Richard D. L. Fulton Carl L. Firor Ambulance Soldier KIA Carl L. Firor, of Sabillasville, Maryland was born on January 5, 1895, in Frederick County, Maryland to Reverend Marion L. and Anna P. Firor. Firor had five brothers, Paul, Richard, Frederick, Garrett and Whitmer, and two sisters, Marion and Ruth, the children having been the […]
What an awesome time the children and their families had at our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12. We didn’t let the dreary day dampen our spirits. The children were treated with a visit from the Easter Bunny, a basket of eggs with candy, and tickets that they could use at the prize […]
Maxine Troxell No Bake Banana Split Dessert The No Bake Banana Split Dessert is a classic treat that layers a graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling, bananas, pineapple, whipped cream, nuts, chocolate, and Maraschino cherries on top. It is a take on the classic banana split, which is claimed to have been created in Pennsylvania. […]
by Buck Reed Mexican Breakfast This past weekend, I developed a new pet peeve. At one of my favorite restaurants, where the corporation rules, they offered one of my favorite dishes: Shrimp and Grits. Obviously, when they wrote their menu with the words “Creole sauce,” having worked on the Delta Queen out of New Orleans, […]
James Rada, Jr. May 1925, 100 Years Ago Hit by Falling Tree, Man is Dead Harvey Woolard, 47, Thurmont, was the victim of an unusual accident on Friday morning about 10 o’clock when a dead tree fell upon him as he was stripping pulp wood from another tree near Catoctin Furnace, suffering injuries, from which […]
Thyroid nodules Natural Ways to Manage the Symptoms Thyroid nodules are the most common disorder involving the endocrine system. Most thyroid nodules, about 90–95 percent, are non-cancerous growths that develop in an otherwise normal thyroid gland. In some cases, these nodules may cause thyroid problems and compressive symptoms that affect the way you eat and […]
by Kristen Bodmer Spring has sprung and the April showers have certainly brought the May flowers. I hope you all are taking the time to enjoy the beautiful weather and beautiful scenery we have around us. We would love for you to stop into the Thurmont Senior Center for a visit. You will be happy […]
Caitlyn Kirby & Lori Littrell Happy brain, happy YOU! Spring into movement this May! In April, we enjoyed a new program, the Creative Movement Workshop from ClancyWorks Dance Company, which will be continuing this month on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. This gentle movement, light singing, and fun activity helps create new pathways and strengthen existing […]
Mayor Davis Raises Awareness for Homelessness to Help Food Bank Alisha Yocum Here in Northern Frederick County, homelessness may not be at the forefront of many residents’ minds. In contrast, in larger cities like Frederick, the homelessness community may be more visible as you approach stop lights with people holding signs and asking for help. […]
Part II Richard D. L Fulton Amusement parks and their subgenre, theme parks, trace their origins back to the 1800s, and many more modern parks 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 ten d to focus […]
by James Rada, Jr. T h u r m o n t . Electric Rates Increasing Signifi cant increased costs involved in providing Thurmont residents with electricity have led the Town of Thurmont to have to increase its electric service rates by 12.3 percent. In addition, the town is passing through an extreme increase in […]
Thurmont Mayor John KinnairdMayor John Kinnaird was unable to submit his column for this month. Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis I do not want to jinx us, but I think the worst of winter may be over. The baseball fi eld has been full of young players, the dog park is barking, and the playgrounds are […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Point of Rocks Station: 2023 The station, located at 4000 Clay Street in Point of Rocks, Frederick County, was designed by architect Ephraim Francis Baldwin and was constructed in 1875 by the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad. According to the application fi led in 1972 to place the station on the […]
Chele’s Pick by Michele Tester In Five Years by Rebecca Serle published in 2020 a romance novel This was my first read by this author. It was suggested to me by my daughter, who is an avid reader. I have to say that the ending I predicted didn’t pan out as I had expected. I […]
Alisha Yocum Catoctin Mountain Orchard recently served as a stop on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF) Field Trip in February. The event brought together a diverse group of attendees, including farmers, processors, scientists, policymakers, government officials, and representatives from non-governmental organizations, all eager to learn about the latest agricultural research, […]
Alisha YocumSix months ago, Ellie DuJardin-Woodall opened Apotheke DuJardin at Fort Ritchie in Cascade to bring holistic and eco- and environmentally friendly products as part of the current revitalization of the old Army base. DuJardin-Woodall initially graduated from nursing school before joining the Air Force as a Respiratory Therapist, specializing in trauma and critical care. […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Gettysburg Pennsylvania’s Fantasyland Fantasyland, the memorable amusement park of Gettysburg, was established in 1959 by Kenneth and Thelma Dick after essential acreage was purchased for $21,000 from LeRoy and Esther Apgar. Kenneth Dick reportedly stated that during the course of a local Kiwanis meeting, he had conceived the idea for […]
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. A slight modifi cation to the improvement plans was made to add a roof drain system. It has […]
A Unique Experience to Benefit the Leader Dogs for the Blind Alisha Yocum Imagine performing everyday tasks—taking a shower, climbing stairs, or eating dinner—without sight. The Glade Valley Lions Club’s Dinner in the Dark aimed to give attendees a firsthand experience of the daily challenges faced by nearly one million Americans living with blindness. Members […]
The 2025 Lewistown Ruritan Club Officers were sworn in by Zone 3 Governor Trevella Foster on March 4. Pictured (from left) are Steve Moser (Director), Patricia Goff (Director), Ron Demory (Director), Trevella Foster (Zone 3 Governor), Jim Brown (President), and Odale Martin (Treasurer). Not pictured: Jeff Barber (Vice President) and Sam Roop (Secretary).
James Rada, Jr. Not much has been heard about the Richard W. Kanode Farm Park—a new county park that will focus on agricultural and equestrian pursuits—since the public hearings last year. Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater approved the park master plan in May 2024. Later in the year, Phase 1 Design began with an emphasis […]
The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum, located at 300B South Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg, will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, April 4. The museum will be open on weekends, from noon to 4:00 p.m., except for holiday weekends. The collection on display includes several pieces of apparatus and equipment from the early […]
The Town of Thurmont is proud to announce that they have partnered with the Transit of Frederick County for its Adopt-A-Stop program. This is a statewide movement to sustain public transportation ridership, reduce pollution, and keep the community beautiful for years to come. Pictured are Jim Humerick; CAO Town of Thurmont, Jaime McKay; Deputy Director […]
Twenty-four volunteers got out bright and early on the morning of March 22 for the Spring Community Tree Planting at East End Park in Thurmont. A demonstration on proper tree planting was conducted by Anna Twigg from the Maryland Forest Service. Twenty-four trees were planted, including American Linden, Pin Oak, Burr Oak, Sycamore, Eastern Red […]
Lion Ruth Heaney Life is filled with milestones, beginning with being born. From there, an explosion of milestones occurs, including taking your first step and saying your first word, which may sound a bit garbled! A milestone for parents is when diapers are no more! Daycare or school marks another milestone, as you learn to […]