deb abraham spalding While America, the world, and our local community was learning how to social distance and quarantine last spring as the Coronavirus Pandemic changed our way of living, Sherry and Rob Myers and staff members at the Thurmont Kountry Kitchen Restaurant stepped up to provide meals for kids in Northern Frederick County. For […]
Blair Garrett “Being in the kitchen, it’s like a passion. If you don’t have it, you better get out.” Tony Testa of Rocky’s Pizza in Thurmont knows a thing or two about culinary creativity, the people of Thurmont, and steadfast dedication. For the past 30 years, owners Tony and Tina Testa have brought smiles and […]
On Veterans Day 2020, Grace Eyler with The Catoctin Banner had the honor of joining the Hoke Family in the Church of Incarnation in Emmitsburg to honor our Veterans. Becky Hoke diligently rang the church’s bell for over three minutes while family helped by keeping a timer and prompting her pulls on the bell rope. […]
Mr. Billy Hodge, Sr., former coach and teacher at Thurmont Middle and Catoctin High Schools, was honored at the Cascade American Legion on November 7, 2020, not only as an impactful teacher and coach, but also as a Korean War Veteran. The gathering focused on celebrating Mr. Hodge’s 90th birthday (November 8) and was also […]
Vickie Grinder In November, the Town of Thurmont presented Patty Hurwitz from the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund at Frederick Health a check for $15,300 from the 7th Annual Gateway To The Cure Campaign! The Gateway To The Cure included a 5K, Golf Tournament, purchasing pinwheels for our Garden of Love, a Pink Pumpkin contest, selling […]
James Rada Jr. It’s 1818, and a shipment of straw bonnets has just arrived at Sis. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s free school in Emmitsburg. The young girls sit in their school room decorating their bonnets with ribbon as they talk about their lives, whether she is a daughter of a farming family in town or the […]
When there’s a shortage of good news, local Lewistown neighbors come together to do some good. Driving along Hessong Bridge Road, you may have noticed that the Lewistown Ruritan Club sign got a bit of a facelift. Erik Legg, of Meadowland Agricultural Farm, donated his time to make the sign stand out. Adding evergreen holly […]
Congratulations to Bill Powell of Thurmont. Bill was inducted into the Angus Heritage Foundation on November 8, 2020, during the American Angus Association’s Awards Recognition Dinner, at the 137th Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. The Angus Heritage Foundation recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of the Angus breed and […]
George Tuggle, Emmitsburg Council of Churches Secretary When a town comes together for a celebration, it has to be something important. Most often, we celebrate a national or religious holiday. On October 4, 2020, Emmitsburg came together to celebrate its unity in loving all persons regardless of race. Sponsored by the Emmitsburg Council of Churches […]
The Thurmont Food Bank is grateful to the community, especially to the Town of Thurmont, for all the generosity and support of the Thurmont Food Bank. Your help has been especially important this year due to the pandemic; loss of jobs, income, and housing; and because children are not receiving food at school. Each month, […]
Please Join the Thurmont Lions Club on National Wreaths Across America Day on December 19, 2020. The Thurmont Lions Club is coming together to remember the fallen, to honor those who serve and their families, and to teach the next generation about the value of freedom, by participating in National Wreaths Across America Day. The […]
The Emmitsburg Food Bank’s hours are Monday through Wednesday, from 7:00-8:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. The food bank is located at 130 S. Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg. They appreciate all donations and can use most anything currently. Individuals and organizations can donate monetarily. The address to mail a check of support […]
George Tuggle, Emmitsburg Council of Churches Secretary What a year! How many events have been canceled? How much fellowship postponed? The Emmitsburg Council of Churches (ECC) regretfully cancels the 2020 Christmas Tour of Churches. The Tour would have placed tour participants and congregations at an unacceptable risk for COVID-19. Our greatest priority is the well-being […]
Emmitsburg held its annual Halloween Parade & Costume Contest on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Creative costumes were in abundance, as onlookers lined Main Street, snapping funny photos of friends and family participating in the parade. The costume contest held at Vigilant Hose Company was a big hit yet again, putting a smile on the […]
Thank You For Your Support The 7th Annual Catoctin High School Baseball Alumni Vinny Healy Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Carroll Valley Golf Course on Saturday, October 17, 2020, and was a sold-out event! Thanks to our 144 golfers, many sponsors, volunteers, and the Carroll Valley staff for helping with our safe, fun, and […]
April 19, 1943 September 17, 2019 Shirley Ann Dewees-Ridenour, 76, of Thurmont, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born on April 19, 1943, in Thurmont, she was the daughter of the the late Ray Dewees and Hazel Hewitt. She is survived by: daughter Tina Reeves and husband Keith; granddaughter Kim […]
July 6, 1956 October 31, 2020 It is with profound sadness that the family of William “Pete” Schramm announce his sudden passing on October 31, 2020. On July 6, 1956, Pete was born in Frankfurt, Germany, to Ann Beall and Frederick Schramm. He resided abroad with his parents and two older siblings, Jim and Celeste, […]
June 25, 1938 November 8, 2020 Jimmy Allen Glass, 82, of Emmitsburg, died on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. Born June 25, 1938, in Emmitsburg, he was the son of the late Kermit George and Della Lauretta (Gladhill) Glass. He was the devoted husband of Doris (Wetzel) Glass, to […]
January 31, 1948 November 17, 2020 Gail Tapley Powell, 72, died November 17, 2020, at her home in Thurmont, surrounded by her family, friends, and special cat, Blackie Powell. Born on January 31, 1948, in Louisville, Georgia, Gail was the daughter of the late Ruth Lundy Tapley and the late William Jennings Tapley. Gail graduated […]
Thurmont Middle School is now providing free breakfast, lunch, and supper seven days a week. Meals are provided Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., in the cafeteria of the middle school, located off of Summit Avenue in Thurmont. All families get a free lunch on those days and an additional pantry bag on […]
As the leaves turned colors and the temperatures began to drop, Thurmont Little League brought an end to a season that will not be forgotten any time soon. With COVID-19 bringing about the cancellation of the spring season, an extended fall season, jam-packed with raffles, spirit wear sales, sandlot games, and a Fall Showcase Tournament, […]
Maryland Aftershock 12U wrapped up their fall season, winning the Crown Trophy Fall Challenge Tournament in Leesburg, Virginia. This fall, the team went 18-7-1. Out of six tournaments, they have two first-place finishes, one second-place finish, and two third-place finishes. Courtesy Photo Pictured from left are: (front row) Julie West; (middle row) Maddie Smith, Bralyn […]
A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment about the odd effects of grief. written by James Rada, Jr. 2: the killing road “Peter, you make sure you stay away from the road,” Betty Douglas told her son as they ate breakfast in their kitchen. He spooned his Corn Pops into his mouth and talked […]
COME! Poem by Francis Smith COME to me in the days of a summer sky, Come to me in the scent of an autumn fire, Come to me in the sough of the winter wind, And in springtime, come! Come when blossoms deck the boughs, Come when sunbright warms the vales, Come […]
by Randy Nusbaum The year was 2020 as Christmas Eve was settling into the frost-covered Catoctin Mountains. The air was crisp, the Christmas lights glowing, the soft church bells echoing in the distance. The cool night air was filled with the warm aroma of pies, cakes, and Christmas Eve dinners. The hustle of the day […]