A Woman’s Curse on Site R Although construction of Site R under Raven Rock Mountain used advanced construction techniques to protect the lives of essential members of the federal government, it couldn’t avoid the superstitions of the men who built it and the lives those superstitions cost. In 1951, when Dennis Koontz was a young […]
July 12, 1933 – December 9, 2025 Harold “Cap” Lowell Long, 92, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 9, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Thurmont, Maryland, on July 12, 1933, the eighth of ten children born to the late Franklin and Ruth (Troxell) Long. He grew up active in 4-H […]
Horace Mann Bushman The First to Fall Horace “Bush” Bushman was born on August 6, 1916, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to parents Rufus Howard and Hattie R. Bushman, and had one brother, George Levi Bushman, whom his parents had given birth to three years earlier. Bushman graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1935, where he had […]
Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, located at 26 Apples Church Road in Thurmont, is now open for lunch and dinner every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m., with weekly specials on Thursdays and Fridays. They also offer a bucket of domestic beer for only $13.00! Check out their advertisement below and on page […]
We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. If you didn’t pay your membership dues by December 31, 2025, your key card has been deactivated. Please stop by or mail your dues to the Legion as soon as possible. Any questions, please contact the Post at 301-271-4411 or […]
James Rada, Jr. January 1926, 100 Years Ago entennial Of Apple’s Church, One Of State’s Oldest, Planned April 13 All Thurmont is eagerly looking forward to April 13, for on that day, the citizenry will commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of one of Maryland’s oldest churches. Apple’s Reformed church, […]
Winter has officially arrived, and the cold weather is here for another three to four months. I am not a winter person, so I want to have something that is warm and comforting to eat on those cold and wind-chilling days. I can remember my mother making chicken and dumplings or slippery pot pie many […]
New Year, New Diet, New You! Part 1 by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center r! Many of us make New Year’s resolutions, and many of us fail to make them stick. My suggestion is to figure out what the best eating plan is for you to follow and start there. […]
by Jeff Yocum “A Change of Scenery” focuses on day trips from Thurmont that are within 150 miles (give or take). These trips will not include “Disney-level” destinations, but rather, lesser-known points of interest. The purpose of the article is to suggest venues for folks seeking a short, easily accessible change of scenery. In the […]
by Tara Miller As we welcome a brand new year at the Thurmont Senior Center, I’m filled with gratitude for the warmth, friendship, and enthusiasm that our community brings through our doors each day. January may be chilly, but inside the Senior Center, it’s a month full of activity, connection, and plenty of reasons to […]
BY Caitlyn Kirby Happy New Year to all! Start your year off right at the Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center (A.K.A The Senior Center). Staying active is key to healthy aging. Try out gentle exercise to video daily at 9:15 a.m., or Chair Yoga on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. with Christina (try your first class for […]
As 2025 came to a close, Cuddles Cat Rescue in Thurmont reflected on another year of rescuing, healing, and rehoming cats and kittens, thanks entirely to the dedication of volunteers and the generosity of our community. The past year brought everything from tiny kittens to shy, overlooked adults who simply needed time, patience, and love. […]
Murals Strengthen Community at Catoctin High School Alisha Yocum “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together,” Vincent van Gogh once said. At Catoctin High School (CHS), senior Zachary Williams and art teacher Theresa Hutchinson are proving just that as they collaborate on a project that’s capturing attention throughout the building. […]
Richard D. L. Fulton “If it wasn’t for baseball, I’d be in either the penitentiary or the cemetery.” ~Babe Ruth The United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a 20-cent stamp on July 6, 1983, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first All-Star Game, and honoring the legendary Baltimorean baseball player, George “Babe” Herman Ruth, Jr. […]
Thurmont Swearing In and New Liaison Assignments The winners of the Thurmont town election were sworn in during a recent town meeting, bringing a new face to the Thurmont Board of Commissioners. Incumbent Mayor John Kinnaird, incumbent Commissioner Wayne Hooper, and new Commissioner Chris Stouter were officially sworn in on November 1 and ceremonially sworn […]
THURMONT Mayor John Kinnaird First, I want to thank everyone who voted for me and for your continued support. My thoughts after the election are that we, as a community, can continue to work toward our common goal of making Thurmont the best it can be, and I look forward to playing a part in […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Once upon a time…Maryland was some 300 miles wider than the width of the state as it presently exists. So, where did 300 miles of Maryland go? The land that is no longer there teemed with life—plants and animals, and quite likely, humans as well. But some major events changed all […]
by Aditi Dhananjaya, High School Student December is the month with the shortest days and longest nights. The sun rises later and sets earlier, allowing for more hours of darkness. The trees are bare, the birds aren’t chirping, and the streets are quieter. The Winter Solstice marks the official start of the winter season. It […]
Chele’s Pick by Michele Tester The Five People You Meet in Heaven | by Mitch Albom| published in 2003 I’m going to end my Book Club column this year with how I started it, with a book by one of my favorite authors, Mitch Albom, The Five People You Meet in Heaven. I believe it’s […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Taneytown Garage The Taneytown Garage (also known as the Taneytown Garage Company) was established in 1914 on West Baltimore Street, selling Ford vehicles and Goodrich tires, according to Images of America, Taneytown. John J. Hockensmith (died 1955) had served as the manager of the company for 38 years until the […]
Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs The following are the status of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of U.S. 15) — Awaiting as-builts for water, sewer, lighting, and landscaping for bond release. The grand opening was October 12, 2025. Creamery Court Extension […]
James Rada, Jr. The Thurmont Board of Commissioners welcomed a new face to the board after the Thurmont town election on October 28. Chris Stouter (pictured right) received nearly a third of the votes cast to win a seat on the board. Stouter is a familiar face in Thurmont, having lived in the area all […]
James Rada, Jr. As Emmitsburg officials look for ways to fill the vacant storefronts along Main Street, they are also looking at their own property at 22 E. Main Street, the old town office building. “We use that 12 hours a year, so basically, it’s a vacant property,” Mayor Frank Davis said during a recent […]
November was truly a harvest month for the Thurmont Food Bank. Many groups helped bring in food during the difficult times caused by the government shutdown and the SNAP (Food Stamp) reductions and delays. Special thanks go to our area youth for stepping up and helping! The Thurmont Scout Troops brought in over 6,400 items […]
By Joan Bittner Fry Every third Thursday, a group of friends can be found at B&T’s Unique Bar and Grill in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania. These people aren’t friends by accident; they are graduates of Thurmont High School from the Class of 1967, the next to last year before students began graduating from Catoctin High […]