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 […]
Blair Garrett With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning for a night out with your special someone. Chocolates and flowers are nice, but for those of us who are searching for a memorable evening with our significant other, options for a fun or romantic night out are […]
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg JANUARY 2020 Meeting Pedestrian Bridge Over Flat Run Closed The pedestrian bridge along MD 140 over Flat Run is now closed. The contractor will remove it soon. This means that pedestrian traffic on eastbound MD 140 will be closed until the spring. All pedestrian traffic has been moved to the […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs Infrastructure comes in many stripes. Sewer lines, water lines, sidewalks, streets, power lines, the list goes on. The number one infrastructure priority of town staff and elected officials right now is the discolored water service experienced by some of our residents. Our attention to this concern has remained unaltered. To our […]
James Rada, Jr. The Town of Emmitsburg found and repaired one leak in its water lines that may have been causing the brown tap water problems some residents have been experiencing for months. A second leak under Waynesboro Pike has been identified, but, because of its location, repair crews haven’t been able to fix it […]
Deb Abraham Spalding On Friday, January 24, 2020, former Catoctin High School (CHS) basketball players from the 1979-80 and 1980-81 teams were invited on the court at half-time during the Catoctin Boy’s Varsity basketball game against Williamsport. It was CHS Boy’s Basketball Alumni Night. Dave Ammenheuser, former CHS graduate and statistician for the boy’s teams […]
Joan Bittner Fry Note: The Red Men’s Hall was a part of Sabillasville’s local history for a long time. It is now a residence. From a “programme” dated May 9, 1914, for Cranberry Corners, a comedy drama held at the Redmen’s Hall. Local actors were Alvie Harbaugh, Jesse Poole, Francis Manahan, George Small, Earl Eby, […]
PDG Susan Bonura, District 22 W The Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service club organization, with more than 1.4 million men and women members in more than 200 countries and geographical areas worldwide. LCIF helps Lions improve peoples’ lives around the world, from combating […]
Deb Abraham Spalding Known as a leader in the catering industry, the team at Celebrations Catering in Thurmont recently opened a unique opportunity for locals with dinner take-out, Mondays through Thursdays, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. While quality, never-frozen product has always been the number one focus of Celebrations, they are now beyond excited to […]