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2025 Articles

• January Edition of From the Desk of County Councilman Brad Young
• January Edition of From the Desk of County Councilwomen Renee Knapp
• January Edition of From the Desk of County Executive Jessica Fitzwater

2024 Articles

• December Edition of From the Desk of County Councilman Brad Young
• December Edition of From the Desk of County Councilwomen Renee Knapp
• December Edition of From the Desk of County Executive Jessica Fitzwater
• December County News-Briefs
• November Edition of From the Desk of County Councilman Brad Young
• November Edition of From the Desk of County Councilwomen Renee Knapp
• November Edition of From the Desk of County Executive Jessica Fitzwater
• November County News-Briefs
• October Edition of From the Desk of County Councilman Brad Young
• October Edition of From the Desk of County Councilwomen Renee Knapp
• October Edition of From the Desk of County Executive Jessica Fitzwater
• October County News-Briefs
• September Edition of From the Desk of County Councilman Brad Young
• September Edition of From the Desk of County Councilwomen Renee Knapp
• September Edition of From the Desk of County Executive Jessica Fitzwater
• September County News-Briefs
• August Edition of From the Desk of County Councilman Brad Young
• August Edition of From the Desk of County Executive Jessica Fitzwater
• August County News-Briefs
• July Edition of From the Desk of County Councilman Brad Young
• July Edition of From the Desk of County Executive Jessica Fitzwater
• July County News-Briefs
• June Edition of From the Desk of County Councilwomen Renee Knapp
• June Edition of From the Desk of County Councilman Brad Young
• June Edition of From the Desk of County Executive Jessica Fitzwater
• June County News-Briefs
• May Edition of From the Desk of County Councilwomen Renee Knapp
• May Edition of From the Desk of County Councilman Brad Young
• May Edition of From the Desk of County Executive Jessica Fitzwater
• May County News-Briefs
• Education support ‘heard loud and clear’ from FCPS staff
• Volunteers Team Up to Celebrate 25 Years at JAKES Day Hunting Event
• County holds final budget hearing for FY-25
• April Edition of From the Desk of County Councilwomen Renee Knapp
• April Edition of From the Desk of County Councilman Brad Young
• April Edition of From the Desk of County Executive Jessica Fitzwater
• April County News-Briefs
• Frederick County Ranks Among the Healthiest Counties in Maryland
• Fitzwater previews overview of proposed budget
• March Edition of From the Desk of County Councilwomen Renee Knapp
• March Edition of From the Desk of County Councilman Brad Young
• March Edition of From the Desk of County Executive Jessica Fitzwater
• March County News-Briefs
• Water main break erupts near Frederick Health Hospital
• Feb. Edition of From the Desk of County Councilwomen Renee Knapp
• Feb. Edition of From the Desk of County Councilman Brad Young
• Feb. Edition of From the Desk of County Executive Jessica Fitzwater
• February County News-Briefs
• Jan. Edition of From the Desk of County Councilwomen Renee Knapp
• Jan. Edition of From the Desk of County Councilman Brad Young
• Jan. Edition of From the Desk of County Executive Jessica Fitzwater
• January County News-Briefs

Articles on Frederick County prior to 2024
 

• January edition of from the Desk of County Commissioner Randy Phiel
• Community Foundation Giving Spree results
• Janaury County/State News Briefs

2024

• December Edition of from the Desk of County Commissioner Jim Martin
• December County/State News Briefs
• Agricultural Discovery Center to locate in Adams County
• November Edition of from the Desk of County Commissioner Marty Qually
• November County/State News Briefs
• October Edition of from the Desk of County Commissioner Randy Phiel
• October County News Briefs
• September Edition of from the Desk of County Commissioner Jim Martin
• September County News Briefs
• August Edition of from the Desk of County Commissioner Marty Qually
• August County News Briefs
• July Edition of from the Desk of County Commissioner Randy Phiel
• July County News Briefs
• June Edition of from the Desk of County Commissioner Jim Martin
• June County News Briefs
• May Edition of from the Desk of County Commissioner Marty Qually
• April County News Briefs
• How PA Cannabis Laws Could Impact Our Community
• April Edition of from the Desk of County Commissioner Randy Phiel
• Miss Gettysburg and Miss Gettysburg Teen 2024 Are Crowned!
• March County News Briefs
• March Edition of From the Desk of County Commissioner Jim Martin
• February County News Briefs
• February Edition of from the Desk of County Commissioner Marty Qually
• January County News Briefs
• Another standout year for Adams County Giving Spree
• January Edition of from the Desk of County Commissioner Randy Phiel

List of Adams County article prior to 2024
 

   Emmitsburg                      

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• Council makes slow progress on nonprofit fees
• Council debates lowering water rates in FY25-26
• "Envision Emmitsburg" takes shape
• Work on Comprehensive Plan continues
• Council vexed on student housing in downtown area
• Three sworn in on Town Council
• Brookfield Open Space lots turned over to Brookfield HOA
• Catoctin Mountain Fútbol Club Formed
• Town EV charging station use by residents questioned
• Church request sparks water fee discussion
• St. Anthony Shrine’s rectory destroyed by fire
• Town joins County’s Block Grant program
• Council mulls impact, water & sewer hook-up fee increase
• Communication board proposed for Myer’s Park
• Three seats on Town Council up for grabs
• Council approves FY-25 budget
• Commission explores expanding growth boundary
• Water rate costs uniformity questioned
• VHC commissions new hook & ladder truck
• Council set to vote on FY-25 budget
• Youth soccer league proposed
• 'Pushing-In’ ceremony slated to honor new fire truck
• Infrastructure contracts awarded
• Water rates continues to raise contention
• Meeting minutes rejected… again
• Financial audit identifies deficiencies
• Civil War monument proposed again
• Eight ask Town to fund home repairs
• Council calls for more accurate minute minutes
• Mount proposes redesigning Provincial House entrance
• Finance workshop falls short in delivering solutions
• Emmitsburg approves 2nd cable franchise
• Town approves replacing existing parking meters
• Council to address simplifying monthly Treasure’s reports
• Council tables new smart parking meters
• Failure of wastewater pump leads to sewage spill
• Whiskey Distillery sets sights on town

  List of all Emmitsburg related Current Event Articles (2000 -> 2023)
 

• January Edition of From the Desk of Liberty Supervisor Walter Barlow

2024

• Carroll Valley avoids 2025 tax increase
• Carroll Valley discusses traffic safety
• Liberty moves forward on police enhancements
• FASD examines budget, test scores
• FASD Board supports football coop agreement
• Carroll Valley avoids 2025 tax increase
• Borough receives grant for park upgrades
• Liberty advances tax increase proposal
• Fairfield School District explores future of sports
• Fairfield Area School District increases security
• December Edition of From the Desk of Liberty Supervisor Walter Barlow
• December Edition of From the Desk of Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris
• 17th Annual Foothills Artists Studio Tour
• Taxes possibly on the rise in Liberty Township
• Carroll Valley OKs lot sales, discusses next steps
• Carroll Valley chickens claim victory
• Fairfield School District reexamines facility fee schedule
• Rain dampens turnout for Pippinfest
• November Edition of From the Desk of Liberty Supervisor Walter Barlow
• November Edition of From the Desk of Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris
• Tension between Council members burst into open
• Liberty Commissioners proposes ordinance changes
• Carroll Valley to ease ordinance research
• Fairfield School District explores facility fees
• October Fairfield Area News-Briefs
• Liberty Township Police Chief starts strong
• October Edition of From the Desk of Liberty Supervisor Walter Barlow
• October Edition of From the Desk of Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris
• Pippinfest set to celebrate 43rd year
• FASD focused on digital learning
• Liberty Township Police Chief starts strong
• Nine Carroll Valley lots for sale
• Fairfield Area News-Briefs
• September Edition of From the Desk of Liberty Supervisor Walter Barlow
• September Edition of From the Desk of Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris
• Carroll Valley removes vice president amidst tension
• Liberty Township police chief, supervisor resign
• Carroll Valley aims to profit from lot sales
• August Edition of From the Desk of Liberty Supervisor Walter Barlow
• August Edition of From the Desk of Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris
• Carroll Valley researching options for sewer rate relief
• Borough police crack down on speeders
• School Board supports unpaid leave policy
• FASD looks to implement mental health curriculum
• Liberty Supervisors trying to work with owners of private road
• July Edition of From the Desk of Liberty Supervisor Walter Barlow
• July Edition of From the Desk of Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris
• School Board votes to increase property taxes
• Fairfield School Board debates leave policy
• Liberty plans major work on Bullfrog Road
• Carroll Valley to sell borough-owned lots
• Fairfield School Board ponders tax increase
• Carroll Valley to sell borough-owned lots
• June Edition of From the Desk of Liberty Supervisor Walter Barlow
• June Edition of From the Desk of Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris
• Residents express concern about short-term rental law
• May Liberty News Briefs
• Reflections on the development and Growth of Carroll Valley
• May Edition of From the Desk of Liberty Supervisor Walter Barlow
• May Edition of From the Desk of Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris
• Carroll Valley prepares for 50th anniversary
• School District faces difficult budget discussions
• April Edition of From the Desk of Liberty Supervisor Walter Barlow
• Liberty receives clarification on surety bond coverage
• Carroll Valley Police Department expands
• Carroll Valley prepares to celebrate 50th anniversary
• Carroll Valley breaks ground for new wastewater plant
• Liberty tackles questions on opening of Township mail
• No changes made to FASD football program
• Deja Brew opens second location in Fairfield
• Fairfield considers snow removal policy
• March Edition of From the Desk of Liberty Supervisor Walter Barlow
• March Edition of From the Desk of Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris
• Carroll Valley receives $212,000 Greenways grant
• Hamiltonban Township Board reorganizes
• Liberty leadership remains the same following reorganization
• Fairfield teachers ask for biliteracy certification
• February Edition of From the Desk of Liberty Supervisor Walter Barlow
• February Edition of From the Desk of Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris
• Carroll Valley attempt to avoid tax hike
• Septic firm leaves stink
• Liberty names Don Boehs Police Chief
• Latest Carroll Valley News Briefs
• January Edition of From the Desk of Liberty Supervisor Walter Barlow
• January Edition of From the Desk of Carroll Valley Mayor Ron Harris
• Ferguson-Miller to lead Fairfield Area School Board

• Gettysburg honors 161st battle anniversary
• Miss Gettysburg and Miss Gettysburg Teen 2024 Are Crowned!
• Strawberry Hill's Maple Fest: a reimagined twist on an old classic

2023

• Ken Burns Film Festival gets rave reviews

2022

• WWII museum opens in Gettysburg
• Dearest Home Performs for Music Gettysburg! On July 3
• GCCA's 79th concert season
• Watershed Alliance holds annual meeting
• Land Conservancy of Adams County acquires Butler Township land
• ACAC awarded $16,000 Humanities grant
• Doo Wop Project kicks off Majestic’s 2022-2023 season

2021

• Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra will present an all-Baroque program
• Local journalism screening shins spotlight
• Arts Council Announces Events for 12th Annual Gingerbread Celebration
• Grand Opening: Children of Gettysburg 1863
• Battle of Gettysburg Anniversary Special Opening at the Spangler Farm
• 20th Anniversary of Gettysburg Bike Week
• Gettysburg NP to Rehabilitee Culp’s Hill
• Gettysburg National Park's museum’s Eisenhower exhibit
• Majestic Theater reopens
• 2021 Summer and Battle Anniversary Ranger Programs Announced

2020

• Eisenhower Society Donates Funding for Reproduction Iranian Rug
• Gettysburg’s National Park’s WW2 weekend goes virtual
• All Virtual 157th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
• Gettysburg Bike Week Forced to Cancel
• Gettysburg NP Modifying Operations To Comply with Local Health Guidance
• Adams County gears up for May re-opening
• Animal rescues impacted by COVID-19 Restrictions
• Coronavirus restrictions impact Adams County
• Majestic Theater to Close Through April 30

   List of Gettysburg related Current Event Articles (2018 -> 2003)
 

• Harney VFW honors veterans

2020

• Harney Volunteer Fire Company acquires new firetruck

2018

• Donnie Yingling - 38 years of community service

2013

• Harney VFW honors veterans
• ‘Little Shop of Harney’ features hand-made wares
• Haney announces baseball Tournament winners
• Harney to hold second Ball Field Tournament

2012

• Harney: Sense of ‘community’ still alive
• Harney VFW honors veterans
• Harney remembers fallen warriors
• Harney VFW honors Veterans

2024

• The Great Taneytown Mule Chase
• Mountain Brook makes slow progress
• Main Street workshop scheduled for January
• Camera placement plagues police department
• City faces huge price increase to replace roofs
• Parks & Rec proposes budget allocations
• Comp Plan survey deemed a success
• Main Street program recommendations revealed
• Parks & Recreation Commission proposes budget allocations
• City faces huge price increase to replace roofs
• City looks for additional water sources
• Curaleaf seeks OK to grow marijuana outdoors
• Comprehensive Plan begins to take shape
• Delauter bankruptcy case looms
• Main Street disbanding continues to haunt City Council
• Street names in Mountain Brook proposed
• City considers speed cameras in school zones
• Main Street Board dysfunction results in its disseverment
• Mountain Brook development concept plan delayed
• Comprehensive Plan review kicked off
• Delauter bankruptcy leaves City in bind
• Grant money available for renovations
• Council ponders funding options for public works building
• City considers revising Community Village code
• 2023 Planning Commission report approved
• Council considers in-house street sweeping
• Veterans Memorial to receive a facelift
• Main Street Board updates
• City’s FY-25 budget introduced
• Ridge Ave. development variance approved
• Capital Improvement projects proposed
• Consultant hired for lead pipe inventory
• Plans for new Public Works building take shape
• Main Street Advisory Board clarifies status
• Additional classrooms slated for elementary school
• Draft FY-25 City budget introduced
• City Attorney Enjoys Warm Homecoming
• Comprehensive Plan review on the horizon
• Council rehires attorney despite Mayor’s objections
• Planning Commission receives staff briefing on multiple projects
• $7 million Public Works Building proposed
• Former Taneytown attorney call out Mayor for questionable actions
• Future City growth challenged by water supply
• Taneytown Parks and Recreation Updates
• Future of downtown parking meters under review
• Taneytown Mayor’s actions leaves City at standstill
• Garnet Ridge development drops condominiums
• Chicken Ordinance Passed
• Future growth challenged by water supply

 Catoctin Sports  

• Planning Commission revisits ADUs
• Bid approved for stormwater runoff upgrades
• Colorfest results improve, but still in the red
• Work on revitalizing the downtown begins
• ARPA funds reallocated to additional sewer line project
• New commission members sworn in to posts
• Weather station being tentatively Installed in Thurmont
• Rocky Ridge VFC celebrates 75th anniversary
• Graceham VFC cease operations, closes doors
• Gateway to the Cure kicks off its 11th year
• Goals for implementing Master Plan created
• Bids awarded for 2024 Colorfest services
• Work on Frank Bentz Pond set to begin
• Town Joins Frederick County CDBG Program
• 2023 Planning Commission report approved
• Developer introduces two options for Simmers property
• Council reviews "take-home vehicle" policy
• Council considers FY-25 budget amendments
• 2023 Planning Commission report approved
• Council considers 15% water & sewer rate increase
• Council approves FY-25 budget
• Council opts for month-to-month contract for electricity
• Projects selected for Program Open Space submissions
• New Planning Commission members approve first development
• Comments reinstated on Thurmont Facebook page
• Council mulls potential water, sewer rate increases
• Preliminary plan for Sheetz remodel introduced
• Town accepts State bond to fund projects
• Town Councilman arrested for sex abuse of a minor
• Council presented proposal to lighten downtown parking issues
• New ordinance restricts sidewalk obstructions
• Council briefed on capital improvement projects
• Town accepts bid for Gateway Subdivision streetlights
• P&Z considers allowing Accessory Dwelling Units
• Electric bills may increase 15%
• Town accepts bid for Gateway Subdivision streetlights
• Deadline for backyard chickens registration set
• Council considers pausing Thurmont Boulevard work
• Town votes to apply for grant to fund substation
• Armstrong sworn in as Thurmont Police Chief
• Burns named Mayor Pro Tem
• Town raises water and sewer connection fees

Complete list of all Thurmont related Current Event Articles (2003 -> 2023)

• Union Bridge mulls allowable locations for cannabis dispensaries
• Union Bridge adds residency requirements for elected office
• Union Bridge to allow cannabis dispensaries
• Piedmont Reliability Project power lines to skirt Union Bridge
• Union Bridge changes election requirements
• June Union Bridge News Briefs
• May Union Bridge News Briefs
• April Union Bridge News Briefs
• March Union Bridge News Briefs

• Auditors find town's financials to be in order
• Agreement for fiber optic services approved
• Staley property applies for agriculture preservation
• Large renovation for Lonza continues
• The Twelve Acts of Walkersville's Christkindl
• Town investigates alternative cable providers
• $3.7 million approved for Discovery water line
• Green Street project continues as planned
• Large renovation for Lonza continues
• New ‘no growth’ Commissioners sworn in
• Bid for Green Street project approved
• 79th Glade Valley Community Show a success!
• Anti-growth candidates prevail in Council election
• Outgoing Council approves growth orientated Comprehensive Plan
• Council briefed on Public Works projects
• Planning Commission discusses changes to Rules of Procedure
• Upcoming election puts Walkersville’s future on the line
• GVAA Cheer seeks fundraising opportunities
• 79h Glade Valley Community Show set to go
• Council mulls making Green Street one-way
• Council considers 20% water rate increase
• August News-Briefs
• Fiscal Year 2025 budget approved
• Town considers water rate increase options
• Planning Commission says "yes" to growth
• No tax increase for FY-25 budget
• Planning Commission considers options with Comprehensive Plan
• Ethics Code procedures to be updated
• Town Council votes "No" to growth
• Semi-annual water assessment fee adopted
• Ennis wins reappointment to Planning Commission
• Renewal of special water assessment under review
• Reappointment of Planning Commission Chair fails again
• Walkersville April News-Briefs
• Commissioners pass changes to term lengths
• Comprehensive plan moves to Council - promotes slow growth
• Updates on Public Works Projects
• Council considers staggering terms for members
• Council considers code for domestic animal ownership
• Council mulls Discovery water main replacement
• Work on Comprehensive Plan continues
• Council looks into soliciting 2nd Internet provider
• Council approves changes to Senior Tax Credit
• Town to assume responsibly for sidewalks
• Reappointment of Planning Commission members raises hackles

Complete list of all Walkersville related Current Event Articles (2021 -> 2023)
 

• Proposed development receives negative reviews
• Ground broken for new Town Hall
• Lead pipe survey corrective actions
• Town cautioned over water costs
• Planning & Zoning to address car salvage question
• Woodsboro Day hailed a success
• December Woodsboro News-Briefs
• N. Z. Cramer under new ownership
• Beaver dams draw ire of residents
• Council punts on addressing junk car issue
• Concerns raised over Town’s debt
• Water and sewer plant costs increase
• Town joins Frederick County grant program
• Town to draft new MOU for use of baseball fields
• Dredging of park pond on hold
• Teeth to be put into zoning citations
• Town Council ponders second cable provider
• Town signs contract to build Town Hall
• Woodsboro hires contractor for lead pipe survey
• Creating a 4th of July tradition – the Woodsboro Music Festival
• Council votes to move forward on Town Hall
• July Woodsboro News-Briefs
• Woodsboro to raise water rates by 25%
• June Woodsboro News-Briefs
• Town opts not to apply for POS grants
• Path forward on lead pipe inspection uncertain
• May Woodsboro News-Briefs
• Woodsboro vexed by mandate to inspect for lead pipes
• Woodsboro street sweeper goes AWOL
• On-line water/sewer payment process cancelled
• Design plans for Town Hall being redrawn
• Barnes drops Congressional bid
• Woodsboro powers forward with Town Hall plans
• February Woodsboro News-Briefs
• Council to address Commissioner absences
• Town cancels loan to itself
• Commissioners do double take on Town Hall bids

   Woodsboro related Current Event Articles Prior to 2024