June 1924, 100 Years Ago Deserted On Her Wedding Day, Says James R. Lowery, about 45 years old, formerly of Point of Rocks, was arrested Tuesday afternoon by County Constable Charles W. Smith, charged with desertion and nonsupport. He will be given a hearing in police court this evening at 7:30 o’clock. Lowery recently married […]
Maxine Troxell Becky Linton, Thurmont High School class of 1958, gave me this recipe from Mrs. Strube, who taught first or second grade at Thurmont Elementary School. This recipe is dated September 27, 1949. Our family had just moved to Thurmont in 1951, and I remember her classroom was across the hall from the second-grade […]
by Buck ReedThe word “mycology” refers to the study of fungi, which is another word for mushrooms. You don’t really need to study mushrooms to appreciate them or enjoy what they bring to the culinary world. But in case you need to know, or are ever on Jeopardy and the category comes up, below are […]
Kale & Avocado Salad with Blueberries & Edamame Yield: 8 cups Prep Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutesServings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Healthy Pregnancy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Egg-Free 6 cups stemmed and coarsely chopped curly kale 1 avocado, diced 1 cup blueberries 1 cup halved yellow cherry tomatoes 1 cup cooked shelled edamame ¼ cup sliced […]
Edwin C. Creeger, Jr. Namesake of Legion Post 168 by Richard D. L. Fulton Edwin C. Creeger, Jr. was born on August 21, 1920, in Thurmont to parents Edwin C. and Ethel Creeger. He was his parents’ only child. The family’s address was given as having been 7 North Church Street, Thurmont. Creeger’s father owned […]
American Legion Post 168, Thurmont May was Poppy month. Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird started off Poppy season by getting the first Poppy from Miss Poppy, Ella. Did you register for the 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Maple Run Golf Course? This will benefit Platoon 22. Not a golfer? Think about sponsoring, and there are many […]
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, the Monocacy Valley Memorial VFW Post 6918, located in Harney (Taneytown), will host its annual Memorial Day Observance at the Community Cemeteries at 3:30 p.m. The program will begin at the Post at 4:30 p.m. Post Commander Larry Harris said, “Memorial Day is a time to pause, to reflect and […]
How Much Sugar Per Day Is Too Much? by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Sugar is in almost every packaged food you pick up at the grocery store, and there seems to be a sugar addiction epidemic in the U.S. If you don’t see the word “sugar” in the ingredients […]
by Kristen Bodmer Graduation season is here. We would like to congratulate all of the 2024 seniors. What a huge accomplishment! We want you to know we are so proud of you. Always dream big, and you will go places. “If you never dream, you will never know the endless possibilities of what you can […]
BY Caitlyn Kirby June is here, and it’s time to get in tune with your summer socialization with crafts, games, exercises, and educational activities and opportunities at Emmitsburg 50+ Center! There is video exercise that includes wonderful professionals that guide moderate exercise to facilitate great health and mobility. If there are unguided activities you would […]
Alisha Yocum Despite the weather not being particularly conducive to baseball, Thurmont Little League (TLL) families and local community members gathered for a great day of baseball at Opening Day on Saturday, April 6, to mark the beginning of the 2024 season. The spirit of America’s beloved pastime prevailed as a large American flag flew […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Town Considering Adjusting Water and Sewer Rates Chris Simms with Smart Utilities Management talked with the commissioners about the need to raise water and sewer rates in town. The town’s water rates haven’t been adjusted since 2012, and the water system is starting to run at a deficit as the […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis As we are halfway through the spring season, it is the time of year to work on your list of chores that have built up over the winter. You also need to take time and enjoy other activities, and May is full of things to do. On May 3-5, we will, […]
James Rada, Jr. The Town of Emmitsburg is debuting its app, My Emmitsburg, this month. You can download it from the town website or wherever you get your apps. “This is a big thing for us,” said Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis. “We want everyone to have a way to receive alerts for emergencies or when […]
The Eisenhower Farm Story Richard D. L. Fulton Dwight ”Ike” D. Eisenhower was born on October 14, in Denison, Texas, the son of David D. and Elizabeth Eisenhower (the spelling of Eisenhower was changed from its original spelling of Eisenhauer, which had been the last name of his great-grandfather). Eisenhower married Mary “Mamie” in […]
James Rada, Jr. May 9 marks 75 years since a group of concerned citizens formed the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company in 1949. Marshall Fishpaw was the first president. Although formed to fight fires, there weren’t many fires to fight. Even into the 1960s, the company responded to less than 15 fire calls a year. […]
The Slagle Hotels I & II Richard D. L. Fulton The three-story building that was once the Slagle Hotel still stands at the Emmitsburg Town Square and presently serves as a 16-unit apartment building. Over time, the 150-year-old building has undergone several name changes. The Slagle Hotel did have two previous names: one being the […]
For the eighth 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 […]
The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of US 15) — Under construction. Seton Village — The applicant is seeking planning commission approval of a subdivision plat to convert two condominium units into two recorded lots. The planning […]
Richard D. L. Fulton “First Day of Issue” cover of the Francis Scott Key stamp, issued on August 9, 1948, in Frederick. “O say does that star spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave…” ~ Defense of Fort McHenry, September 14, Frances Scott Key Celebrated Francis […]
Phyllis Kelly Nominated by: Sarah Jacobson Phyllis Kelly’s dedication to helping serve those in need was learned from her father, John Chatlos, who served as a minister for the Daughters of Charity and the Religious Coalition. He started the Emmitsburg Food Bank after seeing a need in the community back in 1985. When her father […]
Alisha Yocum Steve Burdette’s journey from his childhood on a farm in Browningsville, Maryland, to becoming a beloved figure in the Blue Ridge Summit community, is one marked by a deep love for both art and people. Growing up surrounded by farmland, Burdette’s passion for rural scenes and landscapes developed early on. His artistic talents […]
Linda Calhoun of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, has always considered herself a Christian writer and photographer with a love of the outdoors, but her first book came from an unexpected visitor: a monarch butterfly. Calhoun said that while she was outside one day, the butterfly landed on her hand and stayed for almost an hour. A week […]
Alisha Yocum The Clothes Closet, operated by Thurmont United Methodist Church, recently reopened following a renovation. The remodeling involved removing walls to expand the space, creating a more open layout for the 50-75 individuals it serves monthly. Additionally, the building now features a designated area for church information, prayer requests for their prayer shawl ministry, […]
SA Scout Troop 270B and 270G didn’t let a campout with bad weather dampen their adventures. They spent the day at the National Security Agencies Cryptologic Museum (pictured above), where they learned how codes started way back in Egypt and have manifested throughout the years and how wars were fought and prevented with codes. Did […]