Woodsboro Burgess Heath Barnes Greetings, Happy Labor Day. Labor Day weekend always signals the end of summer, which I personally hate to see go. But all of you wanting cooler weather, Happy Fall. To all the students who have headed back to class, I hope you all have a wonderful school year. Drive safely out…

Owners of eligible historic properties in rural Frederick County will soon have the opportunity to apply for funding to help preserve and restore their historic buildings. Frederick County’s Rural Historic Preservation Grant Program will begin accepting applications September 1 through November 30, 2026. Grant awards are expected to be announced in early spring 2027. The…

After two beaver attacks were reported in Cunningham Falls State Park recently, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources closed sections of the park to investigate a “possible rabies outbreak within the local beaver population,” according to the DNR website. It remained closed for two-and-a-half weeks. The first attack occurred on July 26. A beaver bit…

by Richard D. L Fulton Now, therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the aforesaid Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, do hereby proclaim the existence of a state of Civil Defense emergency. – President Dwight D. Eisenhower The Cold War…

By Alisha Yocum J&B Real Estate in Thurmont is expanding its team with the addition of its newest agent, Crystal Garrett. Garrett (pictured right) was born and raised in Frederick County before moving to Carroll County at age 14. She now resides in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Her knowledge of the region is an asset, as she…

Calling all Thurmont businesses! Enter your business and come out to create some Art on Main Street! Get your creative juices flowing and enter the Main Street Chalk Off. Just keep it clean. Maybe you want to chalk your business logo or anything else you want to create. Come on out and have some fun.…

The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Emmit Ridge — The developer submitted a revised Preliminary Plan on July 1. They continue to address Improvement Plan comments from the Frederick County Soil Conservation District. Brookfield Phase 5 — Bond was posted and permits have…

The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont from the town planner’s report: Subdivisions: Hammaker Hill, Phase 2 (Westview Drive) — 22 single-family homes in R-2. Completed. Mechanicstown, LLC (Emmitsburg Road) — Final Plat conditionally approved for 31 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP. Discussions between developer and builder in progress.…

Hesson’s Department Store by Richard D. L. Fulton Daniel J. (D.J.) Hesson, a prominent merchant, banker, and politician in Taneytown, established the D.J. Hesson Department Store in 1903, according to Google AI, on the northwest corner of the town square (1 York Street). Hesson served as a president of Taneytown Savings Bank, and he had…

Programs for people of all ages and abilities highlight the fall schedule at the Fort Ritchie Community Center (FRCC). While it was sad to close out the summer camp program, it is equally exciting to introduce new opportunities and continue successful programs such as Kids Club and Homeschool Club. The FRCC will also host several…

By nan cashon The inaugural Walk Today for Women Tomorrow, organized by Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter X of the Western Maryland Reciprocity Group, brought together members of Chapters AB, AG, AI, T and X on Saturday, August 1, at Baker Park in historic downtown Frederick. The event celebrated P.E.O.’s mission to motivate, educate, and…

For more than 30 years, Phyllis Kelly has been a familiar face at the Emmitsburg Food Bank. After decades of serving the community, Kelly recently decided it was time to step down from managing the food bank and pass the reins to someone younger. Two years ago, Kelly found that person: Sarah Jacobson. The two…

By Lion Ruth Heaney “If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” ~Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl. In 2021, the Thurmont Lions Club asked Lion George Bolling to develop a remembrance program on 9/11. Lion Bolling recruited Lion…

The Thurmont Lions Club did a wonderful job collecting money and donations for the school supply drive. They collected l,l95 items, plus $200 in cash, to support the children going back to school. The supplies and cash were delivered to the Moravian Church on August 4. Backpacks, folders, pens, pencils, notebooks, supply boxes, ear buds,…

Pam Bolin, Board Member of the Vigilant Hose Company in Emmitsburg, hands Phyllis Kelly a check for $1,000 for the Emmitsburg Food Bank.

The annual Thurmont “National Night Out” was held at the Thurmont Police Department. The crowd was much larger than last year, with more exhibits from organizations. Scouts set up a tent,  Lion Mike Irons had his “Sweet Treats” ice cream truck, and Lion David Crum had a Woodsboro Bank table with information about bank operations.…

By Joan Bittner Fry Categorized under Veterans’ and Military Organizations, records show Cascade Post No. 239 of the American Legion, Inc., located at 14448 McAfee Hill Road, Cascade, MD 21719, was established and granted tax-exempt status in March, 1946, and incorporated on August 3, 1950.  The 75th Anniversary of Post 239 was celebrated on August…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is helping support communities throughout Frederick County through the donation of more than 30,000 pounds of shelf-stable foods to 12 Frederick-area food banks, which included the Thurmont Food Bank, Emmitsburg Food Bank,   Wolfsville Food Pantry, Frederick Rescue Mission, Helping Hands Caring Hearts, St. Peter’s Food Pantry, Mt.…

The 1st VDG Service Challenge will be part of the youth global cause to provide young people with the support they need to make positive choices. Moving from elementary school to middle school is a big step. The FVDG created the “Brave Bag” to remind the students that they are not alone and that they…