In honor of the 50th anniversary of Catoctin High School (CHS), the football and cheerleading teams are pleased to announce that at the October 26, 2018, game, they will be inviting their past players and members to walk out at half-time and be recognized by graduation year as honored alumni of CHS programs. They are […]
The Catoctin-Ettes, Inc., a local non-profit marching corps, will again host its free beginner baton twirling course. The course is an excellent way to sample the sport of baton twirling without any costs whatsoever. The class is geared for participants who have never twirled a baton and are five years old or older. If interest […]
Stephanie Kennedy of Thurmont was awarded a $1,250 National Rifle Association (NRA) Scholarship at the 2018 AIM Grand National Championship, held this summer in Sparta, Illinois. Kennedy is a criminal justice major at Mount Saint Mary’s University and a member of the Thurmont Top Shots. She also placed third in Class C Doubles Trapshooting in […]
For the third consecutive year, the Thurmont Top Shots, representing the Thurmont Conservation & Sportsman’s Cub (TCSC) and American Legion Post 168, were awarded the American Legion Champion Squad in the singles trapshooting event at the 2018 AIM Grand National Championship. The championship was held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois, […]
Tristan Rice, of Sabillasville, is a sixteen-year-old junior at Catoctin High School and an HVACR/Plumbing student at the Frederick County Career and Technology Center. This busy student is also a dedicated athlete who throws the shot put during the school year for the Track and Field Team at Catoctin, and works out several times a […]
Deerfield United Methodist Church Sabillasville Once a year, a little country church with a small congregation hosts an event that is standing room only. Joined by members of several churches and the community, Deerfield United Methodist Church brings a 2000-year-old event to life. “The Journey to the Cross”, a live passion play, is performed on […]
by Anita DiGregory “Lessons Learned from the Chicken Guy” It was one of those horrible, awful, no good, really bad days. I was rushed, not Mary Poppins “spit spot” rushed, more like Dirty Harry “make my day” rushed! The day was a recipe for disaster…start with a frazzled, working mom of six…add in hosting a […]
by Valerie Nusbaum The year was 1993. The air was turning cooler and the leaves were changing from green to vivid shades of orange, yellow, and red. Apples were ripe for picking, and the holidays were just around the corner. We were happy to pull out our sweaters. I remember it well. The month was […]
by Christine Maccabee “Survival Time” There are so many issues and problems in our faces every day that it is nearly impossible for us to navigate them all, either mentally, physically, or spiritually. I say “nearly” because, personally, I need to know what is happening in the world, and I believe most people do as […]
The Catoctin Outlaws and the Origins of Blue Blazes Years before the Blue Blazes became part of Thurmont’s history due to the 1929 raid on the county’s largest moonshining operation, it made the newspapers for another raid, but this one was to capture wanted criminals. In 1913, the Catoctin Clarion reported “a gang of this […]
by Buck Reed Burgers: The King of Sandwiches Burgers hold a special place in the hearts of Americans. Whatever way you stack them, they definitely have the numbers on their side. With nearly 50 billion consumed a year, this means we eat about three burgers a week, and about 60 percent of all sandwiches ordered […]
Many of us enjoy the sun. Some of us even worship it, and sunlight is essential to many living things; however, sunlight also has a dangerous side. It can harm your skin and even your eyes. The good news is that you can take some simple steps to protect your body from sun damage and […]
James Rada, Jr. Harry English put his life on the line just to join the U.S. Army, and because he did, many other men survived World War II. English, a Hagerstown native, liked to spend his summers by himself on a small island in the Potomac River. “All I had was a knife, a hatchet, […]
James Rada, Jr. Lois Olsen (pictured right) of Thurmont suspected she had a genetic time bomb inside her. Her mother needed a kidney transplant in 1989 because of a genetic condition called Polycystic Kidney Disease, and as Olsen neared fifty, she wondered if the disease would present itself in her. Age fifty came and went […]
The 62nd Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show will be held at Catoctin High School, located at 14745 Sabillasville Road in Thurmont, on September 7-9, 2018. All events, activities, and entertainment are free. Free entry of exhibits will take place on Thursday evening, September 6, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., and on Friday, September 7, from 8:30-11:30 […]
Heroin’s Grip, stories from the front lines of the opioid epidemic, will premiere in Frederick, Maryland, on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Director and Producer Conrad Weaver of Emmitsburg is working on finishing up the documentary film, shot almost exclusively in Frederick County. “Heroin’s Grip is the story about the heroin and opioid crisis in our […]
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg No Hunting on the Scott Road Farm Although hunting has been allowed on the Scott Road Farm in the past, the Town of Emmitsburg has said there will be no hunting on the property this year and possibly for the foreseeable future. The town has had problems with trespassing, people […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs Attention! With September comes our children going to and from school, which means the added congestion of school buses stopping to pick up children crossing streets to catch buses. Please be extra careful. All of the Catoctin High School and Catoctin Youth Association fall sports teams are in full swing with […]
On Wednesday, August 8, 2018, family members, along with First Responders of Emmitsburg’s local volunteer fire department, the Vigilant Hose Company (VHC), as well as area citizens and civic leaders from across the region, gathered to say farewell to past VHC fire chief Tom White (pictured right), who passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018, […]
Deb Abraham Spalding It’s becoming an epidemic. People either don’t have health insurance or they can’t afford to use the insurance they do have. Whether needing basic health care from time-to-time, a sick visit, or suspecting a bigger health problem, the new Franklin Family Medicine Direct Primary Care (FFM) in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania—located in […]
Have you noticed the renovations and construction that have taken place recently at the Emmitsburg and Thurmont McDonald’s locations? According to Thurmont McDonald’s Manager Rohan Seopaul, the work has been completed in Thurmont and continues in Emmitsburg. The construction included a change to the entire façade of the building, lobby area, bathrooms, and roof at […]
The Thurmont Lions Club will be hosting two Northern Frederick County Candidates Forums in October for the upcoming elections. On Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at the Thurmont Middle School, a candidates forum will feature those running for the County Council District 5 and County Council At Large seats. On Wednesday, October 17, […]
Catoctin High School will host various activities all school year to commemorate the school’s 50th anniversary. Anniversary activities are planned for Catoctin’s Homecoming on October 5, 2018. Before the homecoming football game, an anniversary parade will be held; a reception will be held in the cafeteria at the high school before the game. During the […]
Emmitsburg residents, we need your help! Please join Emmitsburg for the third Emmitsburg Volunteer Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 9:00 a.m.-noon. Volunteers will pick up and dispose of loose trash and litter from the parks, roads, and alleys in the downtown Emmitsburg area. Meet at Memorial Park (just behind the Post […]
Trinity United Church of Christ Thurmont by Theresa Dardanell “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” Pastor Sean DeLawder and the members of the Trinity United Church of Christ truly believe that message. It is demonstrated in their worship, fellowship, and outreach. Everyone is welcome to […]