The American Legion Post 168 held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 30, featuring special music, speakers, and the laying of the wreaths to remember the conflicts/wars where so many men and women gave their lives to ensure the freedoms we live with every day. The ceremony featured local BSA Scouts T270B & G, […]
Pictured from left: (bottom row) Maddison Hawk, Devin Melchor, Chief Jason Lando, Ayden Merritt, Ahzjae White, Iker Lopez, Steven Martinez, Zaiden Cox, Eli Boggs; (second row) OFC. Maggie Lee, SGT. Rebecca Carrado, OFC. Joe Constantine, DEP. Amber Owens, CPL. Jestin Joseph, OFC. James Clark, DEP. Jesse Patterson, DEP. Nicholas Thomas; (top row) James Lewis, OFC. […]
The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices performed at Harriet Chapel as part of the Iron Festival which is presented through the dedication of volunteers from The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Catoctin State Park, Harriet Chapel, The Thurmont Library, and numerous other community organizations. The performance was generously sponsored by PNC Bank and centered around the lives […]
On May 25, BSA Scouts T270B & G, Venturing Crew 270, Cub Scout Pack 270, and Girl Scouts placed flags on Veterans’ graves in honor of Memorial Day. Volunteers placed flags in 14 cemeteries in our local area. The American Legion Post 168 is not notified when a Veteran is placed in one of the […]
BSA Scouts T270B & G hosted a Veteran’s ice cream social on May 27 at the Thurmont American Legion Post 168. All Veterans were welcomed, and Scouts took the time to talk with our local Veterans and listen to stories. The greatest gift you can give is to be remembered. BSA Scouts from T270B, Mason, […]
Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League The regular season has come to an end at Thurmont Little League (TLL), but there is still a lot of baseball to be played! As the normal slate of games concluded, the league quickly moved into All-Star and tournament season. First up were the TLL in-house All-Star games for the […]
Mike Randall, CRC Vice President Like all youth sports organizations, Catoctin Rec Council (CRC) Softball had to navigate through the extremely murky waters of a pandemic. Balancing player safety with the desire to play is not an easy task for players and parents alike. But, the girls came out with renewed energy and vigor, beginning […]
by Valerie Nusbaum The Best Laid Plans I’ve always been a planner. That’s my nature. I make lists for everything and organize my life and projects down to the minute details. If I’m hosting a party or an event, the plans begin months in advance and I prepare lists of guests, food, activities, and incidentals, […]
A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. 4: The Power House Tim Ross wasn’t sure what to do. A man in white had run out of the woods around the Maryland Tuberculosis Sanatorium, calling his name. Then, just as quickly, he had disappeared back into the trees. It had been […]
Blair Garrett A local artist is making waves, adding a dash of color to parks and museums across the east coast. Alyssa Imes, a Catoctin High School graduate and Emmitsburg resident, has been perfecting her craft for years, featuring her vibrant sculptures in various festivals and parks. Imes has spread her art from Washington D.C. […]
July 1922, 100 Years Ago Phones Out The storms of Saturday and Sunday played havoc with the telephone service in Thurmont. That of Saturday put a number of phones out of commission, and Sunday’s storm did still greater damage. They are being rapidly restored to usefulness. – Catoctin Clarion, July 6, 1922 Emmitsburg Now […]
by James Rada, Jr. 1922 – The marines Conquer Thurmont More than a quarter of the U.S. Marine Corps arrived in Thurmont on June 25, along with the equipment to outfit an even larger group. They had been on the march for six days. Their ultimate destination was Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, but first, they had to […]
“Helping You Find Plants That Work” by Ana Morlier Flowers of Pride Happy July, readers! Summer is truly in full swing, with fun festivals and events aplenty. But let’s focus on the main holiday. We’re talking patriotism, fireworks, gatherings, and cookouts galore. I’m talking about the Fourth of July/Independence Day! Sure, we can find our […]
By Julie Byrd & Erin Kelly Realtors, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. The housing market is influenced by the state of the economy. With so many economic developments recently, you may be wondering about the impact on the housing market. To keep you informed, we looked at a few factors that are currently affecting […]
by Buck Reed Taco Time Tacos are a popular street food of Mexico. Although given their slow start since first eaten in the 18th century, they have reached worldwide popularity in a relatively short time. No doubt that there are plenty of restaurants, fast-food establishments, and even food trucks that offer tacos on their menu […]
by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Writer Happy July! These high temperatures call for a cool and fresh salad. Today’s recipe integrates creamy, fresh, and crunchy elements all into one salad: Creamy Parmesan salad. Easy to make (minimal baking required), rich and tangy (thanks to the dressing), well-flavored (sweet pear enhances the dressing, while the savory […]
Navy Vet Tony Ruopoli by Richard D. L. Fulton From Beirut to Eritrea Soon-to-retire and highly decorated Frederick County Deputy, Tony Ruopoli (pictured right), served in the U.S. Navy and has been confronting the “bad guys” for more than four decades, from Lebanon to the highways of Frederick County. Emmitsburg resident Ruopoli served in the […]
Sleep Apnea & Natural Ways to Help You Cope With It by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Sleep apnea is a common condition in which a person’s breathing is interrupted or paused during their sleep and is often preceded by heavy snoring. It is most common in men and older […]
jEanne Angleberger A homemade smoothie offers the best nutrients. Why? It’s the ingredients you whip up at home, with no additives! You can make a great-tasting, healthy smoothie in a snap. Homemade smoothies contain little or no added sugar and include a balanced amount of carbs, fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Great fruits to try […]
BY Richard D. L. Fulton To some people, squirrels may seem a public nuisance, chewing on wiring and rubber tires, or finding ways into attics, making a mess out of the insulation. Some see squirrels as being a free meal, beginning as far back as whenever the original human occupants of the Americas figured out […]
Joan Bittner Fry The Enchanted Forest was about an hour away, so it became a nice place to go to entertain the kids and “eat out” in the mid-50’s. Our family of four, at the time, went there, and the kids explored the fairy tale houses and rode the wonderful rides. I wonder if this […]
BY Terry Pryor, Writer, Poet, Life Coach, and Student of the Mind Note: This is the fourth 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 #4: Believing Is Seeing Believing is seeing. No, […]
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Here we are in June already! We got a real feel for summertime the weekend of May 21-22, when the temperature soared to the low 90s. This summer, we may be looking forward to higher average temperatures, and we must be prepared to handle the heat and sunshine. Remember to keep […]
At the Woodsboro town meeting on May 10, we had a few topics on the agenda. The main one, of course, was the upcoming budget that will be voted on at our next meeting on June 14. There was not much discussion around it, as there wasn’t many changes from last years. Another item that […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners Get First Look at Budget The Thurmont Mayor and Board of Commissioners got their first look at the Fiscal Year 2023 town budget. • General Fund: Revenues-$4,768,518; Expenditures-$4,278,662; Capital Expenditures-$489,000. • Water Fund: Revenues-$1,062,150; Expenditures-$838,257; Capital Expenditures-$222,000. • Wastewater Fund Revenues-$1,764,009; Expenditures-$1,471,239; Capital Expenditures-$292,770. • Electric Fund […]