James Rada, Jr. Note: Portions of this article are pulled from a series of articles The Catoctin Banner ran in 2014 about the history of newspapers in Northern Frederick County. William R. “Bo” Cadle, Jr., died January 21, 2020, at the SpiriTrust Lutheran Village in Gettysburg with his wife, Jean, by his side. Although no […]
On Saturday, March 21, 2020, Trinity United Church of Christ and the Thurmont Lions Club will be partnering together to provide a benefit breakfast for Luke Bradley (pictured right) to help the family with his medical expenses. Luke is the 10-year-old son of Tracey and Dan Bradley, and the grandson of Rick and Judy May […]
James Rada, Jr. For anyone watching President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address on February 4, a face seen in the gallery might have easily been mistaken for Santa Claus. It was Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird. He attended the event as a guest of Congressman Jamie Raskin. “It was the chance of a lifetime […]
James Rada, Jr. Although Emmitsburg has not been receiving complaints about brown water lately, town staff is looking for ways to fix known problems with the water system, so they don’t cause future problems. However, the fixes could cost $5.3 million, so the town needs to find a way to pay for these fixes. Emmitsburg […]
Eugene and Julianne LaCroce have long, solid ties to the Catholic community in Emmitsburg. After moving to the area from Pennsylvania in 1964, Gene and Judy—as they are known to friends and family—enrolled their three oldest children in Mother Seton School (MSS). By 1977, all five of their children were students at MSS, and Judy […]
Pictured left to right: Delaney Hench, Griffin Hench, Joanna Genemans, Cooper DeLauter, Tala Mott, Wyatt Ferson, Wayne Ferson, Michael Metz, Tegan Mott, Will Kimbark, Mike Sanders, and Ben Kimbark. On the team and not represented in the picture: Annalise Abruzzese, Evan Stream, Nora Dugan, and Ethan Williams. The Thurmont Middle School team placed third overall […]
The Vai script is a unique indigenous writing system found in Sierra Leone and what country to its southeast? Sixth-grader Maryn Rajaski could tell you. (The answer is Liberia!) The Mother Seton School student placed first in the school-wide Geography Bee held on January 17, 2020. Maryn is no stranger to the finals; last year, […]
Lewistown Elementary School held its annual Family Night on February 13, 2020. The Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Committee and the School Improvement Team hosted the night to inform families on topics in education and to provide fun activities for students. The PTA generously provided dinner for all. Parent sessions were held on technology, behavior, […]
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is accepting nominations for the 2020 Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award. Named for a former Hood College faculty member who encouraged young people to enter the teaching profession, this award recognizes an FCPS teacher who has had a significant positive impact on young people. FCPS has posted eligibility and […]
Blair Garrett This Mount team has been through rough stretches before. Head Coach Dan Engelstad preaches a defense-first game to his Mount St. Mary’s men’s basketball team. The defense feeds the offense, and for large portions of the season, the Mount has thrived on that mentality. For as solid as the defense has been, the […]
Blair Garrett Coaching sports is as difficult as it is rewarding. Managing different personalities, encouraging athletes to be their best on and off the court, and putting together game plans that emphasize your team’s strengths can be taxing on even the most dedicated coaches. In addition to all the film and research that goes into […]
The groundhog failed to see his shadow, meaning Spring is just around the corner! With that, Thurmont Little League (TLL) is busy making preparations for the start of the 2020 season. On February 4, a very successful fundraiser was held at Roy Roger’s restaurant. Many families came out to enjoy a great meal to benefit […]
James Rada, Jr. 2: The skeleton “An ill wind blows no good.” That old saying rang in Bruce Nelson’s head when he and the men of his work crew opened the large metal box they had unearthed digging into Raven Rock Mountain on a government project. The wind that had burst outward when the seal […]
In SpringHave you everhad the time?taken the time?found the time?to look, to see, to watchthe greening of the hills,the dales, the vales,the just plainups and downsof rolling hillsand open fields,of soaring movementsthat touch the skyand ticklelow flying clouds?Well, dolook, see, watchthe greening of the spring.Just a peek will doand I promise youa great reward;thanks to […]
By Jack Lynch Stuck in the stream banksalong Buffalo Creekin the 1980’sthey crushed cars flatand piled them beside the water covered a fieldin rusty wafers of vaguely familiar vehiclesthen later the state made them come outand they hauled them awayin a clean water effort but some were sunk down in the bankand are still there […]
By Ida Belle Everett August 5, 1922 It was nearly two hundred years ago from Switzerland’s valleys begirt with snow to Maryland came the Harbaugh clan to till the soil and homes to plan. The plucky men and stalwart boys felled mighty oaks with a crashing noise. They hewed the timbers for houses and barns […]
Two Outings by Valerie Nusbaum When the letter arrived in the mail, my first thought was, “Oh, no.” My second thought was, “There’s probably a column in this.” The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) wrote to me and told me that I would need to round up five documents, proving that I am who I […]
by James Rada, Jr. March 1920, 100 Years Ago Fire At E. C. Creeger’s Garage On Saturday, March 13th, at 7 P. M., I am going to have a large fire in the rear of my Garage for the purpose of demonstrating the ANTI-PYRO FIRE EXTINGUISHER. Be sure to see this test of the WORLD’S […]
The Year is…1896 An English Dutchess Born at Blue Ridge Summit by James Rada, Jr. When Alice Montague and Teakle Wallis Warfield were married in 1895, Alice was already pregnant, and Teakle was dying. He had tuberculosis, which is probably why they traveled to Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, in the summer of 1896. Besides being […]
Frederick & Washington Counties’ Lost in the Forgotten War (Part 2) by Priscilla Rall PFC Kenneth Lee Smith In September 1950, while the United States was holding onto the southeast corner of South Korea by a thread, Gen. Douglas MacArthur was planning a surprise amphibious landing at Inchon along the western coast of Korea just […]
“R” is for Oysters by Buck Reed We have all heard and lived by various culinary rules/myths in our adventures in the kitchen. Cold water will come to boil faster than hot water, marinating meats makes them tender, and you should always rinse your chicken before cooking. Just for the record, the first two statements […]
Climate Change: A Hoax? by Christine Maccabee No matter where you stand on the subject of climate change, no matter how skeptical or how impassioned you are, I am sure there are many things we all can agree on. Of the many concerns I have, personally, the one that stands out the most for me […]
by Dr. Thomas K. Lo Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects the bronchial tubes. Your bronchial tubes carry air into and out of your lungs. When you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen. The oxygen travels through your bloodstream to all parts of your body. In people who have asthma, the lungs and […]
jEanne Angleberger Start the Day Off Right A tasty and healthy breakfast fuels your body for the day. It is important to start your day on a healthy note. Having enough time to eat and enjoy your breakfast is a plus for everyone! Today is the best time to share a Grab-’n’-Go breakfast! It’s Muffin-Pan […]
Whether it’s Indy Cars, NASCAR stock cars, prototype sports cars, or G.T. race cars of almost all makes, Thurmont’s Scott Michael has built them and raced them. And whether it’s been in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, or Australia, Scott has raced there. In a career that’s spanned 30-plus years, he says he’s “simply […]