blair garrett Catoctin Cross Country has made huge strides in just a short time. Since taking over just a season ago, head coach David Lillard has put together an impressive turnaround for a program that had been struggling to get runners on the field. “Two years ago, we had just three runners,” Lillard said. “Now […]
Thurmont Babe Ruth Baseball finished a successful fall season in the Frederick County Babe Ruth League. Their teams at all three age groups finished with winning records and made deep runs into their end-of-season playoff tournaments. The 18U Thurmont Expos finished the regular season with a record of 8-6. In the playoffs, the Expos upset […]
Michael Betteridge What is it that makes Christmas the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year?” In my mind, it’s our search for that special gift that will light up the eyes of someone in our life. It’s the anticipation of that wonderful morning when we awaken with our families with one dream….to make someone smile […]
written by James Rada, Jr. A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment 2: Times Past Thomas Hamilton walked across the Loy’s Station Covered Bridge, ignoring the wooden beams around him. He focused his attention on the other side of the bridge, where the sky was clear and the sun shone. It stood in stark […]
Cassidy Miller, a freshman at Catoctin High School, won first place at The Great Frederick Fair in landscape photography. Her photograph was taken on a morning walk at the Thurmont Community Park. Cassidy started enjoying landscape photography when she would travel to visit her Pappy Leach, who lives three hours away in the mountains of […]
Cookies Anyone? by Valerie Nusbaum It has long been my dream to own and operate a bakery or baking business. Now, don’t get me wrong. I love doing my paintings and writing this column and other things, but I’ve wanted to try making and selling food items for many years. Randy shares this love of […]
by James Rada, Jr. December 1922, 100 Years Ago Unusual Handing a clerk a one dollar gold piece in payment for a cone of ice cream is not often done, but it did occur here in Thurmont recently. The child evidently did not know the value of the coin, and the clerk interviewed the proprietor […]
Parking meters Paid for the Emmitsburg Police When the Emmitsburg Burgess and Board of Commissioners decided that the town needed a police force for public safety, they had to find a way to pay for it. They voted to install parking meters along Main Street in 1949. “Naturally, there was a lot of opposition to […]
What to Get Your Favorite Cook for Christmas by Buck Reed It is a fairly common understanding that it is better to give than to receive. Given that knowledge, I shall dedicate this article to the presents my family of readers can give to me and make their hearts filled with the joy of giving. […]
by Ana Morlier, The Crazy Plant Lady Navigating the Trials & Tree-bulations of Christmas Trees Merry December, readers! Now that the season of excess leftovers (still sitting in one’s freezer, never to be finished) and forced-family reunions are over (for now), it’s time for the winter celebrations to begin! I see that eye […]
by Maxine Troxell No confection symbolizes the holidays quite like gingerbread in its many forms, from edible houses to candy-studded gingerbread men to spiced loaves of cake-like bread. These cookies make a great gift for friends and family. Gingerbread Boy Cookies Ingredients 1 cup of light brown sugar, packed 2 eggs ¾ cup of […]
BY Sandi Reed Burns, Realtor, Climb Properties Real Estate LLC As a real estate agent, I hear a lot of people talking about mortgage interest rates increasing. High rates seem to be one of the biggest concerns right now for consumers. During COVID, we saw the houses sell, not only above their listed prices but […]
by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Writer Happy December! I’m sure you’re swamped with cookie and dessert recipes, so today’s article will give you information to munch on (rather than burdening you with another Christmas cookie recipe). Ever wonder what happens to your cookie while it’s in the oven? Sure, you mix ingredients in the bowl […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Major George W. Webb Gettysburg’s “Tuskegee Airman” When George W. Webb, then-holding the rank of first lieutenant, reported for duty as the first black commander of a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp on the Gettysburg battlefield, the only red tails he would have encountered there would have been the species […]
Magnesium and Its Health Benefits by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Magnesium is a nutrient that helps the body stay healthy. Magnesium is important for many processes in the body. It helps regulate muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, blood pressure and aids in making protein, bone, and DNA. […]
jEanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate for a Healthier Life Farewell As the year 2022 becomes history, I hope you have created a few healthy habits along the way. Making healthy changes can be hard but is certainly worth it! The number one reason people resist change is because they focus on what they have to give […]
Helen Xia, CHS Student Writer As autumn arrived with lowering temperatures, beautiful crisp weather beckoned our visits to the numerous festivals held amid this breezy season! Thurmont’s Catoctin Colorfest, Sabillasville’s Mountain Fest, Rocky Ridge’s Ridgefest, Fort Ritchie’s Fall Fest, and Catoctin Furnace’s Fallfest, are only a handful of the invigorating events that filled our festival […]
Protecting Your Cash Assets Richard D. L. Fulton (Reporter’s Note: A former fraud specialist with a nation-wide bank contributed information for this article on condition of anonymity.) Every year, Americans face an ever-increasing number of attempts to steal their money by email, mail, over the phone, and door-to-door in-person efforts. While senior citizens seem to […]
BY Terry Pryor Writer, Poet, Life Coach, and Student of the Mind Note: This is the ninth month of action described in a series of motivational articles. Take some time each month to complete these action items, and you’ll see a “New You” emerge. Enjoy! Power Action #9: Your Own Reality TV Show This amazingly […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Note: The following account is based on the research of cultural geographer Dr. Raymond O’Brien and that of the reporter, conducted in the 1980s on the German Lutheran architecture and folklore of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. During the 18th century, thousands of German Lutherans migrated to Pennsylvania, and from there, pushed into […]
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird November will be a busy month! There are many events to participate in this coming month, and opportunities to spend time with family and friends. November 8 is Election Day, and voters will be selecting candidates to serve as members of the Frederick County Council, County Executive, Clerk of the Court, […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Recycling Costs are Skyrocketing for the Town The Town of Thurmont is seeking help from the county to deal with the skyrocketing cost of maintaining a recycling center on Moser Road. Frederick County Government contributes $10,000 annually to the town’s recycling center costs, and the program is very popular among […]
Woodsboro Burgess Heath Barnes Our October 11th town meeting was a busy one. The council voted to replace the current outdated water-meter-reading system. The project is slated to tentatively begin in early April. One challenge with this is that each home will have to have a piece in their water meter replaced inside their homes; […]
James Rada Jr. Ever since Fort Ritchie closed for good in 1998, Cascade has settled down in its role as a small community. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the Cascade-Highfield area has 1,082 residents. People, for the most part, are happy in their small town. However, recent efforts have been made to revitalize Fort […]
Patronage was brisk when the doors opened at Fort Ritchie Revival’s new Greenhouse Café on the morning of October 21, 2022, despite short notice of its opening on Facebook. Ritchie Revival’s Joyce Krumpotich (or John?) had said, “As soon as the permits are approved, the doors will be open!” Those enjoying their first breakfast sandwiches […]