The namesake of our local ‘Cunningham’ Falls has been a mystery for years. Before the reference to the falls as ‘Cunningham’ Falls, around the 1920s, the falls were known as McAfee Falls, Harman Falls, the Cascades, and Hunting Creek Falls. Recently, a potential answer to the ‘Cunningham’ mystery has been uncovered via the release of […]
The Battle that Changed the Tide of the Civil War James Rada, Jr. While the first week in July is the busiest time on the Gettysburg Civil War battlefield because of the anniversary of the battle, the second busiest time is in November when Dedication Day is celebrated. Dedication Day Dedication Day is held in […]
Andrea Myers Mannix During the Opening Ceremonies of the Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show in September at Catoctin High School, Veterans representing the Thurmont American Legion and the Francis X. Elder American Legion Post No. 121 in Emmitsburg were honored in recognition of the American Legion’s 100th Anniversary in 2019. The American Legion organization was […]
Anita DiGregory On Sunday, October 6, 2019, the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, together with the Archdiocese of Military Services, USA (AMS), welcomed more than 400 visitors to the Annual Pilgrimage for the Sea Services. Active-duty and retired members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, and Public Health […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs Congratulations to those residents who came forth to run for the two open commissioner seats in the town election: two incumbents, Elizabeth Buckman and Glenn Blanchard and challengers Frank Davis and T.J. Burns. How can you lose when you step forward, especially when it is to present your perspective on care […]
by James Rada, Jr. OCTOBER 2019 Meeting Emmitsburg Board of Commissioners Reorganized With the election of new town commissioners, the Emmitsburg Town Commissioners assigned new duties to the members. Cliff Sweeney remains the president, with Tim O’Donnell acting as the vice president and treasurer. Joseph Ritz, III, will be the liaison to the Planning Commission. […]
by James Rada, Jr. October 2019 Meeting Thurmont Welcomes Two New Police Officers Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird swore in two new Thurmont police officers in October. Mike Mentzer had more than 20 years on the job with the police in Washington D.C. before he retired. He said he looked for something outside of law enforcement […]
Emmitsburg Gets Two New Commissioners Two newcomers were voted on to the Emmitsburg Board of Commissioners on October 1. Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs swore in Frank Davis and T.J. Burns as town commissioners during the October 7 town meeting. Davis and Briggs defeated incumbents Glenn Blanchard and Elizabeth Buckman. During the town election on October […]
Putting into action the organization’s motto of “We Serve,” nine Lions, representing two Frederick County Lions Clubs, recently came together on a countywide service project when 214 preschool children in the YMCA of Frederick County Head Start program received vision screenings, performed by Lions members on eight different dates at various sites in September and […]
James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg could have its own disc golf by next spring. The town commissioners approved the design of an 18-hole disc golf course in Community Park during their October meeting. Disc golf is played similar to golf. Instead of hitting a golf ball into a hole, players throw Frisbees into baskets. Its popularity […]
Thurmont United Methodist Church Clothes Closet is currently collecting new and gently used toys for its Annual Open House Christmas Party on December 2, 2019. Donations may be dropped off at the church, located at 13880 Long Road in Thurmont, through Wednesday, November 27.
The Thurmont Lion’s Club will be collecting new and gently used coats (children and adult), beginning October 26 through November. Drop-off sites are: Thurmont Food Lion, Catoctin High School, and Thurmont Middle School, or you can call Marci at 301-748-1665 for pickup.
The Advocates for the Aging of Frederick County held a reception on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the Thurmont Regional Library to recognize the philanthropic legacy of the late Donald L. Lewis, specifically the creation of the Adult Evaluation and Referral Services Program (AERS) under the Advocates for the Aging (AAFC). A Thurmont native, Lewis […]
Lewistown is a very small community with two churches, a fire company, and an elementary school, but the folks in and around Lewistown have huge hearts and care about one another. The members of the Lewistown United Methodist Church recently recognized the Lewistown District Volunteer Fire Company for their courage, service, and commitment as they […]
The Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland announced that the Town of Thurmont was one of 17 Maryland municipalities honored at the Sustainable Maryland Awards Ceremony at the Maryland Municipal League’s annual Fall Conference in October in Cambridge, Maryland. “The Town of Thurmont is extremely proud to once again obtain this touted recognition […]
James Rada, Jr. Rebuilding the Emmitsburg Community Pool proved to be a good investment for the town, and judging by the number of people that used it this summer, it was well-liked by residents. The town closed the community pool for the 2017 season in order to undertake a $369,500 rebuilding of the pool. The […]
Blair Garrett Donating money to families in need is a cause just about everyone can get behind. Dedicating the time and effort to make a family’s holiday season just a little bit better is a priceless gift, and one that has been felt by families in Thurmont for years now. Each holiday season, the Thurmont […]
James Rada, Jr. No sooner had one barber shop moved from the storefront at 7 Water Street in Thurmont when another shop opened. Thurmont Family Barbershop opened its doors on September 9, 2019, and residents might have noticed the familiar face holding the scissors. Jim McNey, a long-time Emmitsburg barber, is running the shop for […]
For over 85 years, The Eyler Stables in Thurmont has been well-known for its horse auctions. Four generations of Eylers have had a turn at holding the reins of one of the longest running equine auctions on the East Coast. However, change is vital for any business to remain successful, so when a need was […]
Zachary Olsen, a 2006 Catoctin Graduate, earned his Doctorate of Philosophy in Coastal and Marine System Sciences from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi in August of 2019. After earning his B.A. at Malone University and his Masters of Sciences degree in Coastal Sciences from the University of Southern Mississippi, he accepted a job with Texas […]
Thurmont Middle School (TMS) has partnered with the Maryland Food Bank and will be hosting a free food and clothing giveaway each month. The giveaway day will be the first Thursday of each month in the school’s cafeteria, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Community Liaison Kelly Pizza at 240-236-5178.
Recently, the Frederick County Retired School Personal Association (FCRSPA) had its fall luncheon at the Lewistown Fire Hall. The guest speaker was Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). Dr. Hrabowski has been credited with transforming a commuter college into an institution known for its research and innovation, especially regarding […]
Part 5: Taking Power Story Written by James Rada, Jr. “The Anger of Innocence” is a six-part original serial set in the Graceham area during 1973. Serialized fiction is something that older newspapers often did as an additional way to entertain their readers. We thought it was about time for serial to make a comeback. […]
Blair Garrett Capturing scenery is easy. Today, anyone can pick up their cell phone and digitally capture a moment in time at the push of a button. Breathtaking mountaintops, nights out with friends, and everything in between lies at your fingertips. Capturing the emotion, vivid color, and beauty of a scene is a much more […]
blair garrett Development is the path to success, and the Mount St. Mary’s Men’s Basketball team is geared up and ready for its 2019-20 campaign. The young guns are back and refreshed after a long offseason, with the team soon closing out its final week of training camp before the regular season kicks off. Last […]