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The Greatest Generation
Posted on: Monday, November 2, 2020
Photo courtesy Kuhn/Woodring archives After completing training to become a mechanic on the B-24, Fred Kuhn decided to change course and applied to pilot’s school. This photo was taken on July 22, 1943 at Thompson Field in San Marcos, Texas. Fred served with the 15th Air Force, 451st Bomb Group, 724th Squadron.
» Read moreDining Rooms
Posted on: Monday, November 2, 2020
Decorating, renovating, and updating advice from Maryann Fisher This time of year, we tend to bring attention to our dining rooms. Regardless of its size, you can still make it a showpiece in your home.
» Read more"How Do You Like Them Apples?"
Posted on: Monday, November 2, 2020
Antietam Blush Apple – Maryland Grown By Karen Gardner and photos by Turner Photography Studio Fall in Maryland means visits to apple orchards and pumpkin patches. But getting those apple trees to produce just the right apple at the right time can be tricky. That’s where Chris Walsh, University of Maryland plant science professor, comes in.
» Read moreA Wisconsin Yankee in Gray
Posted on: Monday, November 2, 2020
The Tragic Untold Story of a Newspaper Editor From the Badger State in Hagerstown By Stephen R. Bockmiller The American Civil War. Brother against brother. Blue versus gray. The great American tragedy.
» Read moreAlmost Lost
Posted on: Monday, November 2, 2020
Efforts Underway to Restore and Preserve Historic African American Cemetery in Halfway Neighborhood Story and photos by Lisa Gregory
» Read moreApples, Apples, Apples
Posted on: Thursday, August 27, 2020
Photo courtesy Hancock Historical Society Apples have been grown in Washington County since the first settlers crossed the Blue Ridge. Small orchards were planted on many of the farms, but it wasn’t until later that commercial production began. The Depression years of the 1930s rendered a heavy blow to the fruit industry and hundreds of acres were abandoned.
» Read moreHome Office
Posted on: Thursday, August 27, 2020
Decorating, renovating, and updating advice from Maryann Fisher For many of us, the home office is now more of a priority room. Your work environment (like your home) is important to your emotions. Production is improved when you are working in a pleasant and efficient space.
» Read moreCelebration Destination
Posted on: Thursday, August 27, 2020
Schmankerl Stube welcomes patrons back with a taste of sunny Bavaria By April Bartel and photos courtesy of Dieter Blosel
» Read moreCivil War Author John Schildt
Posted on: Thursday, August 27, 2020
A Washington County Treasure By Karen Gardner and photos by Turner Photography Studio
» Read moreMaking Music and Making Friends
Posted on: Thursday, August 27, 2020
Quarantine Band Brings Neighborhood Together By Lisa Gregory
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