My Hallmark Christmas by Valerie Nusbaum Valerie arrived in the quaint little mountain village of Thurmont just three weeks before Christmas. Never one who enjoyed celebrating the holidays, she couldn’t help noticing that the whole town seemed to be decorated. Festive greens adorned with red bows hung everywhere. There were thousands of twinkling lights and […]
by James Rada, Jr. December 1919, 100 Years Ago Angry—Commits Suicide While in a fit of anger, and after having been arrested, Mrs. Daisy Toms Baker, aged about 36, shot and killed herself in the home of Wade Wolfe, Wolfsville, this county, Sunday afternoon last, while deputy sheriff Dutrow was waiting for her to prepare […]
Meet the “Eternal Litigant” by James Rada, Jr. When you consider it, a horse cart rental led to multi-million dollars in lawsuits. Dr. Harrison Wagner of Woodsboro hired a horse and cart owned by John Flickinger in 1878. When Flickinger paid off his doctor’s bill, he reduced the amount by the amount Wagner owed him […]
What Christmas Is All About by Anita DiGregory Does the time between Thanksgiving and January 2 seem like a blur? Are your holidays unforgettably beautiful but undeniably stressful? If so, you aren’t alone. According to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, 38 percent said they experienced greater levels of stress during the holidays. […]
by Buck Reed Onions, A Layer of Flavors All over the world, almost every cuisine is defined not only by the types of food they eat, but how they prepare them. Of the many different ingredients used throughout the world, the one that seems to find its way to everyone’s table is the onion. Although […]
Victory Tabernacle, Thurmont by Theresa Dardanell “A hand of friendship will be extended. A heart of worship will be found. A Biblical message will be heard.” My recent visit to Victory Tabernacle confirmed the quote that was in the handout I received before the service. The church, originally named Catoctin Gospel Tabernacle, was established in […]
The Holly and The Ivy by Christine Maccabee The Holly There are about 15 native hollies in America, which, if grown in moist soil, are quite beautiful if you are fortunate enough to have one around your home. They can grow tall, but tend to be more shrub-like. Hollies are famous for their reddish berries, […]
Food Safety Tips for the Holidays by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Holidays can be a time for family, food, and fun. While getting together for the holidays can be enjoyable, the food may be contaminated and friends and family may become ill. The U.S. food supply is among the […]
Jeanne Angleberger 2019 Recap of Healthy Tips Well, I hope 2019 had many highlights for your health. Committing to a healthier lifestyle is a choice! Let’s recap some of those choices yours truly shared throughout the year. Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet. They are low-calorie and provide a rich source of […]
Rescued: Furry and Furever Loved Michele Tester Pam Ryan of Thurmont has adopted from shelters many times before, but she had never adopted through a rescue organization. That is, until Josie. The main difference between shelters and rescue groups is that shelters are usually run and funded by local governments, whereas rescue groups are funded […]
Wayne Powell On October 18, 2019, a wonderful man, much loved by an extensive range of people, left us. His passing will have a profound impact on the greater Emmitsburg community for decades to come. His name was John S. Hollinger and his life’s journey touched many—in fact, many who likely never knew his name. […]
Anita DiGregory “Anyone who knows a firefighter understands that few of us in the fire service are comfortable with that word, hero. But whether we like it or not, firefighters are viewed as heroes by the public. I think that is because firefighters embody a unique blend of courage and compassion. When firefighters are called, […]
Theresa Pryor The mountain may not have been showing her bountiful fall petticoats October 12 and 13, but Thurmont’s annual Catoctin Colorfest event was an artist’s palette of colors and hues. I was born here in this beautiful part of the country and recently moved back home to Thurmont, so this was my first Colorfest. […]
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.