Swearing in of Emmitsburg Mayor and Town Commissioner
Frederick County Clerk of Courts Sandra Dalton swore in Frank Davis as mayor, and Mayor Davis swore in Valerie Turnquist as a town commissioner. Photos by James Rada, Jr.
Frederick County Public Schools Files Lawsuit Against Social Media Giants Over Youth Mental Health Concerns
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) filed a lawsuit in October against Meta, Google, ByteDance, and Snap Inc. FCPS is joining forces with other school districts across the nation and in Maryland, such as Anne Arundel County, Harford County, and Howard County, in contending that excessive social media usage and addiction are exacerbating the mental health […]
Diabetes Awareness Walk Big Success
Forty-five Lions from 7 Lions Clubs and 17 Leos from Century High School participated in the Diabetes Awareness Walk on Sunday, October 22, at Krimgold Park in Woodbine. The event raised $1,850 for the American Diabetes Association. November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. […]
What Happens on the Mountain
A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. 6: Escape Brian Johnson waited, hidden in the treeline around President Franklin Roosevelt’s secret mountain retreat. The night was quiet, but the area around the one-story home was still well lit. He could also see two guards patrolling the perimeter of the house. […]
SPORTSTALK
with Michael Betteridge Life Is A Playoff! Fall is a time of transition from summer to winter. November marks the end of fall. The weather is beginning to change. Our beautiful meadows and woods are beginning to change. We sense a hint of change in the air everywhere. We bring the winter clothing out. We […]
Once upon a time
by James Rada, Jr. November 1923, 100 Years Ago Thurmont Conference The second of the series of conferences being held by the Frederick County C. E. Union will be held tonight at Thurmont, beginning at 7:30 o’clock. Following will be the program: Hymn, invocation; “Christian Endeavor, the Church’s Tool Chest,” Rev. Wm. R. Glen, Frederick; […]
HAPPILY Ever After
Across the Miles by Valerie Nusbaum With Thanksgiving and the holiday season upon us once again, I’m reminiscing about years past and feeling blessed to have such wonderful memories. I’m sure you are, too. These are just some of the highlights of my Thanksgivings with Randy. For our first Thanksgiving together, I had the bright […]
Looking Back
Where the White Frogs Frolic In 1932, Charles Clyde (C.C.) Moler was shopping at Lilypons goldfish nurseries in Frederick County when something in the water caught his eye. The water rippled with activity from the thousands of goldfish in the ponds that been drained to a low level for harvesting. C.C. saw flashes of orange […]
Taste of the Past
by Maxine Troxell I love soups and chilis all year long, especially in the fall. This tasty chili twist is perfect for a cold day! If you’re a fan of spaghetti and chili, then you’ll love this recipe. This recipe came from the Inglenook Granddaughter’s cookbook that was published years ago. It did not list […]
The Supermarket Gourmet
by Buck Reed Rocking Ramen It is a well-known fact that every ancient civilization made some form of alcoholic beverage—let’s call it beer, if they were going to advance that culture (I will make the case in a future article!). No one person in these societies is credited with inventing this beverage. Every single one […]
Veteran Spotlight
Sergeant George Frailey Combs Navigating Bombers Over Europe by Richard D. L. Fulton George F. Combs was born January 11, 1922, to parents Cooley and Clara Rowe Combs. He grew up in Emmitsburg and had two brothers, Samuel and Thomas. Combs’ military registration card, filled in when he was 20, described him as being 5’7” […]
health Matters
What Is Osteoporosis? by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Osteoporosis occurs when too much bone mass is lost, and changes occur in the structure of bone tissue. Certain risk factors may lead to the development of osteoporosis or increase the likelihood that you will develop the disease. Many people with […]
67th Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show Results
Madison and Jordyn Ohler at the 67th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show. Jordyn was the 2023 Reserve Champion, Market Beef. The following were the Champion and Reserve Champion winners at the 67th annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show held September 8-10, 2023 at Catoctin High School in Thurmont. Each Champion and Reserve Champion winner […]
Haunted Gettysburg
The Untold Story by Richard D. L. Fulton There have been countless stories of ghosts on the Gettysburg Battlefield, within and beyond the national park boundaries, and there has been a seemingly endless array of books and documentaries based on the myriad number of ghostly encounters. But not all of the stories have been told, […]
Tales on Trails
Trails for the Kids Richard D. L. Fulton Fall is a season of change, as the heat of summer begins to diminish and weather, overall, begins to moderate. But fall is also a season during which life begins to prepare for the harshest of Earth’s seasons, the winter, with its plunging, freezing temperatures, along with […]
A Fish Story
As Told to Joan Bittner Fry by Doug Laumann, owner of the Thrift Store at Blue Ridge Summit In 2022, a fishing trip to Assateague, Virginia, ended in a great time, catching lots of fish. However, when my son and I left Assateague for home late in the evening, we stopped at a convenience store […]
Town Hall Reports
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Colorfest Services Approved The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners approved bids for services that are needed for Colorfest to run smoothly. Mays Security in Frederick will provide security with 26 guards, 2 supervisors, and 2 relief guards for $21,600. Rill’s Bus Service in Westminster will provide bus service with […]
From the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs In early September, I had the honor of announcing the FFA Sweetheart winner at the opening ceremony of the 67th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show at Catoctin High School. The winner was Caroline Clark. Caroline, who was raised and lives on her family farm in Rocky Ridge, among other things, […]
Davis and Turquist Elected in Emmitsburg
James Rada, Jr. Frank Davis and Valerie Turnquist were elected during the Emmitsburg municipal elections on September 26. Despite the rainy day, 367 people turned out to vote. Two incumbent commissioners, Davis and Timothy O’Donnell, ran to replace Mayor Don Briggs. Davis won with 82 percent (301 votes) of votes, while O’Donnell received only 17 […]
Candidates for Thurmont Election Nominated
James Rada, Jr. The Thurmont Board of Commissioners will have at least one new face after the town election at the end of this month. Thurmont held its nominating convention on September 26. Six people were nominated to fill the seats currently held by Bill Buehrer and Wes Hamrick. Buehrer chose to run for re-election, […]
Emmitsburg New Development and Business Briefs
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 U.S. 15) — A preconstruction meeting is pending. Zoning permit was issued on August 23. Village Liquors & Plaza Inn (Silo Hill Parkway) — A preconstruction meeting is pending. Seton […]
Everyday Heroes at the Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service is observing the 20th anniversary of the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program, which was created in 2003 to commend USPS employees who go above and beyond the call of duty in a variety of situations, such as assisting lost children, getting help for sick or injured customers, spotting fires, and more. Around […]
Kenneth D. Fraley Completes 49 Years of Dedicated Service to the Catoctin Medical Center
Submitted by the Catoctin Medical Center Board of Directors The Catoctin Medical Center Board of Directors wishes to recognize Ken Fraley’s many years of dedicated service to our organization. As a direct result of Ken’s participation and leadership during the past 49 years, our non-profit organization has been able to construct and maintain a local […]
Rother House Blessed Opens
First Seminarians Arrive Richard D. L. Fulton The Rother House, located within the Saint Joseph House on the Emmitsburg campus of the Daughters of Charity, was officially opened in late-August as an extension of Mount Saint Mary’s seminary. The Rother House is located in the C-wing of the Saint Joseph House. The Saint Joseph House […]
A Catholic High School Returns to Emmitsburg
James Rada, Jr. For 55 years, Emmitsburg has not had a high school for its children. That has changed this year with the opening of the Chesterston Academy of the Annunciation. The school had a soft launch this year at St. Anthony’s Parish, with just a handful of students in the 9th and 10th grades. […]