Burkittsville News

Wickedly scary: 'The Blair Witch Project' Haxan Films ' The Blair Witch Project is considered by many to be one of the scariest movies of all time, and with good reason.

The American version focuses on a cursed videotape of disturbing, random black and white images.

This is the 177th in a series of articles about the historical and architectural treasures of Washington County.

Burkittsville Mayor Debby Burgoyne will be participating in the D.C. Breast Cancer 3-Day event, sponsored by the Susan G. Komen Foundation this weekend.

The park will have the county's second nature center. A new park is being developed for Frederick County.

Ground was officially broken for the the Catoctin Creek Park, located between Middletown and Burkittsville, that will be built on a 139-acre parcel purchased by Frederick County in 1974.

Currently, flu clinics are planned for seasonal flu vaccine only. Contact the Health Department for updates on seasonal and H1N1 flu: www.co.frederick.md.us/flu. [Additional info...] 10/1 - County Commissioner Meeting Highlights Consent agenda, bid awards, agricultural preservation, fire & rescue companies distribution policy...Watch the meeting on ...

County Commissioners will hold the groundbreaking on Oct 1 at 2 pm for the new park located between Middletown and Burkittsville.

The Frederick County Commissioners have added a new skate spot to the long-term plan for Middletown Community Park.

There is also a route for walkers. Those who want to wander the scenic alleys and streets of Burkittsville can sign up for the 3K Alley Walk.

The Frederick County Board of Elections office will be closed Friday, for a state-mandated furlough day, and Monday, for Labor Day.

All Frederick County municipalities will feel the effects of statewide funding cuts announced this week.

Bill Clipper stands in front of his home at 1 W. Main St. in Burkittsville Monday morning.

Burkittsville -- The Town Council approved its 2009-10 budget with $108,700 in the general fund and $118,250 in the street fund.

When: Through July 18. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, and by appointment.

BURKITTSVILLE -- The rolling green hills of the Guyton farm on the edge of Burkittsville once hosted Civil War soldiers about to engage in battle Today, the farm is one of the few places in Frederick County where the view is much as it was in September 1862

The Guyton family owns 200 acres of land just outside of Burkitsville and has agreed to put most of the land into a conservation preservation.

Twins Ikea, left, and Mia kea Bowie wipe away tears after the Brunswick High School graduation Thursday evening at Knott Arena.

This year has seen an increased demand from families in need. It's a major milestone for the Brunswick Food Bank.

Where: The Charles Theatre, the University of Baltimore Student Center, the Maryland Institute College of Art Brown Center Information: www.md-filmfest.com Eduardo S?nchez, co-writer/director of "The Blair Witch Project," which put Burkittsville on the map, brings his new, spooky nail biter "Seventh Moon," to the Maryland Film Festival this ...