by Barb Cline America Just Got a New National Park Since 1978, the New River Gorge has been managed by the National Park Service. But now, West Virginia is hopeful that this new status of the Gorge will encourage out-of-towners to travel to Southeast West Virginia and boost tourism for their local businesses. The official…

The Politics of Pollution by Christine Maccabee I am certain most people would agree with me when I say that clean water and air are precious resources for us, and we must protect them for future generations. As far as I can tell, clean water is as important as money, if not more important. So,…

Grace Eyler On August 15, 2015, the U.S. Crossbow Club (USCC) celebrated its 2nd Annual Awards Banquet. Located on Tower Road in Thurmont, members from across Maryland, and as far away as Ohio, joined together to share stories of their crossbow hunting adventures, to display their mounted trophy animals, and to receive awards for their…

Lindsay Brandt A new general store has opened in Creagerstown. However, Emma Jean’s General Store isn’t your everyday store. Yes, it has the usual milk, bread, and eggs, but you may be surprised to learn that it is also an antique store. Emma Jean Goldberg and her son, Chuck Johnson, had the same kind of…