by James Rada, Jr. August 1923, 100 Years Ago County League Race Grows Exciting The defeat of the hitherto unbeaten Thurmont ball club Intensifies the interest in the Frederick County League race. True, it gives the league leaders hut one defeat while Woodsboro and Mt. Airy, runners-up the pennant race, have each dropped two games. […]
by Valerie Nusbaum Randy and I are reviving the tradition of Date Night. It could be argued that since we take a lot of day trips and we eat a lot of meals in restaurants, we’ve been dating all along, but why split hairs? A few weeks ago, on a non-date, we had dinner at […]
Area connections to the Star-Spangled Banner by James Rada, Jr. Frederick County native Francis Scott Key was a lawyer, who is not remembered for his legal expertise, but for a poem he wrote. In 1814, the War of 1812 was still raging. Some historians call it the second American Revolution. Less than a generation after […]
“Helping You Find Plants That Work” by Ana Morlier Happy summer, readers! I hope your summer has been lively, fun, and relaxing, maybe crossing off bucket list activities, taking that fun family trip, or catching up on sleep. Summer has certainly been busier than anticipated in this plant-loving household—to the point that some plant care […]
by Maxine Troxell It’s summer and picnic time. What better food is there for a picnic than fried chicken? This recipe is a family recipe that I have used many times. It’s a simple and easy recipe for great fried chicken. Southern Fried Chicken Ingredients Chicken pieces 1 cup milk 2 beaten large eggs 2 […]
by Buck Reed A Berry Summer As I have written before, the summer brings an abundance of wonderful things to our table. We have grilled foods from our backyard, seafood from the oceans, and flowers for our centerpieces. But we should not overlook the wonderful fruits that we find in abundance at this time of […]
by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Writer Tired of the basic BBQ sauce to flavor your cut of meat? Dry rubs drying out your food? Try making today’s recipe: a marinade! Though it is an extra step to flavoring your preferred cut of meat, marinades are useful for more than just flavoring meat. Marinades act as […]
PFC John Little, Emmitsburg KIA in the Liberation of Bizory by Richard D. L. Fulton John William Little was born on December 19, 1910, to parents John William and Minie Little, and resided on Frederick Street, Emmitsburg, Maryland, and had two sisters, Valerie and Anna, and three brothers, Robert, Roy, and James. James was included […]
by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants (flowers, herbs, or trees) as therapy to improve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Aromatherapy may be used with other complementary treatments, such as massage or acupuncture, as well as with standard medical treatments to manage […]
Chloe Ricasa Emmitsburg recently marked a significant milestone with the 40th anniversary of its beloved Community Heritage Day, held on June 24 at the E. Eugene Myers Memorial Park. This event, which has become a cherished tradition for the community, took place on a beautiful, sunny day that defied the gloomy weather predictions. The Heritage […]
The Fatal Crash of #6157 Richard D. L. Fulton Based in part on The Last to Fall: The 1922 March, Battles, & Deaths of U.S. Marines at Gettysburg by Richard D. L. Fulton and James Rada, Jr. The year was 1922, four years after the end of the First World War, when more than 5,000 […]
Richard D. L. Fulton There was a time in history when the country was laced with short-line railroads. In fact, almost all of the early railroads were short-line railroads, until many were absorbed through consolidation with larger railroads, years later. Most short-line railroads were created to serve limited purposes, as dictated by local economies. Many […]
by Helen Xia, CHS Student Writer Fireworks against a dark night sky at the end of the Thurmont Ambulance Co. Carnival. Photo by Helen Xia It’s now July, and you know what that means: Independence Day! It’s difficult to forget this valued national holiday, given the fireworks, the smell of toasty barbecue, and the flag […]
Take A Dip! The boat house operated by Eastern Watersports is open for business, renting out canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. James Rada, Jr. With the warm summer weather upon us, sometimes it is nice to cool off in the water. Northern Frederick County has a good ole swimming hole at Cunningham Falls State Park, […]
Mount St. Mary’s University announced Monday the hiring of Brad Davis as the school’s new Director of Athletics. Davis begins his tenure at the Mount on August 1, 2023. “We enthusiastically welcome Brad and his family to Mount St. Mary’s.” University President Timothy E. Trainor, Ph.D. said. “As we enter our second year in the […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Town Joins Mass Tort Action The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners voted to participate in a mass tort complaint against manufacturers of the PFAS chemicals that Thurmont and other municipalities are now working to remove from their water systems. The town’s vote is to retain a law firm to investigate, file […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs As planned, the community pool opened without a hitch for the Memorial Day weekend, just in time to accommodate lots of us on some of those hot days. However, the town-sponsored pool party for June was interrupted by thunder and lightning delays. Not to despair, dates are set for July and […]
Deb Abraham Spalding Part 3: It’s All In What You Believe As I fumbled along my healing path under the direction of Dr. Lo, I experienced massive improvements in digestion and relief of pain, as well as some weight loss. Dr. Lo focuses on four main areas to help people: Nutritional Response Testing (NRT), chiropractic […]
Deb Abraham Spalding While traveling through Thurmont to look at real estate, Greg Elliott and Nina Tate-Elliott noticed the commercial space for sale at 21 East Main Street. Their search for their new home took them to see many houses, but they were drawn back to that first house they looked at in Jimtown and […]
Emmitsburg New Business and Development 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) — Site plan and improvement plans are complete. Performance bond estimates are being reviewed. Village Liquors & Plaza Inn (Silo Hill Parkway) […]
The new Ritchie History Museum at Fort Ritchie celebrated its grand opening earlier this month with much fanfare and a number of notable visitors. Yumi Hogan, wife of former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, was among the first to see the new museum; her interest particularly of the sizable Korean War exhibit, created by Commander Ron […]
Frederick Health, the largest healthcare provider in Frederick County, is pleased to announce an ongoing partnership with Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) that brings grief counseling to students within the education system. Beginning in October of 2022, Frederick Health Hospice has served as the primary provider of one-on-one grief counseling sessions for students at all […]
Does all the technology you use every day frustrate you? Does the technology of the future make you want to put your head in the sand? No more worries! The Thurmont Lions Club is hosting a free presentation by Kelly Schulz on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, located at […]
Seton Center, Inc., a non-profit social service agency that provides a variety of programs and services to communities in Northern Frederick County, is pleased to announce the appointment of Deb Bisenieks as its new executive director. Bisenieks brings over 10 years of experience in the social service field to the role, most recently serving as […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Mount Saint Mary’s University (MSMU) has received a significant donation to be utilized in supporting the institution’s “Climb the Mount” initiative. University President Timothy Trainor announced that Raphael Della Ratta, MSMU Class of 1992, had presented a “major gift” to fund the “Climb the Mount” initiative in support of the university’s […]