Walkersville girls down Titans
WALKERSVILLE: Girls Basketball: Bussard's bomb gives Knights boost
WALKERSVILLE: Boys Basketball: Guyton buries shot to defeat CHS
WALKERSVILLE: Girls Basketball: Lions beat Cougars in struggle
NEW MARKET: Birders tally winter bird species
WOODSBORO: Fallen soldier honored at memorial service
WALKERSVILLE: Local Roundup: Fender, Cadets beat Walkersville
WALKERSVILLE: Girls Basketball: Tolson's free throws help Cadets top Lions
WALKERSVILLE: History Lesson: Bob Smith had great impact on Walkersville football
NEW MARKET: COMPASS
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| MOUNT AIRY QUICK FACTS |
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Town Hall: 110 S. Main St., Mt. Airy, MD 21771
Mayor: Pat Rockinberg
Town Council: Peter Helt, David Blais, Scott Strong, Wendi Peters, David W. Pyatt
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: Gary Smith
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:Tom Roland
Board: Steve Ekanger - Vice President;
Sam Bowman - Treasurer;
Hilary Moore - Secretary;
John Allemang - At Large;
Brandon Frazer - At Large;
Kellie Thomas
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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How wine is affected by the flavor and texture of foods and vice versa
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
Dublin Roasted Coffee
King's NY Pizza & Italian Restaurant
The Vintage Coffee House
Add Your Community Restaurants!
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