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Ramsburgs inducted into Ag Hall of Fame
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THURMONT: 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.

Story by Ike Wilson/Photo by courtesyPhoto
  RECENT NORTH COUNTY NEWS



EMMITSBURG: MSM tops Wagner for 4th straight win
Originally published on February 08, 2010

NEW YORK -- Jeremy Goode scored 14 of his game-high 16 points in the second half to lead Mount St. Mary’s to a 66-50 win over Wagner on Saturday in the back game of a home-and-home series between the teams that extended the Mountaineers' winning streak to four games. more »




THURMONT: Senior Calendar
Originally published on February 04, 2010

BrunswickSenior Center more »




THURMONT: 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 »




EMMITSBURG: 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 »




THURMONT: 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 »




EMMITSBURG: 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 »




EMMITSBURG: 3 Emmitsburg committees replaced by citizen advisory panel
Originally published on February 02, 2010

Commissioners voted Monday to create a broad-based citizen advisory committee and abolish three town committees. more »




EMMITSBURG: Deer hunt to start in park around Camp David
Originally published on February 01, 2010

HAGERSTOWN — After nearly three decades of research and opposition from wildlife advocates, government sharpshooters are taking aim at white-tailed deer in the national park surrounding the Camp David presidential retreat in western Maryland. more »




THURMONT: fisher's presence felt as BHS rolls
Originally published on January 30, 2010

BRUNSWICK -- Ian Fisher's influence for the Brunswick boys basketball team extends beyond his 6-foot-6, 240-pound frame. more »




THURMONT: Tenant pays for fire damage, gets suspended sentence
Originally published on January 26, 2010

A Thurmont man who paid almost $77,000 in restitution for destroying his landlord’s house in a June fire escaped a prison sentence for first-degree malicious burning, authorities said today. more »

  MORE NORTH COUNTY NEWS
  • Emergency personnel rescue mom, son from car
  • 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
  • SWAT team practices crisis response
  • Senior Calendar
  •   EMMITSBURG QUICK FACTS
  • Town office: 300A S. Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
  • Mayor: James E. Hoover
  • Board of Commissioners: Christopher Staiger, Denise Etris, Glenn Blanchard, Tim O'Donnell, Clifford L. Sweeney
  • Population: 2,365 (est. pop. 2008; Source: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau)
  • Year founded: 1785
  • Town meetings are held in the town office on the first and third Monday of the month at 7:30 pm.
  • Number to Know: Town office: 240-629-6300
  • On the web: emmitsburg.net/towngov/index.htm
  • Landmarks: Mount St. Mary's University, National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park
  •   THURMONT 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
  •   NORTH COUNTY SCHOOLS
  • Elementary: Emmitsburg, Sabillasville
  • Middle: Thurmont
  • High: Catoctin
  • Elementary: Thurmont
  • Middle: Thurmont
  • High: Catoctin
  • Private: Mother Seton Elementary
  •   WHERE TO EAT IN NORTH COUNTY
  • Throwdown! Fr. Leo v. Bobby Flay
  • Preparation is key for local chef
  • The Ott House
  • Bollinger's
  • Fratelli's NY Pizza
  • Alesandro Italian Bar & Grill
  • Cozy Restaurant
  • Shamrock Restaurant
  • Main Street Sweets
  • Chubby's Barbeque
  • The Palms Restaurant
  • Carriage House Inn
  • Add Your Community Restaurants!

  • Feb 18
    GriefShare Recovery Support Group
    Through April 01, 2010
    7 p.m.

    Feb 20
    Ballroom Dancing
    Through December 18, 2010
    8:00-11:00 p.m.



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