Emmitsburg New Business and Development BriefsThe 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 US 15) — Under construction. Passed the most recent county inspection of onsite footers. Awaiting formal request for partial bond release. Seton Village — The […]
Joan Bittner Fry Today, I’m going to Trout’s Market. Should I call them at 5074 or go to their store on East Main Street? They would probably have that nice, young kid deliver my groceries, but it’s a beautiful day, so I’ll go to their store. Maybe I’ll run into some friends. Let me look […]
Part 1: From the Bay to FrederickDuring the course of hundreds of millions of years, the land that comprises Maryland had undergone countless transitions, from being located under oceans to being locked up in a mountain chain as high as the present-day Himalayans. In the beginning, after billions of years of “cooling off” following its […]
Fort Ritchie is known for the work performed there during World War II by the German Jewish ex-patriots known as the Ritchie Boys, who served as translators and interrogators of prisoners and military intelligence. What isn’t as well known is that a unit of Japanese Nisei (second-generation Japanese American citizens) was stationed at the fort […]
Katie Warthen Nominated by: Phyllis Kelly At 93, Katie Warthen (pictured right) still smiles as she reminisces about her time spent rebuilding the Emmitsburg Library. Originally from Kentucky, Katie moved to Emmitsburg after high school to help her sister care for her children. In 1952, not long after her move, she met her late husband, […]
On September 7, family and friends gathered at East End Park in Thurmont to dedicate a “buddy bench” in memory of Lane “Bub” Miesner. Lane, a student at Catoctin High School, passed away tragically in December 2023 due to a rare medical condition called Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). The family had been working with the Town […]
Submitted by Joan Bittner Fry Fireplace Wood Seasoned wood of any kind will burn better than unseasoned wood. In other words, the percentage of water removed from each piece of wood determines the heat value and burning qualities of the wood. If left outdoors, seasoning takes place and you get wood with more heat in […]
Mother Seton School is pleased to announce that on September 9, nine eighth graders were inducted as the newest members of the Archbishop James Bayley Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). These students were selected based on their academic achievement and strong character: Tierney Burns, Sofia Canadas-Fraga, Trent Faller, Philip Field, Danielle Golden, […]
Catoctin High Is Third FCPS School to Earn Banner Recognition from Special Olympics Catoctin High School earned national banner recognition from Special Olympics North America for schoolwide efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with and without special needs. Catoctin earned this status by meeting 10 national standards of excellence in the areas […]
Alisha Yocum On a warm autumn day at Eyler Park in Thurmont, as Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) football players and cheerleaders take the field, spectators settle in for a thrilling game. The air hums with energetic play-by-play commentary from the loudspeakers—phrases like “That’s enough for a Catoctin first down!” and “There’s laundry on the field!” […]
with Michael Betteridge What Happened To Mountainball? High school sports opened the fall season officially on Tuesday, September 3, with golf, soccer, and volleyball. The following day, girls flag football and field hockey kicked off. The opening fall season sports week continued on Friday, September 6, with football, and then cross-country track on Saturday, September […]
A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. T h e C a t o c t i n B a n n e r b r i n g s y o u . . . 11: Happy Birthday Bobby Hennessey slowly opened his eyes, the bright morning light stabbing […]
You’re the expert lunar geologist of the first Moon cave exploration mission, currently hoisted up by a rope off the edge of a lunar cave. Probes were sent in advance and deemed the cave as safe. You are in a deep lava tube tunnel in an area of the Moon named “Mare Tranquillitatis.” The “Sea […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP®, Partner, Bestgate Advisors Understanding Estimated Tax Payments Who Needs to Pay & How to Stay on Track For many taxpayers, the process of paying taxes is relatively straightforward. Wages are earned, taxes are withheld from paychecks, and when tax season arrives, most of the heavy lifting has already been done. […]
James Rada, Jr. Note: Newspaper excerpts are as they appeared in their respective issues. October 1924, 100 Years Ago Annual Convention of Pythian Sisters The fourth annual convention of Pythian Sisters of District No. 2, of Maryland, was held in Thurmont Monday afternoon and night with 82 delegates present from the six temples comprising the […]
by Michele Tester“Chomping at the Bit” I don’t know about you, but I constantly feel like I’m being rushed and pushed to the next “thing.” Whatever happened to basking in the moment, enjoying the season you are in? It seems that we are constantly being reminded to be mindful, to live in the moment, seize […]
by James Rada Colleges Take to the Skies When World War II started in 1939, the United States had roughly 38,000 trained pilots. It wasn’t enough to fight a war. Men were willing to join the Air Corps, but there weren’t enough instructors to train them all. Often, the men waiting to become pilots were […]
Maxine Troxell Okay, here I go, divulging the source of some of my secret recipes. Back in 1972, I purchased a cookbook from The Farm Journal called The Country Cookbook. I have gotten a lot of my prize recipes from this book, including a number of bread, cake, cookie, and pie recipes. This Pecan Pie […]
by Buck Reed Cobblers, Crisps, and Buckles This is one of those desserts that can be a game changer for your holiday feast, but you need to do a bit of planning and execution to pull it off. Make a splash this holiday season, and create your own cobbler, crisp, or buckle. It may not […]
Jalapeño Popper Mac n’ Cheese Bites Prep Time: 2o minutes Total Time: 1 hourServings: 12High-Calcium Bone-Health Vegetarian Nut-Free Low-Sodium Ingredients 6 ounces small elbow macaroni 5 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 large egg ¾ cup whole milk 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon dry mustard 2 […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Staff Sgt. Richard J. Tieman Richard J. Tieman was born on November 21, 1981, at the Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco, and subsequently resided in Waynesboro, the residence of his father, Richard Tieman, Jr., and his stepmother, Diane Tieman. Tieman also had one brother, Tyler. Tyler Tieman described his […]
American Legion Post 168, ThurmontThe Pop-Up Shops have been a great hit! But due to Octoberfest, we are taking a break in October. We will return with Shop Small Weekend on November 30 and Christmas in Thurmont on December 7. Calling all Legion members (yes, SAL and Auxiliary, too), we are in need of volunteers […]
What Are Electrolytes & the Foods That Can Prevent An Imbalance? by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Electrolytes are important to your overall health. Not only are they found throughout the human body in the blood, sweat, and urine, but they also play a vital role in everything from fluid […]
by Kristen BodmerFall is here, leaves are changing colors and crisp breezes are blowing. We are looking forward to Colorfest, our Yard Sale, Thanksgiving! We would love for you to come join us as we get to spend time together laughing and playing games and sharing fellowship. October is full of activities. Take the opportunity […]
BY Caitlyn Kirby Spooky season is upon us. It’s time for tricks and treats; just don’t let the ghouls and goblins keep you from fun and festive opportunities available at Emmitsburg 50+ Center! Great weather and great times await; don’t let a good time spook you this season! This Halloween, we have some festive activities […]