The Scooby Doo Past

Ken Spears participated in many cartoon productions working on music, sound effects, editing, and writing. He also began a long-lasting creative partnership with his colleague, Joe Ruby, who helped him create a mystery and comedy series including four teenage detectives and a cowardly Great Dane who traveled in a van called the Mystery Machine. Scooby-Doo started on September 13, 1969, with the first show being … Continue reading The Scooby Doo Past

From Oakland Mills To Yale

A senior at Oakland Mills High School, Eduardo Marin, has been accepted into Yale University.  Founded in 1701, Yale is one of eight Ivy League colleges in the United States. The U.S. Department of Education states that Yale has a mere 6% acceptance rate, so being accepted into an Ivy League school is a big deal. Eduardo was not expecting to get accepted at Yale. … Continue reading From Oakland Mills To Yale

Laundry Force Laundromat

Two months ago, a laundromat opened next to LA Mart in the Oakland Mills Village Center. I interviewed Micheal, one of the managers at Laundry Force laundromat. He says that this new business decided to open in the area because of the demographics. He said the age groups, supermarket, and apartment buildings are what give the area potential for the new laundromat’s success. Sadly, due … Continue reading Laundry Force Laundromat