The Community Foundation of Frederick County’s online scholarship application for the 2024-2025 academic year is open through April 15, 2024. For the ninth consecutive year, more than $1 million in scholarship funds are available to students pursuing post-secondary education or vocational training. By completing one general application, students may qualify for more than 200 scholarships. […]
Jeff Yocum In 1988, Coach Richard Long gave up coaching at Francis Scott Key High School (FSK) to spend more time coaching his son. Before he hung up his whistle and clipboard, though, he had racked up quite an enviable record at FSK. In January of 2024, FSK inducted Sabillasville resident, Richard Long, into its […]
with Michael Betteridge March is always depicted as such an angry month. After all, March is actually named after the god of war: Mars. This came from the Roman calendar, and modern historians know that because their military campaigns began in March. The original pre-Julian calendar didn’t even bother to name the winter months. They […]
Ryan Tokar, CYA Basketball On Sunday, February 4, CYA Basketball held its annual Shoot-a-thon fundraiser. This is the largest annual fundraiser for our program, and proceeds go toward necessities like gym rentals, uniforms, equipment, paid officials, and league fees. As always, the community came out in support of the program in a big way once […]
February was a busy month for our program, kicking off with our annual Shoot-a-thon Fundraiser on February 4. We raised over $10,000 and collected plenty of non-perishable food for the community. Most importantly, the players had a lot of fun! On Friday, February 16, we celebrated CYA Night at the Catoctin Lady Cougars basketball game. […]
A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. 4: A Hard-Workin’ Man Stacy Lawrence liked life in Thurmont, mainly because there was little drama. The worst that she had to deal with was the occasional bar Romeo trying to pick her up while she was working. So far, they had all […]
Prologue Observations from the Woodpile” is a collection of essays bundled together and given as a birthday present for my wife, Nancy, in 1997. Twenty-seven years have passed since the collection was given. The two main subjects of the essays, my sons Justus and Jacob, have grown into men with families of their own. Wouldn’t […]
The Blizzard of 1932 Richard D. L. Fulton On March 7, 1932, Frederick County residents awakened to assess the damage inflicted upon their respective communities by a severe overnight blizzard that had beset the region. Instead of continuing to seek encouragement from the newspapers as to any signs of relief from the economic oppression of […]
A Local Arrest Leads to National Death Penalty Case by James Rada, Jr. An arrest in Thurmont in 1949 was the first domino to tip in Merlin James Leiby’s life that led to him being executed for murder in Florida a few years later in a case that drew national coverage. Leiby was like a […]
Seed-Savy Savings Tips Good day to you, readers! ‘Tis the season we’ve all been waiting for: planning and planting time. Ready to gear up with your gardening weapons of choice? I personally am dusting off the ol’ trowel, nice thick gloves (a find from the dollar store), and scissors. And…the free stuff ends there, it […]
by James Rada, Jr. March 1924, 100 Years Ago County Gains In Battle With Storm Damage Frederick county today gained ground in recovering from the effects of the disastrous storm which swept this section the first of the week. Although this section is still isolated, communication in being slowly established. …The telephone and telegraph services […]
by Buck Reed Bean Nation I may have said this before, but that never stopped me from saying something twice: All traditional cuisine is not national, but instead, it is regional. That is to say, crêpes might be French, but that doesn’t mean all the people of France eat their crêpes the same way. So, […]
by Maxine Troxell Irish soda bread may be most popular around St. Patrick’s Day, and it’s usually served with corned beef and cabbage. I remember that Shamrock Restaurant served a delicious soda bread with their corned beef and cabbage meals. This version bakes into a lightly sweetened round loaf, resembling a giant scone, with a […]
Sergeant David J. Smith KIA Afghanistan David J. Smith was born on February 16, 1984, in Washington, D.C., to parents Mary Jane McWilliams and Leonard Alan Smith. The Sergeant David J. Smith Memorial Fund website noted that he had been raised by stepparents, John Jones and Olga Smith, and was the “the middle child to […]
American Legion Post 168, Thurmont Candy Bingo was a huge success! Thanks to all who came out for an evening of fun! The Candy Bingos support our Easter Egg Hunt on March 23 at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 29, is the Auxiliary Cake Auction. The cakes must be at the Legion by 5:00 p.m. Come […]
by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Long COVID Understanding the Post-Pandemic Health Issues in America Although the pandemic is officially over, there are still several post-pandemic factors affecting the health of Americans. Long COVID is the name researchers have given the most prevalent of these factors. According to the Centers […]
Well, we might be finished with winter, but I am not sure winter is finished with us. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm. Stop into the Thurmont Senior Center for some fun and laughter and maybe a cup of coffee or tea. We look forward to seeing you. We are a wonderful place […]
The turn of the new month has already come with a quick “March.” As seasons are adjusting, come and thaw out with some activities at Emmitsburg 50+ Center. We have many crafts that are sure to warm your hearts and soothe fleeting winter blues. We have a “Make & Take” jewelry craft on Thursday, March […]
Frederick County offers a free monthly distribution of seasonal produce, canned goods, and shelf-stable products in a farmers-market-style setting on the third Friday of each month at the Frederick Senior Center, located at 1440 Taney Avenue in Frederick. The next distribution is Friday, March 15, from noon until all food is distributed. Please park on […]
The Town of Thurmont is in the process of updating its Emergency Preparedness Plan. As part of this plan, they are creating a database to assist those residents who would require special assistance in the event of an emergency. This information will be forwarded to our local emergency service agencies in the area. These forms […]
The American Pickers are excited to return to Maryland! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in April 2024. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as […]
The Timeless Tale of Dave and Margie Harman Alisha Yocum Dave and Margie were married on June 22, 1958, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Sabillasville. Dave and Margie Harman, married 65 years. Photo by Alisha Yocum David (Dave) Harman was working at ACME Market near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, when he first met Margie Lantz, his […]
by Helen Xia, CHS Student Writer Groundhog Day 2024: What Will Punxsutawney Phil Say? Groundhog Day has ascended to notable popularity, becoming both an anticipated holiday and a popular saying. It is thought that how a groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2 determines the upcoming weather conditions: If the groundhog glimpses its shadow […]
According to a Survey by AKC Pet Insurance, They Do! A survey conducted by AKC Pet Insurance in 2023 surveyed 1,000 dog and cat owners in America. The study found that 55 percent of single Americans prefer to stay at home with their dog or cat than to go out for Valentine’s Day! Not too […]
America’s First All-Black CCC Richard D. L. Fulton The Gettysburg Battlefield served as the home to America’s first all-black Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp in 1939, whose recruits helped in making improvements to the old 1863 former combat site of a fierce and brutal war. The CCC was established in 1933 by President Franklin […]