Community News
Seton Center: Strengthening the Community, One Neighbor at a Time
By Ronald Aruldass, Marketing & Volunteering Manager at Seton Center In Northern Frederick County, Maryland, and Southern Adams County, Pennsylvania, many families face daily challenges that can feel overwhelming—from putting food on the table to managing unexpected financial emergencies. Seton Center, a nonprofit organization based in Emmitsburg, is dedicated to providing hope, support, and essential…
Help Emmitsburg’s “Homeless” Mayor
James Rada, Jr. On March 2, Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis will be homeless… for a day. For the second year, Davis will be staying outside from 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, to 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3. It is part of a special project he started last year called “Spend a Day in…
Maryland DNR Offers Free Tree Seedlings to Protect Waterways
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering free tree seedlings to landowners across the state through its Backyard Buffers program. The initiative is available to residents who have a creek, stream, drainage ditch, or other waterway on or near their property and aims to improve water quality while supporting local wildlife. Each “buffer…
Food Banks Continue to See Increased Usage
by Alisha Yocum Prices have continued to rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, making it difficult for many local families to keep up with everyday expenses. A 2025 United Way of Frederick County ALICE Report shows about 33 percent of households in Frederick County struggle to afford basic necessities, including food. Many of the local food…
Show Your Love Community Food Drive
Members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Sabillasville recently held the first annual Show Your Love Community Food Drive. The idea behind the event was to offer an easy drop-off spot for individuals wanting to support the Help Hotline Food Bank, which serves the Sabillasville, Blue Ridge Summit, Cascade, Fairfield, and surrounding mountaintop communities. The…
Lewistown Mt. View 4-H Club Happenings
MASYN SANDERS, Club Reporter, Lewistown Mt. View 4-H Club The past two months have been very busy for the Lewistown Mt. View 4-H Club. On December 5, 2025, some club members volunteered at the Rocky Ridge Fire Company Christmas event by assisting children with making crafts. Several members also participated in the Breakfast with Santa…
