Volunteers with the Thurmont Alumni Association hosted the Thurmont High School (THS) Alumni Annual Banquet at the Thurmont Event Complex on June 12, 2021. Alumni president, Howard Lewis (Class of ‘60), welcomed the crowd of about 200, and Ron Free (Class of ‘64) served as Master of Ceremonies. Carol Long (Class of ‘72), Nancy Rice […]
Beginning Wednesday, June 30, Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) Food and Nutrition Services started distributing “to-go” breakfast and lunch to anyone in the community, 18 years old or younger. Those over 18 who are enrolled in an educational program for people with disabilities can also be served. FCPS will distribute enough to-go breakfast and lunch […]
Catoctin High School/Saint Joseph’s High School, Class of 1981, 40th reunion will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Save the date; more details to follow. For more information, contact Jerry Free at 301-418-5351 or Mark Williard at 214-263-6613.
Over 150 students graduated on the football field of Catoctin High School (CHS) on June 3, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The rain held off and the clouds lightened up to reveal the school’s beautiful backdrop just as the ceremony was about to begin. After beginning the year in a full-virtual mode, the students were welcomed […]
Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League The regular season came to an end for the Thurmont Little League (TLL), but there was still a lot of baseball to be played! As the normal slate of games concluded, the league quickly moved into All-Star and tournament season. First up were the TLL In-House All-Star games for the […]
Deb Abraham Spalding AIM stands for Academics, Integrity, and Marksmanship. It’s the youth program for the ATA (Amateur Trapshooting Association), a national and worldwide program. “This is a sport,” explained Maryland AIM Director, Chuck Farmer, “and it’s the safest sport you can play. Safety is built into the program, so there aren’t accidents. It builds […]
Elmo (Lawrence “Elmo” Keller) suddenly passed away at a trap shoot in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, on April 29, 2021. He was a fixture at the Thurmont Conservation & Sportsman’s Club, where he looked forward to the competition of shooting trap as often as possible. “Elmo” looked forward to helping with any youth event since he was […]
written by James Rada, Jr. A new serial fiction romance story for your enjoyment 6: A Life to Live Margaret Rosensteel walked home to the family farm west of Emmitsburg. She walked in a daze, stunned at what Mrs. Sachs had said to her about not being able to see Caleb Sachs. How could Caleb’s […]
by dave ammenheuser Returning home after 30 years to take care of my late parents’ estate has given me a lot of time to reminisce about Thurmont and Northern Frederick County. I’ve driven over the country roads and through the covered bridges; I’ve returned to Cunningham (to me, it will always be McAfee) Falls; and […]
Twenty Tips for a Successful Vacation by Valerie Nusbaum Summertime is here and that means a lot of you will be taking vacations. This summer, the beaches, mountains, roads, and airways will likely be very busy since we were all relegated to taking stay-cations last year. No matter what your travel plans may be, here […]
by James Rada, Jr. July 1921, 100 Years Ago Sheep Poisoned Fourteen sheep belonging to Mr. L. R. Waesche sealed their doom when they strayed from their usual grazing land to the roadbed of the H. & F. electric line on Friday of last week. On Thursday the road had been given a treatment of […]
Rocky Ridge Woman Becomes POW by James Rada, Jr. Edna E. Miller of Rocky Ridge was a young, idealistic teacher in 1940. The graduate of Western Maryland College (McDaniel College) had taught at schools in Rocky Ridge and Thurmont, but her life changed when she joined the faculty of a school outside of Washington, D.C. […]
“Helping You Find Plants That Work” by Ana Morlier Houseplants that grow in water Happy July everyone! I hope everyone is taking the proper precautionary measures to stay cool—and not just figuratively. After my last article about shade trees, I decided to find another project that would ensure a refreshing feeling from the summer heat. […]
by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Program at CTC Happy July! Hopefully, your summer is going well. It’s nice to have time to celebrate with friends, to kick back, to relax, and to enjoy new cuisines. Summer offers the perfect time to taste all of what the food world has to offer. In regards to experimenting […]
by Priscilla Rall John Henry Lehman was born in Reed near Hagerstown in 1922 to J. Henry and Elizabeth Hege Lehman. His grandfather, a Mennonite, owned and operated the Lehman’s Mill on Marsh Creek, one mile south of the Mason Dixon Line. The mill, first built in 1869, had been rebuilt three times, the last […]
Heart-Healthy Living Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Understanding a heart-healthy lifestyle is important. It involves understanding your risk, making good food choices, and taking steps to reduce your chances of getting heart disease, including coronary heart disease, the most common type. Taking preventive […]
jEanne Angleberger Welcome to the fresh fruit and vegetable season. So, get your taste buds ready! One of my favorites is fresh blueberries. I consider them a star among fruits! Research shows that blueberries have been associated with several health benefits, including improved weight management and cognitive protection. Research on the relationship between blueberries and […]
Blair Garrett Exploring a new passion is one of life’s most exciting qualities. Emmitsburg’s Tanner Shorb, 12, is a middle schooler turned entrepreneur, finding joy in one of the oldest-known industries in existence. At just nine years old, Shorb began crafting metal, creating tools, hooks, knives, and anything else he could come up with. He […]
Blair Garrett A brand new activities building at Eyler Road Park Fields simplifies a lot of the issues facing local athletics programs. For more than a decade, the plans for one central building to house equipment and a multitude of other purposes has fallen through. This year, the Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) has battled through […]
James Rada, Jr. Having been cooped up because of COVID and cold weather, people are anxious to get outside now that the weather is pleasant. However, not everyone is cut out for hiking the beautiful nature trails in our region. Luckily, we have walking trails in our area that combine art and history with a […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs With each spring comes not only warmer longer days but also preparation of the next year’s town budget. The town fiscal year does not run concurrent with a calendar year. The next year budget period, 2021-2022, starts on July 1 and ends June 30. The different cycle gives the town, like […]
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg For more information on the Town of Emmitsburg, visit www.emmitsburgmd.gov or call 301-600-6300. Budget to be Approved in June The Emmitsburg Board of Commissioners is expected to approve the budget for Fiscal Year 2022, which starts July 1, this month. The $1,907,086 budget shows a 2 percent increase. The property […]
Deb Abraham Spalding Dan and LuAnn Moser welcome your consignments at the D&L Auction Barn, located at 17319 North Seton Avenue in the former Emmitsburg Auction Service location. Formerly located in Mountaindale, the couple outgrew that location and fully moved to the new space at LuAnn’s parent’s former Emmitsburg Auction Service location. D&L provides a […]
Deb Abraham Spalding Christy Hawkins and Damanda Forrest are in the shoe groove, and that’s why they’re the ShoeGurus! A grand opening was held on May 15, 2021, at their store located at 14961B East Buchanan Trail (directly behind the Blue Ridge Summit Post Office) in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania. “It was always our dream […]
Blair Garrett Get your earmuffs ready, it’s cicada season! Our septdecennial ground-dwelling friends are returning from their 17-year slumber, as they thunderously announce their arrival. Cicadas are some of the most unique insects in the entire world, and the lore behind them is almost as strange as their life cycles. For thousands of years, cicadas […]