Business News
Mike’s Auto Body & Towing Celebrates 35 Years
Mike’s Auto Body & Towing of Thurmont is celebrating 35 years in business this year. Owner Mike Jensen said he found his passion for the industry when he began auto body classes at Linganore High School. “It was there I discovered a love for craftsmanship and automotive restoration. There is no feeling quite like restoring…
Local Plumber Launches Country Plumbing in Thurmont
Country Plumbing owner Josh Lessner, a master plumber with more than 25 years of experience, recently opened his new business in Thurmont. After spending decades traveling to larger cities for plumbing jobs, Lessner said he was looking for an opportunity to stay closer to home—inspiring the name “Country Plumbing” as a reflection of his local…
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: Christ Community Church (Creamery Road) — Awaiting the submission of updated improvement plans. Emmit Ridge — Road closure and street cut plans have been received and reviewed. Improvement Plan is currently being reviewed by the Catoctin Soil…
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; No lots remaining. Mechanicstown, LLC (Emmitsburg Road) — Final Plat conditionally approved for 31 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP. Mountain Brooke (Emmitsburg Road) —…
Businesses Past...
Cliff Arquette’s Soldiers Museum by Richard D. L. Fulton Cliff Arquette’s Soldiers Museum was established in 1959 by its namesake at 777 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, in a building previously known as the Soldiers’ Orphans Home, located near the entrance to the National Cemetery. The former Soldiers’ Orphans Home, which had acquired an infamous reputation before…
