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 […]
New grants are available for businesses to make energy-efficient retrofits and save money. Frederick County is offering supplemental grants, up to $5,000 for LED lighting upgrades and up to $10,000 for deeper retrofits to HVAC and commercial refrigeration systems. These funds will cover the customer co-pay for incentives offered by Potomac Edison. By combining funds, […]
Frederick Health, the largest healthcare provider in Frederick County, recently marked the 120th anniversary of its founding on May 1, 1902. Frederick Health—then known as Frederick City Hospital—was founded by Emma Smith, a local Frederick resident who had a deep commitment to her community. Smith spent most of her life working on behalf of the […]
Frederick Health, the largest healthcare provider in Frederick County, is pleased to announce that it is now offering ION Lung Biopsy procedures to patients in need. This minimally invasive biopsy tool can detect even the smallest traces of lung cancer in patients. Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths in the United […]
On April 25, Thurmont Grange held its annual Community Citizen Dinner. Michael and Amy Jo Poffenberger were the evening’s honorees. They were recognized for their never-ending dedication to our youth and agriculture in our community. Currently, Amy Jo is an ag teacher and FFA advisor at Catoctin High School, and Michael is the parts manager […]
A group of Lions members attended the Thurmont Town Meeting on April 26, 2022. Lion Mark Long announced the Thurmont Lions Club 2022 Volunteer of the Year, Cindy Poole, who makes a difference in the Thurmont community. She serves as the coordinator of the Thurmont Green Team and does an exceptional job in this role. […]
On April 13, Past District Governor Paul Cannada inducted a new member into the Thurmont Lions Club: David Crum. Lion Doug Favorite was Lion David’s sponsor. Lion David is married and lives in Emmitsburg. He recently transferred to the Thurmont Woodsboro Bank as their new manager. Lion David is excited to start helping with the […]
Pictured from left are: (front row) Lions Nancy Echard, Dianne McLean, Gayle DiSalvo, Bev Nunemaker; (back row) Lions Marci Veronie, Joyce Anthony, PCC Bob Muchow, FVDG Nadja Muchow, PDG Paul Cannada, and CS Susan Favorite. Absent from picture: Lions Julie El-Taher, Doug Favorite, Donald Keeney, Jr. The 2022 Multiple District 22 Convention was held April […]
AMVETS Post 7 Ladies Auxiliary presented a donation of $3,000 to the Thurmont Lions Club for “Wreaths Across America,” working together to make sure our Veterans are honored for their service and never forgotten. Pictured from left are Julie El-Taher, “Gold Star Mom” and the incoming president for 2022-2023 for the Lions; AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary […]