Emma Barber, a student at Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg, created a lemonade stand to raise funds for the Thurmont Food Bank. Her grandmother lives near the food bank, and they noticed the long lines of people seeking food. Emma decided to help, and her hard work brought in $50.00 to be used to purchase […]
The Thurmont Lions Club’s sandwich sales are back! The Thurmont Lions Club began its sandwich sales 24 years ago. The first two years were conducted out of the Lions Club trailer, next to Bell Hill Farm fruit stand. Beginning with the third year, the owner of Bell Hill retired, and the club was allowed to […]
Piper Seiss of Thurmont is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Junior members of the Association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association, and take […]
Pre AI Retouching Post AI Retouching This is an undated image of Main Street in Graceham looking east. You can see the steeple of the Moravian Church in the distance slightly off to the left. Moravians settled in the Graceham area in the 1740s. Their first building was constructed in 1749, but the church in […]
September 8, 1929 | March 5, 2026 Catherine Adkins, 96, of Thurmont passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 5, 2026, at Autumn Lake of Glade Valley in Walkersville. Born on September 8, 1929, in her family home in Catoctin Furnace, she was the daughter of the late Clyde N. and Harriett Ruth Spalding […]
by Aditi Dhananjaya, High School Student There was a time when watching a television show meant just that. One would sit down, turn on the TV, and watch. It was as simple as that. Today, that same moment looks extremely different. The show plays in the background while a cellular device lights up with messages, […]
As Told By William “Bill” Rice, In His Own Words In 1946, I had been home from the Navy and World War II for only a short while. Mayor Duble asked me to come to work for the Town of Thurmont as an electrician. After a little coaxing, I said yes. I was paid 50 […]
Abby Moreland of Sabillasville has been recognized for her success both in the classroom and on the court at Wilson College. Moreland, a member of the Wilson College women’s volleyball team, was recently named a United East Scholar Athlete by the United East Conference for the Fall 2025 season. She is among 57 student-athletes from […]
Seventeen wrestlers from the Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Wrestling program competed in the MMWL End-of-Season Championship the first weekend in March, showcasing their hard work and dedication throughout the season. The tournament brought together some of the league’s top competitors, and all 17 wrestlers represented CYA with determination and sportsmanship on the mat. Six wrestlers […]
by Alisha Yocum The Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Basketball once again had a fun-filled day raising money on February 23 to help cover costs like gym rentals, uniforms, equipment, paid officials, and league fees. The goal was for each player to raise at least $50 to help support the league. The number of shots attempted […]
Alisha Yocum Each year, Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Basketball takes time to recognize a special group of players: those finishing their final season of middle school basketball. This year was no different, as the organization honored both the Girls and Boys Varsity Mid-Maryland 8th grade players at the conclusion of their seasons. The recognition celebrates […]
By Marylou Baker The 2026 Maryland State NASP (National Archery in Schools Program) tournament was held in Westminster, Maryland, on March 13 and March 14. Several local schools participated in the tournament, including Emmitsburg Elementary, Thurmont Middle, Thurmont Elementary, Sabillasville Environmental, and Wolfsville Elementary. The tournament is divided into six different divisions: elementary, middle, and […]
With Michael Betteridge Where’s Your Glove? April brings an end to the winter high school sports season and the beginning of the spring season. We transition from basketball to baseball and softball. We move from indoors in stuffy gyms, weighed down by our winter gear protecting us from record cold, to outdoors and the beautiful […]
The Thurmont Lions Club recently held its annual essay contest. There were a total of 35 essay entries. The winning essays were as follows: Elementary School (Grades 1-5): What if the Declaration of Independence had a secret code leading to hidden treasure? Where do you think it would be hidden and why? The winner was […]
By Alisha Yocum Upon entering the gallery at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center in Frederick, visitors are greeted by walls filled with artwork in a wide range of styles, all created by talented young artists from Frederick County Public Schools. The exhibition, which was on display for the month of March, was curated through art […]
by Francesca kinnamont Mother Seton School Student, Sixth Grade The Christmas Puppy Hey, everyone! If you were in third grade with me, you may have seen some photos of my adorable puppy, and I’m talking about him today! In case you weren’t in my class, here’s the article! Brace yourself for major cuteness. My dog, […]
The Emmitsburg High School Alumni Association is accepting scholarship applications. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in May to deserving students. Any Catoctin High School senior or graduate who is enrolled in an institution of higher learning is eligible if he/she resides in the Emmitsburg School District. This includes Emmitsburg 21727, Rocky Ridge 21778, and […]
The Thurmont Grange #409 wants everyone to know that there are scholarship applications now available. If you are a 2026 Catoctin High School graduating senior and will be attending a two- or four-year college, technical or trade school, you are eligible to apply. You do not need to be a Grange member. Email thurmontgrange@gmail.com or […]
Since 1995, Thurmont Masons have awarded scholarships worth over $100,000 to area students! Scholarships are available to all graduating high school level seniors from a Maryland State accredited public, private, and/or homeschool program who reside within the Catoctin High School district boundaries, as per the Frederick County Public School district map (see FCPS District Map […]
The Distinguished Graduate Organization was established to recognize the graduates of Catoctin High School (CHS) who have made a difference locally, in the state, and/or in the nation. These men and women are nominated in five categories: Academics, Arts & Humanities, Athletics, Business, and Service (community, military, or public). Nominated graduates will be mailed an […]
Makayla Comer is a junior at Catoctin High School and a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). She is serving as the 2025-2026 Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show Ambassador and currently serves as Social Media Coordinator. In this monthly series, Comer will take readers behind the scenes of what it takes to raise […]
4: The Visitor James Rada, Jr. Lou Preston slept uneasily. Four generations of Prestons had lived in this house on the edge of the Gettysburg battlefield, sometimes overlapping with as many as three generations living here at one time. They had gotten under each others’ feet. They had gotten on each others’ nerves. They knew […]
by Mitchell Tester, College Student Mercury Millions of miles away from our home here on Earth sits the smallest planet of our solar system, the planet Mercury. Mercury is incredibly hot, with it being only an average of 36 million miles away from the Sun. For reference, here on Earth, we are roughly 93 million […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC Why We Handle money the way we do Have you ever noticed how two people can earn similar incomes and still feel completely different about money? One person carefully watches every dollar, hesitating before making even small purchases. The other seems far more relaxed about spending […]
That’s the Way the Ball Bounces Although James Naismith invented basketball in 1891, Thurmont High School didn’t field its first school team until 1926. Basketball’s popularity at the time was spreading throughout the county, and Thurmont was actually late to the game. Frederick High and Emmitsburg High already had teams playing other county teams. Emmitsburg’s […]