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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…
Look-UP
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…
The Best Time to Start a Financial Plan is Now
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…
LOOKING BACK
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…
My Two Cents
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 1, Thurmont
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…
American Legion Post 168,Thurmont
We hope that everyone has been enjoying the beautiful weather we have been having. It is so nice to see the flowers and trees blooming, although some of them do not last long enough! The Easter Egg Hunt was a success again this year, even though the wind made it a bit chillier than it…
once upon a time...
James Rada, Jr. May 1926, 100 Years Ago Flames Unchecked As Fire Catoctin Mountain Rages The Catoctin Mountain in the region between Catoctin Furnace and Thurmont was still a huge mass of flames today. Despite the efforts of scores of men Sunday the fire is still raging in such proportions that little hope is held…
Recipe of the Month
Easy Cheddar Bay Chicken Cobbler After submitting sweet recipes for the last two months, I decided to submit a savory recipe this time. This recipe comes from grandmomsrecipe.com, and it is fairly easy to make by using Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix. I hope you enjoy it! Ingredients 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced 1…
Supermarket Gourmet
by Buck Reed Get Your Patriotic Grill On I don’t care about your politics, race, creed, or religion. I don’t even care how you voted. It’s 2026, and it’s time to celebrate our country’s 250th birthday. So, this Fourth of July isn’t just another grilling holiday. This is the big one. Time to roll out…
health Matters
by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Everyone experiences pain, but pain becomes a problem when it’s chronic. Millions of people in the United States are living with some form of chronic pain, including low back pain, chronic headaches and migraines, joint pain, digestive pain, fibromyalgia, and autoimmune conditions. Chronic pain…
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
by Tara Miller Spring is in full swing at the Thurmont Senior Center, and May is packed with activities, events, and opportunities to connect, stay active, and have fun! We continue to offer a wide variety of weekly favorites, including Zumba Gold, Strength & Balance classes, Chair Yoga, cards and games, and creative gatherings like…
Emmitsburg 50+ Center
BY Caitlyn Kirby May is the perfect time to visit the Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center! Starting off the month on Friday, May 1, is Maryland Legal Aid Law Day. This is a time for you and the attorney to review your Advance Directive, which determines your health care and end-of-life decisions. Please call 301-600-6350 to…
