Submitted by the Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Committee All Emmitsburg residents and visitors who attended this year’s Community Heritage Day on Saturday, June 27, were the real winners, from the delicious breakfast at the Vigilant Hose Activities Building on Creamery Way to the last fireworks as they lit up the night sky after a wonderful,…

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…

By Alisha Yocum Timothy Goenner and his wife, Thanh Van phan, of Thurmont recently won the chance to participate in the Warehouse Dash, which included a round-trip, all-expenses-paid trip to Chicago through the Maryland Lottery’s Second Chance Drawing. Maryland’s Second Chance Lottery is part of the My Lottery Rewards program, a free loyalty program that…

Visitors to Catoctin Furnace will soon be able to experience one of the most dramatic sights from the site’s historic past, thanks to a new grant from the Maryland Heritage Areas Program. Governor Wes Moore recently announced 58 matching grants, totaling $5 million for Maryland nonprofits, local governments, and heritage tourism organizations. Among the recipients…

Scholarship winners were presented with their checks by Worshipful Master Rob Reid. Current and previous winners attending were Tanner Seiss, Payton Evans, Olivia Baker, Tyler McCallan, Jared Turner, and Alex Hauk. Acacia Masonic Lodge #155 recently held its Annual Strawberry Night, experiencing an outstanding evening celebrating its community, students, and members. Scholarships totaling more than…

Sara Lee displays one of the large hailstones that fell at her Lewistown home during a severe storm in early July. The storm produced damaging hail that caused significant damage to homes, vehicles, and other structures throughout the area. As a long-time Maryland resident, Lee said she has never seen hail this large.

The Catoctin High School (CHS) Class of 1976 Reunion committee is seeking information about the following people (listed below). If you know the address, telephone number, or email address of any missing classmates,  your help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Donna (Hahn) Gills at 240-818-2964 or donna.gills76@gmail.com. Classmates we are unable to locate: Kim…

By Alisha Yocum Maria Mills selected Dr. Seuss as the historical figure to celebrate as part of the nationwide art contest celebrating America’s 250th Birthday. Maria Mills is recognized as Maryland’s Middle School State Winner in the art contest hosted by Freedom 250 and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). When Maria Mills of…

By Alisha Yocum On a warm day in July, children explored the stream, scooping up bugs and lifting rocks in search of crayfish. Each discovery was met with smiles and excited squeals. The adventurers were part of the Thurmont Park & Recreation’s “A Day in the Park” Summer Program, which offers three weekly adventures throughout…

The Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Farm Museum Association of Frederick County, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 6, to celebrate the official opening of the new Seed to Harvest Building at Rose Hill Manor Park. “Frederick County’s agricultural heritage is the foundation of our community,” said County…

Elias Lutheran Church is expanding its partnership with Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Chapter to provide weekend food bags for children enrolled in the newly established YMCA Head Start program in Emmitsburg. For the past two years, Elias Lutheran Church has supported Blessings in a Backpack’s work at Emmitsburg Elementary School, helping provide hunger-free weekends…

The Catoctin High School Class of 1976 will be holding its 50-year Class Reunion on Saturday, September 19, beginning at noon. Invites will be going out soon, so please update your information as soon as possible. Please include your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address. You can send the information to dgills1@verizon.net or…

Members of Trinity Church recently gathered at Mountain Gate Restaurant to celebrate and recognize two individuals whose dedication, hard work, and leadership helped shape one of the church’s most successful fundraising traditions: Russ Delauter and Tootie Lenhart. Susan Clabaugh, a longtime friend and fellow volunteer, reflected on the pair’s remarkable contributions, which began nearly five…

Maxine troxell The annual banquet and meeting of the Thurmont High School Alumni Association was held at the Rocky Ridge Fire Company Activities building on Saturday, June 6, beginning at 3;00 p.m. There were 147 in attendance. President Ron Pearcey (‘64) welcomed everyone at 4:00 p.m. and led the pledge to the flag, followed by…

By this time of year, your garden is likely producing a variety of fresh vegetables for your family to enjoy. As you begin harvesting your bounty, it’s also the perfect time to start planning your entries for the Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show, which will be held at Catoctin High School on September 11-13. The…

Exploring potential career opportunities through in-person engagement was the focus of the Fort Ritchie Community Center’s Teen Summit. More than 60 teens participated in the event, which featured a keynote speaker, a catered lunch, door prizes, and representatives from 35 different career fields. Participants heard from keynote speaker Jeremiah Reynolds, who shared how a series…

By Joan Bittner Fry In 1885, Robert Rennert founded the enormous Rennert Hotel in Baltimore, which boasted six stories and 150 personal rooms. Inside, Rennert filled the hotel with elaborate decor, adding everything from marble and fresco to the use of Edison’s electricity. The construction of the Rennert Hotel filled Baltimore city officials with hope…

A Community Garden Party and Ribbon Cutting was held at the Emmitsburg Community Garden on Saturday, May 30, at 9:00 a.m. The event celebrated the second round of improvements to the garden. Light refreshments were provided. The Green Team hosted a seed-planting activity. The project was funded by a $13,000 Sustainable Maryland grant. The grant…

When school is out for the summer, many children lose access to the free and reduced-price meals they rely on during the school year. To help bridge that gap, Seton Center is offering its Helping Hands: Feeding Youth in the Valley service, providing free nonperishable food assistance to families with school-aged children throughout the summer…

June was a very busy month at the Legion! We presented scholarships to six graduates of Catoctin High School. The Sons Annual Car Show had 87 entries, the Annual Golf Tournament had 21 Teams (84 golfers), and the days were beautiful! Installation of new officers was held for the Legionnaires, Sons, and Auxiliary. So, come…