Over 50 participants gathered around Lake Royer in Cascade for the annual Fort Ritchie Community Center’s Bass Fishing Tournament on Saturday, May 18. The event was sponsored by Cobblestone Hotel & Suites and included prizes for the largest bass caught by youth and adults. The winners were: Adult Winners: Steven Pinkley—17 ¼” Steve Christian—16 ½” […]
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird swore in two new Officers to the Thurmont Police Department in May. “Officer Hayden Glunt and Officer Brett Sharp recently graduated from the Police Academy and will begin patrolling this week. I want to give a warm Thurmont welcome to both of the Officers and thank them for serving our community,” […]
Antietam Camp #3 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Antietam Auxiliary #3 Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans are planning a Grave Marking Ceremony for a Union Civil War Veteran, buried in Mount Bethel Cemetery in Garfield, Maryland. They are seeking any descendants or relatives of the Civil War Veteran Thomas H. […]
Alisha Yocum “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~Mark Twain “Pomp and Circumstance” filled the air as 156 […]
Over the weekend spanning May 17, 18, and 19, Thurmont Middle School’s stage underwent a captivating metamorphosis into an underwater paradise, where students showcased their talents in the musical production of The Little Mermaid, overseen by theatre teacher, Ms. LaForce. The production shared the classic Disney story of a young mermaid (Ariel), played by Alaina […]
Sabillasville Environmental School – A Classical Charter (SES) recently held a Kindergarten signing for its new students who will be joining them in the fall. Students were welcomed to the school “red carpet-style” as they signed their names committing to their attendance next year. Families were able to learn about the class schedule and visit […]
Alisha Yocum Catoctin High School’s (CHS) Boys Track and Field team showcased their exceptional talent and dedication at the recent Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) 1A West Region Championships, with several standout performances. Deacon McIlvain made history by securing the all-time best shot-put throw for Catoctin, launching an impressive 51 feet, 2.75 inches […]
Alisha Yocum If you live in the area, there is a good chance you were asked by a Thurmont Little Leaguer to support their most recent fundraiser: the Hit-A-Thon. This is Thurmont Little League’s (TLL) biggest and most critical fundraiser for the year. The way it works is the players ask for donations. For every […]
with Michael Betteridge Catoctin High School spring sports began with some pretty big news. With the retirement of Athletic Director Keith Bruck, who moved up north to take over at Fairfield, Catoctin began the search process for a new athletic director. Since WTHU arrived on the sports scene in 2008, Catoctin High School has had […]
Jeremy Johnson, CYA Football & Cheer President The world of youth sports continues to be a foundation for our community and the future of our next generation. Over the years, there have been both good and not-so-good things that have occurred in youth sports. With that being said, the thing that stands out the most […]
by Helen Xia, CHS Student Writer When scouring the internet for topics to write about, there’s one lesson I’ve learned: There are what seems to be an infinite number of niche holidays. From National Onion Ring Day to Lemon Month—yes, June is the month for this versatile sour citrus—it’s always a surprise when I discover […]
Chocolate Park by Wib Davis Submitted by Joan Bittner Fry This article appeared in the July 30, 1977 edition of The Record Herald, Waynesboro, PA. Remember Blue Mountain Chocolates? The Cascade area-based candy factory was operated by the B. R. Summers family. The chocolate factory came into existence in 1920 after Summers’ two sons, Harris […]
by becky dietrich Submitted by Joan Bittner Fry This article appeared in the December 5, 1975 edition of The Record Herald. Why do people drink beer in a place called “Chocolate Park?” Because there was once a man named Jansen, from Germany, who made delicious chocolates in his home to sell. An investor from out […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP®, Partner, Bestgate Advisors Are you thinking about investing your hard-earned money but feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the choices out there? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It can be intimidating if you don’t have a good grasp of the basics. Let’s break down the different investment options in a […]
A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. 7: Making a Deal Stacy Lawrence and Bobby Hennessey set up a time to meet at the Kountry Kitchen restaurant the day following his job offer to her. Stacy had wanted time to think about the offer and think of any questions she […]
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. Throw […]
Using a Phone to Fight a Littlestown Fire Roaring fires helped keep Isaac Cromer’s house and outbuildings warm during the cold January days in 1909. On January 25, Isaac and his wife, Catherine, got called away to Gettysburg to care for Cromer’s mother-in-law. That left 20-year-old John Cromer alone on the farm that was located […]
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 […]