It’s More Than Just a Store
James Rada, Jr. The Seton Center has been part of Northern Frederick County since 1969. Over those 53 years it has helped thousands of people, yet most people in the area don’t realize what the center does for the community. “Most people think of the Seton Center as a store,” said Vickie Grinder, a Seton…
Church Spotlight
Trinity United Methodist Church, Emmitsburg by Theresa Dardanell “When they hear about a need, these folks move mountains to try to figure out how to take care of that need. In very many real and tangible ways they are taking the gospel of Jesus Christ and making it real in the community here.” That’s the…
Church Spotlight
Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church by Theresa Dardanell Rev. Heath Wilson (back row, on left) with members of Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church Photos by Theresa Dardanell “Come Journey With Us!” is the invitation from Reverend Heath Wilson and the members of the Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church (TCUMC) in Emmitsburg. The invitation is not…
Entertainment and Events Featured at 2019 Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show
The Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show will be held at Catoctin High School, 14745 Sabillasville Road in Thurmont, on September 6-8, 2019. Entry of exhibits will take place on Thursday evening, September 5, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., and on Friday, September 6, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., in the new gymnasium and in the agriculture department area. The…
Church Spotlight
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church by Theresa Dardanell Fellowship Sunday…a truly unique experience. On the first Sunday of each month, the members of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church attend a service that combines worship and hospitality. One long table in the Fellowship Hall is lined with pastries, donuts, fruit, coffee, and other breakfast treats; members…
Seton Center’s Superhero Volunteers Honored
On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, the Seton Center in Emmitsburg hosted its annual appreciation event at Mountain Gate Family Restaurant in Thurmont. With sixty volunteers and staff in attendance, they celebrated how their volunteers’ “super powers” help to change lives every day. From April of 2017 through March of 2018, Seton Center volunteers donated over…
From the Mayor - Thurmont
Mayor John Kinnaird We are fast approaching the end of the year, and each year seems to pass quicker than the one before. I know that this year has been good to me, and I hope it was good for you as well. With Christmas just a few weeks away, Karen and I want to…
Seton Center Helping Hands Program
Seton Center, Inc.’s Outreach Office in Emmitsburg offers a holiday program called Helping Hands. At Easter and Thanksgiving, income-eligible families receive local food store gift cards, so they may purchase foods and prepare a holiday meal according to their unique traditions. This Thanksgiving, because of the community’s support, seventy area families participated and were able…
Seton Center, Inc. in Emmitsburg Breaks Ground at New Location
Seton Center, Inc., a leading community resource for the residents of Northern Frederick County, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new center on Friday, August 18, 2017. The groundbreaking took place at the Seton Center’s new location, 226 East Lincoln Avenue in Emmitsburg. Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, including Sister Martha Beaudoin,…
town hall reports
by Michele Cuseo Thurmont Christmas in Thurmont—December 6 The 12th Annual Christmas in Thurmont event starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Mechanicstown Square Park with a ribbon cutting. This event is meant to help support local businesses by asking citizens to shop locally. Shoppers can register for free prizes and enjoy hot cider and cookies…
