Annual Fort Ritchie Community Center Bass Fishing Tournament. More than 50 anglers participated in the event sponsored by Cobblestone Hotel & Suites. Swomley recorded several catches on the day and won the tournament with a fish that measured 17¾ inches. Milton Ricketts and John Dixon took second and third place honors in the adult division. […]
With Michael Betteridge The Boys of Summer As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we get ready for events all over the region that inspire us and build our communities. Fireworks, cookouts, carnivals, parades, and vacations, it’s all a part of the wonderful July summer break during this special year. One thing that inspires […]
By Alisha Yocum Catoctin High School (CHS) welcomed the Class of 2026, along with their families and friends, to Knott Arena at Mount St. Mary’s University for the school’s 57th Commencement Ceremony on June 2. The ceremony began with all the traditional pomp and circumstance. Seniors Delaney Hench and Jack Fordham performed the National Anthem […]
Ben Harbaugh of Sabillasville graduated from Catoctin High School and will attend West Virginia University this fall to study Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. His passion for STEM began in 2022, while finishing at Thurmont Middle School, when a presentation about a local robotics program inspired him to join FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 686, Bovine […]
The Emmitsburg High School Alumni Association (EHSAA) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual EHSAA scholarship program. Three $2,000 scholarships were awarded this year. They must live in the Emmitsburg School District. All scholarship applicants were judged on involvement in school and community activities. Olivia Baker plans to attend Salisbury University, where she […]
Born from kindness and the belief that small acts matter, this low-barrier award helps ease the cost of college essentials—books, lab fees, parking, uniforms, and more! In order to assist as many students as possible, this one-time award will not exceed $2,500 per student. The application opened on June 1 and runs through August 31. […]
The Sabillasville Environmental School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) recently awarded two $500 scholarships to high school seniors who are pursuing a path in agriculture or environmental science, which is a focus of the charter school. The two recipients were Ella Fell of Middletown High School and Hayden Hahn of Catoctin High School. Fell plans to […]
Seton Center will offer its Back-to-School Helping Hands program to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. Families can register between July 13 and July 29 to receive backpacks filled with school supplies. The Back-to-School Helping Hands Distribution Day will take place on August 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For generations, Seton […]
By Rowan Wachter and Emma Fasnacht, Middletown Elementary School, 5th Grade The students of Middletown and Wolfsville Elementary Schools went on an outdoor adventure to explore Doubs Meadow Park and release the trout that they watched grow from eggs to fry! The students finally got to release the rainbow trout that arrived back in December. […]
Buckets of Fun by bayley grossnickle Mother Seton School Student, 6th Grade Have you ever done a summer bucket list? Now, you may be thinking this summer bucket list is just for students, but it’s actually for families, friends, students, teachers, and, oh, pets, too. You could go swimming at your own pool or 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 […]
James Rada, Jr. 7: Simon Purdue Lou Preston pushed back his chair and set aside his great-grandfather’s leather-bound journal, the smell of aged paper and dust lifting in a faint cloud. His fingertips tingled from tracing the brittle pages, each line penned in spidery ink more than a century ago. He shook his head, disbelief […]
by Mitchell Tester, College Student Time ~ Part 1 ~ There is something definite that we all live by every day, as we chase the sinking sun for it to come around again. Time. It dictates what we do, when we do it, and how we judge our progress. In a much more trivial way, […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC Is Your Insurance Still working for you? If you’re like most people, you buy insurance with good intentions and then don’t think about it again unless your premium changes or something goes wrong. That’s understandable. Insurance is one of those things we hope we never really […]
Huckleberry Fires Devastate Catoctin Mountain by James Rada, Jr. Picking huckleberries may have caused one of the largest fires ever that ravaged Catoctin Mountain in 1902. In April, wildfires sprang up at different locations on Catoctin Mountain. Fueled by gusty winds, they grew and spread. Within a few days, the fires had grown to encompass […]
by Michele Tester Regrets? Maybe A Few I believe that when you look back on your life, you will always have more regrets for what you didn’t do than what you did, even if it turned out less than desirable. The events and plans that you let fear or anxiety drive your decision to go […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Kenneth H. Bayne Croix de Guerre Recipient Although Kenneth H. Bayne was not born and raised in Maryland, his ties to Frederick County became indelibly intertwined with Maryland, and notably, Frederick County, where he was ultimately buried. Case in point, when the iconic Brunswick Railroad YMCA burned on November 8, […]
June was a very busy month at the Legion! We presented scholarships to six graduates of Catoctin High School. The Sons Annual Car Show had 87 entries, the Annual Golf Tournament had 21 Teams (84 golfers), and the days were beautiful! Installation of new officers was held for the Legionnaires, Sons, and Auxiliary. So, come […]
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 […]
James Rada, Jr. July 1926, 100 Years Ago Kelly’s Sister Dead Death has failed to heal a rift between Frank Kelly, Democratic boss, and his sister, Mrs. Julia Kelly Jarvis, which, according to friends, had existed for more than a quarter of a century. At Thurmont, two days after Mrs. Jarvis’ death, Kelly declined to […]
If you are looking for a great recipe for grilled chicken, I have just the one! I found this recipe on happyfoodstube.com. This chicken recipe is about to become one of your favorites. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep, you’ll have a dish that is both effortless and […]
by Buck Reed Bring Something to the Table! As I have said before, I don’t care who you voted for or what you choose to support; I judge people a different way. When you are invited to someone’s home for a party—such as for dinner, a cookout, or even to watch the game—showing up with […]
by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center . Osteoporosis Strategies for Strong Bones Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens your bones, making them brittle and easily broken. It is often called a silent disease because it’s largely symptomless until it’s not. Many people don’t realize they have osteoporosis until a minor […]
by Jeff Yocum toothing When our children were young, my wife and I were always on the scout for outdoor activities that were fun, healthy, educational (without them realizing it), and above all, cheap. In that pursuit, we discovered “toothing.” Not to be confused with “teething” that involves a crying infant constantly gnawing on something […]
Summer is in full swing at the Thurmont Senior Center, and July is shaping up to be a month filled with friendship, fun, learning, and community spirit. Whether you’re looking to stay active, enjoy a delicious lunch with friends, or participate in one of our many social activities, there’s something for everyone at the center. […]