Ryan Tokar, CYA Basketball March has arrived, and that can only mean one thing: Another season of Thurmont Little League (TLL) is already underway. The registration period for our baseball and softball programs closed on February 11, with over 300 registered players. Evaluations for the Majors and Minors divisions took place on Sunday, February 12 […]
Aaron Meekins There are two words that every athlete would love to have next to their name: State Champion. For youth wrestlers, the path to being a state champion starts at the Maryland State Wrestling Association (MSWA) Qualifier. There are four qualifiers around the state based on geographical area. On February 12, three wrestlers from […]
The Catoctin-Aires, a 501(c)3 organization, will host Twirling Corps and 2023 Parade Corps Performing Color Guard classes for free at the Emmitsburg Community Building Gym in March. Twirling Corps is geared for the beginner student, aged five and older, who is new to baton twirling. Parade Corps is geared for the beginner color guard, student […]
Ryan Tokar, CYA Basketball On Sunday, February 5, Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Basketball held its annual Shoot-a-thon fundraiser. This is the largest annual fundraiser for our program, and proceeds go toward necessities like gym rentals, uniforms, equipment, paid officials, and league fees. With registration numbers up this year now that the majority of COVID-19 restrictions […]
with Michael Betteridge “How Do We Measure Success?” What has been the most successful team in Catoctin Cougars’ history? Was it the 1986 football team, or that amazing 2009 football team, or the 2019 football team winning it all over again a decade later in Coach Doug Williams’ last game? Perhaps, it was the 2013-14 […]
The Mount Saint Mary’s University’s (MSMU) women’s bowling team finished fourth in the James Brown Invitational, held at the AMF Towson Lanes on February 11-12. According to the Mount, the women’s team, the Mountaineers, lost a shot at winning a spot in the invitational match. The Mount reported that, “A pair of nail-biting bracket losses […]
by James Rada, Jr. March 1923, 100 Years Ago Chloroform Destroyed About 1000 cans of chloroform, seized by Federal agents because it was below standard, were destroyed Saturday by deputies from the office of W. W. Stockman, United States Marshal. The chloroform was said to be valued at approximately $10,000. The cans were taken to […]
We’re On A Mission by Valerie Nusbaum Randy and I are on a mission to change breakfast for the better. In truth, it was my suggestion, and he’s just along for the ride because he’s fine with breakfast the way it is. I, however, believe that both of us could benefit from some changes. My […]
Frederick County’s Golden Immigrants by James Rada, Jr. Note: This is part two of a series about goldfish farming in Frederick County. The first record of a goldfish farmer in Frederick County is Charles J. Ramsburg. He was born and raised in Lewistown, but he attended college at Eaton and Burnett’s Business College in Baltimore. […]
“Helping You Find Plants That Work” by Ana Morlier ENCHANTING TERRARIUMS Good day, readers! How has your indoor plant adventuring gone since last month? While conditions outside are constantly fluctuating, now is a great time to experiment with indoor plants, both as decor and practicality (being a great boost to mental health). Discovering indoor plant […]
by Buck Reed Mexican Cuisines Mexican cuisine is regional. No one would think that New Orleans prepares their beans the same way they would in Boston. And nobody does beans like California. That being said, we have to look at Mexican cuisine in the same way. Regional Cuisines There are a variety of regional cuisines […]
by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Writer Happy March! Today’s dish is a gourmet take on a classic breakfast (or dinner) pairing: chicken and waffles! Chicken and waffles are the ultimate any-time-of-the-day meal (with the waffle providing carbohydrate-fueled energy and the chicken satisfying your stomach with protein). While most chicken and waffle dishes involve fried chicken […]
Pvt. Francis Xavier Elder First to Enlist, First to Fall by Richard D. L. Fulton “I am about to enter the fight for democracy…” ~Francis X. Elder, 1918 In 1917, as the United States entered World War I, the soldiers of the 1st, 4th, and 5th Maryland (state national guard) regiments found themselves on their […]
Ask Dr. Lo Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center What Are Cruciferous Vegetables? Cruciferous vegetables are vegetables that belong to the Brassicaceae family of plants. These plants get their name from the New Latin word “Cruciferae,” which means cross-bearing, due to the cross-like shape of their […]
Carl and Jeanne Angleberger’s love story began when Carl’s mom suggested he take Jeanne on a date. One day, after leaving the office where Jeanne was a dental assistant (in Thurmont), she rode home with her aunt because her car was in the garage, and she needed a ride home. Carl’s mom, Alma, and Jeanne’s […]
Blair Garrett Love is in the air. February is a time of appreciating the love we do have, whether it’s for your significant other who’s always there to listen to you, your family who is always there to care for you, or your friend who is always there to make questionable decisions with you. Love […]
Richard D. L. Fulton One would hardly expect to see a wild elephant wandering about the landscape in Maryland today unless it was a zoo or circus escapee, but there was a time when the sight of them would not have seemed to be so out of the ordinary. In fact, there was a time […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont For more information on the Town of Thurmont, visit www.thurmont.com or call 301-271-7313. Residents Overwhelmingly Vote Down Annexation During January’s special election, Thurmont residents voted 834-157 to not annex 16.7 acres of agricultural land into the town for high-density development. Although part of the property is already in town, and […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs The New Year brought some excitement with Rutter’s opening Tuesday, January 17. With town approvals in hand and most of the county approvals, too, the protracted construction was complicated by supply chain issues, state highway approval, and state environmental approvals, but FINALLY, it is open. The station offers wide, spacious access […]
Woodsboro Burgess Heath Barnes Happy February! We are over halfway through winter, with seven more weeks until spring. I am personally grateful for the mild winter we have had so far, and I am looking forward to spring. At our January 10 meeting, we held a public hearing about whether to allow chickens in Woodsboro. […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Note: Cover Photo (Never before published) Nazi medical officer poses near the High Water Mark on the Gettysburg Battlefield, 1939 (Source: National Park Service, Gettysburg). It was found by an NPS archivist while searching for materials for my book. (Adapted from ‘Nazis’ in Gettysburg: World War II Comes to a Civil […]
James Rada, Jr. Photo Courtesy of Findagrave.com The Tracey triplets (from left): Mabel, Bessie, and Edith. In 1886, Emma Catherine Tracey of Fountaindale gave birth three days in a row. Mabel Viola was born around noon on April 4, weighing 6 lbs. Her sister, Edith Grace, was born the following day around noon, also weighing […]
by Helen Xia, CHS Student Writer Is teenage dating more common now than in the past? Not necessarily. In 1992, 15 percent of students in twelfth grade had never dated; in 2017, that number jumped to 49 percent. According to the Pew Research Center, only about 35 percent of teenagers have had some experience with […]
Blair Garrett Photos by Deb Abraham Spalding Mountain View Convenience Store in Thurmont is like a whole new place. Long-time business partners, Ashish Parikh and Gagan Rao, have poured time into giving Mountain View Convenience Store the revitalized look it has today. The store’s new facelift has all the features locals are looking for in […]
The following are the status of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone — The Federal Stone company is proposing changes to its previously approved preliminary site plan at Creamery Court to reflect a proposed new building format and footprint and related changes to the site. The applicant […]