From Antietam to Gettysburg Richard D. L. Fulton (Adopted from ‘Nazis’ in Gettysburg: World War II Comes to a Civil War Battlefield by Richard D. L. Fulton, pending publication) In the wake of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt decided to create an intelligence agency to operate outside of […]
James Rada, Jr. The Ritchie Boys were crucial in helping the Allies win World War II. They interrogated prisoners, translated captured messages, and engaged in psychological warfare against the enemy. The Ritchie Boys provided more than 60 percent of the actionable intelligence in Europe according to Landon Grove, director and curator with the new Fort […]
The Lions clubs of Lions District 22-W (Western Maryland), which includes both the Thurmont (TLC) and Emmitsburg Lions Clubs, have recently completed a fundraising drive to purchase a custom class 3 bus that will be equipped to provide a number of basic health-screening functions. The unit will be fully self-contained and will include features such […]
Katara Vasher, Postmaster Thurmont It is a great honor to serve Thurmont as your new Postmaster. With more than 11 years in the U.S. Postal Service, I have seen firsthand the role my organization plays connecting neighbors and communities to the nation. Our post offices serve as a lifeline for small businesses reaching customers and […]
The Thurmont Grange #409 recently presented dictionaries to all northern Frederick County third-grade students. This is a community-service project called “Words for Thirds,” and all of the third-grade students in the Catoctin feeder system received dictionaries (Sabillasville, Lewistown, Thurmont, and Emmitsburg Elementary Schools). The Grange is an agricultural organization, which is deeply rooted in the […]
The Lewistown Ruritan Club held their annual Ladies Night Dinner at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant in November in appreciation of the ladies of the Lewistown United Methodist Church who prepare the dinners for the club’s monthly meetings and the wives of Ruritan members. Frank Warner, Ruritan president, welcomed everyone and thanked the ladies of the Lewistown […]
James Rada, Jr. Catoctin High School recognized its graduates who have gone on to find success post-high school during its 7th Annual Distinguished Graduates Induction Ceremony on November 22. Principal Jennifer Clements told the audience the program “celebrates what makes this school and this community so special.” The Catoctin High School Distinguished Graduate Organization formed […]
The annual EHS Alumni Reunion Banquet was held on Saturday, October 15, at the Emmitsburg Fire and Ambulance Building. Alan Brauer, Class of 1964 president, welcomed the 150 guests. Bill Wivell, Class of 1966, gave the invocation and blessing. Dinner was served by Keystone Restaurant. All military, doctors, nurses, first responders, public safety officials, and […]
The National FFA convention is held every year and attracts FFA members from every state, including Alaska and Hawaii. The 95th National FFA Convention was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 26-October 29. While at the convention, 18 Catoctin FFA members joined over 60,700 other FFA members and guests from across our nation. The National […]
Twin sisters Emma Simmons and Sarah Simmons both won awards at the Society for Science’s Broadcom MASTERS STEM competition held in Washington, DC at the Kennedy Center on November 1, 2022. Emma was the recipient of an Engineering Award, and Sarah was given the “Rising Star” Award for Science and Engineering. Emma and Sarah are […]
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. […]