The Magma World by Mitchell Tester, College Student The universe has been an outlet for curiosity since the beginning of mankind. One thousand years ago, some humans believed that the Sun was either a massive ball of fire or, in some cases, a divine entity. Fast forward to modern astronomy, and we have a better…

by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC The Hidden cost of putting off financial decisions Most people don’t avoid financial decisions because they’re lazy or irresponsible. They avoid them because life is busy. Work deadlines pile up. Kids need attention. Aging parents need help. Summer schedules get chaotic. And financial decisions often fall…

The Summer Blue Ridge Summit Burned by James Rada, Jr. Blue Ridge Summit was not a heavily populated area in 1925. Only a few hundred people lived there year-round, but that summer, the small community suffered three fires that caused a lot of damage to the town. On June 16, the engine house of the…

by Michele Tester The Wisdom Keepers I recently watched two movies that I’ve seen several times over: Father of the Bride and The Pursuit of Happyness. Reflecting on these two favorites of mine, it got me thinking about fathers and the significant role they play in a child’s life. Sometimes, there isn’t a father figure…

by Richard D. L. Fulton PFC Dale M. Ford, Sr. First Thurmont 29th Division KIA Dale McDannell Ford was born on August 9, 1921, in Thurmont to parents Zach and Mary Ford. He had five brothers: James, David, Jacob, William, and Robert; and three sisters: Lillie, Dorothy, and Charlotte. Ford attended “grammar school” (elementary) in…

Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on June 14, the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption. On June 14, 1777, Congress made the Flag Resolution of 1777, stating: “The flag of the United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars…

Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, located at 26 Apples Church Road in Thurmont, is now open for lunch and dinner every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m., with weekly specials Wednesday through Saturday, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Check out the Friday Night Special: Bucket of Domestic Beer and an appetizer for…

James Rada, Jr. June 1926, 100 Years Ago 3 Prisoners Who Escaped Md. ‘Cut’ Caught By Sheriff Less than two days after their escape from the Maryland House of Correction, three of four [prisoners] who left the State institution at Jessups were captured by Sheriff I. W. Albaugh and Deputy Horace Radcliffe. The capture was…

by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center . Chronic Pain: Root Causes and natural support strategies Part 2 Natural Support Strategies Now that you understand the potential causes of chronic pain (featured last month), the following are potential ways to improve your chronic pain: Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Plan A 2020 study published…

by Jeff Yocum Museum of the bible Whether you’re a believer or not, there is no denying that the Bible has profoundly affected history—particularly the history of Western civilization. Two major religions view the Bible as their foundational document. Their views and understanding of the Creator are derived from the scriptures. The Museum of the…

 by Tara Miller As we welcome the month of June, all of us at the Thurmont Senior Center look forward to another month filled with activities, friendship, laughter, and community connections. We always enjoy seeing familiar faces walk through our doors, and we warmly welcome anyone who may be visiting us for the first time.…

BY Caitlyn Kirby Summer is quickly approaching! Now is the time to check out the Emmitsburg 50+ Center for fun programs, where you can beat the heat. Coming up on the first Saturday of June, we are working with the Emmitsburg Library to receive donations for the Craft Swap. The week of the swap, bring…

This image shows William McGill working with a group of younger students at Philip’s Delight School. He was the teacher and principal at the school, which was the last one-room school in Frederick County. It was located off an old lumber trail surrounded by thick woods on Catoctin Mountain. Before the school closed on February…

by Mitchell Tester, College Student The evergreen state In April, I got the opportunity to go on a trip with my good friends to a place I had never been before, somewhere that I did not know much about. At four in the morning, we all wake up at my friend, Jake’s. We grab our…

by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC Should i pay for my kid’s college? As a financial advisor, this is a question that comes up often. But interestingly, it doesn’t always start as a question. Sometimes, it begins as an assumption, something parents feel they’re supposed to do. Other times, it’s a vague…

A Man Was Left To Drown by James Rada, Jr. At the end of March 1913, many people in Frederick County were watching the Midwest, where severe flooding was damaging property and taking lives. However, the county was not without its own devastating weather. “Blown by a strong wind, a downpour of rain such as…

by Michele Tester The Second Time Around Since May celebrates mothers, I thought it was only fitting that I write about my life-altering, magical, heartfelt experience: The birth of my first grandchild and becoming a grandmother. The day my daughter and her husband came over to our house to tell us that she was pregnant…

Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, located at 26 Apples Church Road inThurmont, is now open for lunch and dinner every Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, and Saturday, from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m., with weekly specialsWednesday through Saturday, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Check out theFriday Night Special, a “Bucket of Domestic Beer and an appetizer foronly $20.00! Follow them…