World Canals Conference Comes to Hagerstown
James Rada, Jr. Three years ago in Ireland, Hagerstown found out it would be hosting the 2021 World Canals Conference (WCC). However, the world has changed since then. “Last year’s onset of the...
View ArticleThe Candidates for Emmitsburg Commissioner Make Their Pitch
James Rada, Jr. The Emmitsburg town election is on September 28. Four candidates are running to fill two commissioner seats. Here’s why they think residents should vote for them. Rosario Benvengi My...
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Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001
James Rada, Jr. As the world remembers the tragedy of September 11, 2001, I am filled with memories of Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and my experiences there. I was off work that Tuesday, so normally, I...
View ArticleFormer Cougar Makes History at MLB Draft
Blair Garrett Making the big league is every young athlete’s dream. For Mason Albright of Thurmont, that dream has finally become a reality. The Catoctin alumni pitcher was selected in the 12th round...
View ArticleFire, Fire, Burning Bright
A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. 2: A Death in the Family After dropping off a load of charcoal at the coal house in Catoctin Furnace, Abednego Hunt walked down...
View ArticleThurmont Little League Fall Happenings
Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League Thurmont Little League (TLL) is well underway with its largest fall season to date. This season saw 193 total registrations, up from the previous high of 148 last...
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Board of Education Gives Sabillasville Environmental School Conditional Approval
James Rada Jr. The Frederick County Board of Education voted last month to conditionally approve the charter for the new Sabillasville Environmental School. This will give the school three more years...
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Come on in!
Deb Abraham Spalding The new and former owners at Hobbs Hardware and Lumber in Thurmont invite the general public and general contractors to, “Come on In!” In a time where small businesses everywhere...
View ArticleYoung Workers Are an Important Piece for Businesses
Jayden Myers With the current unemployment situation and local businesses closing, a lot of places are understaffed and feeling the fallout of hard times. As kids graduated middle school, entered high...
View ArticleLawyer’s Automotive Update
Mark Breeden, owner of Lawyer’s Automotive in Thurmont, has announced the name transition from Lawyer’s Automotive to Breeden Automotive. With the transition, the logo and signage has been updated,...
View ArticleO’Donnell and Sweeney Win Re-Election In Emmitsburg; Kinnaird Unopposed For...
James Rada, Jr. The Town of Emmitsburg held its municipal election on Tuesday, September 28. Cliff Sweeney, Liz Buckman, Rosario Benvengi, and Tim O’Donnell ran to fill two commissioner seats. During...
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by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Rutter’s Breaks Ground A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Rutter’s store on MD 140 was held on September 13. Work is expected to begin this month. The...
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150 Years of Masons in Thurmont
James Rada, Jr. Parts of this article come from a 2015 Catoctin Banner article about the Acacia Lodge. The world has changed drastically since 1871, yet freemasonry remains relatively the same with...
View ArticleEveryone is Hiring
Blair Garrett A lot has changed over the past 18 months. The world is a vastly different place. People have pressed through a lot of adversity to be where they are today. Nobody has felt that...
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Colorfest Returns
James Rada, Jr. Catoctin Colorfest returned this year after having been canceled last year because of the pandemic. This year’s festival on October 9-10 brought tens of thousands of people to crowd...
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“Reconnect With Friends” Held at Gambrill Park Tea Room
Pictured from left are: (front row) Mel Poole, Mary Miller, Amy Whitney, Sally Fulmer; (back row) Stuart Frazier, James Baker, Rick Canter, and Chris Trone. Not shown: Roberto Juarez, Dave Vogel,...
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Town of Emmitsburg Receives Prestigious Sustainable Maryland Certified Award
(from left) Mayor Donald Briggs and Town Clerk Madeline Shaw with the Sustainable Maryland Certified Award at the Maryland Municipal League conference. Courtesy Photo The Environmental Finance Center...
View ArticleBlakeslee and Hooper Win Commissioner Seats in Thurmont Election
James Rada, Jr. A familiar face is returning to the Thurmont Board of Commissioners after the municipal election on October 26. Bill Blakeslee, who served as a commissioner from 2003 to 2007, was...
View ArticleFrederick Health Partners with Mount St. Mary’s University on New Healthcare...
Frederick Health is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of a new, cutting-edge healthcare facility in Emmitsburg. This facility—which will be built and operated in partnership with Mount St. Mary’s...
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Mobile Businesses Changing The Way The World Works
Blair Garrett There’s no doubt that the way businesses have had to operate has changed forever. More people than ever before are finding new ways to make their careers compatible with the world around...
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