James Willard Higgins Jr. KIA Al Anbar James W. Higgins Jr., 22, of Thurmont, was born on June 2, 1984, in Olney, Montgomery County, to parents James Willard Higgins, Sr. and Deborah Sue Higgins. Higgins graduated from Catoctin High School in 2003. According to the June 1, 2013, edition of The Frederick News-Post, he played […]
March came in like a lion, and the lion pretty much stayed all month. That wind has been something fierce! Hopefully, April will bring calm, warm weather and lots of beauty. I don’t know about you, but I am ready for some fun outside activities. The youth will be playing spring sports, so be sure […]
Maxine Troxell This cheese and onion quiche is the kind of classic dish grandma would serve up for a cozy brunch or a special Sunday breakfast. With its buttery, flaky crust, creamy egg filling, and caramelized onions melted into gooey cheese, every bite feels like home. It’s simple and timeless, just the way the best […]
by Buck Reed Cooking Fish It’s Good For You After being assured that we made it to another spring with summer around the corner, it’s time to revisit the cooking that will be favorable to this time of year. I like fish. Not only does it taste great this time of year, but it can […]
James Rada, Jr. April 1925, 100 Years Ago Local Legion Auxiliary Makes Annual Easter Trip to Sabillasville Sanatorium Before an audience estimated at over 250 persons, local chapter of the American Legion Auxiliary, Mrs. George Birely, president, gave a diversified and very interesting Easter entertainment at the State Sanatorium, Sabillasville, Sunday afternoon. After the program, […]
Crohn’s diseaseSymptoms, Causes, and Treatments Crohn’s disease is a chronic disease in which abnormal reactions of the immune system cause inflammation in your digestive tract. Most commonly, Crohn’s disease affects your small intestine and the beginning of your large intestine. However, the disease may affect any part of your digestive tract. Crohn’s disease most often […]
by Kristen Bodmer The warmth of spring has finally arrived. I am certainly enjoying the beauty of the trees and flowers starting to bloom. Stop into the Thurmont Senior Center for some fun and laughter and maybe a cup of coffee or tea. We look forward to seeing you. You will find we are […]
CHS Academic Team’s Impressive Season Cougars Earn First Place in Regular Season Alisha Yocum The Catoctin High School (CHS) Academic Team had an exciting season, proving that size doesn’t always determine success. While other county high schools fielded teams of 25 to 50 students, CHS competed with a roster of just 11. Yet, the team […]
Part I Richard D. L Fulton Amusement parks and their subgenera, theme parks, trace their origins back to the 1800s, and many continue to thrive exceedingly well today. The difference between an amusement park and a theme park is that amusement parks provide general entertainment, while theme parks tend to focus more on storytelling. For […]
by James Rada, Jr. T h u r m o n t .Town Gets Loan to Fight “Forever Chemicals” The Maryland Department of the Environment has approved the Town of Thurmont for three forgivable loans, totaling more than $6 million, to build filtration units at each of the town’s three water treatment plants. The filtration […]
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Mayor John Kinnaird was unable to submit his column for this month. Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis February has been a busy month, filled with community events, meetings, and new opportunities to enhance our town. Hopefully, we’ve made it through the toughest part of winter as we prepare for exciting spring activities. […]
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Richard D. L. Fulton On August 6, 2021, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a “forever” stamp, featuring the Maryland Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse as part of a set of stamps commemorating Mid-Atlantic lighthouses. The stamp depicts the current version of the lighthouse, along with a flock of the endemic […]
by Michele Tester For One More Day by Mitch Albom I started a Book Club many years ago with a few of my fellow book-lover friends. My book pick for our first club meeting was For One More Day by Mitch Albom. This is one of my favorite books, and Mitch Albom is one of […]
Old One Will Also Stay Open For Now James Rada Jr. Dozens of people showed up to wait in line in the rain on February 6 for the new Goodwill store in Thurmont to open. After three meetings for planning and approvals, the new, larger Goodwill retail store opened its new location on Thurmont Boulevard […]
James Rada Jr. Thurmont residents are still opposing the plan to annex 16 acres of the Simmers property into the town. Nearly 8 acres of the 24.5-acre property at 304 Apples Church Road is already within the town limits. Residents filled the town meeting room during a recent planning and zoning commission meeting to present […]
Alisha Yocum Emmitsburg welcomed Old Line Leather Lids with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 East Main Street on February 15. Mayor Frank Davis attended the event, expressing his enthusiasm for this one-of-a-kind business choosing Emmitsburg as its home. Co-owners Nick and Brooke DeVries started Old Line Leather Lids six years ago in their kitchen, […]
Alisha Yocum With spring just around the corner, North County Supply in Emmitsburg is ready to become your go-to destination for lawn and garden essentials, home décor, gifts, and more! Owners Chris and Destiny Pratt opened the store in November 2024, and they have been hard at work renovating and expanding their location at 16663 […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Woodsboro Opera House The Woodsboro Opera House existed at 5 North Main Street in Woodsboro, located on the second floor of the building that had been constructed and occupied by the Woodsboro (Savings) Bank. The structure housing the opera house had replaced a pre-existing structure, which had served as the […]
J&B Real Estate, Inc. is growing and is excited and honored to announce that the Little-Moore Team has decided to join J&B Real Estate, Inc. Tony and Jane bring many years of Real Estate expertise to the table, along with their Realtor team members Cinnamon Smith and Buck Wivell, and are a welcome addition to […]
Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs The following are the statuses of new businesses and developments coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of U.S. 15) — Under construction. Seton Village — The county is reviewing the subdivision plats. MSMU School of Health Professions (South Seton Avenue) — […]
Jennifer Joy The vibrant community of Emmitsburg is uniting to extend a helping hand to its residents. Beginning on March 12, the Neighborhood Meals Initiative will generously offer a complimentary sit-down dinner at the VHC Activities Building, located on Creamery Road in Emmitsburg. This event will take place every second Wednesday of the month, from […]
Alisha Yocum Robert “Bob” Black (pictured right), owner of Catoctin Mountain Orchard, was recently honored with the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) Hall of Fame Award at their 68th Annual Conference in Rochester, New York. The organization of 450 members honored Black with this award. “Bob exemplifies the dedication and passion that define this honor. […]
Starting in 2025, Rev. Marti Steiner Unger was called as Harriet Chapel’s new priest-in-charge. Rev. Marti received her BA in Education from Glenville State University and her theological certificate from Seminary of the Southwest through the Iona Collaborative. She previously served as a supply priest at Grace Episcopal Church in Middleway, West Virginia; St. Phillips […]
Submitted by Joan Bittner Fry Article from Good Dog Paws We are incredibly grateful to Butch Wilhide, a true champion of our service dog program, Operation Save-A-Vet, Save-A-Pet, which supports Veterans with service-connected disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs, which can greatly improve their quality of life. Over the past eight years, […]
The Thurmont Food Bank (TFB) does not have a paid staff. Everyone who works at the food bank is a volunteer. Most of the volunteers are senior citizens, but there are volunteers ranging from 16 to 80-plus years of age. The food is not all given by the government. Approximately 40 percent of the food […]