New Find Enhances Record Richard D L. Fulton There was a time when Frederick and Adams counties looked more like an alien world than that which exists today. A primordial lake (dubbed Lake Lockatong) existed from Rocky Ridge, growing in size towards the northeast, as it sprawled through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and into New York […]
BLAIR GARRETT The emperor penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species and is endemic to Antarctica. They live in massive groups and are expert divers, capable of diving up to 1,850 feet below the surface and staying submerged for over 20 minutes. Deep in the arctic lies an experience bone-chillingly cold, […]
Blair Garrett A little-known hunting hobby has hit the scene, and springtime is the perfect time of year to jump right in. Don’t tell anyone! Frederick County is home to a lot of hunters, and it’s an activity that’s usually passed down from generation to generation. This hunting activity, however, is quite a different kind […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Town Approves Bond Issue After a public hearing, the Thurmont Commissioners voted for the ability to issue infrastructure bonds up to $6 million. The proceeds from the bond sale will be used to complete the Thurmont Boulevard project and the wetlands mitigation. The town does not necessarily need to issue […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs With April comes traces of lengthening days, milder weather, and once again, the increasing choruses of activity in our parks. In addition to the hardy Emmitsburg Walking Club members (Look them up; they have a Facebook page), comes baseball and softball pushing the edges of each day for practice times. Earth […]
Pictured from left are Thurmont Commissioners, Bill Blakeslee and Wayne Hooper; Shawn Legambi; Rebecca Legambi; The Rosie Boutique Owner Jaden Legambi; Karie Taylor; Courtney Casper; Lucas Bonvillain; Billy Casper; Thurmont Commissioner Wes Hamrick; and Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird. Visit the Rosie Boutique at www.therosieboutique.com.
Photos Courtesy of Main Street Thurmont Welcome Kenny Vanover, owner of Catoctin Mountain Motorsports, and Aaron Reckley, owner of Thirty 4 Detailing. Catoctin Mountain Motorsports is a full-service auto repair shop for all types of vehicles, motorcycles, and ATVs. Thirty 4 Detailing is a full-service car detailing service. Both businesses are located at 7702 Roddy […]
(left) Dr. Mike’s handicap-accessible office at 9 E. Main Street is in the old Knights of Columbus building in Emmitsburg’s Town Square, which had been the Guild for the canonization effort of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Courtesy Photo Dr. Mike and his wife and office manager, Jane. Photo by Grace Eyler Dr. Michael Hargadon of […]
The status of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg: Federal Stone — (Creamery Road, east side of U.S. 15) Awaiting the submission of an updated site plan and improvement plans. Ripleigh’s Creamery (W. Main Street) — Delayed due to funding, but ice cream truck operation starts in April. Seton Village (South Seton Avenue) — […]
The status of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont: Subdivisions Hobb’s Division (East Main Street) — Final plat recorded for two lots in Mixed-Use Village 1. Hammaker Hills, Phase 1 (Woodland Avenue) — Final plat recorded for 37 single-family lots in R-2 district. Ten permits issued. Hammaker Hills, Phase 2 (Westview Drive): Preliminary […]
Members from the Silver Fancy Garden Club are sharing displays of books and related floral arrangements/vignettes at Thurmont Regional Library beginning Wednesday, April 12, and running through April 30. The garden club is comprised of members from the Emmitsburg and Taneytown areas. In previous years, they have shared their work with their local libraries. They […]
For the seventh consecutive year, the Town of Thurmont has been recognized as a Tree City USA. To become a Tree City USA, a community must have: A tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day observation […]
On Saturday, April 22, Frederick County will take part in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.” This drive-through event offers Frederick County residents the opportunity to safely dispose of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs and prevent medicine misuse or diversion. As an additional service to the community, […]
People living in Brunswick, Emmitsburg, Jefferson, and Thurmont will soon have more access to Transit’s award-winning service, including round-trip shuttles on Saturdays, thanks to a pilot program that launches Saturday, April 1. County Executive Jessica Fitzwater announced the expansion in February. She was joined by the mayors of Brunswick, Emmitsburg, and Thurmont. “We asked communities […]
At the March meeting, the Thurmont Grange proudly welcomed five new members: Kathy Hoffman, Juliann Frantz, Kayleigh Frantz, Cherie Knighton and Shannon Knighton. The Thurmont Grange is a family organization and people of all ages are invited to join. If you are interested in more information or becoming a member, please email [email protected] or call […]
Pictured from left are Russ Thompson, Program Committee; Ray Ediger, Program Committee; Elizabeth Comer, guest speaker; and Harold Staley, Program Committee. Courtesy Photos Elizabeth Comer, an archaeologist who serves as the president of the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc. and president of EAC/Archaeology, Inc., was the guest speaker of the March meeting of the Lewistown […]
The Thurmont Lions Club is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Volunteer of the Year. Nominate an individual(s) who is making a difference in the lives of others—working with children in the schools, helping at the food bank, a member of a service organization or church, a special neighbor who is always there to help […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Mount Saint Mary’s University (MSMU) launched its $50 million capital campaign. “Our Mission, Our Moment, Our Mount,” geared towards financing the School of Health Professions and investing in the Science, Technology Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs and facilities. Mount President Timothy Trainor stated, “Our mission calls us to help our students […]
A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. 6: The Decision to Cross Surprisingly, Thomas Hamilton found it easier to accept that he was stuck in the 1950s than to accept that his boss’s daughter, Jessica Weikert, was going to marry George Kirkpatrick, the son of a store owner in Thurmont. […]
Andrea (Myers) Mannix wins 1st place for her photograph entitled “Independence Day Sunrise with Round Straw Bales” in the 2022 annual National Grange Lecturer’s Photography Contest. At the November 2022 National Grange Session in Las Vegas, the annual National Grange Lecturer’s Photography Contest winners were announced. From the 81 entries in the Agriculture Category, Thurmont […]
For the 24th year, all Maryland middle-school students are invited to enter a statewide writing contest focusing on the themes of peace and social justice. Seventh- and eighth-grade students enrolled in public or private schools in Maryland and to homeschooled students corresponding to the same grade levels are eligible. Four cash prizes will be […]
Aaron Meekins CYA (Catoctin Youth Association) Wrestling’s March Madness began with the Mid Maryland Wrestling League (MMWL) Championships, held at Urbana High School on March 5. Here, teams from Washington, Frederick, and Carroll counties sent their best wrestlers to compete for mat supremacy in a double elimination or round-robin format, depending on the number of […]
with Michael Betteridge There Is Something Special Happening on Sabillasville Road It’s not like Catoctin Baseball Coach Mike Franklin has never been mentioned here on these pages before. Coach Franklin is in his 24th season coaching Catoctin baseball. He was honored here in the Banner as Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coach of the Year in […]
by Helen Xia, CHS Student Writer How big of a leap is between middle school and high school? Let’s start here: How young is a 14-year-old? Somebody who is 14 years of age can either be a middle schooler or a high schooler. Surely, a great portion of maturing is completed throughout one’s teenage years, […]
The Emmitsburg High School (EHS) Association is accepting scholarship applications. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in May to deserving students. Any Catoctin High School senior or graduate who is enrolled in an institution of higher learning is eligible if he/she resides in the Emmitsburg School District; this includes Emmitsburg 21727, Rocky Ridge 21778, and […]