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Book of the Month Chele's Pick
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…
Students Corner
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…
From Calf to Show Ring
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…
FCPS Celebrates Youth Art Month at The Delaplaine Arts Center
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…
Look-UP
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…
The Best Time to Start a Financial Plan is Now
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…
LOOKING BACK
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…
My Two Cents
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…
Once Upon a Time
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…
Recipe of the Month
I am always looking for great cake recipes. I came across the website, My Cake School. The website showcases tons of great cake recipes for all seasons, including recipes that use cake mixes. There are so many to choose from. This moist and tender Toffee Pecan Bundt Cake has a soft, fine crumb and wonderful…
Supermarket Gourmet
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,…
health Matters
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,…
A Change of Scenery
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…
Thurmont Senior Center
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…
Kitten Season Is Coming:
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…
