Was Elias Steinour Murdered? by James Rada, Jr. Charles Hoffman woke early in the morning of February 14, 1912. He stoked the fire in the stove to warm up his home. When he went to the window to look out into the darkness of the new day, he noticed that it wasn’t as dark as […]
Foodies You Will Meet In Life by Buck Reed You may already know that there are foodies out there. These people basically consider food as not only a staple in life but sometimes as life itself. What you may not know is there are different types of foodies out there in our world, and although […]
by Ana Morlier, The Crazy Plant Lady New Year? Meet New Zen Happy January, readers! While January may seem like a rather bleak time for us gardeners, there still come advantages and ways to keep up our green thumbs (houseplants, a gardener’s current best friend). This is also a rare opportunity for peace and […]
by Maxine Troxell No one knows exactly why this dish is called Hoppin’ John. Legends sauggest that perhaps a street vendor named Hoppin’ John was selling rice and beans in Charleston. It’s also unclear how Hoppin’ John became a New Year’s Tradition with symbolic meaning. The black-eyed peas represent coins and greens represents paper money […]
by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Writer Happy January! Missing the sweet flavors of Christmas? Need something to wake you up during these dark and frigid mornings? Try whipping up a Vietnamese egg coffee! Warm, strong, and delicious, this drink is surprisingly easy to make (you’ll feel like a barista!) and perfect to fight off the […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton “Step forward now you soldier, you’ve borne your burdens well, 1st Lieutenant Robert Seidel, III Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in Hell.” “A Soldier Reports to God,” Author Unknown (west-point.org, Tribute to 1st Lt. Robert Seidel, III) 1st Lieutenant Robert Seidel, III, was born in 1982 […]
What Is Nutritional Response Testing? by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Let me start by telling you when and how my journey into Nutritional Response Testing® started. It all began on December 16, 2006. The holiday season was in full swing, and my office was very hectic. I had no […]
Lisa C Cantwell On Hansonville Road, about nine miles south of Thurmont, sits a big, three-story whitewashed house with an inviting front porch that seems to personify the word “home.” And, home it will be, very soon, to a group of special young men, ages 16 to 22 years, who are transitioning out of foster […]
Richard D. L. Fulton A universe of misinformation swirls around us regarding alleged measures that homeowners and renters can take in order to conserve energy or reduce energy costs, and yet, individuals don’t generally have the time to sort out the reality from the fiction. Leading most lists is the belief that fans, including ceiling […]
Richard D. L. Fulton There are, on the average, some 200,000 “unwanted” horses in the United States, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH), many of whom are slaughtered and sold for their meat, are saved by rescue facilities, or are given sanctuary on federal lands. So how do these horses end up “unwanted?” […]
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 #10: Energy Flows Where Attention Goes Here is […]
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Here we are, already in December! Thanksgiving has come and gone. I hope everyone was able to celebrate with family or friends. By the time you read this, Christmas in Thurmont will also be no more than a pleasant memory. We are still left with the better part of December ahead […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Bond Sale Approved The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners recently approved the sale of $513,207 in bonds to finance the replacement of the Old Pryor Road water line. It is a 20-year loan from the Maryland Department of the Environment. The project will replace the old water main, install new house […]
Woodsboro Burgess Heath Barnes At our November 8th meeting, we reminded everyone about the decision that was previously made at the monthly town meeting to hold a public hearing on January 10, 2023 to discuss the possibility of allowing chickens in town. We could not do this at the November meeting, as town codes require […]
The status of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg follows: Emmit Ridge 2: The property is for sale. Federal Stone: The forest and site plans have been approved. The next step is to submit an improvement plat with the town. Construction is being pushed back due to high construction cost caused by inflation. Frailey […]
The following are the status of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont: Hobb’s Division: Consists of two approved building lots in the Mixed-Use Village 1. They are listed for sale. Hammaker Hills, Phase 1: Consists of 37 single-family dwelling lots in the R-2 zoning district. Final plats have been recorded. Permits have […]
Helen Xia, CHS Student Writer America, for many years, has faced a nuanced concern: the rise of the population of feral cats. These domesticated felines depend on humans for survival; however, feral cats are often abandoned on the streets, leaving them to endure the harsh outside world unaided. Not only are feral cats vulnerable to […]
On October 12, Thurmont Grange #409 held its annual Veterans Appreciation Program. The evening started with a welcome given by Grange Lecturer, Niki Eyler. She stated that the Veterans being honored were “all honorable, upstanding, and respectable members of their families, churches, and communities.” Next, Grange member Noah Barth led all attendees in the Pledge […]
Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress As much as we look forward to the fun and festivities of the holidays, the holiday season can also bring with it stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. Most of us are pulled in multiple directions during the holidays, with shopping, cooking, sending cards, baking cookies, hosting family, attending events, and, well, […]
The Great Pumpkin Pickup, sponsored by the Thurmont Green Team, was held on Saturday, November 26. Approximately 20 volunteers combed the streets of Thurmont for pumpkins placed on the curbs by residents and delivered them to The Catoctin Zoo and area chicken and pig farmers to provide food for the animals. At least 600-700 pumpkins […]
Emmitsburg’s Joy Family’s multi-generational Mount St. Mary’s (MSM) graduates are pictured (from left): Theresa Joy, Melissa Joy, Don Joy (seated), Sandra Joy, Cynthia Joy, Dolores Joy Henke, Robert Henke, and Mike Joy; (back row) Julie Joy and Ed Joy. Gertrude Joy was the first of ten children to graduate from MSM in 1953. All pictured […]
North-Effect Wa Tatas-Red has been named the best of the best at the 55th World Dairy Expo held in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 2-7. World Dairy Expo is the premier exhibition for dairy cattle exhibitors and enthusiasts. This year’s event was the largest ever, with a record number 2,663 animals housed and 54,525 attendees from […]
Transit Services of Frederick County is committed to constant improvement, including ensuring that residents in our more rural communities have access to safe, reliable public transportation. They are embarking on an outreach effort to engage both current and future transit riders to learn more about how to improve the routes, especially the Emmitsburg/Thurmont Shuttle. The […]
Born November 16, 1922, Frances Messner recently celebrated her 100th birthday. She is third in line of 10 kids to Joseph W. and Annie Kelly. Frances has lived in Thurmont all her life. Her key to longevity? She claims, there are “too many people waiting to get into Heaven and the devil doesn’t want me. […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Mount St. Mary’s University’s Office of the Provost announced in October that the institution has added 12 new full-time faculty members to its university staff. The office stated that the new employees represent a range of various disciplines and backgrounds. “They bring in diverse experiences and backgrounds that will greatly benefit […]