by Alisha Yocum Prices have continued to rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, making it difficult for many local families to keep up with everyday expenses. A 2025 United Way of Frederick County ALICE Report shows about 33 percent of households in Frederick County struggle to afford basic necessities, including food. Many of the local food […]
Members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Sabillasville recently held the first annual Show Your Love Community Food Drive. The idea behind the event was to offer an easy drop-off spot for individuals wanting to support the Help Hotline Food Bank, which serves the Sabillasville, Blue Ridge Summit, Cascade, Fairfield, and surrounding mountaintop communities. The […]
MASYN SANDERS, Club Reporter, Lewistown Mt. View 4-H Club The past two months have been very busy for the Lewistown Mt. View 4-H Club. On December 5, 2025, some club members volunteered at the Rocky Ridge Fire Company Christmas event by assisting children with making crafts. Several members also participated in the Breakfast with Santa […]
Alisha Yocum Many in the community may attend sporting events at Catoctin High School (CHS), but they may not know and understand the importance of the Catoctin Sports Boosters and the role they play for Cougar athletes. Catoctin Sports Boosters, Inc. is a nonprofit that assists and supports athletics programs at CHS. Through sponsorships, donations, […]
Over 100 Catoctin High School (CHS) and Thurmont Middle School (TMS) students raised over $15,000 for the Maryland Special Olympics through the Polar Bear Plunge.
With Michael Betteridge Madness In March I’m mad! I’m mad because every time I get comfortable, something changes. Just about the time I get used to a routine…wham! Somebody changes something. Change has become routine. It doesn’t matter whether it’s politics, work, health, or sports. Change is everywhere. I’m sick and tired of change. Back […]
STEM Night Inspires Thurmont Students Alisha Yocum Families of Thurmont Primary School and Thurmont Elementary School gathered on February 12 for an evening of hands-on learning during the schools’ third annual Family STEM Night, which was sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Nearly 150 students, parents, and […]
The Emmitsburg High School Alumni Association is accepting scholarship applications. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in May to deserving students. Any Catoctin High School senior or graduate who is enrolled in an institution of higher learning is eligible if he/she resides in the Emmitsburg School District. This includes Emmitsburg 21727, Rocky Ridge 21778, and […]
Thurmont’s Masonic Lodge Offering Three Scholarship Awards Since 1995, Thurmont Masons have awarded scholarships worth over $100,000 to area students! Scholarships are available to all graduating high school level seniors from a Maryland State accredited public, private, and/or homeschool program who reside within the Catoctin High School district boundaries, as per the Frederick County Public […]
Are you looking for a scholarship? Check the Community Foundation of Frederick County for the scholarships offered by the Thurmont High School Association Fund, Donald L. Lewis Community Impact Fund for Thurmont High School Alumni & Donald P Dougherty Jr. Memorial Fund. Nine Scholarships are available for the 2026-2027 college year. The Application process is […]
Named after its former Executive Director, the YMCA of Frederick County’s Alvin G. Quinn Sports Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact on athletics in Frederick County. On January 31, the YMCA inducted nine new recipients into the Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony at New Spire Arts in Frederick. […]
by Elliott BrownMother Seton School Student, Sixth Grade Each month, students from Mother Seton School’s Newspaper Club will be submitting articles from their perspective as a student. The Almost Nine-Day Weekend Day 1: Tuesday, January 20. Today, on Tuesday, January 20, middle school social studies teacher Mr. Brown informed each of his classes of a […]
Makayla Comer is a junior at Catoctin High School and a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). She is serving as the 2025-2026 Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show Ambassador and currently serves as Social Media Coordinator. In this monthly series, Comer will take readers behind the scenes of what it takes to raise […]
July 22, 1933 | February 21, 2026 Beatrice E. Umbel, 92, of Emmitsburg, passed from this life on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Born on July 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Eyler) and Wilbur T. Umbel. Bea enjoyed working at The Palms Restaurant and playing Keno at the Ott House. She […]
3: Becoming a Spy Lou Preston eased into his high-backed leather chair, the supple hide yielding under his weight as the morning sun slanted through the lace curtains of his Gettysburg study. Motes of dust drifted in golden beams, swirling above stacks of books and papers. He’d spent decades in this room—first immersed in research, […]
In celebration of Youth Art Month, Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) will present the annual FCPS Youth Art Month Student Exhibition at The Delaplaine Arts Center on Saturday, March 7, through Sunday, March 29, 2026. Admission is free. The exhibition features more than 400 two- and three-dimensional artworks created by students from every FCPS public […]
by Mitchell Tester, College Student titan Moons are known to not have any significant atmospheres, largely due to their inability to hold one. Their lack of a magnetic field, low gravity, and overall size leaves them vulnerable to solar winds. Most moons are also geologically dead, meaning that they lack any active volcanoes or plate […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC Worried You’re Missing Tax Deductions? You’re Probably Not I recently ran a poll, asking what people fear most about taxes. The choices were new tax law changes, owing more than expected, missing deductions or credits, or getting an IRS notice. The clear winner? Missing deductions or […]
An Unlucky Train by James Rada, Jr. Three accidents. Two deaths. One injury. All involved one unlucky Western Maryland Railway train during a single weekend. The string of unfortunate events began on Saturday, March 13, 1926, at the rail yards in Hagerstown, Maryland. The Western Maryland Railroad arrived in Hagerstown in 1872, and its presence […]
by Michele Tester Good Luck, Bad Luck, Or No Luck At All? March features St. Patrick’s Day, a day honoring the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, and marking the anniversary of his death in the 5th century. Over time, the day has evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture, heritage, festivities, the color […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Victor M. Wingate WWII “Correspondent” for The News “The ‘latrine rumors’ have it that the Nazis are about ready to fold up. Well, here’s hoping…” ~ August 2, 1944, Victor M. Wingate Victor M. Wingate of Frederick County was born on February 24, 1911, in Wingate, Dorchester County, Maryland, […]
The 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off was hot again this year! While we hope it was the cold weather that kept people from joining us, we look forward to having this exciting event again! Our winners were Harry Welch—first place; Jeannie Doane—second place; and Jenny Freeze/Rob Jones—third place. The 2026 membership year will be coming to […]
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 53. Mark […]
James Rada, Jr. March 1926, 100 Years Ago Thurmont School Principal Named David W. Zimmerman, of Walkersville, has been appointed principal of the Thurmont High School, to succeed the late Prof. Russell N. Young, it was announced today by County Superintendent of Education, G. Lloyd Palmer. Mr. Zimmerman will assume charge of his duties March […]
I am always looking for great cake recipes. I came across the website, My Cake School. The website showcases tons of great cake recipes for all seasons, including recipes that use cake mixes. There are so many to choose from. This moist and tender Toffee Pecan Bundt Cake has a soft, fine crumb and wonderful […]