by Masyn Sanders, Student Writer With the Autumn season maturing, leaves are turning brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold. The air becomes cool and crisp, and families across the nation are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving, a staple of American culture, focused on gratitude and civic reflection. Although the holiday is recognized as a time…

Chele’s Pick by Michele Tester Book Lovers by Emily Henry published in 2022 contemporary romance novel This month’s book pick, Book Lovers by Emily Henry, was recommended to me by my daughter, as well as my oldest son, which very much surprised me, as my son is not normally a romance novel fan. I’m usually…

This was part of the first book I self-published in 2009, The State Sanatorium at Sabillasville from 1908. At that time, I asked Dick to write something relative to the sanatorium for the book. My late brother, Dick (1936-2024), and I had a great relationship. His wife, Mary Ellen, and family and I are still…

by Journey Young, 10th Grade, Catoctin High School “The Beauty of the Shift” The end of daylight savings time A day to remember the dead. Running to the bus stop The puddles splashing as you tread. The mornings are always quiet, The evenings are always dark. Sometimes you’ll see daylight And the sun will leave…

by Mitchell Tester, College Student space news For this month’s edition of “Look Up,” I decided it would be fun to cover some recent news in the world of astronomy: a newly discovered type of star and the planet Mars. WD J1330+6435 Stars can appear as many different colors throughout space. These colors are dictated…

by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP® Owner, AAA Advisory LLC When you retire, will you want flexibility or certainty? For much of your working life, investing is about growth. You contribute to your retirement accounts, ride out the market’s ups and downs, and give your money time to grow so it can support you in the…

by Jeff Yocum Take the Bus! I’ve grown cranky in my old age, highly intolerant of crowds and heavy traffic. I was a little reluctant to go along with my wife on a bus tour of historic Frederick. I’ve seen Frederick, although it has been quite a while since I’ve ventured into the heart of…

by Michele Tester Road Trip! I recently embarked on a girls’ road trip. And this was not just any road trip, mind you. This road trip featured five fabulous dancing queens; a huge log cabin, nestled on expansive rolling hills; a big beaver with a prominent overbite, sporting a red cap; a safari (yes, you…

Below is a picture of an unnamed young woman at the Western Maryland Railroad Station in Thurmont. The station was a part of daily life in Thurmont, bringing people in and out of town from places like Baltimore and Hagerstown. Using ChatGPT, the original image gets colorized, sharpened, and repaired to let you see history…

Love and Honor in a Time of War, Part 1 by James Rada, Jr. When Samuel Cormany left Franklin County in 1859, his country was united. He returned to find it split in two and a decision to make that hundreds of thousands of other men had made and were making. With his family barely…

Want some great food? Come out to Thurmont AMVETS Post 7, located at 26 Apples Church Road in Thurmont, 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…

Fall is in the air, and it has brought more cold weather than I am ready for.  Please check on our Veterans and elderly in your neighborhood to make sure they are doing well. They may need some help with winterizing their homes, getting groceries, etc.  The holidays are quickly approaching, and it is going…

by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Blood Cleansing Foods, Herbs, and Strategies The health of your blood is critical to your health. Your blood transports oxygen and essential nutrients to all your organs, protects you from infections, supports healing from injuries through clotting, and regulates pH levels, water balance, and…

Fall Into Healthy Eating Soft    Fluffy   Flavorful The Best Healthy Pumpkin Bread What You’ll Need 1¾ cups white whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup whole milk greek yogurt ¼ cup olive oil 1½ cups pumpkin puree ½ cup maple syrup (not pancake syrup) 2…

by James Rada, Jr. *Note: Newspaper excerpts are as they appeared in their respective issues. November 1926, 100 Years Ago Apple Show At Thurmont Today Interest is being shown throughout Thurmont and surrounding districts in the community apple show to be held in the Central Trust Company at Thurmont, Friday and Saturday, under the auspices…

by Tara Miller As we head into November, the Thurmont Senior Center has plenty of activities, opportunities to connect with friends, and delicious lunches planned to keep everyone busy throughout the month. From creative crafts and exercise classes to games, special events, and our annual Thanksgiving luncheon, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Our…

BY Courtney Alcon Fall is in full swing at the Emmitsburg Senior Center! This season, we’re all about gathering together—there are tons of trips to take, meals to share, and new experiences to try with friends and neighbors. Our Lunch Bunch has expanded to meet on both Mondays and Thursdays every week. November’s menu features…

Chele’s Pickby Michele Tester My Husband’s Wife | by Alice Feeney  | psychological thriller novel I love psychological thriller novels, and this one did not disappoint. It had me guessing the whole time, with lots of twists and turns. I am usually very good at predicting the ending twist in the books I read; however,…

by Mitchell Tester, College Student TIME, PART III What fascinates me the most about the Big Bang theory—especially in the way that we theorize it now—is that the Big Bang lends to the idea that there was a start of this. Everything we know and love here on Earth, and beyond, is only encompassed in…