EMMITSBURG: Senior trio's run ends earlier than desired
Originally published on March 09, 2010


MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- There was some redness in Jeremy Goode's eyes Sunday night as he somberly entered the final postgame press conference of his collegiate basketball career, much sooner than he ever wanted.

The senior point guard for Mount St. Mary's was hoping to end his career on the big stage of the NCAA tournament. more »

THURMONT: Knights' Strube, Cougars' Chilson — two cool veterans — emerge victorious from difficult
Originally published on March 07, 2010

COLLEGE PARK -- For two kids who have spent most of their lives dreaming about and working for moments like these, it's no wonder that Middletown's Chad Strube and Catoctin's Seth Chilson seemed so at ease when the pressure was raised on the big stage. more »

THURMONT: Compass
Originally published on March 07, 2010

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EMMITSBURG: MSM faces rival for spot in NEC final
Originally published on March 07, 2010

Mount St. Mary's will vie for its third straight trip to the Northeast Conference men's basketball championship game today in a semifinal at longtime rival Robert Morris. more »

THURMONT: 10 county wrestlers reach state semis
Originally published on March 06, 2010

COLLEGE PARK -- Seth Chilson is never one to lack confidence. more »

EMMITSBURG: Parents get probation for son's role in fatal crash
Originally published on March 05, 2010

Weeks before Joshua Wayne Cool was scheduled to stand trial in the death of a Mount St. Mary's student out for a jog, his parents had their own day in court Thursday. more »

THURMONT: Middletown, Catoctin area schools to open two hours late
Originally published on March 03, 2010

Citing adverse travel conditions, Frederick County Public Schools officials have decided to open Middletown High and Catoctin High and associated feeder schools two hours late today, according to the school system's website. more »

THURMONT: Legg launches auction business
Originally published on March 03, 2010

Erik Legg has always been interested in auctions. He often attended auctions in the area, helping out even as a youngster at the events. more »

THURMONT: Strong winds wreak havoc with gardener's timbers
Originally published on March 03, 2010


In the 20 years John Wyvell has owned Stone Fence Gardens on Mountaindale Road, he never experienced winds as strong as the gusts that roared through Friday.

The mountain usually serves as a wind buffer, but not this time, Wyvell said. The winds wreaked havoc on Wyvell's gardens to the tune of about $10,000. more »

THURMONT: Town board enacts public comment policy
Originally published on March 02, 2010

THURMONT -- New regulations regarding public participation during town meetings have not changed much from previous unwritten rules. more »