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, […]
by Joan Bittner Fry Mr. Billy R. Hodge, Sr., passed away October 11, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born in Ashland, West Virginia, and after graduating from Elkhorn High School in 1948, he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in education from Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina. Early on, Billy […]
Alisha Yocum Volunteers once again gathered at the Vigilant Hose Company Activities Building in Emmitsburg on Thanksgiving Day to serve up a free meal, with all the holiday fixings, to anyone in the community. Seton Center, a nonprofit whose mission is to offer resources for emergency support services and skill development, catalyzing systemic change for […]
The Thurmont Lions Club and the Lions Clubs of District 22-W know how important it is to share our American Heritage and how to use that knowledge to inspire volunteerism. July 4, 2026, marks 250 years of American independence from Great Britain since July 4, 1776. As we reflect and celebrate this important milestone for […]
James Rada Jr. In what has been a contentious development project and annexation process, the Thurmont Mayor and Board of Commissioners approved the annexation of the 16.7-acre Simmers property for the development of 61 single-family homes after a public hearing. The parcel is currently zoned for agricultural use. Following the end of the public hearing […]
Alisha Yocum Sheetz, along with the partnership of Thurmont American Legion and the Thurmont Lions Club, came together to honor and remember Veterans through the annual Wreaths Across America program in December. Over 5,200 locations nationally gathered to lay fresh evergreen wreaths at the headstones of U.S. Veterans. “For the past two years, I have […]