THURMONT Mayor John Kinnaird August is upon us, and with it will come some of the hottest days we will probably see this year. When temperatures reach the 90s and above, be sure to stay indoors whenever possible and stay hydrated if you are outdoors. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are both dangerous conditions. Heat […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Baltimore’s Inner Harbor: 1989 The United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a 27-cent postal card commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the founding of Mount St. Mary’s University (MSMU) on April 26, 2008. The postal cards were appropriately postmarked in Emmitsburg. The postal card featured the depiction of the Terrace on the […]
Part One: The 1800s Start-Ups Richard D. L. Fulton As far as the history of transportation is concerned, the period from the late 1800s through the early-to-mid 20th century has generally come to be termed/known as The Age of the Trolleys. Prior to 1888, public transportation conveniences were powered—literally—by horsepower, such as horse-pulled carriages on […]
Tips to Stay Cool During the Summer Swelter As temperatures soar and heatwaves become more frequent, staying cool isn’t just a matter of comfort, it’s a matter of health. Extreme heat can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and even life-threatening heatstroke. Whether you’re at home, outdoors, or on the go, here are some essential tips […]
by Michele Tester The Midnight Library This month, I picked The Midnight Library. This book was another pick for my book club and another recommendation by my daughter, who thought I would love it due to its thought-provoking themes. After reading The Midnight Library, I concluded that this book did indeed have several thought-provoking themes, […]
Alisha Yocum After nearly 15 years of vacancy, a beloved Main Street landmark has been brought back to life at 4 West Main Street in Thurmont. Community members gathered with excitement for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of The Vault 1891, a newly restored event space housed in the former Thurmont Bank building. Vickie Grinder, economic […]
Dr. John Hagemann of Center of Life Chiropractic and Pilates Studio has been serving patients for 32 years in Thurmont, and on July 25, Hagemann and his staff, along with Thurmont’s elected officials, celebrated the move to a new space. The team didn’t move far! The new location at 103 Park Lane in Thurmont is […]
Alisha Yocum What began as a group of friends gathering to roll dice in the back of a comic book store has grown into a business dedicated to fantasy, friendship, and fun. Four local friends—Darren Byrne, Vince Gee, Greg Hidrobo, and James Rebert—have launched Dragon’s Den, LLC, a company aimed at uniting fans of Dungeons […]
Alisha Yocum A large crowd gathered in front of Sheetz in Thurmont as part of its ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening on July 15. Included in the crowd were Sheetz staff, elected officials from the Town of Thurmont and Frederick County, as well as many local patrons, who were eager to take advantage of […]
Gettysburg Electric Railway The “embattled” Gettysburg Electric Railway Company (GERC), a railway streetcar operation, became “official” in 1891, when, according to the July 29, 1891, issue of The Philadelphia Times newspaper, “A charter was issued today (July 28) to the Gettysburg Electric Railway Company.” The newspaper noted that the “route lies from the central part […]
Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Frederick County Continues to Deliver Free Beds In 2018, Lou Stavely and Karl Rathvon started the Frederick County chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). Inspired by an episode of Returning the Favor, hosted by Mike Rowe, Rathvon was moved by the incredible work SHP was doing and wanted 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. Creamery Court Extension (Creamery Court) — Under construction. The stormwater easement has been recorded. Christ Community Church (Creamery Road) […]
Dianne Walbrecker All Emmitsburg residents and visitors who attended this year’s Community Heritage Day on Saturday, June 28, were the real winners, from the delicious breakfast at the Vigilant Hose Activities Building on Creamery Way to the last fireworks as they lit up the night sky after a torrential rainfall! It was a wonderful day […]
Alisha Yocum Visitors passing through Thurmont’s town square may notice a striking new addition: The Joy of Thurmont, a metal sculpture created by local artist Yemi Fagbohun. The piece pays tribute to the town’s heritage and sense of unity. Fagbohun, a native of Nigeria, moved to Thurmont in 2007, after spending 18 years in New […]
Second Fundraiser to Block Dollar General, Nearing Legal-Fund Goal Ahead of Fall Court Showdown Geraldine Otremba, Cascade Resident, on Behalf of the Committee to Protect Our Mountain The grassroots Protect Our Mountain campaign announced that its second community fundraiser brought in $16,000, putting the group within a few thousand dollars of the $18,000 needed to […]
Do you have a new recipe that you have been wanting to try? Is there a favorite family recipe that has been passed down over generations? Looking for something for the kids to do this summer? If so, get ready to bake away and enter your delicious baked items at the annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg […]
Age hasn’t stopped local artist Nancy Rice from doing what she loves. Nancy has been creating artwork for most of her adult life. However, in the past few years, she has devoted nearly all of her spare time to volunteering. Occasionally, she will agree to save some time for painting. Recently, she was asked if […]
A Long-Standing Tradition Members of the Clarence and Ruth May family gathered at the Rocky Ridge Fire Hall on July 20 to celebrate their long-standing tradition of reunion. Clarence and Ruth, who moved to Thurmont in 1935, raised thirteen children, and their descendants have been coming together for more than 60 years to share memories, […]
by Jeff Yocum“A Change of Scenery” focuses on day trips from Thurmont that are within 150 miles (give or take). These trips will not include “Disney-level” destinations, but rather, lesser-known points of interest. The purpose of the article is to suggest venues for folks seeking a short, easily accessible change of scenery. In the process, […]
Area churches and businesses in Emmitsburg, Lewistown, Rocky Ridge, Sabillasville, and Thurmont are working to provide students in need with school supplies for the 2025-2026 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 […]
by Aditi Dhananjaya, High School Student When was the last time you waited for a message that didn’t show up instantly on the rectangular block of glass that lights up your face every day? In the age where the message is sent but never truly received, the idea of waiting for a handwritten letter seems […]
Alisha Yocum Our August issue is one of our most popular—our “Fishy Pics” issue! We love seeing readers share photos of themselves and their families enjoying the great outdoors, grinning with pride as they show off their summer catches. It also seems like a great time to remind anglers and residents about the invasive fish […]
With All-Star Play Alisha Yocum Each summer, Thurmont Little League (TLL) ends its regular season, and All-Star teams are selected to represent our town in both in-house and district competitions. This season was no different! First up was the In-House All-Stars—selected by coaches, these teams were representing the players who demonstrated the best talent, character, […]
With Michael Betteridge An Alumni Movement I remember when they first started calling us boomers. We were the sons and daughters of the World War II generation, born in the euphoria of victory in the European and Pacific theaters of war. The greatest generation that ever lived, our fathers and mothers had just defeated two […]
April 30, 2004 – July 21, 2025 Noah Abraham Turner, 21, of Friends Creek, Maryland, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, after enduring injuries from an ATV accident sustained seven years ago. Born April 30, 2004, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Stanley (Tony) and Melissa Turner (Tressler). […]