The Let Them Theory | by Mel Robbins | published in 2024| Self-help My book pick for this month is The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. I have not featured a self-help book yet, so I thought it was time. To be honest, I’m not usually a big fan of self-help books. Can they…

by Elliott BrownMother Seton School Student, Sixth Grade Each month, students from Mother Seton School’s Newspaper Club will be submitting articles from their perspective as a student. The Almost Nine-Day Weekend Day 1: Tuesday, January 20. Today, on Tuesday, January 20, middle school social studies teacher Mr. Brown informed each of his classes of a…

Makayla Comer is a junior at Catoctin High School and a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). She is serving as the 2025-2026 Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show Ambassador and currently serves as Social Media Coordinator. In this monthly series, Comer will take readers behind the scenes of what it takes to raise…

In celebration of Youth Art Month, Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) will present the annual FCPS Youth Art Month Student Exhibition at The Delaplaine Arts Center on Saturday, March 7, through Sunday, March 29, 2026. Admission is free. The exhibition features more than 400 two- and three-dimensional artworks created by students from every FCPS public…

by Mitchell Tester, College Student titan Moons are known to not have any significant atmospheres, largely due to their inability to hold one. Their lack of a magnetic field, low gravity, and overall size leaves them vulnerable to solar winds. Most moons are also geologically dead, meaning that they lack any active volcanoes or plate…

by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC Worried You’re Missing Tax Deductions? You’re Probably Not I recently ran a poll, asking what people fear most about taxes. The choices were new tax law changes, owing more than expected, missing deductions or credits, or getting an IRS notice. The clear winner? Missing deductions or…

An Unlucky Train by James Rada, Jr. Three accidents. Two deaths. One injury. All involved one unlucky Western Maryland Railway train during a single weekend. The string of unfortunate events began on Saturday, March 13, 1926, at the rail yards in Hagerstown, Maryland. The Western Maryland Railroad arrived in Hagerstown in 1872, and its presence…

by Michele Tester Good Luck, Bad Luck, Or No Luck At All? March features St. Patrick’s Day,  a day honoring the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, and marking the anniversary of his death in the 5th century. Over time, the day has evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture, heritage, festivities, the color…

James Rada, Jr. March 1926, 100 Years Ago Thurmont School Principal Named David W. Zimmerman, of Walkersville, has been appointed principal of the Thurmont High School, to succeed the late Prof. Russell N. Young, it was announced today by County Superintendent of Education, G. Lloyd Palmer. Mr. Zimmerman will assume charge of his duties March…

by Buck Reed Fermentation 101 Fermentation is the process of transforming foods with the use of controlled microbial organisms growth. We use bacteria, molds, yeast, and other microorganisms to break down sugars producing gases, acids, and alcohol. Most of us understand or at least are aware that this process is used to make wine, beer,…

Tips for a Healthy Heart by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Eat Heart-Healthy Foods Start taking care of your heart by eating a diet full of heart-healthy foods. What you eat directly influences the health of your heart, and eating healthy food helps to reduce the risk of heart complications,…

by Jeff Yocum “A Change of Scenery” focuses on day trips from Thurmont that are within 150 miles (give or take). These trips will not include “Disney-level” destinations, but rather, lesser-known points of interest. The purpose of the article is to suggest venues for folks seeking a short, easily accessible change of scenery. In the…

Spring Is Blooming with Activity at the Thurmont Senior Center March is shaping up to be another lively and engaging month at the Thurmont Senior Center! As the days begin to grow longer and we look forward to the arrival of spring, our center continues to offer a warm, welcoming place for local seniors to…

Why Spaying & Neutering Matters Every year, animal shelters and rescue groups brace for a predictable surge in kittens—an event known as “kitten season.” Typically beginning in early spring and lasting through fall, kitten season is the time of year when unspayed female cats give birth in large numbers. While kittens are undeniably adorable, the…

by Mitchell Tester, College Student Saturn The Ringed Planet When looking through a telescope,  our sixth planet, Saturn, is one of the most breathtaking. As we know now, Saturn is not the only planet in our solar system that has rings. Planets such as Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune all have rings, although they are much…

by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC Part 2: how to start Investing What to Buy and How to Keep it Simple A Conversation With Theresa, a New Investor Theresa is brand new to investing. She and her spouse want to start building a nest egg for their family, but every time she…

Apples Church Celebrates Its Centennial a Second Time by James Rada, Jr. On April 13, 1932, a child was baptized at Apples Church in Thurmont. On the surface, it doesn’t seem unusual. More than one person was baptized at the church each year, and some of them were children. However, April 13 was the centennial…

James Rada, Jr. February 1926, 100 Years Ago Thurmont People Encounter Many Native Countians On Florida Trip Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Creager, of Thurmont, returned on Tuesday from a two weeks’ trip to Florida, during which time they met a number of persons known in Frederick city and county, and visited many of the…