Business News
New Goodwill Opens in Thurmont
Old One Will Also Stay Open For Now James Rada Jr. Dozens of people showed up to wait in line in the rain on February 6 for the new Goodwill store in Thurmont to open. After three meetings for planning and approvals, the new, larger Goodwill retail store opened its new location on Thurmont Boulevard…
Simmers Property Still Faces Opposition
James Rada Jr. Thurmont residents are still opposing the plan to annex 16 acres of the Simmers property into the town. Nearly 8 acres of the 24.5-acre property at 304 Apples Church Road is already within the town limits. Residents filled the town meeting room during a recent planning and zoning commission meeting to present…
Old Line Leather Lids Brings Unique Fire Helmet Services to Emmitsburg
Alisha Yocum Emmitsburg welcomed Old Line Leather Lids with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 East Main Street on February 15. Mayor Frank Davis attended the event, expressing his enthusiasm for this one-of-a-kind business choosing Emmitsburg as its home. Co-owners Nick and Brooke DeVries started Old Line Leather Lids six years ago in their kitchen,…
North County Supply Opens in Emmitsburg
Alisha Yocum With spring just around the corner, North County Supply in Emmitsburg is ready to become your go-to destination for lawn and garden essentials, home décor, gifts, and more! Owners Chris and Destiny Pratt opened the store in November 2024, and they have been hard at work renovating and expanding their location at 16663…
BusinessesPast...
by Richard D. L. Fulton Woodsboro Opera House The Woodsboro Opera House existed at 5 North Main Street in Woodsboro, located on the second floor of the building that had been constructed and occupied by the Woodsboro (Savings) Bank. The structure housing the opera house had replaced a pre-existing structure, which had served as the…
Little-Moore Team Joins J&B Real Estate, Inc.
J&B Real Estate, Inc. is growing and is excited and honored to announce that the Little-Moore Team has decided to join J&B Real Estate, Inc. Tony and Jane bring many years of Real Estate expertise to the table, along with their Realtor team members Cinnamon Smith and Buck Wivell, and are a welcome addition to…
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. Seton Village — The county is reviewing the subdivision plats. MSMU School of Health Professions (South Seton Avenue) —…
