by Mitchell Tester, College Student TIME, Part 2 One of the most polarizing questions in astronomy is “How old is the universe?” This question, besides answering the age of the universe, also insinuates that there was a beginning. And like all beginnings, there must also be an end. No one on this Earth knows for […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC Know Your numbers Your Financial Checkup for Retirement When was the last time you had bloodwork done? Most of us don’t wait until we feel terrible to see a doctor. We have routine checkups, check our blood pressure and cholesterol, and occasionally get bloodwork to see […]
by Jeff Yocum a place to remember Do you remember where you were when you first heard the news? Who were you with? What were you doing? Do you recall the difficulty your brain had trying to reconcile what you were seeing with what you thought reality should be? A plane had flown into the […]
Post AI Retouching Bessie Darling, a 48-year-old divorcee, purchased this property from Mary E. Lent after Darling’s divorce in 1917 and ran it as a summer boarding home on Catoctin Mountain. George F. Schultz knew Bessie and was a friend, but he had come to believe they were more than friends. When he became convinced […]
Woman In Black Scares Gettysburg As the chill of the winter nights settled into Gettysburg in 1909, many people shunned being outside if they could. Not only was it preferable to remain warm inside, but the Woman in Black couldn’t get you if you were in your house. The Woman in Black wasn’t just another […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Wilber Roland Long Lost At Sea Former Emmitsburg resident Wilber Roland Long was born on October 6, 1918, in Creagerstown, to parents Wilmar L. and Carrie Fuss Long. Long had no siblings, but “had a number of relatives in the Emmitsburg-Rocky Ridge section,” according to an article published in the […]
Come out to Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, located at 26 Apples Church Road in Thurmont, for lunch and dinner every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m., with weekly specials Wednesday through Saturday, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Check out the Friday Night Special: Bucket of Domestic Beer and an appetizer for […]
Hopefully, you got your ticket for the Membership Picnic to be held on Sunday, September 13, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Doors open at noon. We are looking forward to beautiful weather and a great turnout! The Golf Tournament in June was another great success! Thanks to all the golfers, volunteers, and the Maple Run […]
by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Natural Approaches to Autoimmune Conditions: Part 2 — Major Factors *Recap of last month’s column, Part 1, of “Natural Approaches to Autoimmune Conditions.” One in every 10 people is affected by an autoimmune condition. There are currently over 80 different kinds of known […]
by Maxine Troxell I can’t believe it’s September already. The Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show is just around the corner. I decided to delve into my Aunt Erma’s cookbook for the recipe this month. Erma earned numerous champion ribbons at various baking competitions in the area. Her recipe for Grand Champion Chocolate Chiffon Cake is […]
by James Rada, Jr. *Note: Newspaper excerpts are as they appeared in their respective issues. September 1926, 100 Years Ago Rally At Thurmont Upwards to 150 persons attended the Law and Order League rally held in the town hall at Thurmont Monday evening. The speaker for the occasion was Leslie N. Coblentz who spoke at […]
by Tara Miller As summer winds down and the first hints of fall arrive, the Thurmont Senior Center is gearing up for a busy September, filled with opportunities to get active, get creative, learn something new, and, perhaps most importantly, spend time with friends. Our regular exercise schedule continues throughout the month, including Chair Exercise […]
By Caitlyn Kirby & Courtney Alcon We’re welcoming fall at the Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center with our newest team member, Center Assistant Courtney Alcon. Come say hello, enjoy a fresh cup of coffee, and get to know us! Stop in between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for a game, check out an art or fitness […]
James Rada, Jr. While the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary this year, Thurmont is celebrating its 275th anniversary. Mechanicstown, as Thurmont was originally known, considers 1751 its founding year. This is when the first permanent group of Pennsylvania German settlers, who established a community along Hunting Creek, set down roots. The first families—the Kriegers […]
Submitted by Joab Bittner Fry The following report of the shooting of Edward O. Smith is taken from the Waynesboro Herald, August 9, 1906. Man Shot through the Heart Bloody murder has spread its lurid mantle over the little, quiet region between the ranges of South Mountain, known as Harbaugh’s Valley. There in the mountain, […]
by Richard D. L Fulton The appearance of the ancestor of all canines, or canids, may not have occurred had it not been for an immense meteor which struck the earth some 66 million years ago, triggering a “nuclear winter,” lasting for more than 25 years, during a time frame known as being the Cretaceous […]
ThurmontMayor John Kinnaird This year, the Town of Thurmont celebrates its 275th anniversary; and, yes, we are 25 years older than the United States of America. Way back in 1751, our forefathers decided to settle here because of the running streams, ample wildlife, and rich soils. After several years, the community adopted the name Mechanicstown […]
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg . Town Moving Toward Property Purchase The Emmitsburg Board of Commissioners recently approved a resolution to make an application of the Strategic Demolition Fund to get funds to purchase 304 East Main Street. The property has been considered an eyesore on East Main Street for years, detracting from the town’s […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Municipal Parking Lot to be Improved The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners approved a bid of $170,995 to make improvements to the municipal parking lot. Huntzberry Brothers of Smithsburg will remove and replace the current asphalt; make street improvements to the surrounding streets and alleys; and add landscaping, benches, and trash […]
Woodsboro Burgess Heath Barnes Summer is quickly passing by, and I hope everyone has enjoyed it so far. With the end of summer approaching, it means schools in Frederick County will be back in session by the middle of this month. I encourage you to take caution on the streets and roads as the children […]
By Joan Bittner Fry “The eyes are the lamp for the body. If your eyes are sound, your whole body will be full of light; but if your eyes are no good, your body will be in darkness. So if the light of you is in darkness, how terribly dark it will be!” – Matthew […]
The Briefing Room is a Place to Unwind & Relax By James Rada Jr. The Briefing Room at Fort Ritchie opened on July 4, as the former Army base, which served as a military intelligence training center during World War II, continues its revitalization into a small civilian community and small business center. The bar […]
By Alisha Yocum Downtown Thurmont is now the new home of a western boutique at 1 East Main Street. Howdy Y’all Boutique is bringing hats, denim, tops, dresses and country-inspired style to the community. Behind the new storefront is one of Thurmont’s youngest entrepreneurs, 21-year-old Morgan Eyler, whose welcoming smile and enthusiasm greet customers as […]
By Alisha Yocum Woofie’s of Frederick, a provider of mobile pet grooming, dog walking, and pet-sitting services, celebrated its grand opening during Frederick’s 250th Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4, at Baker Park. During the event, the company handed out complimentary emergency pet wallet cards while supplies last. The wallet cards are designed to […]
Mickey Late, owner of Mick’s Plumbing & Heating, still remembers the Isuzu truck he used to launch his business 35 years ago. What began as a one-man operation has grown to 64 employees and a fleet of 49 trucks. Late says he started the business out of necessity. He was working for Thurmont Plumbing at […]