Scouts Host Veteran’s Ice Cream Social
BSA Scouts T270B & G hosted a Veteran’s ice cream social on May 27 at the Thurmont American Legion Post 168. All Veterans were welcomed, and Scouts took the time to talk with our local Veterans and listen to stories. The greatest gift you can give is to be remembered. BSA Scouts from T270B, Mason,…
Thurmont Little League: Fall Season in Full Swing
The Thurmont Little League Fall Ball season is in full swing, literally! From intermediate all the way down to T-ball, the kids are working hard and having a great time being back out on the field. The board of directors planned out a very extensive season, and it has been jam-packed with games and events…
Catoctin Veterans Honored as American Legion Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Andrea Myers Mannix During the Opening Ceremonies of the Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show in September at Catoctin High School, Veterans representing the Thurmont American Legion and the Francis X. Elder American Legion Post No. 121 in Emmitsburg were honored in recognition of the American Legion’s 100th Anniversary in 2019. The American Legion organization was…
Thurmont American Legion Collects School Supplies
The Thurmont Legion Auxiliary was busy this summer collecting school supplies. Accepting the supplies for Lewistown Elementary School is Kim Little.
Annual Gateway To The Cure Zumbathon Held
The 2nd Annual Gateway To The Cure Zumbathon was held on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the Thurmont American Legion. Zumba lovers of all ages came out to show their support for Gateway To The Cure, the Town of Thurmont’s annual fundraiser. Thurmont Zumba Instructor Kellie Bevard organized the entire event, with the assistance of…
Beth Watson Retires, Thurmont Thespians to End
Beth Watson is ready for her final bow, and when the curtain drops on the final performance of Footloose in the fall, the Thurmont Thespians twenty-year run will come to an end. “It’s time,” said Watson, adding, “even if it’s going to be hard to give up something you love so much.” Watson and her…
SCHOOL news
Catoctin High School Leo Club Collects Jeans for National “Teens for Jeans” Campaign The Catoctin High School (CHS) Leo Club is collecting jeans for Teens for Jeans, a national campaign from DoSomething.org, one of the largest global not-for-profit organizations for young people and social change. Teens for Jeans encourages young people across the country to…
Getting in the Holiday Spirit Around Town
Christmas in Emmitsburg There are multiple events taking place in Emmitsburg on Saturday, December 6, 2014. The day is sponsored by the Emmitsburg Council of Churches. Christ’s Community Church, located at 303 West Lincoln Avenue in Emmitsburg, hosts their 3rd Annual Christmas Bazaar, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. There will be nineteen vendors and a silent…