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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.
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| RECENT NORTH COUNTY NEWS |
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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 »
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THURMONT: Senior Calendar
Originally published on February 04, 2010
BrunswickSenior Center more »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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| MORE NORTH COUNTY NEWS |
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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
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| EMMITSBURG QUICK FACTS |
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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
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| THURMONT QUICK FACTS |
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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
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| NORTH COUNTY SCHOOLS |
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Elementary: Emmitsburg, Sabillasville
Middle: Thurmont
High: Catoctin
Elementary: Thurmont
Middle: Thurmont
High: Catoctin
Private: Mother Seton Elementary
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| WHERE TO EAT IN NORTH COUNTY |
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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!
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