With Michael Betteridge . Goodbye Futbol, Hello Football August is the most difficult month of the year to write a high school sports column. Little League Baseball has ended, and high school fall sports open in the middle of the month. There is some 7-on-7 football competition being held with most Frederick County high schools […]
Thirty-three Catoctin FFA members attended the 98th Maryland State FFA Convention on June 23-25 (pictured above). The state convention was held in Garrett County at Garrett College and The Wisp. This year’s theme was Unwritten. All students attended workshops and sessions, industry tours, and participated in CDE/LDEs (contest), getting to network with over 550 members, […]
The Board of Directors of Mother Seton School is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Joseph M. Fanning (pictured right) as the principal of Mother Seton School. Mr. Fanning will be only the second lay principal in school history. Mr. Fanning began his career in law enforcement before discovering a calling to education. He […]
Area churches and businesses in Emmitsburg, Lewistown, Rocky Ridge, Sabillasville, and Thurmont are working to provide students in need with school supplies for the 2026-2027 school year. This program is for the students attending the Catoctin Feeder Schools. These schools include Emmitsburg Elementary, Lewistown Elementary, Sabillasville Environmental School, Thurmont Primary, Thurmont Elementary, Thurmont Middle, and […]
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. […]
Three students from Sabillasville Environmental School were selected as winners in the Sons of the American Revolution Essay Contest: Quinton Runion, Harper Holmes, and Evan Matthews (pictured above). This year’s essay topic focused on Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a wealthy Maryland planter, delegate to the Continental Congress, and the only Catholic signer of the Declaration […]
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 […]
As summer winds down, families are preparing for the start of another school year. While shopping for school supplies is an important part of the season, a little planning can help students make a smooth transition back into the classroom. One of the best ways to prepare is by gradually returning to a school-year sleep […]
James Rada, Jr. 8: Maps of Nothing Lou Preston sat at the worn pine kitchen table of his family’s Gettysburg homestead, steam curling from his chipped blue mug as he took slow sips of bitter black coffee. Morning light filtered through lace curtains, casting delicate patterns on the faded linoleum floor. All around him, the […]
by Mitchell Tester, College Student Q’s For this month, I would like to take a break from the two-part “Time” series I started last month. “Q’s” will be a new edition I do occasionally, where I have one or more people send in a question or questions, and I answer them. Of course, due to […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC Trump Accounts A New Way to Save for Your Child’s Future With the recent launch of Trump Accounts, many parents and grandparents are asking the same question: Should I open one? Like many financial planning decisions, the answer is: it depends. What Is a Trump Account? […]
by Michele Tester Good For The Soul It is said that laughter is the best medicine. I’m a firm believer in that. A good laugh heals the body and mind; add old friends to that, and you have a winning recipe for the rejuvenation of your soul, the lifting of your spirits, and the warming […]
On June 25, 1915, the Blue Mountain Express, bound for Hagerstown, Maryland, hit a Baltimore Limited traveling east from Hagerstown on the railroad bridge west of Thurmont. The reason for the wreck is believed to have been a problem with the telegraph lines so that information about the trains on the tracks didn’t reach the […]
When the Babe Came to Town People were buying up so many tickets for a single baseball game that temporary seating needed to be added to Henninger Field in 1929. Even then, it didn’t look like it would be enough to seat the record crowd. Henninger Field, at the corner of Vine Street and Riddle […]
August 1926, 100 Years Ago A severe electrical storm, accompanied by wind and rain, swept Frederick and Washington counties Thursday evening, between 5 and 9:30 o’clock. Hail fell in different sections of both counties. The downpour was heavy and many telephones were put out of commission by lightning. … Thurmont was visited by a heavy […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Joseph Wood, Jr. Founder of Woodsboro Joseph Wood, Jr. was born on September 17, 1743, at Bohemia Acres, Cecil County, to parents Joseph, Sr., and Sarah Wood. Wood had one sister, Mary Greene, via Sarah. Following the death of Wood’s mother in 1747, he subsequently acquired two half-brothers, Abraham and […]
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 […]
by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Natural Approaches to Autoimmune Conditions: Part 1 One in every 10 people is affectedby an autoimmune condition. There are currently over 80 different kinds ofknown autoimmune diseases. What is Autoimmunity? The job of a healthy immune system is to protect you from infections and […]
Can you believe August is here already? To beat the summer heat, I wanted to find a refreshing dessert that I could take to family gatherings, picnics, or family reunions. Fresh peaches are delicious this time of year, but instead of a regular peach pie, I wanted something more refreshing. I found this recipe on […]
by Jeff Yocum To the Market We Go You don’t have to go to France to get a taste of French cuisine. Save yourself the expense of foreign travel and simply go to the award-winning Thurmont Main Street Farmers’ Market on Saturday morning. Grab a crepe from the Macizo Taste tent for a real treat. […]
BY Caitlyn Kirby Summer programs continue this August at the Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center! Starting out the month on August 5 is the Driver Safety Course offered by AARP. This is a classroom-learning experience designed to refresh your knowledge of the rules of the road and how to make driving adjustments due to age-related changes. […]
August brings creativity, music, and community to the Thurmont Senior Center. Summer may be winding down, but the fun is still going strong at the Thurmont Senior Center! August is filled with opportunities to stay active, learn something new, get creative, and enjoy the company of friends—old and new. Whether you’re already a regular at […]
At Cuddles Cat Rescue, kittens often receive the most attention, while adult cats, shy cats, bonded pairs, and special needs cats can spend much longer waiting for homes. Some cats are overlooked simply because they are quieter or take longer to warm up to new people. Others may be passed by because they are older […]
By Alisha Yocum The Catoctin Banner was excited to partner with the Town of Thurmont and the Town of Emmitsburg for our first-ever youth art contest! As our nation prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, young artists were invited to showcase their creativity and patriotism through artwork celebrating the United States. The judges were impressed […]
The Maryland 400 by Richard D. L Fulton “Here … two hundred and fifty out of four hundred brave Maryland soldiers … were killed in combat.” –1897 plaque placed near the Vechten Stone Farmhouse On August 27, 1776, a torrential thunderstorm and heavy rain, followed by cold from a nor’easter and a thick morning fog, […]