Fully Skilled in Narcotics Detection, Apprehension, Search, and Tracking The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) recently invested in three new dogs, specifically trained for law enforcement work, that have hit the streets with their handlers as highly trained and effective teams to serve the county. The new K-9’s and their deputy handlers are: Deputy 1st […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Photo Courtesy of MSMU Mount St. Mary’s University was recently cited as one of the most beautiful campuses. Mount St. Mary’s University (MSMU) was ranked as No. 1 among Maryland colleges and universities based on the percentage of full-time freshmen receiving Pell Grants. Pell Grants are federal grants awarded to students […]
Second Annual Thurmont Great Pumpkin Pick Up The Thurmont Green Team will be sponsoring the Second Annual Great Pumpkin Pick Up for the residents of Thurmont on Saturday, November 25, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Residents should place their Halloween and Thanksgiving pumpkins on the curb by 8:30 a.m. that morning for pick up by volunteers. […]
The Federated Garden Club of Maryland (FGCMD) hosted the annual Alice Rush McKeon Fund Tree Planting event on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Gilmore C. Trout Memorial Park in Walkersville. This year, in her memory, District V of FGCMD was awarded funds to plant trees and chose several sites in Frederick County. Gilmore C. Trout […]
The Frederick County Division of Energy & Environment (DEE) has introduced a network of air quality monitors to be stationed around the County. The new system will provide real-time assessments of fine particulate matter concentrations in our air; for example, microscopic solids or liquid droplets that are small enough to be inhaled and go deep […]
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 (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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]