Scouts BSA Troop 270B and 270G hosted retired USA Intelligence Officer Claybaugh to come teach them about Morse code. What is it? Where in history did it start and why? Is it still used today? How do you do Morse Code? All answers and more were learned, practiced, transmitted, and deciphered between Scouts with Mr. […]
Scouts BSA Troop 270B and 270G did their annual Trolley Trail cleanup in April. Tires, lots of plastic bags, sheets of rusted metal, washing machine tubs, and more were weeded out and brought to the landfill. The Trolley Trail is sponsored by the Thurmont Lions Club. If you would like more information on Scouting, check […]
Scouts BSA Troop 270B and 270G spent Easter afternoon helping their chapter organization, the Thurmont Lions Club, with its Annual Easter Egg hunt. Lots of eggs, lots of children, and the Easter Bunny equaled a lot of fun for everyone! Scouts BSA Troop 270B and 270G, Cub Scout Pack 270, and Venturing Crew 270 did […]
The Thurmont Grange #409 held it’s annual Community Citizen and Grange Membership awards dinner on Monday, April 11. In addition to recognizing Grangers who have reached milestones in their years of membership, the Grange honors an individual or group who strives to make a difference by giving back to our community. This year, Kountry Kitchen […]
Dan Neuland The Monocacy Valley Chapter (MVC) of the National Wild Turkey Federation has recently sponsored two local youth events, promoting outdoor recreation, hunter preparation, and conservation. The first event was the annual JAKES Youth Field Day held on April 6, at Catoctin Fish and Game Protective Association in Myersville, Maryland. A jake is a […]
On Thursday, April 10, a team of over 40 Woodsboro Bank employees partnered with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to plant 200 trees in support of the 5 Million Tree Initiative. The project was not just about greening Frederick’s surroundings, but also nurturing a legacy of community care and […]
Anyone who knows Rex Davis will remember the horrific accident he suffered on November 26, 2022. He is paralyzed from the chest down from the accident. He was in shock trauma and rehab for months. He is now home recovering, undergoing a lot of physical therapy, and seeing many doctors and specialists. We are praying […]
Chip Jewell The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum, located at 300B South Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg, just north of the National Fire Academy, is now open for the 2024 season. Several new items will be on display, including the “Junior Defender” uniform manikin and the historic original “tin type’ of an actual “Junior Defender.” […]
Alisha Yocum On April 23, Principal Janine Smith was surprised as she entered the Thurmont Middle School (TMS) Gym to be applauded by students, staff, and family for the recent announcement that she was a finalist for the Washington Post Principal of the Year. In its 41st year, the Washington Post Principal of the Year […]
Congratulations to Catoctin High School student Kayla Delcid for being named a 2024 Carson Scholar. Kayla was chosen because she demonstrated the highest standards of academic achievement, integrity, and civic and social responsibility. With this honor, she will receive a $1,000 scholarship award that will be invested for her college education. In addition to the […]
Congratulations to Catoctin High School student Owen Cook, who was selected as Frederick County Career & Tech Center (CTC) Student of the Month by the Student Achievement Committee at CTC. Owen Cook is in the Landscaping Program at CTC.
The Catoctin High School (CHS) PTSA needs your help! The CHS Parent Teacher Student Association exists to help support all of our kids and the professional staff that works so hard on their behalf. They want to continue that level of support, and they are looking for volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, you […]
Alisha Yocum Brandy Baptiste didn’t necessarily set out to become a teacher. In fact, it wasn’t until after college when she was working for a company that specialized in Autism that she found her calling to become a teacher while working at a summer camp. “I absolutely loved everything about it. I loved the kids, […]
Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Lacrosse is on an incredible upswing this season! Despite the formidable challenges posed by the COVID pandemic, the program is coming back stronger than ever, thanks to the steadfast dedication of new board members. Their selfless commitment ensures that young boys and girls have the opportunity to engage in this exhilarating […]
with Michael Betteridge Memo to Catoctin Athletics: Do NOT schedule any baseball or softball games at Boonsboro next year! Last year, two remarkable Catoctin teams—baseball and softball—rode the bus all the way down to the tiny little town founded by Daniel Boone’s cousin, William Boone. That little Washington County town of Boonsboro was the scene […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP®, Partner, Bestgate Advisors Gone are the days when a pension was the golden ticket to a secure future. With the evolving landscape of employment and the diminishing prevalence of pensions, the responsibility for retirement savings has shifted to the individual. One of the most common ways for individuals to save […]
A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. 6: A Job Offer Bobby Hennessey and Peter Lawrence entered the bustling Thurmont tavern, their boots tapping against the wooden floorboards. The warm, inviting scent of freshly cooked food filled the air, mingling with the sound of glasses clinking and people chatting. Behind […]
Prologue Observations from the Woodpile” is a collection of essays bundled together and given as a birthday present for my wife, Nancy, in 1997. Twenty-seven years have passed since the collection was given. The two main subjects of the essays, my sons Justus and Jacob, have grown into men with families of their own. Knots […]
Massive Manhunt by James Rada, Jr to Catch a Chicken Thief In 1908, a crime wave hit Adams County. Residents would rush to their windows at every sound. They would peer into the dark, searching for lurking figures in the darkness. It didn’t stop until a shootout and a massive manhunt ended with the capture […]
“Helping You Find Plants That Work” by Ana Morlier Come One, Come All, to L’Hôtel Des Insectes! Bonjour, and welcome to L’Hôtel Des Insectes! At this hotel, we have first-class service for some of the least valued workers in the world: bugs! Find solace in its many rooms. You can try the temperate brick room, […]
May 1924, 100 Years Ago Thurmont Light Plant Cleared $38.01 in Year That the financial condition of Thurmont is sound and on a firm basis is shown by the following statement of receipts and expenditures including the condition of the corporation finances and the municipal electric light system. The corporation statement is for the fiscal […]
by Buck Reed Old Bay…It’s a Maryland Thang, Hon Maryland and, more importantly, the Chesapeake Bay has firmly established itself as a kingdom of seafood. We are known for our oysters, shrimp, and, of course, our Maryland crabs. And, what real Marylander doesn’t know that crabs are firmly linked to Old Bay seasoning? I would […]
by Maxine Troxell Got a ham bone leftover from the holidays? Lucky you. Put it to good use in this comforting ham and bean soup. The soup was one of my favorites. My mom used to make this soup with rivels. She always made it in a pot on the stove. This recipe uses a […]
Larry Thomas Brent Died in Vietnam by Richard D. L. Fulton Larry Thomas Brent was born on May 10, 1946, in Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, to parents Logan Brent and Susan Moore Brent. Brent had seven brothers and five sisters “surviving” him at the time of his death, according to an obituary published in […]
American Legion Post 168, Thurmont April showers bring May flowers! I just hope it didn’t drown them all! Speaking of flowers, May is Poppy month. The last Friday of May is National Poppy Day! Wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation’s uniform. Don’t have a […]