Business News
Sara Kep’s Kitchen Makes Debut on Maryland Farm & Harvest
Alisha Yocum Sara Kep, owner of Sara Kep’s Kitchen in Thurmont, saw her dream come true after starring in the “Farm to Skillet” segment of Maryland Farm & Harvest. The show, which airs on PBS, has reached more than 19 million viewers since its debut in 2013 and showcases agriculture-related stories from across the state.…
Midnight Hour Tattoo Opens in Thurmont
Alisha Yocum Midnight Hour Tattoo, owned by Shawn LaFramboise (pictured right), has opened its doors in downtown Thurmont at 113 East Main Street, offering custom tattoo work in a studio that feels more like an art gallery than a traditional shop. LaFramboise relocated to Maryland from Maine in mid-2025, and he chose Thurmont as the…
Meritus Fast Lane Care Gets You Treated Quickly
Meritus has a new option for when you need to visit a health care professional in the evening, but don’t necessarily need the Emergency Department. Meritus Fast Lane Care is open from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. in Suite 147 of the Robinwood Professional Center, located at 11110 Medical Campus Road in Hagerstown. Staffed by…
Businesses Past...
by Richard D. L. Fulton Boyle’s Store Boyle’s Store, also known as the B. H. Boyle Store and as the B.H. Boyle and Sons, opened in Emmitsburg in 1933 in an empty 25-foot by 16-foot storeroom, located at 304 East Main Street, that had been vacant for 20 years, according to a June 6, 1946,…
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: Hammaker Hill, Phase 2 (Westview Drive) — 22 single family lots in R-2; Under construction. No remaining lots. Mechanicstown, LLC (Emmitsburg Road) — Final Plat conditionally approved for 31 single family lots in R-2/ ARP. Mountain…
