Alisha Yocum A new locally owned business is bringing compassionate, dependable in-home care to families in the Northern Frederick County area with the opening of Heartfelt Homecare.  “I wanted to create a service where care truly comes from the heart—where clients feel seen, respected, and treated like family,” Kendra Williams-Ingle said. Williams-Ingle founded the company…

The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of U.S. 15) — As-builts for water, sewer, lighting, and landscaping were received and are being reviewed. The town engineer inspected the property on December 2, 2025. Creamery Court Extension (Creamery…

by Richard D. L. Fulton Emmitsburg Water Company The incorporation and first board of commissioners of the “Emmitsburgh (sic) Water Company” was initially approved by the Maryland General Assembly in 1816. The board consisted of Robert L. Annan, Patrick Reid, John Agnew, Lewis Motter, and Daniel M. Moore, according to waterworkshistory.us. A Private Corporation The…

by Richard D. L. Fulton Taneytown Garage The Taneytown Garage (also known as the Taneytown Garage Company) was established in 1914 on West Baltimore Street, selling Ford vehicles and Goodrich tires, according to Images of America, Taneytown. John J. Hockensmith (died 1955) had served as the manager of the company for 38 years until the…

Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs The following are the status of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of U.S. 15) — Awaiting as-builts for water, sewer, lighting, and landscaping for bond release. The grand opening was October 12, 2025. Creamery Court Extension…

The Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Center is rebuilding after a devastating barn fire on August 31 that destroyed its barn, tack room, equipment, and hay. The loss forced the program to cancel all of its fall classes as it works to recover and rebuild. The organization’s mission is to provide Frederick County residents with…

Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs The following are the statuses of new businesses and developments coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of U.S. 15) — An occupancy permit has been issued. Received as-builts for stormwater. Awaiting as-builts for water, sewer, lighting, and landscaping. The grand opening…

by Richard D. L. Fulton Gettysburg’s Photoplay Theater Gettysburg’s Photoplay Theater was established in 1912, with the first theater advertisements appearing on January 15, 1912. According to the March 28, 1917, issue of The Gettysburgian, the Photoplay Theater, at that time, was located across Baltimore Street from the courthouse. Cinema Treasures’ website (cinematreasures.org) states that…

Alisha Yocum Sweet Thyme Breads & Treats LLC, a new bakery that focuses on providing baked goods using clean ingredients, opened in June at 14410 Argonne Avenue at Fort Ritchie in Cascade. Manager Madison McGrady said the staff sources many of their ingredients from local markets and businesses. “Our products do not contain processed ingredients…

Woodsboro Bank has announced that President and CEO Steve Heine (pictured right) will retire on December 31, 2025, after more than eight years of leadership. Heine, who joined the bank in 2017, guided it through a period of record growth, with profitability rising each year, and the bank more than doubling in size. He also…

Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs The following are the statuses of new businesses and developments coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of U.S. 15) — An occupancy permit has been issued. Awaiting as-builts. Grand opening is scheduled for October 12, 2025. Creamery Court Extension (Creamery Court)…

by Richard D. L. Fulton Monocacy Drive-In Theater The Monocacy Drive-in Theater opened on August 24, 1952, and was located on Route 140 (Taneytown-Emmitsburg Road), near Taneytown. The coming of a new drive-in theater was initially announced in the August 26, 1952, edition of The (Frederick) News, which had reported that John G. Miller, owner…

Alisha Yocum Are you looking to add a unique attraction to your next event? The Burro Bar is sure to get attention at your wedding, corporate event, or any gathering! The mother-daughter duo, Becky and Taylor Clarke, started the business after first seeing the idea on Pinterest over 10 years ago. At the center of…

Alisha Yocum Luxe Nails celebrated its grand opening on August 9. Thurmont’s newest nail salon offers a relaxing atmosphere and tranquil setting for you to be pampered. The business offers a variety of pedicure packages, manicures, and waxings.  Luxe Nails’ Signature Herbal Pedicure includes an aromatic herbal foot soak, an herbal scrub, and hot stone…

In the article about the Thurmont Sheetz Ribbon Cutting, Delegate William Valentine was incorrectly identified. He attended the event and is pictured in the accompanying photo.

Owners Paul and Stacie Zelenka are delighted to celebrate 25 years of their bus;iness, Pondscapes. Paul and Stacie both have been in the watergarden industry for over 30 years. In addition to their professional watergardening expertise, they are both passionate gardeners at home and share a true love for all things pond. They both advocate…

by Richard D. L. Fulton The CG&W Railway The Chambersburg, Greencastle & Waynesboro Street Railway (CG&W) was a rural trolley line that operated within the areas of its namesake, while adding on some additional communities during its development. According to an article “Memorable Experience: Trolley Service Kept County Connected in the Early 20th Century (by…

Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs The following are the statuses of new businesses and developments coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of U.S. 15) — An occupancy permit has been issued. Awaiting as-builts. Creamery Court Extension (Creamery Court) — Awaiting as-builts. Christ Community Church (Creamery Road)…

Part Two: The End of the Line Richard D. L. Fulton As previously stated in “Trolleys of Maryland, Part I: The 1800s Start-Ups” (The Catoctin Banner, August 2025), as far as the history of transportation is concerned, the period from the late 1800s through the early-to-mid 20th century has generally come to be termed/known as…

Alisha Yocum After nearly 15 years of vacancy, a beloved Main Street landmark has been brought back to life at 4 West Main Street in Thurmont. Community members gathered with excitement for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of The Vault 1891, a newly restored event space housed in the former Thurmont Bank building. Vickie Grinder, economic…