By Alisha Yocum Thurmont welcomed its newest salon, Blended by Criswell, on October 3 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Mayor Kinnaird, town commissioners, and staff joined in welcoming the new business to the community. Owner Heather Criswell graduated from Frederick County Public Schools’ Career and Technology Center with a cosmetology license and has spent the past…

 by Richard D. L. Fulton Dutch Cupboard Tea House by Richard D. L. Fulton The Dutch Cupboard Tea House was located within the building that is presently housing Rita’s Water Ice and the Gettysburg Cigar Company at 523 Baltimore Street, across the street from the Jennie Wade House and Museum. The company held its grand…

The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Emmit Ridge — The preliminary plan was approved on August 10. Improvement Plans were resubmitted on August 24 and are under review by the town engineer. Brookfield Phase 5 — Construction work is ongoing. Patriot Crane —…

The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont from the town planner’s report: Subdivisions: Mechanicstown, LLC (Emmitsburg Road) — Final Plat conditionally approved for 31 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP. Discussions between developer and builder in progress. Mountain Brooke (Emmitsburg Road) — Final Plat conditionally approved for 11 single-family lots…

By Alisha Yocum Tony and Tina Testa have been staples of the Thurmont community for the last 36 years and are excited to be celebrating another year of business. Growing up in Italy, Tony has always had a love of food. At just 10 years old, he started working as a dishwasher at a restaurant,…

By Alisha YocumLooking for something a little different? Thurmont has a new place to shop for unique clothing, accessories, and gifts for the whole family. Corn Crib Boutique offers a variety of styles for men, women, and children. Whether your style leans toward a little country, something edgy and trendy, or somewhere in between, you’re…

 by Richard D. L. Fulton The Creager Funeral Home The Creager Funeral Home in Thurmont was established in 1840 by James Jacobus Krieger when Thurmont was still known as Mechanicstown (the name was changed to Thurmont in 1894). The change of spelling from Krieger to Creager occurred sometime after the business establishment was founded. According…

The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Emmit Ridge — The preliminary plan was approved on August 10. The applicant continues to address improvement plan comments from the Frederick County Soil Conservation District and Frederick County. Brookfield Phase 5 — Construction work is ongoing.…

The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont from the town planner’s report: Subdivisions: Hammaker Hill, Phase 2 (Westview Drive) — 22 single-family homes in R-2. Completed. Mechanicstown, LLC (Emmitsburg Road) — Final Plat conditionally approved for 31 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP. Discussions between developer and builder in progress.…

By Alisha Yocum J&B Real Estate in Thurmont is expanding its team with the addition of its newest agent, Crystal Garrett. Garrett (pictured right) was born and raised in Frederick County before moving to Carroll County at age 14. She now resides in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Her knowledge of the region is an asset, as she…

Calling all Thurmont businesses! Enter your business and come out to create some Art on Main Street! Get your creative juices flowing and enter the Main Street Chalk Off. Just keep it clean. Maybe you want to chalk your business logo or anything else you want to create. Come on out and have some fun.…

The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Emmit Ridge — The developer submitted a revised Preliminary Plan on July 1. They continue to address Improvement Plan comments from the Frederick County Soil Conservation District. Brookfield Phase 5 — Bond was posted and permits have…

The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont from the town planner’s report: Subdivisions: Hammaker Hill, Phase 2 (Westview Drive) — 22 single-family homes in R-2. Completed. Mechanicstown, LLC (Emmitsburg Road) — Final Plat conditionally approved for 31 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP. Discussions between developer and builder in progress.…

Hesson’s Department Store by Richard D. L. Fulton Daniel J. (D.J.) Hesson, a prominent merchant, banker, and politician in Taneytown, established the D.J. Hesson Department Store in 1903, according to Google AI, on the northwest corner of the town square (1 York Street). Hesson served as a president of Taneytown Savings Bank, and he had…

The Briefing Room is a Place to Unwind & Relax By James Rada Jr. The Briefing Room at Fort Ritchie opened on July 4, as the former Army base, which served as a military intelligence training center during World War II, continues its revitalization into a small civilian community and small business center. The bar…

By Alisha Yocum Downtown Thurmont is now the new home of a western boutique at 1 East Main Street. Howdy Y’all Boutique is bringing hats, denim, tops, dresses and country-inspired style to the community. Behind the new storefront is one of Thurmont’s youngest entrepreneurs, 21-year-old Morgan Eyler, whose welcoming smile and enthusiasm greet customers as…

By Alisha Yocum Woofie’s of Frederick, a provider of mobile pet grooming, dog walking, and pet-sitting services, celebrated its grand opening during Frederick’s 250th Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4, at Baker Park. During the event, the company handed out complimentary emergency pet wallet cards while supplies last. The wallet cards are designed to…

Mickey Late, owner of Mick’s Plumbing & Heating, still remembers the Isuzu truck he used to launch his business 35 years ago. What began as a one-man operation has grown to 64 employees and a fleet of 49 trucks. Late says he started the business out of necessity. He was working for Thurmont Plumbing at…

 Glade Valley Milling Company The Glade Valley Milling Company, Woodsboro, is the only “identified” flour mill structure remaining in Woodsboro, according to the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT). The mill was also referred to as the Glades Valley Milling Company in a state archive document, dated March 29, 2007, and entitled Frederick County Mills. The plurality…

Waynesboro’s Chestnut Log Eateries Little remains today of a complex that was comprised of a chestnut log restaurant that served, over time, as the home to three succeeding eateries, and the associated cedar-log tourist cabins that stood along Buchanan Trail (previously known as Sunrise Trail) outside of Waynesboro (Rouzerville). The chestnut logs were locally harvested.…