Jericho Covered Bridge

 Maryland Urban Legends  Demons, ghosts, and ghouls. Often, these three don’t haunt the same place at once, but at Jericho Covered Bridge, Maryland, legend has it that they do.   Hidden in the woods of Kingsville, Maryland, between Jericho and Jerusalem, surrounded by ruins, hiking trails, and graveyards, is the Jericho Covered Bridge. Originally built in 1865 for horse-drawn carriages, it was refurbished in 1937, 1983, … Continue reading Jericho Covered Bridge

Crochet Bat Idea

Halloween Crochet Tutorial  Guide:  (ch) →chain (dc) →double crochet  (hdc) → half double crochet  (sl st) → slip stitch  (sc) → single crochet  “Magic ring” → a ring made by chaining 3-4 and slip stitching into the first chain  Picot → crocheting into the 1st chain after chaining 2, to create a “bump”  Happy Halloween, OM! Today’s holiday is dedicated to dressing up in crappy … Continue reading Crochet Bat Idea

Anticipated Fall Book Releases

What’s New for Fall 2025 As the air outside gains a chill and we’d rather stay bundled up inside, new books drop on the shelves for readers to enjoy. From long-awaited sequels to new authors to the scene, this fall book lineup promises to satisfy every kind of reader. Whether you’re craving fantasy, sci-fi, a good rom-com, or intriguing non-fiction, here are some titles you … Continue reading Anticipated Fall Book Releases

Farewell, Coach Gonzalez

OM’s Coach G Becomes Long Reach’s AD After many years of working at (and attending!) Oakland Mills, Coach Gonzalez sadly left us in early October after receiving a promotion to be the new Athletic Director at Long Reach High School.  Coach G, as many called him, worked in student engagement here at OM, as well as coaching multiple sports.  Before working at OM, Coach Gonzalez … Continue reading Farewell, Coach Gonzalez