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Exploring Innovation: USDA Agricultural Forum Visits Catoctin Mountain Orchard
Alisha YocumCatoctin Mountain Orchard recently served as a stop on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF) Field Trip in February. The event brought together a diverse group of attendees, including farmers, processors, scientists, policymakers, government officials, and representatives from non-governmental organizations, all eager to learn about the latest agricultural research, technology,…
Apotheke DuJardin Opens at Fort Ritchie
Alisha YocumSix months ago, Ellie DuJardin-Woodall opened Apotheke DuJardin at Fort Ritchie in Cascade to bring holistic and eco- and environmentally friendly products as part of the current revitalization of the old Army base. DuJardin-Woodall initially graduated from nursing school before joining the Air Force as a Respiratory Therapist, specializing in trauma and critical care.…
Businesses Past...
by Richard D. L. Fulton Gettysburg Pennsylvania’s Fantasyland Fantasyland, the memorable amusement park of Gettysburg, was established in 1959 by Kenneth and Thelma Dick after essential acreage was purchased for $21,000 from LeRoy and Esther Apgar. Kenneth Dick reportedly stated that during the course of a local Kiwanis meeting, he had conceived the idea for…
BusinessBriefs
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) — Under construction. A slight modifi cation to the improvement plans was made to add a roof drain system. It has…
