The Sabillasville Environmental School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is offering two $500 scholarships for students aspiring to a career in the agriculture or environmental field of study. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2024. For more information go to www.sesclassical.org.

by James Rada, Jr. December 1923, 100 Years Ago Infant Drowns in Creek Near Home The funeral of Charles Hewitt, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hewitt, of Thurmont, who was drowned Saturday afternoon when he fell into a small stream near his home, will be held this afternoon. The child, who was aged…

Deb Abraham Spalding Jim Adams (pictured right), Postmaster at the Thurmont Post Office, officially retires on November 30, 2021, after 22 years with the United States Postal Service. While retirement will provide Jim with more time with family and opportunity for travel, that doesn’t mean he won’t miss the great team of postal workers at…