Fahrenheit 451by Ray Bradbury – published in 1953 – a dystopian novel by Michele Tester I picked the book Fahrenheit 451 for my book club when it was my turn to pick. Years ago, my youngest son was assigned to read this book in school, so I decided to read it after he finished. I’ve…

On Thursday, August 27, 2020, while this edition of The Catoctin Banner Newzine was at press, the Town of Emmitsburg hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil four wayside exhibits along the future historic walking tour route in Emmitsburg. The four signs explain the history of the Vigilant Hose Company, the Great Fire of 1863 (pictured…