EMMITSBURG: Catoctin's miracle man
Originally published on November 20, 2009

Matthew Nesbitt (left) was busy Wednesday preparing for the Class 1A North championship on Friday night, an opportunity he relishes as much, if not more than his Catoctin football teammates.

In many ways, it's a miracle Nesbitt is even alive, let alone playing football as a starting defensive back for the unbeaten Cougars.

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THURMONT: Regional football capsules
Originally published on November 19, 2009

Friday at 7 p.m.Class 3A West Finaln Linganore (11-0) at Quince Orchard (11-0): This is the first meeting between two of the states powerhouse programs. Many thought it would happen when the schools were vying for state titles in Class 4A in recent seasons. Quince Orchard won the 4A championship in 2007. When both teams moved into the 3A West this season, it seemed likely they would meet for the championship of arguably the toughest region in the state. Neither team has been seriously challenged this season. Linganore has won its games by an average of 33 points, while the Cougars have won by almost 25 points a game. This is the first road playoff game the Lancers will play in more than three seasons outside of the state final. They received a career-high 328 yards rushing from Zach Zwinak in last week's first-round victory over Damascus. They are hoping to claim their second straight regional title. more »

THURMONT: Catoctin advances to Class 1A volleyball championship
Originally published on November 19, 2009

COLLEGE PARK — Catoctin’s volleyball team tacked another improbable chapter onto its season tonight, beating Patterson Mill in four games to advance to Saturday’s Class 1A state championship game. more »

VIDEO: Game of the Week: Catoctin looks to stay perfect, goes for 2nd straight region title
Published on November 19, 2009

EMMITSBURG: Taneytown man Wii bowling his way to a national title
Originally published on November 19, 2009

EMMITSBURG -- Donald Duvall used to love putting jigsaw puzzles together. more »

EMMITSBURG: Woman leaves $40,000 in valuable coins at Grotto for safekeeping
Originally published on November 19, 2009

People often visit the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg seeking spiritual healing.

Worshippers pray and light candles at the statue of the Virgin Mary to help along an answer to difficult questions, Grotto director William Tronolone said.

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EMMITSBURG: Emmitsburg passes curfew, helmet safety ordinance
Originally published on November 18, 2009

EMMITSBURG -- Commissioners amended the town's youth curfew ordinance Monday to allow sheriff's deputies to enforce it. more »

THURMONT: POUNDING HOME THEIR POINTS
Originally published on November 18, 2009

In 1995, Thomas Johnson became the first Frederick County volleyball team to reach the MPSSAA state tournament. more »

EMMITSBURG: $40,000 in rare coins left at Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg
Originally published on November 18, 2009

EMMITSBURG — Operators of a Catholic shrine near Emmitsburg thought they had been blessed with a big donation when a worker found $40,000 worth of rare coins on the grounds. more »

THURMONT: Local teams set for the playoffs
Originally published on November 17, 2009

This week's football playoff and state championship schedule stands out as one of the busiest in the area in recent memory. more »