Memorial Day is traditionally known as the official start of summer. The first Memorial Day was celebrated in 1865, known as Decoration Day, established to recognize the fallen soldiers of the Civil War. After World War II, the name was changed to Memorial Day to remember and honor those who have died while serving our…

Joan Bittner Fry I particularly like this story. My Dad, Harold Bittner of Sabillasville, was a historian of sorts. He enjoyed picture taking. The photos above show his interpretation of the flag-lowering ceremony at Fort Ritchie in 1967. I can picture him walking toward the Fort Ritchie Castle, or headquarters, where the flag is usually…

AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 7 is holding a Mother’s Day Breakfast on Sunday, May 8, 2016, from 7:00-11:00 a.m. Mothers eat for free! The cost per ticket is $7.00 per adult; $3.50 for ages ten and under. Breakfast is open to the public. The menu includes: eggs, bacon, sausage, chipped beef gravy, biscuits, pancakes, fried…

by Jim Houck, Jr. Francis X. Elder Gets a New Head Stone Roger Melton, president of the Board of Directors Francis X. Elder American Legion Post 121 Emmitsburg, said that while he was at the 2014 Veterans Day volley by our American Legion and VFW combined Color Guard, over the grave of Francis X. Elder,…