Deb Spalding A fire above Thurmont between Route 550 and Kelbaugh Road consumed seven acres on Sunday, November 21, 2016. The fire started around 2:00 p.m., was contained by 5:00 p.m., and fully extinguished by 8:00 p.m. It was started by downed power lines. Ironically a new fire broke out around 1:00 a.m. the following […]
On October 29, 2016, the bridge spanning U.S. 15 on Maryland Route 140 in Emmitsburg was proudly dedicated to the memory of U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Robert Seidel III. Seidel, along with three others, lost their lives on May 18, 2006, when their Humvee hit an IED during combat operations in Iraq. Seidel was an […]
James Rada, Jr. There’s a good chance that the Creeger House, home of the Thurmont Historical Society, is haunted, and the Gettysburg Ghost Gals have the evidence to support their assertion. The Thurmont Historical Society hosted the Gettysburg Ghost Gals, an all-female paranormal investigation team, on October 28, 2016. Investigators Brigid Goode and Jenny Thomas […]
James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Free Parking in Emmitsburg Metered parking in Emmitsburg will be free from December 16, 2016, to January 2, 2017. However, since the parking meters are not covered during this time, visitors will still often feed the meters. Emmitsburg Commissioner Cliff Sweeney proposed splitting and donating the proceeds collected during this […]
Pivot Physical Therapy’s Emmitsburg clinic recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, a proud moment for the office and the employees, who have become a staple of the community. The clinic has been at the same location, at 17750 Creamery Road, Suite B7 in Emmitsburg, the entire time. The two familiar faces, Carol Krietz, who works in […]
James Rada, Jr. You may have noticed the new sign and name for Roddy Creek Automotive in Thurmont. It is now Complete Auto Diagnostics. Although the name is new, the faces you’ll see inside and the service you receive remain the same. Former manager Rob “Champ” Brown, who is an ASE-certified mechanic with more than […]
Thurmont Business Bucks is a gift certificate program to encourage those seeking a gift to keep the money local. Thurmont Business Bucks is a gift certificate program that are sold at the Thurmont Town Office in increments of $25 and $50 certificates. When you purchase Thurmont Business Bucks gift certificates, you receive a booklet with […]
One weekend, every year, Thurmont is taken over by crafters, vendors, visitors, and shoppers during the Catoctin Colorfest. The show promotes “artisans and craftsman who are hard-working individuals putting their hearts and souls into their craft.” While it seems like a temporary small-town take-over, it is nice to know that the show generates a significant […]
Proceeds from the sale of this year’s Grand Champion Junior and Youth Department Champion Cakes at the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show generated funds that were combined with the Show’s Silver Offering donations and donated to the Emmitsburg Food Bank and the Thurmont Food Bank. A total of $525.00 was presented to volunteers at each […]
Deb Spalding This year marked the 98th year that volunteers from the congregation of the Incarnation United Church of Christ, formerly the Evangelical and Reformed Church of the Incarnation, in Emmitsburg have tolled their bell in memory of Veterans on Veterans Day (formerly Armistice Day). Ninety-three-year-old Emmitsburg resident, Thomas Hoke said, “When the armistice was, […]
On Sunday, November 6, 2016, Trinity United Church of Christ held its third special Veteran’s Day Service and Recognition. The service was held at 101 East Main Street in Thurmont at 11:00 a.m., with a luncheon immediately following the worship service. Special recognition was given to those who are currently serving and Veterans who had […]
Grace Eyler In the month of November, our nation’s Veterans are honored for their service and commitment to our country. In the town of Thurmont, the Senior Center goes above and beyond to make area Veterans feel welcomed and appreciated. On November 5, 2016, the Thurmont Senior Center celebrated its second annual “Veterans Day Open […]
James Rada, Jr. When the Trinity United Church of Christ of Thurmont hit financial hard times about thirty-five years ago, Treasurer Russ Delauter thought the church might have to sell off kitchen equipment to pay the bills. Then he realized that while that might help the immediate problem, it wouldn’t address the ongoing shortfalls. So, […]
On Sunday, October 23, 2016, the Graceham Moravian Church celebrated its fiftieth anniversary of the first performance of handbells at the church. The Graceham Moravian Church Handbell Choir was founded in 1966, under the direction of the late Dr. James L. Fisher. The celebratory worship included Bells of Grace, the current handbell choir, directed by […]
Grace Eyler The Catoctin Civitan Club has been busy this year, raising money and reaching out to people in need throughout the community. With a handful of active members, the club has contributed well over $74,000 back to the community, just this year. Civitan Clubs normally only reach out to individuals who have intellectual or […]
Chris Cogan (pictured right), son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cogan of Graceham, was bestowed with special recognition for twenty years of service to the City of Frisco, Texas, and its citizens, with a Proclamation of October 28, 2016, as “Chris Cogan Day.” Chris is a graduate of Catoctin High School and, before his move, […]
Helen Deluca Congratulations to Roy Clever, a recent inductee to the Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Roy received the honor for the many ways in which he volunteers to help others. He dedicates his time to four principles: God, family, country, and community. Roy and his wife, Dorothy, are active members of Weller Methodist […]
by Theresa Dardanell Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company — Protectors of the Ridge — In 1951, the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company spent seven-and-a-half hours trying to save the Mt. Tabor Park “giant” wooden slide from a devastating fire. It was their first fire call since they were organized on May 9, 1949. Since that […]
Megan McIntosh National FFA convention is held every year and attracts FFA members from every state, including Alaska and Hawaii. The 89th National FFA Convention was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 17-22, 2016. While at the convention, 21 Catoctin FFA members joined over 59,000 other FFA members. Throughout the week, members were able to […]
Theresa Dardanell Girls can be anything they want to be…even a rocket scientist. That was the theme of the “Girls Only” STEM Day at the United States Naval Academy on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Four middle school girls from Thurmont Middle School attended the free all-day event, where they attended workshops in STEM (Science, Technology, […]
Theresa Dardanell There are only 124 students at Sabillasville Elementary, but during the “Kids Helping Kids” food drive this past October, they collected 163 food items, which will be distributed to local food banks. This program, which is sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education, is coordinated by the Maryland Food Bank for the […]
The 11/12 Catoctin Baseball Club Fall Team recently concluded a successful 2016 fall season. The team finished the season with a record of 18-4-2. The highlights of the season were winning tournament championships at the SLS Fall Heroes tournament over the weekend of October 15-16, and winning the championship at the Future Stars Field of […]
Four members of the Catoctin-Aires Twirling Corps recently captured the titles of Miss Capital Area Marching Association (Miss C.A.M.A.) at the individual championship event, held in Hagerstown, Maryland. Hannah Gonzales-Diaz of Emmitsburg was named as the Miss C.A.M.A. Queen in the Novice 7-9 age division. Gonzales-Diaz also won the Advanced Tiny Tot Leader award for […]
The Emmitsburg Baseball and Softball League will hold sign-ups for its 2017 fall season on Wednesday, January 18, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.; and Saturday, January 21, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at the firehouse in Emmitsburg on West Main Street. Online registration is open from December 15, 2016, to January 17, 2017. Visit EBBSB.com to register online.
Five Frederick County 4-H Club “Fire Power” members recently participated in the publicly promoted “American Marksman” Contest, which is to become a TV show series similar to the Top Shots show. While the contest was not an actual “4-H” event, all used their knowledge and skills learned through 4-H, which gave them the confidence to […]