Delinquent homeowners identified if they turn on holiday lights

THURMONT, Md. - City officials in the town of Thurmont, Maryland are making a list and checking it twice.

They're threatening to publicly identify residents who are behind on their electric bills if those same people put up power-soaking Christmas light displays.

Officials say some households owe thousands of dollars, but are still wasting electricity on holiday lights.

The plan is getting mixed reviews from Thurmont residents.