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Was It a Wolf, a Fox, a Bear?
Barbara Abraham When we, or people visiting the area, think about the names of certain communities, thoughts jump to animals for being the origin. Why not think animals had an influence on the long-ago...
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The Spires of Mechanicstown
Denny Black As all boys did in small towns during the 50’s and 60’s, I explored every street and alley in Thurmont. Nestled at the foothills of the beautiful Catoctin Mountains in Northern Frederick...
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Murrah Stone Dedication Added to Fire Archive at Fire Museum in Emmitsburg
On October 6, 2015, a slab of granite that was removed from the face of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was added to the fire archive at The National Fire Heritage...
View ArticleNever Forgetting the Service of Our Veterans
James Rada, Jr. It is estimated that more than 1,100 World War II Veterans die each day. The United States and Frederick County is quickly losing its “greatest generation.” The Frederick County...
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Tribute to Vietnam Vets
Fred Shinbur, Coordinator of the Maryland Public Television (MPT) Vietnam Project, visited the AMVETS Post 7 in Thurmont during a Wing Feed fundraiser on October 17, 2015. Shinbur was driving in style...
View ArticleLocal Artists, Merchants, and Celebs Shine in “Festival of Trees”
Some of Frederick’s favorite artists, merchants and well-known civic leaders will be digging into their holiday decorations early this year in preparation for the Historical Society of Frederick...
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The Great American Wheat Harvest Wins a 2015 Mid-America Regional Emmy Award
Emmitsburg film maker, Conrad Weaver of ConjoStudios, LLC, is excited to announce that his 2014 documentary The Great American Wheat Harvest film has received a Mid-America Regional EMMY® Award! On...
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Remembering Cpl. William “Kyle” Ferrell
Deb Spalding Twenty-one year old Corporal William Ferrell—Kyle to those close to him—was known for doing good things for others. While serving with a Marine Corps security force, he helped stranded...
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Why All Who Are Eligible Should Belong to a Veterans Organization as Worthy...
You are eligible to be a member of any VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Men’s Auxiliary if you are a man over the age of sixteen, a citizen of the United States, and are a husband, widower, father, son,...
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34th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg
Nicholas DiGregory Bells have long been a cherished part of the firefighting tradition. Long before the invention of the radio or even the telephone, bell systems were used to signal firefighters...
View ArticleScotty’s Ride
This year marked the 10th Annual Scotty’s Ride, held September 26, 2015. Riders departed at 10:00 a.m. from Emmitsburg’s Jubilee parking lot, with approximately two hundred motorcycles roaring west on...
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COMMUNITY news
Hamrick and Buehrer Win in Unopposed Election James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Commissioners Wes Hamrick and Bill Buehrer retained their seats on the Thurmont Board of Commissioners after the town election on...
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BUSINESS news
The Re-Opening of Towne and Country Liquors Deb Spalding Thurmont’s Towne and Country Liquors has re-opened for business. Members of the Manea family are the current owners of the store. Located at 34...
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Breakfast with Santa & Christmas Bazaar Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg presents its Breakfast with Santa & Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 5, 2015, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Admission...
View ArticleTown Hall Reports
From the Mayor Emmitsburg by Mayor Briggs The holiday season is aquí! Many events are planned for the holiday season; jump in. Continuing Emmitsburg’s holiday traditions, Mother Seton School third...
View ArticlePearl’s Historic Portrait, Morning Star Graceham Moravian Church, 1892
In the light and fragrance of a trimmed beeswax candle, award-winning artist Rebecca Pearl recently completed a historic portrait of the Graceham Moravian Church entitled, Morning Star Graceham...
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Vanessa “The Gal” Niemann Takes Ott House by Storm
Vanessa (Maccabee) Niemann, professionally known as “Gal Holiday,” came to live in the Catoctin Mountains with her family when she was eleven, and made many friends throughout the county at church and...
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Catoctin’s Lady Cougars Cross Country Team Finishes Third at State Meet
Deb Spalding Catoctin Girls’ Cross Country team set several new Catoctin High School (CHS) records and personal records during the Maryland State 2A Cross Country Meet at Hereford High School on...
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Reminiscing…
Deb Spalding The History of Orchards in Thurmont with Elmer “Lee” Black Interview date September 14, 2015: Lee and his wife, Frances, came up to Thurmont from North Carolina to make his funeral...
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Sabillasville Elementary School Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Deb Spalding Throughout its fifty year history, teachers at Sabillasville Elementary School (SES) have shared sound knowledge with its children to give them a solid foundation; administrators have...
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