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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…