Do Single People Prefer Pets Over People on Valentine’s Day?
According to a Survey by AKC Pet Insurance, They Do! A survey conducted by AKC Pet Insurance in 2023 surveyed 1,000 dog and cat owners in America. The study found that 55 percent of single Americans...
View ArticleGroundhog Day?
by Helen Xia, CHS Student Writer Groundhog Day 2024: What Will Punxsutawney Phil Say? Groundhog Day has ascended to notable popularity, becoming both an anticipated holiday and a popular saying. It is...
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65 Years of Love and Laughter
The Timeless Tale of Dave and Margie Harman Alisha Yocum Dave and Margie were married on June 22, 1958, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Sabillasville. Dave and Margie Harman, married 65 years. Photo...
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More Than a Century of Oysters at Graceham Moravian Church
The first time the words “oyster and supper” appear together in the history of the Graceham Moravian Church is in the form of an entry in The History of Graceham, Frederick County, Maryland by Rev....
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Cousins Start Painting Company
Alisha Yocum Brad Nesbitt and his cousin, Troy Nesbitt, grew up watching their dads run a painting business, and the two recently decided to start their own venture, Nesbitt’s Painting. The duo offers...
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Sabillasville Resident Opens Studio Veer
When Tamara Manahan of Sabillasville decided to open a business with her daughters, Mallery Sheppard and Jordan Reaver, it only seemed fitting to pick a name that indicated a change in direction....
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Goodwill Expansion Underway in Thurmont
James Rada, Jr. After two years of meetings for planning and approvals, the new, larger Goodwill retail store in Thurmont is under construction. While not complete, the end is in sight. The new...
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Article from the Telephone News, dated September 15, 1911
Submitted by Joan Bittner Fry This article came from The Telephone News, VOL. VII, No.18, and was published by Bell Telephone Co. of Pennsylvania, The Delaware & Atlantic Telegraph & Telephone...
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Casualties of War
The Camp Letterman Story Richard D. L. Fulton On July 1, 1863, a massive and deadly storm descended upon Gettysburg, with the thunder being provided by more than 600 cannons and the fierce lightning...
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Rocky Ridge: Vestiges of an Ancient ‘Atlantis’
Richard D. L. Fulton A great many people in North Frederick County are likely unaware as they go about their daily business or endeavors, that beneath their feet rests the vestiges of an ancient...
View ArticleFrom the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis As the winter months are flying by, we are starting to plan for warmer weather. We are in the planning stage for an improved farmers’ market. We are still looking for new...
View ArticleTown Hall Reports
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Commissioners to Address Blocked Sidewalks The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners are looking to amend the town code to address obstructions to the sidewalk because of...
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Kountry Kitchen Celebrates 40 Years
James Rada, Jr. Kountry Kitchen has come a long way in 40 years, and the food continues to please customers. Sherry Myers was just a freshman in high school when her parents opened Kountry Kitchen in...
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FSK Honors Coach Long
Jeff Yocum In 1988, Coach Richard Long gave up coaching at Francis Scott Key High School (FSK) to spend more time coaching his son. Before he hung up his whistle and clipboard, though, he had racked...
View ArticleCommunity Foundation Announces More Than $1 Million in Scholarships
The Community Foundation of Frederick County’s online scholarship application for the 2024-2025 academic year is open through April 15, 2024. For the ninth consecutive year, more than $1 million in...
View ArticleSabillasville Environmental School PTO Offering Two Scholarships
The Sabillasville Environmental School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is offering two $500 scholarships for students aspiring to a career in the agriculture or environmental field of study. The...
View ArticleThurmont’s Masonic Lodge Offering Two Scholarship Awards
Since 1995, Thurmont Masons have awarded scholarships worth over $100,000 to area students! Scholarships are available to all graduating high school level seniors from a Maryland State accredited...
View ArticleThurmont High School Alumni Association Scholarship
Are you looking for a scholarship? Check the Community Foundation of Frederick County for the scholarships offered by the Thurmont High School Alumni Association. The application is open February 15...
View ArticleCatoctin Youth Football & Cheer Association Offering Two Scholarships
The Catoctin Youth Football & Cheer Association is offering two $500 scholarships for seniors who participated in the organization’s football or cheerleading program. Applications are due April 1,...
View ArticleAttention All Graduating Seniors
Thurmont Grange Offering Two Scholarships Thurmont Grange No. 409 is offering two scholarships to any 2024 Catoctin High School graduating senior or graduating homeschool senior, residing in the...
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