Blair Garrett After nearly two years without a consistent schedule, high school sports are officially back on track. Catoctin High School athletes have had to navigate abridged seasons and restrictions, cutting down opportunities for student athletes to compete since the spring season of 2020. Some students have missed out on half of their high school […]
written by James Rada, Jr. A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment 5: Home Fire Burning Paul Cresap woke with his head throbbing and someone pounding on the door. He tried to open his eyes, but they were crusted over. He rubbed his eyelashes to break up the crust. Even then, he would have […]
by Valerie Nusbaum NO HAPPILY EVER AFTER THIS MONTH – Val’s mom is in hospital
by James Rada, Jr. January 1922, 100 Years Ago Amrs Broken Last Friday Leslie W. Fox, of Rocky Ridge, sustained a compound fracture of the left forearm, a broken bone in the left hand, right forearm broken, right hand badly bruised and contusions on both legs. He was in the employ of the Emmitsburg R. […]
by James Rada, Jr. How A Lincoln Conspirator Came to Call Emmitsburg Home John Surratt Jr. hated life in Emmitsburg, but then he hated life in America. Maybe that was why he tried to kidnap the President of the United States. Surratt was born April 13, 1844, in Washington, D.C., the youngest of John and […]
A New Year In The Kitchen by Buck Reed So, we made it through another year, and just in time, because the new one is starting. Maybe you got everything accomplished that you wanted and maybe you didn’t. No judgement from me. It is for you to decide if you are worthy to move on. […]
by Ana Morlier, The Crazy Plant Lady Plants That Symbolize Peace Happy January! Even though the major holidays have passed, there are still many important national holidays to celebrate. On January 1, the Universal Hour of Peace will be celebrated. The day was founded on the idea that the new year should start with the […]
by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Writer Today’s recipe is simple, yet elegant and delicious: Baked Brie. Baked brie marries together many flavors and textures in one delicious package. Creamy and savory brie is contrasted with the crunchy, salty flavors of the puff pastry. The sweet garnishes (honey, craisins) enhance the creaminess of the brie and […]
How I Came to Know My Father ~ Part 1 by Sally T. Grove Using Her Father Chester L. Grove, Jr.’s Diary and Reflecting on What He Had Written I was 20 years old, fresh out of college, and in my first year of teaching, a difficult first year. Why did college prepare me so […]
What Are the Causes of Varicose & Spider Veins? by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center What Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are twisted veins that can be blue, red, or skin-colored. The larger veins may appear rope-like and make the skin bulge out. Varicose veins are often on the thighs, […]
Deb Abraham Spalding It was a beautiful day for the grand opening celebration of the new Thurmont Skatepark at the East End Park on East Main Street in Thurmont on Saturday, November 6, 2021. The day started off with the group of project-founding skaters gathering at the skatepark for a sunrise skate session. Their project […]
Part One Terry Pryor With the official opening of the Thurmont Skate Park in November, it might be interesting to understand a little more about this fascinating sport. Skateboarding is a sport that discriminates against no age group. That being said, you should assess your level of fitness and stability. Skateboarding is usually safe for […]
James Rada Jr. Last month, Thurmont opened its skateboard park in town. A year ago, it hadn’t been on anyone’s radar, but a group of Thurmont youth committed themselves to making the project a reality. So, what can you do if you have a project you want to see: a new park, art installation, playground, […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs As if queued with the changing colors of fall, and a wink from a reluctant fall, all permits in hand, the long-awaited start of construction of the Rutter’s store has finally begun. Many months after getting town approvals, site work has started and moving at a rapid pace to take advantage […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Commissioners List ARA Projects The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners listed the projects they will fund with the $6.7 million the federal government is providing the town from the American Recovery Act. Many of the projects that the town had hoped to fund weren’t eligible under the new law, such as […]
Woodsboro Burgess Heath Barnes Wow, this year has flown by! My hope is that each of you had a safe and happy Thanksgiving and took the opportunity to give thanks with your family and friends. Back on October 17, Woodsboro held its first annual music festival in conjunction with Woodsboro Days, which is traditionally the […]
Deb Abraham Spalding Jim Adams (pictured right), Postmaster at the Thurmont Post Office, officially retires on November 30, 2021, after 22 years with the United States Postal Service. While retirement will provide Jim with more time with family and opportunity for travel, that doesn’t mean he won’t miss the great team of postal workers at […]
Hugs for Soldiers sends care packages year-round, filled with snacks, personal care items, handmade items, and cards and letters of appreciation to service members deployed overseas. Their mission is to lift the spirits of our Active Duty and Veteran communities. The Catoctin Area Civitan donated items for the Hugs for Soldiers project, sponsored by Pivot […]
On October 13, 2021, Thurmont Grange #409 held its annual Veterans Appreciation Program. Grange member Niki Eyler stated that the Veterans being honored were, “all honorable, upstanding, and respectable members of their families, churches, and communities.” A special recognition of Veteran and past-Granger, Ralph Fornwald, was given by Cheryl Lenhart. Ralph was born August 30, […]
At the November dinner/meeting at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant, Lewistown Ruritan President Greg Warner presented Harold Staley and Richard Baseley the Ruritan Forever Award. A Ruritan Forever Award helps solidify the future of the Ruritan Organization and recognizes members for their contributions toward the goals and achievements of the local organization. Harold Staley was recognized primarily […]
Last year, Immediate Past President Susan Favorite established a new Thurmont Lion Club (TLC) award: the “Rookie of the Year.” This annual award honors a new member who joins the club during the current year and meets certain criteria and excels to a degree during that year. This year, Lion Maxine Troxell was presented the […]
Weller United Methodist Church has stood at the top of the hill on Altamont Avenue in Thurmont since 1830. From that time on, Pastors have come and gone. This past June, the time of year when pastoral reappointments are made, Pastor Kells, who had been transferred to another church, announced that Mark Eyler (pictured left) […]
On November 11, 2021, the Piecemaker Quilters of Keysville held a well-attended and inspirational Veterans Day program where 21 Veterans from the local area each received a special patriotic quilt, created by the Piecemaker members. The program was held at Keysville Lutheran Church, where the quilters meet every Thursday, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Each Veteran […]
Emmitsburg held its annual Halloween Parade & Costume Contest on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Creative costumes were in abundance, as onlookers lined Main Street, snapping funny photos of friends and family participating in the parade. The costume contest held at Vigilant Hose Company was a big hit yet again this year, putting smiles on the […]
The Lewistown Ruritan Club recently welcomed three new members at its monthly dinner meeting in October. The Lewistown Ruritan Club has been a mainstay of economic support for many community activities, which are funded by the famous Ruritan chicken BBQs held each year, May through October. The regular dinner/meetings are held the first Tuesday of […]