Pastor Andrew and the congregation of Mt. Bethel UM Church, located at 14110 Stottlemeyer Road, Foxville, will celebrate its 190th anniversary on September 13, 2026. The following information detailing the church building of the first Mt. Bethel Church was obtained from records handwritten by Henry Buhrman, a member of the first congregation. This congregation was […]
The annual Mt. Tabor Church Big Picnic, Tractor Parade, and Baby Show was held on Saturday, August 8, at Mt. Tabor Park in Rocky Ridge. A total of 18 babies—9 girls and 9 boys—participated in the show. For the first time ever, we had more tractors in the Tractor Parade (22) than we had babies […]
Artist – Adrien Gehring Artist – Jerry Brown By Linda Sundergill Art has been part of the history of national parks since the 1860s, when Hudson River School painters captured the majestic Western landscapes that became our first iconic national parks. Their awe-inspiring works spurred Americans to preserve those lands for future generations. Artist George […]
Terrence (Terry) Joseph Miller August 25, 1939 – July 23, 2026 Terrence (Terry) Joseph Miller of Waxahachie, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2026, at the age of 86. He was a Christ-follower, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 […]
Every year, Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Football & Cheer asks its athletes to help raise funds for critical needs like equipment, uniforms, and field maintenance. This year, the program was able to raise over $8,000 toward the program through the Fill the Bow Fundraiser, where cheerleaders collected money in an attempt to fill their bow […]
With Michael Betteridge . Thunder & Lightning Recently, we learned of another notable high school football team that faced defeat—not on the field but in the record books. The Hancock Panthers in Washington County have been playing football since 1957. That run has ended. The Panthers notified the MPSSAA that they will not field a […]
By Alisha Yocum Tanner Shorb, a student at Catoctin High School, recently competed in the 62nd Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The NLSC is the nation’s largest workforce development event for students enrolled in public career and technical education programs. The SkillsUSA Championships features over 6,700 competitors in 114 […]
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 […]
Baltimore Cathedral by Richard D. L. Fulton The United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a series of 15-cent stamps, featuring examples of early “architecture of enduring beauty, strength and usefulness,” according to the Smithsonian National Postal Museum, on June 4, 1979. The first set of four different stamps was issued on June 4, 1979, and […]
James Rada, Jr. 9: Emmitsburg Lou Preston’s hand trembled slightly as he lifted the receiver and dialed the Gettysburg Police. His voice felt small in the quiet kitchen, white walls humming with the hum of the refrigerator. He reported the break-in at his house, every word careful and measured. A half hour later, an officer […]
by Mitchell Tester, College Student TIME, Part 2 One of the most polarizing questions in astronomy is “How old is the universe?” This question, besides answering the age of the universe, also insinuates that there was a beginning. And like all beginnings, there must also be an end. No one on this Earth knows for […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC Know Your numbers Your Financial Checkup for Retirement When was the last time you had bloodwork done? Most of us don’t wait until we feel terrible to see a doctor. We have routine checkups, check our blood pressure and cholesterol, and occasionally get bloodwork to see […]
by Jeff Yocum a place to remember Do you remember where you were when you first heard the news? Who were you with? What were you doing? Do you recall the difficulty your brain had trying to reconcile what you were seeing with what you thought reality should be? A plane had flown into the […]
Post AI Retouching Bessie Darling, a 48-year-old divorcee, purchased this property from Mary E. Lent after Darling’s divorce in 1917 and ran it as a summer boarding home on Catoctin Mountain. George F. Schultz knew Bessie and was a friend, but he had come to believe they were more than friends. When he became convinced […]
Woman In Black Scares Gettysburg As the chill of the winter nights settled into Gettysburg in 1909, many people shunned being outside if they could. Not only was it preferable to remain warm inside, but the Woman in Black couldn’t get you if you were in your house. The Woman in Black wasn’t just another […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Wilber Roland Long Lost At Sea Former Emmitsburg resident Wilber Roland Long was born on October 6, 1918, in Creagerstown, to parents Wilmar L. and Carrie Fuss Long. Long had no siblings, but “had a number of relatives in the Emmitsburg-Rocky Ridge section,” according to an article published in 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 […]
Hopefully, you got your ticket for the Membership Picnic to be held on Sunday, September 13, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Doors open at noon. We are looking forward to beautiful weather and a great turnout! The Golf Tournament in June was another great success! Thanks to all the golfers, volunteers, and the Maple Run […]
by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Natural Approaches to Autoimmune Conditions: Part 2 — Major Factors *Recap of last month’s column, Part 1, of “Natural Approaches to Autoimmune Conditions.” One in every 10 people is affected by an autoimmune condition. There are currently over 80 different kinds of known […]
by Maxine Troxell I can’t believe it’s September already. The Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show is just around the corner. I decided to delve into my Aunt Erma’s cookbook for the recipe this month. Erma earned numerous champion ribbons at various baking competitions in the area. Her recipe for Grand Champion Chocolate Chiffon Cake is […]
by James Rada, Jr. *Note: Newspaper excerpts are as they appeared in their respective issues. September 1926, 100 Years Ago Rally At Thurmont Upwards to 150 persons attended the Law and Order League rally held in the town hall at Thurmont Monday evening. The speaker for the occasion was Leslie N. Coblentz who spoke at […]
by Tara Miller As summer winds down and the first hints of fall arrive, the Thurmont Senior Center is gearing up for a busy September, filled with opportunities to get active, get creative, learn something new, and, perhaps most importantly, spend time with friends. Our regular exercise schedule continues throughout the month, including Chair Exercise […]
By Caitlyn Kirby & Courtney Alcon We’re welcoming fall at the Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center with our newest team member, Center Assistant Courtney Alcon. Come say hello, enjoy a fresh cup of coffee, and get to know us! Stop in between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for a game, check out an art or fitness […]
James Rada, Jr. While the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary this year, Thurmont is celebrating its 275th anniversary. Mechanicstown, as Thurmont was originally known, considers 1751 its founding year. This is when the first permanent group of Pennsylvania German settlers, who established a community along Hunting Creek, set down roots. The first families—the Kriegers […]
Submitted by Joab Bittner Fry The following report of the shooting of Edward O. Smith is taken from the Waynesboro Herald, August 9, 1906. Man Shot through the Heart Bloody murder has spread its lurid mantle over the little, quiet region between the ranges of South Mountain, known as Harbaugh’s Valley. There in the mountain, […]