With Michael Betteridge Dreams Can Come True I’m not sure if anyone in Thurmont realizes how unique it is to have their very own radio station. Radio stations don’t belong to individuals. They are licensed to individuals and businesses by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) on behalf of the local community. In Maryland, WTHU is […]
Staying Active As You Age Can Be Fun If you are a 50-plus years of age and enjoy competing in your favorite sport, you are invited to prove your athletic ability at the National Senior Games. This is exactly why Jeanne Angleberger stays physically fit! Jeanne had the opportunity to participate in the National Senior […]
May 6, 1945 – August 2, 2025 Maureen Flynn Aravanis, 80, of Emmitsburg, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Kline Hospice House, Mount Airy, MD, surrounded by loving family. Born on May 6, 1945, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Josephine A. (Garrity) and John F. Hartert. […]
Jame Rada, Jr. 4: A Walkabout Bill Freeze opened his eyes, then closed them and rolled over when he remembered it was Sunday. It was the one day a week the Railroad Diner was closed. The trains still rumbled and rattled as they stopped at and left the Thurmont station of the Western Maryland Railway, […]
by Mitchell Tester, College Student The Ever-Expanding Universe Part Two I live in the woods, with a dirt driveway that feels like you’re off-roading the whole time you’re on it, so I’m way off the beaten path, you could say. With that, comes serene feelings of peace as I’m sitting on my front porch. I […]
Harvesting Wealth Simple Investing for a Stronger Future by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC September always feels like a turning point. The air cools down, summer slows, and farmers markets are overflowing with apples, pumpkins, and everything in between. It’s harvest season—a time to enjoy the results of what was […]
By James Rada, Jr. The Towns That Would Be D.C. The first U.S. Congress, which met in 1789, had a lot of decisions to make. It set the benchmarks that other Congresses would be measured against. Each representative and senator also wanted to see federal money spent in their districts. One prize, if not the […]
by Michele Tester The Family We Choose Friendship is both simple and complex. The simple truth: To HAVE a good friend, you have to BE a good friend. The complexities, well, they come from being human. From our shifting life stages, our personal growth, our evolving needs, our mounting expectations, our insecurities, our differences, and, […]
Roland S. Renner, Jr. 5th Maintenance Battalion Richard D. L. Fulton Roland S. Renner, Jr, was born in Frederick on July 11, 1950, to parents Roland S. Renner, Sr., and wife Pearl, and had three brothers, Franklin, Joseph, and David, and two sisters, Donna and Eleanor. Renner graduated from Walkersville High School in 1968 and […]
The Membership Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 7, starting at 1:00 p.m. Doors will open at noon. Tickets are $25.00 and are available at the bar. To purchase a ticket and attend the picnic, your 2025 dues need to be paid, and you must be 21 years old. The deadline to purchase your […]
Each year, the VFW Post 6658 Auxiliary in Emmitsburg sponsors a contest, titled “The Patriot’s Pen,” which is open to students in grades 6 through 8. Students are required to do a typed essay of 300-400 words based on the theme: “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”
Each year, the VFW Post 6658 in Emmitsburg sponsors a contest, titled “Voice of Democracy,” which is open to students in grades 9 through 12. Students are required to record a 3-5 minute audio essay based on the theme: “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?” Monetary prizes are given to the […]
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, […]