Suspicious Package Found Near Thurmont Friday Morning

It was rendered harmless by bomb squad technicians.

Thurmont, Md. (KM) A suspicious package was found near Thurmont on Friday morning, and the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office was called to the scene.

Authorities say a cooler was located by a Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputy alongside the roadway at 6390 Blue Mountain Road. The roadway was blocked while the Bomb Squad conducted a diagnostic.

Officials say the cooler was deemed safe, and the roadway was reopened. There were no injuries.