In Loving Memory
Patricia Alice Topper December 28, 1926 – November 6, 2024 Patricia Alice Topper, 97, of Emmitsburg, departed this life on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A woman of noble character, a mighty force of independence and strength, she lived her life guided by her steadfast commitment to God, family, and community. Born on December 28, 1926,…
The Mount Opens Its School of Health Professions in Emmitsburg
Mount St. Mary’s University is getting a little closer to Emmitsburg. The university is planning to start a physician assistant program in the Daughters of Charity building on South Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg. “We are developing a premier Physician Assistant (PA) program and recognize the important responsibility of training PAs who are not only committed…
Mount St. Mary’s University Names Gerard J. Joyce, Ph.D. as Its 27th President
The Mount St. Mary’s University Board of Trustees announced that Gerard “Jerry” J. Joyce, Ph.D. (pictured right), will be the 27th president in the university’s 215-year history. Joyce, a 32-year higher education veteran, currently serves as executive vice president of DeSales University. He will join the Mount effective July 1, 2024. In announcing the board’s…
Mount St. Mary’s University #1 in State Economic Diversity
Richard D. L. Fulton Photo Courtesy of MSMU Mount St. Mary’s University was recently cited as one of the most beautiful campuses. Mount St. Mary’s University (MSMU) was ranked as No. 1 among Maryland colleges and universities based on the percentage of full-time freshmen receiving Pell Grants. Pell Grants are federal grants awarded to students…
Emmitsburg’s Conrad Weaver Cycles Coast-to-Coast for PTSD Awareness in First Responders
A few months ago, Conrad Weaver of Emmitsburg debuted his film documentary, called PTSD-911, which spreads awareness about PTSD among first responders. Conrad is currently on a coast-to-coast bicycle tour to raise money for awareness. The documentary will be shown at Mount St. Mary’s University on July 13. Watch Conrad’s coast-to-coast progress on Facebook at…
Looking Back
THE MAGNIFICENT HARNEY UNIVERSITY by James Rada, Jr. Note: This is the first in a series about the “achievements” of Harney University. Emmitsburg is known for being the home of Mount St. Mary’s University, but for a while, another nearby university regularly made the newspaper with stories of great innovations in science and technology that…
Frederick County Purchases Land from Mount St. Mary’s University for Regional Park
Frederick County Government will develop a new north county regional park, located between Emmitsburg and Thurmont, on land purchased from Mount St. Mary’s University, County Executive Jan Gardner and Mount St. Mary’s President Dr. Timothy Trainor announced on February 25. The 152-acre property adjoins the campus, on the east side of U.S. 15, straddling Motters…
Dunkin’ to Break Ground for Next Generation Restaurant in Emmitsburg
On June 23, 2020, Dunkin’ hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the coming of its first next generation restaurant in Emmitsburg located at 103 Silo Hill Parkway. Tentatively slated to open in Fall 2020, the next generation restaurant will offer Emmitsburg a first-hand look at Dunkin’s store of the future experience, with a modern…
Vigilant Hose Hosts Spring Fling No Mud! More Fun!
Deb Abraham Spalding The Spring Fling event held on May 19, 2018, marked Vigilant Hose Company’s tenth year of hosting it. While this could have become a focus for a special celebration, the Spring Fling took on so many changes this year that the event’s diamond anniversary was almost forgotten in the mix. Most notably,…
Vigilant Hose Company’s Annual Spring Fling Another Great Success
The much-anticipated annual Vigilant Hose Company Spring Fling was held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, on the grounds of Mount St. Mary’s University. The event featured live music, food, tip jars, games, and prizes. “Our annual Spring Fling was a great success. The weather cooperated, and we hope everyone had a great time again this…
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird With summer just around the corner, you should be thinking about visiting the Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market on Saturday mornings, beginning June 3. There is always a great selection of seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods, hand-crafted items, and other treats! Live entertainment will be returning this…
Looking Back
1971: The Mount Goes Co-Ed by James Rada, Jr. Although Mount St. Mary’s University was named for a woman, she wouldn’t have been able to attend the college until 1971. It was only in its 164th year that the college decided to admit female students. Some females from nearby St. Joseph’s College had been attending…
Local Graduate Lands Spot in Professional Internship Program at Center Stage
Emmitsburg local Rosalyn Smaldone (pictured right) will spend the next nine months in Baltimore as the Sharon & Jay Smith Marketing and Communications Intern for Center Stage, the State Theater of Maryland. As the marketing and communications intern, she will learn skills that will make her a valuable asset to any theater in the country.…
Mount St. Mary’s University Looking to Recover from Controversy and Return to the Status Quo
Nicholas DiGregory To the typical wandering traveler, cruising up or down U.S. Route 15, the little town of Emmitsburg does not appear to be a major attraction. While the town’s tourism landmarks—such as the stately National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton and the picturesque Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes—do draw a crowd, Emmitsburg itself…
SPORTS news
CYA Lacrosse Registration Now Open It’s a new year—try a new sport! Lacrosse is known as the fastest game on two feet for good reason—you’re never sitting still! The Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Lacrosse league is happy to say that it’s that time of the year again to start gearing up for another fun and…
91st Anniversary Banquet of the Emmitsburg High School Alumni Association
Deb Spalding On Saturday, October 17, 2015, the 91st Banquet of the Emmitsburg High School Alumni was held at the Emmitsburg Ambulance activities building on Creamery Road in Emmitsburg. The Class of 1968 was the last graduating class from Emmitsburg High School. The Class of 1969 held the distinction of closing down Emmitsburg High School…
Vigilant Hose Co. Holds their Annual Spring Fling
Deb Spalding Emmitsburg’s Vigilant Hose Company hosted their 7th annual Spring Fling in the parking lot of Mount St. Mary’s University’s Waldron Family Stadium on May 16, 2015. In past years, the event has been described as our community’s version of a party at the beach; this year’s location was described as a community tail-gate…
COMMUNITY news
Melissa Wetzel CPA Staff and Customers Donate for Emmitsburg Food Bank Customers and staff at Melissa Wetzel CPA in Emmitsburg have topped last year’s record for collecting food donations in comparison to the annual numbers for the project that started in 2009. “With 1,244 food items collected, it’s still catching on. Our goal is to…
Catoctin Voices Offer the Lyrical Sound of Poetry
James Rada, Jr. Many Emmitsburg residents have the soul of a poet that is striving to be released. On the third Friday of each month they gather in the Holy Grounds Café inside St. Philomena’s Catholic Books and Gifts on the square in Emmitsburg. They order a drink and then settle down to read poetry…
BUSINESS news
New Premises for Thurmont Town Offices Lindsay Brandt On January 12, 2015, the Thurmont Town Office will open in a new location at 615 East Main Street, in the premises of the former Dailey Funeral Home. After a full renovation of the building, which was once the residence of former Thurmont Mayor James Black, the…
