Something to Smile About
In these current challenging times, it is sometimes painstakingly difficult to find a reason to smile. Yet, in truth, you really don’t need to look far. It is actually the simplest things that bring...
View ArticleFrontline Workers Continue to Stand Strong and Steadfast in the Face of COVID-19
Blair Garrett For frontline workers, the approach to each workday remains the same. While the world changes rapidly around us with global pandemics and novel vaccines, the essential workers who have...
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Local Train Enthusiast and His Incredible Model Railroad
The late George Wireman was a long-time writer for The Catoctin Banner. He also wrote for several other newspapers. He was Thurmont’s honorary resident historian, a local WTHU radio broadcaster, a...
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25 Years in the making
The Catoctin Banner The Chronicle Press in Emmitsburg has a solid history of publishing newspapers. Ironically, The Catoctin Banner can trace its roots there as well. Under the management of Art...
View ArticleArea Writers Release Their First Anthology
James Rada, Jr. A Gettysburg-based writers’ group has released its first anthology, Four Score & Seven Stories Ago. Gettysburg is where President Abraham Lincoln gave his most famous speech. It is...
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200th Anniversary of Mother Seton Celebrated at Seton Shrine
“Valley of Blessings” Joins World in Celebration of Local Saint Anita DiGregory “Elizabeth Ann Seton is a saint. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is an American. All of us say this with special joy, and with...
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Town of Thurmont Receives 2020 National Main Street Accreditation
The Town of Thurmont has been designated as a 2020 Accredited Main Street America program. Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier of recognition and signifies a demonstrated commitment to...
View ArticleFrom the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs Town Christmas decorations are up, and the town’s main streets stand dually adorned. To the broad sweep of the engineered virus a faint tribute, a mere tip of the hat, to...
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Emmitsburg by James Rada, Jr. Public Hearing On Parks Requirement in Subdivisions This Month The Emmitsburg Town Commissioners will hold a public hearing during their January 4 meeting regarding...
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Frederick County Sheep Breeders Named 2020 Shepherd of the Year
Patricia Sanville, Frederick County Sheep Breeders Association President The 2020 Frederick County Sheep Breeders Association held a virtual annual meeting this year to bring sheep breeders together...
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Combat the Winter Blues
Blair Garrett For many of us, winter can feel like the longest time of the year. With cold weather, snowfall, and shorter days highlighting the chilly months of the year, it can be a struggle to...
View ArticleYour Goal Guide for 2021
Blair Garrett New Year’s resolution goals seem strange. Why is the turning of the page of a calendar year going to be the vehicle for you making positive changes in your life? More often than not, the...
View ArticleHow the Coronavirus is Affecting Northern Frederick County
James Rada, Jr. With the State of Maryland encouraging people to stay in and reducing the ability of businesses to operate, Christmas was sadder than usual this year. However, at least one of the two...
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about the COVER
Everly Zecher experiences her first snowfall! Her mom, Sam Zecher said, “From inside the house looking out, Everly definitely loved watching the first snowfall of the season. Yet, once she was in...
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Thurmont Grange News
Recently, members of the Thurmont Grange met to prepare fruit baskets for area shut-ins for the holiday season. Approximately 40 fruit baskets, containing fruit, canned items, apple butter, crossword...
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by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Trying to Make Vaccine Convenient As Frederick County rolls out its vaccination program, town staff is trying to get a vaccination location in the northern end of the...
View ArticleFrom the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs With the new year comes Emmitsburg onlyinourstate.com recognizing Emmitsburg as one of “The 10 most beautiful, charming small towns in Maryland.” Congratulations! Thank you...
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DAY TRIPPIN’
A Sweet Ride by James rada Jr., Blair Garrett, and deb abraham spalding Just last year, Valentine’s Day meant giving personalized Valentine’s cards to our classmates and families; snacking on sweets...
View ArticleThurmont Little League Winter Happenings
Thurmont Little League (TLL) has stayed busy during its brief offseason. When the fall season ended, construction immediately began on improvements around the complex. The most noticeable difference...
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Cooperstown Dreams Park: The Trip of a Lifetime
A local group of 11 players and three coaches from Thurmont Little League have teamed up to plan the baseball trip of a lifetime in August 2021. The team, consisting of players ages 10 through 12,...
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