James Rada, Jr. 2: Peace Negotiations Lou Preston perched on the creaking attic floorboards of his family’s weathered house, just south of Gettysburg. Sunlight slanted through a dusty dormer window and illuminated the motes dancing in the stale air. He swept his gaze over the tangle of moth-eaten furniture, battered cardboard boxes, and heaps of […]
by Mitchell Tester, College Student Saturn The Ringed Planet When looking through a telescope, our sixth planet, Saturn, is one of the most breathtaking. As we know now, Saturn is not the only planet in our solar system that has rings. Planets such as Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune all have rings, although they are much […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC Part 2: how to start Investing What to Buy and How to Keep it Simple A Conversation With Theresa, a New Investor Theresa is brand new to investing. She and her spouse want to start building a nest egg for their family, but every time she […]
Apples Church Celebrates Its Centennial a Second Time by James Rada, Jr. On April 13, 1932, a child was baptized at Apples Church in Thurmont. On the surface, it doesn’t seem unusual. More than one person was baptized at the church each year, and some of them were children. However, April 13 was the centennial […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Clinton Austin Reed Clinton Austin Reed was born on August 24, 1924, in Thurmont to parents Samuel Howard and Daisy Reed. Reed attended Thurmont High School and was subsequently employed at the Area Engineers Company at Camp Ritchie before entering the service. The (Frederick) News reported on July 26, 1944, […]
Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, located at 26 Apples Church Road in Thurmont, is now open for lunch and dinner every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m., with weekly specials on Thursdays and Fridays. They also offer a bucket of domestic beer for only $13.00! Check out the advertisement on page 7. Love […]
We hope the new year has been good for you so far! There has been a lot of illness going around, so please check in on the elderly in your life. Make grocery runs for them, see if they need rides to the doctor or the pharmacy, or just sit and talk with them if […]
James Rada, Jr. February 1926, 100 Years Ago Thurmont People Encounter Many Native Countians On Florida Trip Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Creager, of Thurmont, returned on Tuesday from a two weeks’ trip to Florida, during which time they met a number of persons known in Frederick city and county, and visited many of the […]
For several years, I have been using recipes from the past for this article. I am running out of old-time recipes, so the column will now be “The Recipe of the Month.” There are some great recipes that I have found that I would like to share. I will try to use a variety of […]
by Buck Reed New Year, New Kitchen Maybe you are feeling it, and maybe you are not, but I think some prices at the supermarket are dropping. Okay, maybe not as fast as we would like them to or as much. But the gap between cooking at home and going out to eat has never […]
New Year, New Diet, New You! Part 2 by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center We continue from last month with more suggestions to help you figure out what the best eating plan is for you to follow to start off a healthy new year: New Year, New Diet, New You — […]
“A Change of Scenery” focuses on day trips from Thurmont that are within 150 miles (give or take). These trips will not include “Disney-level” destinations, but rather, lesser-known points of interest. The purpose of the article is to suggest venues for folks seeking a short, easily accessible change of scenery. In the process, hopefully something […]
by Tara Miller February always feels like a month of connection here at the Thurmont Senior Center. Even with winter still hanging on, our building stays warm with conversation, laughter, and the comfort of familiar faces. Every day, I’m reminded that this center is more than a place to gather; it’s a community. Our regular […]
BY Caitlyn Kirby We invite you to visit the Emmitsburg 50+ Center this month! There is something for everyone to try. For arts and crafts this month, Dorothea Barrick is teaching a wildlife drawing class on February 10, where we will use drawing pencils on toned paper for a different effect. On February 11, our […]
Richard D. L. Fulton During the days of televised dance programs, such as Baltimore’s The Buddy Deane Show (precursor of Dick Clark’s American Bandstand), Maryland turned out several rock and roll bands in the late 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, some of whom achieved stardom.Below are a few of the more-renowned individuals from Maryland or who […]
By E. Catherine Curtis Catoctin Banner staff writer Richard D. L. Fulton, the author of “Maryland: The Age of Rock ‘n Roll,” also dabbled in Maryland’s rock ‘n roll era when, at age 15, he had formed a group entitled The Nautiloids, with himself as lead guitarist, and composed Nautiloid Reef and Nautiloid Surf. The […]
Calling all photographers—amateurs and pros alike! Show off your best shots of local landscapes and get a chance to be featured in our newspaper. The submission deadline is January 18, 2026. How It Works: Submit your vertical, print-quality photo (horizontal photos cannot be accepted as photo needs to fit our cover format). Our newspaper staff […]
First Flight Baltimore/Bermuda Richard D. L. Fulton A special cover was issued to commemorate the first transatlantic airmail flight from Baltimore, Maryland to Bermuda on March 16, 1938. United States stamps used on these covers were variable. On the example provided with this article, the sender posted an eight-cent, winged globe airmail stamp with a […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Impact Fees May Be Raised The Town of Thurmont is considering raising its impact fees paid for new construction in town by 2.81 percent. They are paid for water, wastewater, roads, and parks. The fees currently total $23,320. If the increase is approved, the fees will total $23,965. The commissioners […]
THURMONT Mayor John Kinnaird Karen and I hope that everyone had a very Merry Christmas with family and friends, and that the New Year brings good health and happiness. The New Year is traditionally a time when we make resolutions about changing things in our lives, like losing weight, spending more time with our family, […]
Alisha Yocum A new locally owned business is bringing compassionate, dependable in-home care to families in the Northern Frederick County area with the opening of Heartfelt Homecare. “I wanted to create a service where care truly comes from the heart—where clients feel seen, respected, and treated like family,” Kendra Williams-Ingle said. Williams-Ingle founded the company […]
The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of U.S. 15) — As-builts for water, sewer, lighting, and landscaping were received and are being reviewed. The town engineer inspected the property on December 2, 2025. Creamery Court Extension (Creamery […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Emmitsburg Water Company The incorporation and first board of commissioners of the “Emmitsburgh (sic) Water Company” was initially approved by the Maryland General Assembly in 1816. The board consisted of Robert L. Annan, Patrick Reid, John Agnew, Lewis Motter, and Daniel M. Moore, according to waterworkshistory.us. A Private Corporation The […]
Zo Wetzel, CHS Student Catoctin High School (CHS) Class of 2026 was invited to witness the 10th Annual Distinguished Graduates Induction Ceremony on November 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The event—presented by the Catoctin High School Distinguished Graduate Organization—serves to honor CHS graduates who have found success in the following areas: arts and humanities, athletics, […]
A lifetime resident of Thurmont, Chester Stull (pictured above, sitting, and right) celebrated his 85th birthday on December 27, 2025, at the Thurmont Senior Center. The celebration featured a lively 1950s sock hop. It was attended by many family members and friends, including numerous nieces and nephews, local friends, and his sister, Shirley. Happy Birthday, […]