The recipe for this month is a recipe from the A Taste of Carriage House cookbook. Juanita Bowers and her husband owned and operated the Carriage House Candy & Bake Shop in Mt. Pleasant. She developed this cookbook containing some of her favorite recipes. I remember loving to go there for cake decorating supplies and […]
by Buck Reed Vegetables You Are Not Eating But Should Be As summer is firmly here, it is time to explore the farmers markets and the produce aisle of your local supermarket. Really look this time, though. It’s easy to just grab the vegetables that you know and are familar with, along with a bunch […]
James Rada, Jr. July 1925, 100 Years Ago Named to Clerkship Ralph E. Burdette, Park avenue, this city, has been appointed a deputy in the Clerk of Court’s Office to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Millard N. Nusz, who recently resigned. Mr. Burdette is from Thurmont, but recently removed to Frederick. He […]
Proteolytic Enzymes How They Help Reduce Inflammation and Boost Immunity by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing CenterAll the vitamins and minerals we eat, plus all the hormones our bodies produce, need enzymes to work properly. Additionally, enzymes, such as proteolytic enzymes, regulate metabolic functions and assist in maintaining our stamina and […]
by Kristen Bodmer I neglected to congratulate all of the 2025 graduates in my last “Senior Moments” column. We are all so proud of your accomplishments. Reach for the stars. Summer heat is here. If you need to beat the heat, come in for a visit. You will be happy you did. We always welcome […]
BY Caitlyn Kirby It’s going to be a great summer here at Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center! We have a variety of programs to get you out and about this summer season. For the crafty, we have a Mosaic Steppingstone Project on July 9, and a Dollar Craft Day on July 15, where we’ll make a […]
A Season of Grit, Glory, and a “Rent’s Due” Mentality Alisha Yocum “Success is never owned, it’s rented, and the rent is due every single day.” ~Author Unknown This simple quote above, which Catoctin High School’s (CHS) Softball Head Coach Jessica Derr used to inspire her team this season, was pulled from the pages […]
The Story of a Maryland Railroad by Richard D. L. Fulton “Wild Mary” began “her” life as the Baltimore, Carroll, and Frederick Railroad in 1852, but soon thereafter, in 1853, was renamed the Western Maryland Railroad Company (which would eventually become the Western Maryland Railway). “Wild Mary” apparently became a “pet name” for the Western […]
by James Rada, Jr. T h u r m o n t Public Hearing Held for Budget and Tax Rates The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners recently held public hearings on the proposed tax rates and fiscal year 2026 budget. The personal property tax will remain at $.62 per $100 of assessed value. The real estate […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis As we head into the summer months, I want to give you an update on the projects that have been ongoing for the last several months. The new sewer lift station on Creamery Road is up and running and appears to be operating as designed. This project replaced another piece of […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Maryland’s Appalachian Trail: 2025 The United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a sheet of 15 “Forever” stamps, commemorating the Appalachian Trail, 14 of which represented the 14 states that the trail passes through, and a fifteenth stamp commemorating the “Green Tunnel” on February 28, 2025. The 14 that are stated represent […]
The Many Benefits of Shopping at Farmers Markets As warm weather returns and produce begins to ripen, farmers markets are springing to life across towns—offering more than just fruits and vegetables. These vibrant, open-air markets are becoming weekly traditions for many shoppers, and for good reason. From fresh food to stronger communities, farmers markets bring […]
Home for Wayward Elephants by y James Rada, Jr.- published in 2004 – a a coming-of-age novel by Michele Tester This month’s book pick is a novel written by The Catoctin Banner’s very own James Rada, Jr., an Amazon.com bestselling author who writes nonfiction history and historical fiction, as well as fantasy, horror, and young […]
Alisha Yocum Jennifer Zimmer has always dreamed of starting a nonprofit to support those in need. After more than 20 years as a social worker, she witnessed firsthand the daily struggles many families face. “When people needed help, they were just given numbers,” Zimmer recalled. “But if you’re asking for help, you need it in […]
The Savagery Jason Savage and his stepdaughter, Ryleigh Barton, are hitting the road with their latest culinary venture: The Savagery, a food truck serving up creative takes on breakfast and hot dogs. Many may recognize the duo from their first business venture, The Sauced Savage, where they served up delicious BBQ for nearly seven years. […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Waynesboro’s W.T. Grant Company The W.T. Grant stores, a chain of department stores, were established by William Thomas Grant when he opened his first store (dubbed as the W. T. Grant Co. 25 Cent Store) in 1906 in Lynn, Massachusetts. As the sole store evolved into a nationwide chain of […]
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. Town staff is coordinating with the developer and consultants regarding water lines connecting to the WWTP headworks. Christ Community Church (Creamery Road) — The Maryland […]
The Emmitsburg Community Garden began as the vision of Jack Deatherage Jr., and in just three short years, it has blossomed beyond anything he imagined. What started as a small, tilled plot has expanded significantly, now featuring over 20 raised beds and expansive size—all thanks to the dedication of Jack, his wife Wanda, his sister […]
Cheryl Lenhart As the gardening season has begun, remember that it’s a great time to start planning for your entries for the Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show—Maryland’s largest community show! The show will be held Friday through Sunday, September 5-7, at Catoctin High School. The event started 69 years ago with the intent to highlight […]
Suzanne Saxton has been named the new chief financial officer (CFO) for the Town of Thurmont. Saxton replaces former CFO Linda Joyce, who retired on April 30. Saxton has worked in the accounting field since 1987, most recently serving as the controller for Structural, LLC in Thurmont. She has a BS and an MBA in […]
Lewistown United Methodist Church Supports SHP The Lewistown United Methodist Church Mission’s Committee performed a community project to serve the international non-project organization, Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). The organization builds free twin beds for children who do not have a bed, to keep them from sleeping on the floor. However, the organization does not […]
The Mount St. Mary’s University community gathered on Saturday, April 12, to celebrate the inauguration of Gerard J. Joyce, Ph.D. (pictured right) as the 27th president of the university. The inauguration ceremony celebrated not only Joyce’s formal installation as president, but also his leadership and the university’s accomplishments since he joined the Mount in July […]
By Alisha Yocum Ruthie Simmel Nominated by: Kaitlynn Polen For nearly four decades, Ruthie Simmel (pictured above) has called Thurmont home. Originally from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Ruthie and her husband moved to Thurmont shortly after they married in 1988. “We knew this would be a much better place to raise our children,” Ruthie said. Her […]
The Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) Environmental Health Office vaccinated over 100 dogs, cats, and ferrets at its rabies clinic on May 3, at Old National Pike Park in Mount Airy. Rabies has a nearly 100 percent mortality rate once an animal or person starts having symptoms. However, deaths from rabies can be prevented in […]
Geraldine Otremba, Cascade Resident, on Behalf of the Committee to Protect Our Mountain My husband, Stan Turesky, and I have lived in Cascade since 1990. For more than 15 years, Cascade was a beloved weekend and summer respite from Washington, D.C. For the last decade, we have shared our time between Cascade and Washington, but […]