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🌱 Did Thurmont’s “Overall Man” really haunt a Main Street home?

Thurmont, Maryland Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Did Thurmont’s “Overall Man” really haunt a Main Street home?

Also on today's calendar: Frederick Ski Swap and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 62, low: 55.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny; breezy, warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ghosts of Frederick County (thecatoctinbanner.com) — Frederick County’s ghost lore includes a mischievous spirit right in Thurmont, known as the “Overall Man,” said to tug off bedcovers and move objects in a Main Street home. The article also explores hauntings in Emmitsburg, Frederick City, and Brunswick, offering curious residents plenty of nearby spooky spots to read about or potentially visit.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Constellation Energy posted a job opening for Stationary Engineer I-Fort Detrick in Thurmont. Apply here.
  • Sheetz, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Team Member - #200 in Thurmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thurmont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Emmitsburg

  • Campbell County's Justin Otto graduates from FEMA's Executive Public Information Officer Program (nkytribune.com)
  • Seton Center's Helping Hands Holidays Brings Hope to Local Families (thecatoctinbanner.com)
  • Bishop Emilio E. Biosca visits seminarians at Florida institutions and presides over ceremonies (sarasotareview.com)

Smithsburg

  • Pat McCrea Tyler, volunteer, Sussex Gardeners member (capegazette.com)
  • Washington County begins studying data center regulations as Hagerstown proposal emerges (localnews1.org)

Ok Thurmont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Thurmont

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