April 19, 1943 September 17, 2019 Shirley Ann Dewees-Ridenour, 76, of Thurmont, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born on April 19, 1943, in Thurmont, she was the daughter of the the late Ray Dewees and Hazel Hewitt. She is survived by: daughter Tina Reeves and husband Keith; granddaughter Kim […]
July 6, 1956 October 31, 2020 It is with profound sadness that the family of William “Pete” Schramm announce his sudden passing on October 31, 2020. On July 6, 1956, Pete was born in Frankfurt, Germany, to Ann Beall and Frederick Schramm. He resided abroad with his parents and two older siblings, Jim and Celeste, […]
June 25, 1938 November 8, 2020 Jimmy Allen Glass, 82, of Emmitsburg, died on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. Born June 25, 1938, in Emmitsburg, he was the son of the late Kermit George and Della Lauretta (Gladhill) Glass. He was the devoted husband of Doris (Wetzel) Glass, to […]
January 31, 1948 November 17, 2020 Gail Tapley Powell, 72, died November 17, 2020, at her home in Thurmont, surrounded by her family, friends, and special cat, Blackie Powell. Born on January 31, 1948, in Louisville, Georgia, Gail was the daughter of the late Ruth Lundy Tapley and the late William Jennings Tapley. Gail graduated […]
Thurmont Middle School is now providing free breakfast, lunch, and supper seven days a week. Meals are provided Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., in the cafeteria of the middle school, located off of Summit Avenue in Thurmont. All families get a free lunch on those days and an additional pantry bag on […]
As the leaves turned colors and the temperatures began to drop, Thurmont Little League brought an end to a season that will not be forgotten any time soon. With COVID-19 bringing about the cancellation of the spring season, an extended fall season, jam-packed with raffles, spirit wear sales, sandlot games, and a Fall Showcase Tournament, […]
Maryland Aftershock 12U wrapped up their fall season, winning the Crown Trophy Fall Challenge Tournament in Leesburg, Virginia. This fall, the team went 18-7-1. Out of six tournaments, they have two first-place finishes, one second-place finish, and two third-place finishes. Courtesy Photo Pictured from left are: (front row) Julie West; (middle row) Maddie Smith, Bralyn […]
A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment about the odd effects of grief. written by James Rada, Jr. 2: the killing road “Peter, you make sure you stay away from the road,” Betty Douglas told her son as they ate breakfast in their kitchen. He spooned his Corn Pops into his mouth and talked […]
COME! Poem by Francis Smith COME to me in the days of a summer sky, Come to me in the scent of an autumn fire, Come to me in the sough of the winter wind, And in springtime, come! Come when blossoms deck the boughs, Come when sunbright warms the vales, Come […]
by Randy Nusbaum The year was 2020 as Christmas Eve was settling into the frost-covered Catoctin Mountains. The air was crisp, the Christmas lights glowing, the soft church bells echoing in the distance. The cool night air was filled with the warm aroma of pies, cakes, and Christmas Eve dinners. The hustle of the day […]
Jaden Myers’ COVID-19 Poem The streets were empty. Supplies became rare. It was now among us; There is no time to prepare. Lives were taken As it wanted to make us aware Of the creature that’s lurking. We have not a spec of time to spare. As the creature rampages Through the place we call […]
by James Rada, Jr. December 1920, 100 Years Ago Pike Purchased Yesterday, December 15th, if reports be correct, the last tollgate in the county closed the pike from Woodsboro to Frederick for the last time. After considerable talking and scheming to get rid of this gate, the State Roads Commission finally purchased the pike, 3.26 […]
by Valerie Nusbaum Okay, my friends, I hate to call anyone out, but quite frankly, I’m tired of all the whining and complaining about being forced to stay home and spend time with family. Yes, this pandemic situation has gone on way too long, and, yes, we’re all tired of not being able to live […]
The Year is…1853 by James Rada, Jr. Cholera Kills Dozens in Emmitsburg In July 1853, Emmitsburg residents started getting sick and dying. According to James Helman’s History of Emmitsburg, the first victim was an African American, named Isaac Norris. Helman wrote, “…he was taken early in the night in a stable and died there; black […]
by Priscilla Rall Playing Ball in Germany Seventy-Five Years Ago Seventy-five years ago, where were you? My father, Captain J. E. Rall, was in post-war Germany, an army doctor stationed in Nuremburg amongst the ruins of a once-great city. I wasn’t even born yet. Thousands of thankful American soldiers didn’t have to fight any longer. […]
We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and was able to spend time with their family. It seemed really strange not to be able to celebrate our Veterans in a way that we are accustomed to, but hopefully, Veterans were recognized for their service to our country. December will bring another quiet month to the […]
Submitted by Kevin Cogan, Commander Post No. 121 WE REMEMBER. Seventy-nine years ago, on Sunday, December 7, 1941, the American Navy and Army base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was attacked by the Japanese. The attack came as a deliberate surprise that lead to a great loss of American Navy and Army lives. More than 2,000 […]
by Denise Valentine Hello, everyone. I hope everyone is healthy. With recent reports that the pandemic is reaching crises levels again, more people are looking for projects to do at home. I thought it would be fun to share a recipe that is interactive with the children or grandchildren. Everyone loves cookies. These Candy Cane […]
by Maxine Troxell Christmastime is almost here. Time to start to think of all the holiday goodies you will be baking this year, from cookies to cakes and all kinds of spicy goodies. Growing up, my mom would make all kinds of cakes. My mom and all her sisters were great bakers. I always loved […]
by Buck Reed a chart Stories from a Culinary Student by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Program at CTC Well, my culinary arts class has officially moved on to breakfast. From quick breads to bacon, our class has been covering the most important meal of the day quite thoroughly. This has resulted in many a dinner […]
“Helping You Find Plants That Work” by Ana Morlier , The Crazy Plant Lady Looking for another aspect of your life in which to interject the holiday spirit? Try the Christmas cactus! It’s actually a pretty low-maintenance plant. Other cacti in the Cactaceae family also have holiday names: the Easter cacti and the Thanksgiving (or […]
For kids and parents alike The Ripple Effect by Anita DiGregory At the mountain of God, Horeb, Elijah came to a cave where he took shelter. Then the LORD said to him, “Go outside and stand on the mountain before the LORD; the LORD will be passing by.” A strong and heavy wind was rending […]
by Christine Maccabee The Facts About Christmas Cactus I always wondered why my two “Christmas Cacti” plants bloomed way before Christmas. The mystery was cleared up when I went on Google and discovered that mine are of another species, commonly known as the Thanksgiving Cactus. They do indeed bloom before and during Thanksgiving. Perhaps, you […]
Healthy Household Cleaning by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic& Nutritional Healing Center Did you know that conventional, store-bought household cleaners could be toxic? Checking the labels is necessary. There are often warning signs of toxicity and instructions to call Poison Control if ingested or exposed to skin and eyes. You will find advice on […]
jEanne Angleberger, The year 2020 will go down in history as a time of staying healthy and preventing COVID-19. Honestly, it made us pay closer attention to our health and body. Let’s always be aware of our health. It shouldn’t take a world-wide coronavirus to get our attention. We’ll recap this year’s healthy tips and […]