With the 2025 Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show just around the corner, I thought I would delve into my Aunt Erma’s The Run of the Mill Recipes cookbook for one of her champion cakes. Erma won numerous Grand Champion ribbons for her cakes. Here is her Grand Champion Coconut Cake recipe Coconut Cake Ingredients3 cups […]
by Buck ReedChips on Sandwiches In almost every measure, our society is at the top of the world. Okay, let’s leave politics and nuclear superiority out of this; instead, let’s look at the grocery store, where we can find a whole aisle—and sometimes more—loaded with the widest variety of chips ever. I doubt anyone in […]
James Rada, Jr. September 1925, 100 Years Ago Rural Towns Again Feel Water Shortage A grave situation confronts Frederick County towns unless there is soon sufficient rain to replenish the supply, according to a survey of the situation made today by The News and based on reports from a number of sections of the county. […]
Ways to Reduce Food Sensitivities by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing CenterIf you feel like you have suddenly developed an allergy to certain types of foods, or even just feel a little less like yourself after your meals, you may have a food sensitivity. Food sensitivities are low-grade reactions to certain […]
by Kristen Bodmer Words of advice from the Senior Center to all those who are starting back to school: To ALL students returning to school, If, you see any of the following: (1) A student struggling to make friends; (2) A student being picked on; (3) A student who is new, shy, or not with […]
BY Caitlyn Kirby Find something new for you to do this September at the Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center. We have something for everyone, whether you are looking for fitness, education, arts and crafts, or recreation. On September 9, at 4:00 p.m., we will host a free Retirement and Estate Planning Seminar, hosted by a Certified […]
When Bob Dewees was a young man at Thurmont High School, he thought he would graduate and get a job with one of the big companies in town like Moore Business Systems or Clair Frock or maybe the government. Then, in 1955, at the age of 15, he took a summer job with Catoctin Mountain […]
by James Rada, Jr. Town Starting To Receive PFAS Settlement Funds Bruce Poole of the Poole Law Group recently gave the Thurmont Mayor and Board of Commissioners an update on the PFAS mass tort settlement, which the town got involved with a few years ago because of the polyfluorocarbon water contamination that municipalities are dealing […]
THURMONT Mayor John Kinnaird August is upon us, and with it will come some of the hottest days we will probably see this year. When temperatures reach the 90s and above, be sure to stay indoors whenever possible and stay hydrated if you are outdoors. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are both dangerous conditions. Heat […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Baltimore’s Inner Harbor: 1989 The United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a 27-cent postal card commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the founding of Mount St. Mary’s University (MSMU) on April 26, 2008. The postal cards were appropriately postmarked in Emmitsburg. The postal card featured the depiction of the Terrace on the […]
Part One: The 1800s Start-Ups Richard D. L. Fulton As far as the history of transportation is concerned, the period from the late 1800s through the early-to-mid 20th century has generally come to be termed/known as The Age of the Trolleys. Prior to 1888, public transportation conveniences were powered—literally—by horsepower, such as horse-pulled carriages on […]
Tips to Stay Cool During the Summer Swelter As temperatures soar and heatwaves become more frequent, staying cool isn’t just a matter of comfort, it’s a matter of health. Extreme heat can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and even life-threatening heatstroke. Whether you’re at home, outdoors, or on the go, here are some essential tips […]
by Michele Tester The Midnight Library This month, I picked The Midnight Library. This book was another pick for my book club and another recommendation by my daughter, who thought I would love it due to its thought-provoking themes. After reading The Midnight Library, I concluded that this book did indeed have several thought-provoking themes, […]
Alisha Yocum After nearly 15 years of vacancy, a beloved Main Street landmark has been brought back to life at 4 West Main Street in Thurmont. Community members gathered with excitement for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of The Vault 1891, a newly restored event space housed in the former Thurmont Bank building. Vickie Grinder, economic […]
Dr. John Hagemann of Center of Life Chiropractic and Pilates Studio has been serving patients for 32 years in Thurmont, and on July 25, Hagemann and his staff, along with Thurmont’s elected officials, celebrated the move to a new space. The team didn’t move far! The new location at 103 Park Lane in Thurmont is […]
Alisha Yocum What began as a group of friends gathering to roll dice in the back of a comic book store has grown into a business dedicated to fantasy, friendship, and fun. Four local friends—Darren Byrne, Vince Gee, Greg Hidrobo, and James Rebert—have launched Dragon’s Den, LLC, a company aimed at uniting fans of Dungeons […]
Alisha Yocum A large crowd gathered in front of Sheetz in Thurmont as part of its ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening on July 15. Included in the crowd were Sheetz staff, elected officials from the Town of Thurmont and Frederick County, as well as many local patrons, who were eager to take advantage of […]
Gettysburg Electric Railway The “embattled” Gettysburg Electric Railway Company (GERC), a railway streetcar operation, became “official” in 1891, when, according to the July 29, 1891, issue of The Philadelphia Times newspaper, “A charter was issued today (July 28) to the Gettysburg Electric Railway Company.” The newspaper noted that the “route lies from the central part […]
Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Frederick County Continues to Deliver Free Beds In 2018, Lou Stavely and Karl Rathvon started the Frederick County chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). Inspired by an episode of Returning the Favor, hosted by Mike Rowe, Rathvon was moved by the incredible work SHP was doing and wanted to […]
Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs The following are the statuses of new businesses and developments coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of U.S. 15) — Under construction. Creamery Court Extension (Creamery Court) — Under construction. The stormwater easement has been recorded. Christ Community Church (Creamery Road) […]
Dianne Walbrecker All Emmitsburg residents and visitors who attended this year’s Community Heritage Day on Saturday, June 28, were the real winners, from the delicious breakfast at the Vigilant Hose Activities Building on Creamery Way to the last fireworks as they lit up the night sky after a torrential rainfall! It was a wonderful day […]
Alisha Yocum Visitors passing through Thurmont’s town square may notice a striking new addition: The Joy of Thurmont, a metal sculpture created by local artist Yemi Fagbohun. The piece pays tribute to the town’s heritage and sense of unity. Fagbohun, a native of Nigeria, moved to Thurmont in 2007, after spending 18 years in New […]
Second Fundraiser to Block Dollar General, Nearing Legal-Fund Goal Ahead of Fall Court Showdown Geraldine Otremba, Cascade Resident, on Behalf of the Committee to Protect Our Mountain The grassroots Protect Our Mountain campaign announced that its second community fundraiser brought in $16,000, putting the group within a few thousand dollars of the $18,000 needed to […]
Do you have a new recipe that you have been wanting to try? Is there a favorite family recipe that has been passed down over generations? Looking for something for the kids to do this summer? If so, get ready to bake away and enter your delicious baked items at the annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg […]
Age hasn’t stopped local artist Nancy Rice from doing what she loves. Nancy has been creating artwork for most of her adult life. However, in the past few years, she has devoted nearly all of her spare time to volunteering. Occasionally, she will agree to save some time for painting. Recently, she was asked if […]