Richard D. L. Fulton On February 15, 1988, the United States Postal Service issued a set of 50 22-cent stamps commemorating when each of the 50 states had achieved statehood, one of which was devoted to Maryland. Each state’s stamps were featured on First Day of Issue covers (FDCs) when the stamps had been initially […]
The Town of Emmitsburg celebrated the opening of two new downtown businesses with a July 17 ribbon-cutting ceremony: Penny Mart and Gettysburg Smoothie Company. The town is excited to have Penny Mart, a convenience store, on the square, where you can find a little bit of everything, and the Gettysburg Smoothie Company, where you can […]
Thurmont New Business and Development Briefs The The The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont: Subdivisions * No activity on Oak Forest Concept Plan Site Plans Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs . The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town […]
Raven Rock Livestock recently opened at the corner of Rt. 16 and Harbaugh Valley Rd in Fairfield, Pennsylvania. The Zeller Brothers, Tyler and Andrew, and their families, recently started the new venture together after purchasing the farm from their grandparents in 2017. As kids, the two spent many hours helping their grandparents around the farm […]
James Rada, Jr. The historic chapel at Fort Ritchie sat vacant for over a decade until Angela and Scott Griffin decided it was time to restore and reopen this house of God. The chapel was originally built in 1942 as Camp Ritchie’s mission in World War II expanded, and it became the home for the […]
Thurmont Regional Library and the Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library have been able to provide lunches for youth, ages 18 and under , this summer through the generosity of community organizations and individuals. The program provides free lunches for children 18 and under , who reside in the northern area of the county, while […]
Do you have a new recipe that you have been wanting to try? Is there a favorite family recipe that has been passed down over generations? Looking for something for the kids to do this summer? If so, get ready to bake away and enter your delicious baked items at the annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg […]
Inspiring Future Helicopter Pilots and Mechanics Alisha Yocum Captain Roy Taylor, WBAL TV 11 News (Baltimore) Helicopter Pilot and Reporter, flew the Sky Team 11 helicopter in for the Helicopter Aviation Youth Program. The inaugural Flight Line Helicopter Aviation Youth Program, hosted by In The Air (ITA) Services, LLC, in Taneytown, Maryland, from June 26-28, […]
May 9, 2024, marked the 75th anniversary of a volunteer fire company in the small town of Rocky Ridge, seven miles east of Thurmont. The founders of the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company set the foundation; now, the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations of those that have gone before continue to provide volunteer services to […]
Lion Ruth Heaney In days long ago, mom and dad were taken care of by their family and might remain in the house where they were reared as they aged. Today, that is not the case. A bit of context may help. A chart from the U.S. Census Bureau is enlightening: In 1800, 6 percent […]
Area churches in Emmitsburg, Lewistown, Rocky Ridge, Sabillasville, and Thurmont are working to provide students in need with school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year. This program is for the students attending the Catoctin Feeder Schools. These schools include Emmitsburg Elementary, Lewistown Elementary & Pyramid Program, Sabillasville Environmental School, Thurmont Primary, Thurmont Elementary, Thurmont Middle, […]
The Emmitsburg High School Alumni Association (EHSAA) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual EHSAA scholarship program. Five $1,000 scholarships were awarded this year. The scholarship applicants were judged on involvement in school and community activities, as well as their academic work. Honors and work experience were also considered. The first two scholarship […]
Emma and Sarah Simmons won the U.S. Army’s “Ecybermission” National Judging & Educational Event, ninth-grade division, held June 24-28, for their wearable biomedical engineering prototype that expands access to remote healthcare. The win garnered them a very large trophy, medals, and $10,000 each in U.S. savings bonds. They are in the process of applying for […]
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is pleased to share that three of the six newly elected 2024-2025 Maryland State FFA officers are Frederick County Public School graduates. The announcement of newly elected officers was made during the 96 th Maryland FFA State Convention at the end of June. “I’m so proud of our three recent […]
The Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) will be hosting Back-to- School vaccination clinics from August 6 to September 11 for children who do not have health insurance, have health insurance that does not cover the cost of immunizations, or who are unable to get vaccinated by their healthcare provider. Vaccinations will be free for these […]
Catoctin High School (CHS) has a new phone number as of July 1, as all of FCPS transitioned to a new telecommunications system. The phone number change was necessary for two primary reasons: (1) The current telecommunications system being modernized to allow more system functionality and reduce maintenance and service costs; (2) the phone number […]
Three members of the 1975-76 Catoctin High School Soccer team, who went to the semi-finals in the MD State Class B soccer tournament: (from left) Steve Valentine, David Fink, and Rodney Wivell. The trio almost 50 years later. Steve, David, and Rodney would like to sincerely thank the principal and office staff at Catoctin High […]
Alisha Yocum Each year, Thurmont Little League (TLL) selects some of its top players to represent the league in All-Star Tournaments. This time of year typically showcases some of the best youth baseball in the area, and this year was no exception. All tournaments follow a double-elimination format. The 8-10 All-Star Team played in the […]
with Michael Betteridge For the second year in a row, I had the honor of broadcasting the Thurmont Little League All-Stars Maryland District 2 tournament. It was amazing to watch this special group of community leaders, parents, and young boys. The time, dedication, and organization that goes into making these tournaments a reality is commendable. […]
A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. T h e C a t o c t i n B a n n e r b r i n g s y o u . . . 9 : The Unwanted Guest Stacy Lawrence sat behind the steering wheel of her […]
by Mitchell Tester, College Student ““FAT OLD SUN”” The sun is a means for all living beings to exist, sitting at the center of our own solar system, 93 million miles from us here on Earth. Taking a trip around the Sun would take you 2.7 million miles, or 1,889 days, at a steady 60 […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP®, Partner, Bestgate Advisors Pay O f f Yo u r M o r t g a g e E a r ly o r I n v e s t ? Maybe you’ve overheard co-workers debating or you were at the local diner or chatting with neighbors—about whether it’s smarter […]
Jeff Yocum Prologue Observations from the Woodpile” is a collection of essays bundled together and given as a birthday present for my wife, Nancy, in 1997. Twenty-seven years have passed since the collection was given. The two main subjects of the essays, my sons Justus and Jacob, have grown into men with families of their […]
Speeding Up Snail Mail by James Rada, Jr. Rural Free Delivery came to Frederick County in 1901, a decade after it was first introduced in Westminster in 1891. In that time, it had become popular among those who had it. The Catoctin Clarion noted in 1900, “The rural free delivery grows more unpopular every day, […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Earthquakes are not common in Maryland, but they are also not rare, most being so insignificant that they are not even detectable by any of the state’s residents whenever they do occur. But why does the state even have earthquakes, and why are they not like the West Coast versions? The […]