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Businesses Past…
by Richard D. L. Fulton Waynesboro’s W.T. Grant Company The W.T. Grant stores, a chain of department stores, were established by William Thomas Grant when he opened his first store (dubbed as the W....
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Thurmont’s Newest Food Truck:
The Savagery Jason Savage and his stepdaughter, Ryleigh Barton, are hitting the road with their latest culinary venture: The Savagery, a food truck serving up creative takes on breakfast and hot dogs....
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Nonprofit Brings Free Clothing and Supplies to Northern Frederick County
Alisha Yocum Jennifer Zimmer has always dreamed of starting a nonprofit to support those in need. After more than 20 years as a social worker, she witnessed firsthand the daily struggles many families...
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Book of the Month
Home for Wayward Elephants by y James Rada, Jr.- published in 2004 – a a coming-of-age novel by Michele Tester This month’s book pick is a novel written by The Catoctin Banner’s very own James Rada,...
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Fresh, Local, and Full of Flavor
The Many Benefits of Shopping at Farmers Markets As warm weather returns and produce begins to ripen, farmers markets are springing to life across towns—offering more than just fruits and vegetables....
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Maryland on Stamps
Richard D. L. Fulton Maryland’s Appalachian Trail: 2025 The United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a sheet of 15 “Forever” stamps, commemorating the Appalachian Trail, 14 of which represented the...
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Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis As we head into the summer months, I want to give you an update on the projects that have been ongoing for the last several months. The new sewer lift station on Creamery...
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by James Rada, Jr. T h u r m o n t Public Hearing Held for Budget and Tax Rates The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners recently held public hearings on the proposed tax rates and fiscal year 2026...
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“Wild Mary”
The Story of a Maryland Railroad by Richard D. L. Fulton “Wild Mary” began “her” life as the Baltimore, Carroll, and Frederick Railroad in 1852, but soon thereafter, in 1853, was renamed the Western...
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Cougars Softball
A Season of Grit, Glory, and a “Rent’s Due” Mentality Alisha Yocum “Success is never owned, it’s rented, and the rent is due every single day.”...
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