James Rada, Jr. 10: Betrayal Lou Preston’s eyelids fluttered open to a room still half-draped in shadow, the dawn light too timid to chase away every dark corner. He sat up slowly, his muscles protesting, and realized he couldn’t recall when or how he had drifted off the night before. The leather-bound journal of his […]
by Mitchell Tester, College Student TIME, PART III What fascinates me the most about the Big Bang theory—especially in the way that we theorize it now—is that the Big Bang lends to the idea that there was a start of this. Everything we know and love here on Earth, and beyond, is only encompassed in […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC Don’t Let your credit score haunt you October is the month of ghosts, goblins, and things that go bump in the night. But there’s another kind of scary surprise that can show up when you least expect it: a credit score that has suddenly taken a […]
by Jeff Yocum How Majestic! Moving pictures were all the rage in 1925. That’s the year Henry Scharf added an annex to the Gettysburg Hotel. The annex included more guest rooms, a gymnasium, and a 1,200-seat theater called the Majestic. Just three years earlier, young Scharf was a freshman at Gettysburg College. He took control […]
Post AI Retouching The Blue Mountain House near the Western Maryland Railway was part of Pen Mar Park. James S. Humbird built the Ephraim Francis Baldwin-designed resort in 1882. It was the best known of the hotels in the Pen Mar, Cascade, and Blue Ridge Summit area. It was a resort built to serve wealthy […]
When the White House Moved to Gettysburg One afternoon in August 1959, President Dwight Eisenhower walked into the Hotel Gettysburg wearing one golf shoe and one street shoe. He had come to the hotel immediately after finishing a golf game and didn’t notice his mix-up of shoes until he walked into the hotel lobby. A […]
PFC Annon C. Shriner KIA on D-Day by Richard D. L. Fulton Annon C. Shriner was born on November 13, 1909, in Frederick County, to parents Cornelius “Neale” and Fannie Shriner. His first place of residency was recorded as having been in Emmitsburg. Shriner had eight siblings. Four brothers: Harry (or Charles, depending on the […]
Come out to Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, located at 26 Apples Church Road in Thurmont, for lunch and dinner every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m., with weekly specials Wednesday through Saturday, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Check out the Friday Night Special: Bucket of Domestic Beer and an appetizer for […]
We had such a good turnout at the Legion Membership Picnic! Crabs, Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Crab Soup, and more were enjoyed by members and their guests. Remember to pay your dues by December 31, 2026, so that you can join us next year. Not a member? If you are a Veteran, stop by […]
by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Losing Weight After 40 The Top 4 Ways to Shed Pounds With busy schedules and easily accessible processed and fast foods everywhere, losing weight after 40 can seem like a difficult task. It is a common assumption that your metabolism slows down after your […]
by Maxine Troxell With the cooler weather on the way, this casserole will help warm you up. Who doesn’t like casseroles made with vitamin- and potassium-rich potatoes? I hope you enjoy this one! Ruth Chris AuGratin Potato Casserole Ingredients 6 tablespoons salted butter 4 garlic cloves, peeled & minced 1 cup vegetable broth 1½ pounds […]
Fall Sheet Pan Dinner Easy Prep Easy Cleanup Flavorful What You’ll Need for the Marinade ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika ¼ teaspoons fresh thyme 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar What You’ll Need for the Chicken Sausage & […]
by James Rada, Jr. *Note: Newspaper excerpts are as they appeared in their respective issues. October 1926, 100 Years Ago Two Year Term Given Man For Forgery Charge Found guilty on two charges of forgery, Martin L. Benner, of Thurmont, was sentenced to two years in the Maryland House of Correction on each of the […]
by Tara Miller Fall Brings a Full Calendar of Activities to the Thurmont Senior Center As October arrives, the Thurmont Senior Center is welcoming fall with a mix of familiar weekly programs, special events, educational opportunities, and plenty of chances for local seniors to gather and socialize. The month begins with Craftin’ in the Catoctins, […]
The Story of Jellybean Rescue What started in October 2023 with just two kittens and a simple idea has grown into a local rescue, caring for more than 40 cats and kittens. Jellybean Rescue was founded with the intention of fostering just a few kittens at a time and helping them find loving homes. But […]
ThurmontMayor John Kinnaird School is back in session. Please be aware of children crossing the streets and intersections, because they may not be watching for traffic as they should. Children will be walking, riding bikes, and possibly riding scooters. Also, keep in mind Maryland laws regarding passing school buses. In almost every instance, when a […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont New Police Officer Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird swore in Thurmont Police Department’s newest officer, Jaymes Phillips, at a recent meeting. Thurmont Police Chief Dave Armstrong also announced at the same meeting that Officer Mike Sutton had been promoted to corporal. He is now the first-line supervisor over the department’s specialty […]
Woodsboro Burgess Heath Barnes Greetings, Happy Labor Day. Labor Day weekend always signals the end of summer, which I personally hate to see go. But all of you wanting cooler weather, Happy Fall. To all the students who have headed back to class, I hope you all have a wonderful school year. Drive safely out […]
Owners of eligible historic properties in rural Frederick County will soon have the opportunity to apply for funding to help preserve and restore their historic buildings. Frederick County’s Rural Historic Preservation Grant Program will begin accepting applications September 1 through November 30, 2026. Grant awards are expected to be announced in early spring 2027. The […]
After two beaver attacks were reported in Cunningham Falls State Park recently, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources closed sections of the park to investigate a “possible rabies outbreak within the local beaver population,” according to the DNR website. It remained closed for two-and-a-half weeks. The first attack occurred on July 26. A beaver bit […]
by Richard D. L Fulton Now, therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the aforesaid Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, do hereby proclaim the existence of a state of Civil Defense emergency. – President Dwight D. Eisenhower The Cold War […]
By Alisha Yocum J&B Real Estate in Thurmont is expanding its team with the addition of its newest agent, Crystal Garrett. Garrett (pictured right) was born and raised in Frederick County before moving to Carroll County at age 14. She now resides in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Her knowledge of the region is an asset, as she […]
Calling all Thurmont businesses! Enter your business and come out to create some Art on Main Street! Get your creative juices flowing and enter the Main Street Chalk Off. Just keep it clean. Maybe you want to chalk your business logo or anything else you want to create. Come on out and have some fun. […]
The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Emmit Ridge — The developer submitted a revised Preliminary Plan on July 1. They continue to address Improvement Plan comments from the Frederick County Soil Conservation District. Brookfield Phase 5 — Bond was posted and permits have […]
The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont from the town planner’s report: Subdivisions: Hammaker Hill, Phase 2 (Westview Drive) — 22 single-family homes in R-2. Completed. Mechanicstown, LLC (Emmitsburg Road) — Final Plat conditionally approved for 31 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP. Discussions between developer and builder in progress. […]