Blast From The Past: October 2026

From The October 2001 Edition

From the Beltsville News issue of October 2001

"Dark Days in Beltsville," was a comprehensive first-person article on the 24 September 2001 tornado that struck Beltsville, written by William "Bill" Raulin.

Senator Arthur Dorman reported in his monthly column that the new IKEA Project would create 450 jobs.

Linda Good authored an article on "Ebenezer Meeting House," that was built near the corner of Powder Mill and Gunpowder Roads in 1836.

Ginger Butcher would sign copies of her new book, The Adventure of Echo the Bat, at the Apple Festival at Emmanuel United Methodist Church on 3 November.

Christian Brother Phil Whitman celebrated 50 years as a member of The Brothers of  Christian Schools on October 6, 2001.