Auction Services International
A bank-owned on-site Real Estate Auction is being held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at 13641 Catoctin Furnace Road in Thurmont. View the advertisement on page 17 for more information
View ArticleFrederick County Parks & Rec
Register today for one or more of the many programs that Frederick County Parks & Recreation offer, including an Art Clinic, Pickle Ball Drop-in, Yoga, Zumba, and many more. View the advertisement...
View ArticleCatoctin Banner Mascot Contest
For years, we have wanted a mascot character to represent this good-news community newspaper at events and parades. At one point a few years ago, John Nickerson (AKA Gnarly Artly, who draws our monthly...
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The Catoctin Banner’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winner
Congratulations to this year’s winner of The Catoctin Banner newspaper’s 5th Annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest! This year’s winner receives $50.00 (please call 301-447-2804 to claim your prize)....
View ArticleInvitation to Bid
The Town of Thurmont is inviting all interested parties to bid on the following surplus equipment: 1999 Chevrolet C-7500 Dump Truck. Unit comes with snow plow and salt spreader; 5 speed hi-lo...
View ArticleThurmont Names New Economic Development Manager
Vickie Grinder has been named as the new Economic Development Manager for the Town of Thurmont. Grinder has recently served as Thurmont’s Main Street Manager, a part-time position, since 2013. During...
View ArticleFrom the Mayor – Emmitsburg
Mayor Don Briggs During the month of December, Emmitsburg lost an outstanding member of the community when Bob Hance of the Carriage House Inn passed away. The Hance family has hosted the Annual...
View ArticleFrom the Mayor Thurmont
Mayor John Kinnaird It is hard to believe that another year has come and gone! This past year, we had a lot of things going on in Thurmont, and I am happy to say that many improvements were made for...
View ArticleTown Hall Reports
December 2016 Emmitsburg Emmitsburg Institutes Voluntary Water Curtailment The Emmitsburg mayor and commissioners voted on December 6 to implement Phase I water curtailment. This restriction asks...
View ArticleNew Year, New You
James Rada, Jr. It’s a new year, and with it comes a new beginning. It’s a chance for you to challenge yourself to meet some of the goals you want, whether it’s to lose weight, find a new job, save for...
View ArticleThurmont Lions Club’s Cash Bingo
Thurmont Lions Club is holding a Cash Bingo on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the Guardian Hose Company Activities Building in Thurmont. Event features king tut, tip jars, specials, door prizes, and much...
View ArticleVigilant Hose Company’s Annual Spring Fling
Get your tickets now for Vigilant Hose Company’s Annual Spring Fling on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Mount St. Mary’s University’s East Campus (behind the ARCC). View the advertisement on page 11 for...
View ArticleYMCA Camp West Mar
The YMCA of Frederick County will host day camps and residential camp programs this summer at Camp West Mar. Online registration is available at westmar.frederickymca.org. See the advertisement on page...
View ArticleThurmont Art & Wine Stroll
Plan a perfect night for Mother’s Day weekend at the Thurmont Art & Wine Stroll on Friday, May 12, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Entertainment will be on the square by Paul Zelenka. Wine tastings from...
View ArticleCash Bingo at Cascade American Legion
The Cascade Sons of the American Legion is hosting a Cash Bingo on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m., with games beginning at 12:45 p.m. View the advertisement on page 21 for more...
View ArticleEmmitsburg Lions Club’s Chicken BBQ & Yard Sale
The Emmitsburg Lions Club is holding a Chicken BBQ & Yard Sale on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The yard sale will begin at 7:00 a.m.; reserve a table for just $10.00. The BBQ sale will run from 11:00...
View Article7th Annual His Place Car Show
Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual His Place Car Show on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Event features raffle, door prizes, food, music, and more. Three awards each for five categories: cars, trucks, hot...
View ArticleSarah’s Garden Social at Harriet Chapel
Harriet Chapel in Thurmont will again hold its delightful Sarah’s Garden Social on Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, 2017. The event was created as a memorial tribute to young Sarah Chandler, whose ashes...
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A Bridge to Remember A Fallen Hero
James Rada, Jr. November 29, 2004, was Army Specialist Erik Hayes last day alive. He didn’t know it. The decorated soldier had just turned twenty-four a couple of weeks earlier, and was a young man...
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Roddy Road Covered Bridge Reopens
Deb Spalding The Roddy Road Covered Bridge is a coveted link to our local history in Northern Frederick County. It is one of three historic covered bridges in the area, along with Loy’s Station and...
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