Frederick Health, the largest healthcare provider in Frederick County, is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded accreditation for the next three years by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). This is an important milestone in the continuing growth and success of Frederick Health as an organization. Pursuing accreditation demonstrates Frederick Health’s […]
Richard D. L. Fulton On August 1, Mayor Don Briggs presented a proclamation to Sister Anne M. Higgins, honoring her as the Town of Emmitsburg Poet Laureate at the town Board of Commissioners’ meeting. Briggs stated that Higgins was selected by himself (as mayor) and commissioners to the position, which will run from August 2022 […]
Terry Pryor It isn’t easy preparing for the life of a Royal. It’s downright cumbersome when you are a rather large frog who sits by the side of a busy highway, waiting for kisses. And how many kisses does it take to transform a frog into a Prince? We are still waiting to find out, […]
Deb Abraham Spalding Jacob’s Church on Harbaugh Valley Road in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, near Sabillasville, celebrated its 200th Anniversary on September 17 and 18, 2022. The two-day event was unique, with old time dress, music, folks telling about the history of Jacob’s Church, food, fellowship, and historic displays of the church. Jacob’s Church’s Pastor Richard Daughtridge […]
A special birthday celebration was held at Gettysburg’s Transitions Healthcare on September 5, 2022, for resident Gloria Bauerline who turned 99 on Labor Day. The former Emmitsburg resident has been an Auxiliary member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6658 for over 70 years, serving in many different capacities, including chaplain and president. She […]
James Rada, Jr. When Joyce Bruchey was a senior at Emmitsburg High School in 1962, the principal came into her class and asked her and another student to substitute teach in the first-grade class. It was an experience that changed her life. “I had wanted to do something with agriculture, but at that point, I […]
What do horses with asthma and a national science fair in Washington, D.C., have in common? Answer: Emma and Sarah Simmons, eighth-grade twin sisters from Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg. These 13-year-olds of Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania, were recently selected as two of the Top 300 Broadcom Masters in the 2022 STEM competition held in Washington, […]
Two men from Thurmont received a special Mason award this summer. They both received the 50-year pin as a Mason. Randy Valentine of Thurmont and a member of Tyrian Lodge #205 in Emmitsburg received his 50-year award during the lodge’s annual Strawberry Night. Randy became a Master Mason on January 22, 1970. Ernie Farkas of […]
Sunday, August 21, 2022, was the final Mass at St. Joseph Church for Vincentian Order of priests who served the parish and town for 170 years.
The Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, Pat Joy (left), honored our Vincentians with a plaque of the names of all the pastors, assistant pastors, and assisting priests who served at St. Joseph’s from 1852 to 2022. Pictured from left are Pat Joy, Grand Knight; Rev. Eugene F. Sheridan; Rev. William M. Allegretto, C.M. Pastor; and […]
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 […]