Glade Valley Milling Company The Glade Valley Milling Company, Woodsboro, is the only “identified” flour mill structure remaining in Woodsboro, according to the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT). The mill was also referred to as the Glades Valley Milling Company in a state archive document, dated March 29, 2007, and entitled Frederick County Mills. The plurality […]
Submitted by the Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Committee All Emmitsburg residents and visitors who attended this year’s Community Heritage Day on Saturday, June 27, were the real winners, from the delicious breakfast at the Vigilant Hose Activities Building on Creamery Way to the last fireworks as they lit up the night sky after a wonderful, […]
Do you have a new recipe that you have been wanting to try? Is there a favorite family recipe that has been passed down over generations? Looking for something for the kids to do this summer? If so, get ready to bake away and enter your delicious baked items at the annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg […]
By Alisha Yocum Timothy Goenner and his wife, Thanh Van phan, of Thurmont recently won the chance to participate in the Warehouse Dash, which included a round-trip, all-expenses-paid trip to Chicago through the Maryland Lottery’s Second Chance Drawing. Maryland’s Second Chance Lottery is part of the My Lottery Rewards program, a free loyalty program that […]
Visitors to Catoctin Furnace will soon be able to experience one of the most dramatic sights from the site’s historic past, thanks to a new grant from the Maryland Heritage Areas Program. Governor Wes Moore recently announced 58 matching grants, totaling $5 million for Maryland nonprofits, local governments, and heritage tourism organizations. Among the recipients […]
Scholarship winners were presented with their checks by Worshipful Master Rob Reid. Current and previous winners attending were Tanner Seiss, Payton Evans, Olivia Baker, Tyler McCallan, Jared Turner, and Alex Hauk. Acacia Masonic Lodge #155 recently held its Annual Strawberry Night, experiencing an outstanding evening celebrating its community, students, and members. Scholarships totaling more than […]
Sara Lee displays one of the large hailstones that fell at her Lewistown home during a severe storm in early July. The storm produced damaging hail that caused significant damage to homes, vehicles, and other structures throughout the area. As a long-time Maryland resident, Lee said she has never seen hail this large.
The Catoctin High School (CHS) Class of 1976 Reunion committee is seeking information about the following people (listed below). If you know the address, telephone number, or email address of any missing classmates, your help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Donna (Hahn) Gills at 240-818-2964 or donna.gills76@gmail.com. Classmates we are unable to locate: Kim […]
By Alisha Yocum Maria Mills selected Dr. Seuss as the historical figure to celebrate as part of the nationwide art contest celebrating America’s 250th Birthday. Maria Mills is recognized as Maryland’s Middle School State Winner in the art contest hosted by Freedom 250 and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). When Maria Mills of […]
By Alisha Yocum On a warm day in July, children explored the stream, scooping up bugs and lifting rocks in search of crayfish. Each discovery was met with smiles and excited squeals. The adventurers were part of the Thurmont Park & Recreation’s “A Day in the Park” Summer Program, which offers three weekly adventures throughout […]
by Aditi Dhananjaya, High School Student In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” ~ John Muir In a world where health advice feels complicated, the simplest habits can make the biggest difference in one’s life. Exercise doesn’t have to mean running marathons every day or spending hours at the gym. […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton 50th Anniversary Lindbergh Flight “Our messenger of peace and goodwill has broken down another barrier of time and space.” ~President Calvin Coolidge, regarding Charles A. Lindbergh’s solo transatlantic flight in 1927 A full-scale operative replica of Charles Lindbergh’s The Spirit of St. Louis landed at College Park on October 24, […]
Nothing says summer quite like Little League All-Star Baseball. The regular season ends, but for a select few the path continues through the hot days of summer. This year was no different as Thurmont Little League fielded four all-star teams. While none of the teams advanced past District 2, the teams gave fans quite a […]
With Michael Betteridge . Goodbye Futbol, Hello Football August is the most difficult month of the year to write a high school sports column. Little League Baseball has ended, and high school fall sports open in the middle of the month. There is some 7-on-7 football competition being held with most Frederick County high schools […]
Thirty-three Catoctin FFA members attended the 98th Maryland State FFA Convention on June 23-25 (pictured above). The state convention was held in Garrett County at Garrett College and The Wisp. This year’s theme was Unwritten. All students attended workshops and sessions, industry tours, and participated in CDE/LDEs (contest), getting to network with over 550 members, […]
The Board of Directors of Mother Seton School is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Joseph M. Fanning (pictured right) as the principal of Mother Seton School. Mr. Fanning will be only the second lay principal in school history. Mr. Fanning began his career in law enforcement before discovering a calling to education. He […]
Area churches and businesses in Emmitsburg, Lewistown, Rocky Ridge, Sabillasville, and Thurmont are working to provide students in need with school supplies for the 2026-2027 school year. This program is for the students attending the Catoctin Feeder Schools. These schools include Emmitsburg Elementary, Lewistown Elementary, Sabillasville Environmental School, Thurmont Primary, Thurmont Elementary, Thurmont Middle, and […]
Born from kindness and the belief that small acts matter, this low-barrier award helps ease the cost of college essentials—books, lab fees, parking, uniforms, and more! In order to assist as many students as possible, this one-time award will not exceed $2,500 per student. The application opened on June 1 and runs through August 31. […]
Three students from Sabillasville Environmental School were selected as winners in the Sons of the American Revolution Essay Contest: Quinton Runion, Harper Holmes, and Evan Matthews (pictured above). This year’s essay topic focused on Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a wealthy Maryland planter, delegate to the Continental Congress, and the only Catholic signer of the Declaration […]
Makayla Comer is a junior at Catoctin High School and a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). She is serving as the 2025-2026 Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show Ambassador and currently serves as Social Media Coordinator. In this monthly series, Comer will take readers behind the scenes of what it takes to raise […]
As summer winds down, families are preparing for the start of another school year. While shopping for school supplies is an important part of the season, a little planning can help students make a smooth transition back into the classroom. One of the best ways to prepare is by gradually returning to a school-year sleep […]
James Rada, Jr. 8: Maps of Nothing Lou Preston sat at the worn pine kitchen table of his family’s Gettysburg homestead, steam curling from his chipped blue mug as he took slow sips of bitter black coffee. Morning light filtered through lace curtains, casting delicate patterns on the faded linoleum floor. All around him, the […]
by Mitchell Tester, College Student Q’s For this month, I would like to take a break from the two-part “Time” series I started last month. “Q’s” will be a new edition I do occasionally, where I have one or more people send in a question or questions, and I answer them. Of course, due to […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC Trump Accounts A New Way to Save for Your Child’s Future With the recent launch of Trump Accounts, many parents and grandparents are asking the same question: Should I open one? Like many financial planning decisions, the answer is: it depends. What Is a Trump Account? […]
by Michele Tester Good For The Soul It is said that laughter is the best medicine. I’m a firm believer in that. A good laugh heals the body and mind; add old friends to that, and you have a winning recipe for the rejuvenation of your soul, the lifting of your spirits, and the warming […]