A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. 1: Breakdown Stacy Lawrence glanced anxiously from the dashboard to the winding road ahead of her, as the temperature needle steadily climbed. She had been a teenage mom, but now she was trying for a fresh start. The rising gauge reminded her, though, […]
with Michael Betteridge Prediction: Christmas Will Come Early This Year Here in December, many of us are out shopping for Christmas gifts for our loved ones. Flush with the delicious smells of the Thanksgiving kitchen and basking in the glow of tryptophans, we pull out the wrapping paper, ribbons and bows and we start wrapping […]
by James Rada, Jr. December 1923, 100 Years Ago Infant Drowns in Creek Near Home The funeral of Charles Hewitt, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hewitt, of Thurmont, who was drowned Saturday afternoon when he fell into a small stream near his home, will be held this afternoon. The child, who was aged […]
‘Twas The Week Before Christmas by Valerie & Randy Nusbaum ‘Twas the week before Christmas at the Nusbaum estate. I hate to admit it but things weren’t looking great. The stockings were waiting to be hung and filled, the gingerbread house we still needed to build. Randy was huddled in pain in the bed. He’d […]
The Woodpecker vs. Fort Ritchie Sitting atop South Mountain, Fort Ritchie helped save the world from the Nazis during World War II. However, the camp didn’t fare as well against woodpeckers. Fort Ritchie’s history dates back to 1889 when the Buena Vista Ice Company of Philadelphia purchased 400 acres on South Mountain. The company developed […]
“Helping You Find Plants That Work” Behind Mistletoe Everything You Did and Didn’t Need to Know About This Christmas Plant In Greek, Roman, and Celtic Druid history, mistletoe acted as a panacea- to cure poisons, illness, pain, and more. The most common folklore traced to this tradition comes from Norse Mythology. Baldur (Odin’s son) was […]
by Maxine Troxell While looking for a recipe to include in the December Banner issue, I came across my aunt Eileen’s gingerbread recipe. This recipe was included in one of my mother’s handwritten recipe books. She had a lot of her relatives’ recipes included, and most are handwritten. It’s interesting to see how some of […]
by Buck Reed Salsa The origins of salsa are straight forward. The sauce has its start dating back to the time of the Mayans, Aztecs and Incas who made a cold sauce with tomatoes peppers and herbs to eat with their daily meals and snacks. The dance gets its start in Cuba in the 40’s. […]
Ira H. Buhrman “Lost at Sea” by Richard D. L. Fulton Ira Harrison Buhrman was born on November 10, 1887, in Foxville (Frederick County), to parents Harvey Meade Buhrman, a farmer, and Theresa Need Buhrman. Buhrman had eight brothers and sisters (two apparently having died at birth). Buhrman resided in Foxville until his death and […]
What Is Calcium & Why Do We Need It? by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Calcium is a mineral your body needs to build and maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Almost all calcium in the […]
Blair Garrett Festival season is upon us. There’s no doubt we’ve all noticed the changing of the season. A biting cold light frost has replaced the morning dew from summer’s end. Our windshields are foggier than they were just a month ago. And, come October, Northern Frederick County gets a whole lot busier. With Thanksgiving […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton While the Gettysburg Battlefield has always been viewed as a paranormal hotspot, stories have evolved over time addressing the multitude of spirits that inhabit the area, to the alleged discovery of a time portal that may very well exist on the fields, to UFO flyovers. The following are just […]
Richard D. L. Fulton For three days, from July 1 through July 4, 1863, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, under the command of General Robert E. Lee, engaged the Union Army of the Potomac, under the command of General George Meade, in and around the Borough of Gettysburg. On July 3, General Lee ordered […]
by Helen Xia, CHS Student Writer You read the title. You know what we’re going to discuss: Colorfest. Although the rain that Saturday didn’t do us any favors, the following day, the sky was clear again, and it overlooked the vibrant streets bustling with life. Overnight, it seemed like our cozy town of Thurmont became […]
Alumni and guests met at the Emmitsburg Ambulance Building on October 21, 2023, to renew friendships and share memories. Approximately 130 people were present. Dinner was served by Keystone Restaurant. Bill Wivell offered the blessing. The program began with prayer and the pledge. President Alan Brauer recognized Veterans and public service personnel. Secretary Connie Baker […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Colorfest Services Approved Shentel Will Offer Fiber Optic Service The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners recently approved a franchise agreement with Shentel. The agreement, similar to the one the town has with Comcast, will provide the town with a 3 percent franchise fee. Shentel will be allowed to build a fiber-optic […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be sitting here writing the “Mayor’s Column” for our local newspaper. I’m sure Mrs. Richards, my English teacher, would tell you the same thing. But here it goes. My first few weeks in office have been very busy. I have […]
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 […]
Nancy L. Rice of Thurmont was one of 23 honorees inducted into The Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame (MSCHF) for the year 2023. The induction ceremony and luncheon were held on October 19, at Ten Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville, Maryland. Each inductee received a membership certificate, an MSHF lapel pin, and a copy of […]
Saturday, November 4, has been announced by the Frederick County Division of Solid Waste as its next Residential Household Hazardous Waste event. This bi-annual event is the preferred disposal method of household hazardous wastes generated from Frederick County’s residences. Residents can drop off, at no cost, items like fluorescent bulbs (compact and tube), old gasoline, […]
The Town of Thurmont will be replacing the water and sewer mains along North Church Street in Thurmont, from Boundary Avenue to Catoctin High School. The project will began on October 18, and is expected to take six to nine months to complete. Contractors will be working Monday through Thursday each week, from 7:00 a.m. […]
Be a part of Emmitsburg’s public visioning workshop for the town’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan by attending a workshop and sharing your unique perspective. Planning session 1A was held October 30. Planning session 1B will be held November 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Emmitsburg Town Office, located at 300 South Seton Avenue. To participate, email […]
Scouts in Thurmont placed sticky notes on the doors of houses on October 28 for the annual Scouting for Food Drive. The Scouts will return on November 4 to pick up your donations for the local food bank. Please leave your donations in bags on your front porch, and the Scouts will come by and […]
The annual Toys for Tots drive, hosted by Cub Scout Pack 270 and Venturing Crew 270, is getting underway. Donation boxes can be found at Mountain Gate Restaurant, ACE Hardware, the American Legion Post 168, and Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman’s Club (other locations will be added). The Drive will end on December 3, and the […]
BSA Troops 270B and 270G, along with Webelos and AOL’s from Cub Scout Pack 270, recently attended a Wizard Safari in York, Pennsylvania, on September 29 through October 1. The camporee is held once every four years and is based on Deadwood, South Dakota, 1846. Old-time games, costumes, falconry, black smithing, bee keeping, trains, branding, […]