Children of all ages enjoyed a fun-filled day of games, demonstrations, food, and laughter at the Back-to-School Celebration on Sunday, August 25, 2019, sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Thurmont, located at 7 Sunny Way in Thurmont. Members of various community organizations, including Girl Scouts, YMCA After-School Program, Good News Club, and Fountain Rock […]
On July 20, 2019, the Thurmont Lions Club held a 50’s Sock Hop. The proceeds were donated to the non-profit organization “Music for Medicine Foundation” to help combat the heroin epidemic in the Thurmont community. On August 14, 2019, a donation of $550 was presented to Rachel Hubbard, Music for Medicine Foundation. The Lions Club […]
Alumni of the former St. Joseph’s High School met for their monthly gathering at the Ott House Pub in Emmitsburg on August 7, 2019. Pictured above are Gloria Joy Bauerline (age 96), Donald Joy, Bernadette Joy, Cynthia Joy Trout, her husband Dan Trout, and John “Buzz” Walter. Don and Buzz recall playing basketball on the […]
The Thurmont Lions Club (TLC) would like to express its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Thurmont community, surrounding counties, and all the travelers on Rt. 15, who stopped by its sandwich booth for their support of the pit beef, pit ham, pit pork, and pit turkey sandwich sales held this summer. The community’s dedication […]
Scouting for Food is an annual food collection, orchestrated by Boy Scouts of America as a community service project since 1985. Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts will be placing bags/notes on doors on November 2, to remind people to donate on November 9 (when the Scouts will come by and pick up any […]
The Thurmont Legion Auxiliary was busy this summer collecting school supplies. Accepting the supplies for Lewistown Elementary School is Kim Little.
With help from the Foundation for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, the Catoctin Area Civitan Club gave the Town of Emmitsburg $25,000 to help build an inclusive playground. Mayor Don Briggs accepted the check (pictured right). Would you like to help people in your community? Check the Catoctin Area Civitan Club out. They meet […]
Ava Morlier (pictured left) and Ana Morlier (pictured right) baked and sold items to benefit the Thurmont Food Bank. They made a $350 donation to the Food Bank from their efforts.
The opening ceremonies of the 63rd annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show were held on Friday evening, September 6 at Catoctin High School. Three community organizations were honored for their milestone anniversaries and each organization had several honorees who were recognized. These organizations were The 50th anniversary of the Seton Center in Emmitsburg, the 100th […]
Champions & Reserve Champions Fresh Fruits: Champion—Katlyn Robertson (Red delicious apples), Reserve Champion—Martha Hauver (Peaches); Fresh Vegetables: Champion—Brian Harbaugh (Onions), Reserve Champion—Robert Follin (Sweet Potatoes); Home Products Display: Champion—Roxanna Lambert, Reserve Champion—Beth Shriner; Canned Fruit: Champion—Sandra Santos (Peach Pie Filling), Reserve Champion—Jackie Troxell (Blackberries); Canned Vegetables: Champion—Bridgette Kinna (Apple Barbeque Sauce), Reserve Champion—Carolyn Hahn (Sweet […]
The Lewistown Ruritan Club awarded scholarships to seven students at the annual Ruritan picnic in August. The recipients and the schools they are attending are: Allison Rippeon, Shippensburg University; Matt Gartrell, Mount Saint Mary’s University; Jennifer Lambert, Frederick Community College; and Aaron Matlock, West Virginia University. Recipients not pictured are Meghan Jenkins, Salisbury University; Luke […]
Catoctin High School’s Mike Franklin is one of seven finalists for the 2019-2020 Maryland Teacher of the Year, announced by Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS). This most recent accomplishment is one of many honors that Franklin has earned throughout his career. These honors include: 2014 Maryland Outstanding PE Teacher, 2016 Hood College Charles E. Tressler […]
by Buck Reed If you were to make a list of iconic American dishes, you would find meatloaf nestled somewhere between hot dogs and apple crisp. A staple in almost every Yankee Doodle kitchen, meatloaf has been put through the grinder as our country went through its trials and tribulations. From Tuesday night dinner to […]
Part 4: Vengeance 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. Let […]
From 2009 to 2013, Joan Bittner Fry of Sabillasville composed three books of local interest. From The State Sanatorium at Sabillasville from 1908 in 2009 to Part 2 Plus in 2010 to Did You Know? in 2013, in which a wealth of information about local communities is collected. By gleaning photos from an extensive postcard […]
Each year, the VFW Post 6658 Auxiliary sponsors a contest, titled “The Patriot’s Pen,” which is open to students in grades sixth through eighth. Students are required to do a typed essay of 300-400 words based on the theme, “What Makes America Great.” Monetary prizes are given to the winners on local, state, and national […]
Blair Garrett Craftsmanship comes in many forms. One can specialize in a variety of fields, from cooking to painting to construction. But right here in the Catoctin area lives one of the most talented craftsmen around. Blacksmithing and metalworking extraordinaire, Robert Bittner, 27, of Sabillasville, has found his niche creating entirely unique custom cars and […]
Blair Garrett With fall sports now in full swing, there is a lot to look forward to for Mount St. Mary’s athletics. Men’s Soccer Improving on last season’s 2-10-4 record is imminent for the Mount this season, who have already surpassed their win total over the 2018 campaign. The team won its first three games […]
Blair Garrett Catoctin Cougars roar past Frederick in the team’s home opener. The Cougars’ 45-15 tossing of Frederick was in part to an electric offense and a suffocating defense that held the Cadets in check for the majority of the game. It was all Catoctin early on, as the team opened the floodgates against the […]
On July 30, 2019, the Thurmont Top Shots (pictured below), representing the American Legion Post 168, became the four-time, American Legion, National Trapshooting Champions at the AIM Grand National trapshooting competition in Sparta, Illinois.
Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) offers Kindergarten through U16 boy’s and girl’s teams. All team/league information, tryout/evaluation dates and times, and player fees are listed on the CYA Basketball website. Please register online at: www.leaguelineup.com/cyabasketball. Coaches Wanted! If you are interested in coaching, please contact Jason Smith at jasonsmith008@comcast.net. Curriculum is provided.
by Valerie Nusbaum You Know You’re a Local… Randy and I will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary on October 15. I’m telling you this because our anniversary also marks the number of years we’ve lived in Thurmont. I moved here two weeks before our wedding, and Randy finished bringing in all of his stuff […]
by James Rada, Jr. October 1919, 100 Years Ago Killed on Railroad Delman and Charles Rice, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rice, of near Creagerstown, this county, were caught on the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge over the Monocacy river between Harmony Grove and Walkersville, on Wednesday of last week. Charles was hurled from the bridge […]
Note: This is the first of two articles about the murder of Leo Creager and the pursuit of his murderer. by James Rada, Jr. Note: This is the first of two articles about the murder of Leo Creager and the pursuit of his murderer. In the early morning hours of October 18, 1919, Clarence Wallace […]
Don’t Take Any Wooden Bullets! by Priscilla Rall No doubt you have heard of wooden nickels, but have you ever heard of wooden bullets? Well, Lawrence C. “Abner” Myers learned about them the hard way. He was one of five children, born in 1920 in Unionville to Lewis and Evelyn Wetzel Myers. The family soon […]