
Business News
Blended by Criswell Welcomes Customers to Thurmont
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…
Businesses 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…
Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs
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 —…
Thurmont New Business and Development Briefs
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…

