Thurmont Skatepark’s one-year anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday, October 15, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., at the Skatepark on E. Main Street in Thurmont. This is a free community event, and there will be free Kona Ice for everyone! Come out and celebrate the Skatepark’s one year being open.
Richard D. L. Fulton Mount Saint Mary’s University (MSMU) staff held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 9 to launch the newly expanded and renovated Knott Academic Center. According to Donna Klinger, executive director of MSMU’s Communications Office of University Marketing & Communications, the $9.1 million project, in the making since the summer of 2019, “resulted […]
Catoctin’s FFA wrapped up a busy summer schedule. In June, Catoctin FFA members attended the 94th Maryland State FFA Convention at the Frederick Fairgrounds, with 160 members across the state. This year’s theme was Pursuing your Passion! The Ag Sales Team earned a trip to the National FFA Convention in the fall by placing first […]
Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League The days are getting shorter, and the evening air has started to gain a slight chill. Soon, the mountains around the Thurmont Little League (TLL) complex will be full of colorful leaves. It’s hard to believe that another fall ball season has already reached its mid-way point. On any given […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Mount Saint Mary’s University (MSMU) announced on September 6 that Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Head Coach Todd Bowles had earned a bachelor’s degree from the Mount. According to Donna Klinger, executive director of MSMU’s Communications Office of University Marketing & Communications, Coach Bowles earned his bachelor’s degree 37 years after he left […]
Michael Betteridge, WTHU More and more these days, the opportunity for our football players to letter in more than one sport is decreasing. There are other interests drawing our athlete’s talents, including focused travel teams, other sports, extracurricular activities, and academic opportunities. Some may fear injury to kids on the football field—not just the bumps […]
by Valerie Nusbaum My mother passed away recently, and as lots of you know from your own experience with loss, this is a very difficult time. I hope you’ll indulge me as I share some thoughts and memories of happy times with Mom. Autumn was my mom’s favorite time of year. She loved it when […]
written by James Rada, Jr. A serial fiction story for your enjoyment 7: The Last Fight Tim Ross wandered from window to window in the basement of the nurse’s building of the State Tuberculosis Hospital in Sabillasville. The foundation of the building was stone, but except for load-bearing walls, the inner walls in the basement […]
Each year, the VFW Post 6658 Auxiliary sponsors a contest titled, “The Patriot’s Pen,” which is open to students in grades six through eight. Students are required to enter a typed essay of 300-400 words based on the theme: “My Pledge to Our Veterans.” Monetary prizes are given the winners on local, state, and national […]
by James Rada, Jr. October 1922, 100 Years Ago Mule Kicked Him Last week Mr. George Stevens, of Creagerstown, got too close to the heels of one of his mules, and said mule “busted him one” on the point of the jaw. Mr. Stevens says he had stooped over for some reason or other and […]
the unsolved murder That Haunted Hagerstown by James Rada, Jr. It seems Betty Jane Kennedy of Hagerstown was doomed to lead a short life, but her death continued to haunt Hagerstown for years afterward. When Betty Jane was just six years old in 1933, a car on West Washington Street hit her. She suffered cuts […]
by Ana Morlier Weird and Wonderful Plants Happy Halloween month, readers! Are you mentally prepared for the trials and tribulations of Halloween? From accumulating costumes to satisfying the pop-culture preferences of the whole family to making Pinterest-ready treats, one’s patience and mental capacity are stretched rather thin. Decorations are an entirely separate matter, as everyone […]
By K. Diane Bowers, realtor, GRI J&B Real Estate, Inc. What is going on with these interest rates? Let’s discuss the impact of the “higher” interest rates on buyers and sellers. Why Did the FED Increase Interest Rates? The FED (Federal Reserve) scheduled interest rate increases in an attempt to battle inflation. In layman’s terms, […]
by Buck Reed What Did The Queen Eat? If a person eats well and enjoys their meals, one might consider themselves royalty. Although there are many differences between the way you live your life and how the royal family lives theirs, you might look at how Queen Elizabeth II dined at her table and wonder […]
by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Writer Happy October! These increasingly cold temperatures call for warm, hearty dishes to satisfy both the body and the soul. Today’s dish will provide just that with its creamy, savory flavors: Gourmet Mac n’ Cheese! A few techniques in this recipe may seem a little strange, but they give an […]
Dana French 45 Years in the Navy by Richard D. L. Fulton Note: Priscilla Rall contributed various materials for the purpose of writing this article. Dana French of Frederick County served aboard and/or commanded several Navy vessels over the course of the 45 years he served in the United States Navy, from 1955 through 1990. […]
Gallstones by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that stores bile and is located in your upper right abdomen, below your liver. Gallstones are hard, pebble-like pieces of material, usually made of cholesterol or bilirubin, that form in your gallbladder. They can range in […]
James Rada, Jr. The new Frederick Health facility at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg celebrated the completion of the facility on August 16, 2022, and opened its doors to patients on August 19. Mount students and Northern Frederick County residents now have access to healthcare and services that they previously had to travel to […]
James Rada, Jr. The Vincentians are no longer serving as the priests for St. Joseph’s Parish in Emmitsburg for the first time in 170 years. Father Bill Allegretto was the parish’s last Vincentian. “Our roots run very deep in this community,” Father Bill said. He has been the parish priest at St. Joseph’s for 11 […]
Richard D. L. Fulton The iconic gold-gilded statue of the Virgin Mary has finally returned to the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, after having been removed to address the statue’s interior structural steel supports, which had become corroded over time and needed to be significantly refurbished. The corrosion was discovered by university […]
BY Terry Pryor, Writer, Poet, Life Coach, and Student of the Mind Note: This is the seventh 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! My Little House Let me tell you a personal story, […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Town Considering Raising Colorfest Permit Fees Once again, the Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners are considering increasing the Catoctin Colorfest permit fees. The income generated from the fees pays the town’s costs for security, sanitation, and transportation at the festival that attracts an estimated 100,000 people to Thurmont during the second […]
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Summer has come to an end, and our children have returned to school. Please be extra careful driving during school hours, and be watchful of kids crossing our streets and getting on and off school buses. As we all know, kids are not always aware of their surroundings and can dart […]
Terry Pryor Did you know that gasoline was initially discarded as serving no purpose? Edwin Drake dug the first crude oil well in Pennsylvania in 1859 and distilled the oil to produce kerosene for lighting. Although other petroleum products, including gasoline, were also produced in the distillation process, Drake had no use for the gasoline […]
Blair garrett Dirty Dawg DIY Dog Wash had its grand opening this August, with owners Becky and Tim Clarke cutting the ribbon before prominent town officials and excited community members. Customers got their first peek into the doggie spa, where there are dog treats, toys, pet-themed mats, and so much more. There are even non-alcoholic […]