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,…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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) —…

James Rada Jr. Instead of feeling rushed to get a nutritious meal on the table or spending a small fortune eating out, many people are using a meal delivery service. Thurmont has its own service delivering delicious meals like Balsamic Pork Tenderloin with Cauli-Mash and Brussels Sprouts, Grandpa’s Maryland Crab Soup, and Steak Tips with…

Alisha Yocum As her craft space in her basement started overflowing, Stephanie Fish of Westminster knew it was the right time to take her hobby to the next level! “Growing up, my mom was very crafty,” Fish said. As a child, she spent many hours doing crafts, decorating for the holidays, and wrapping gifts with…

Taneytown’s Rainbow Roller Rink by Richard D. L. Fulton Taneytown’s Rainbow Roller Rink, located in Big Pipe Creek Park in Taneytown, was in operation from 1940 until eventually closing its doors sometime in the 1970s. The building that housed the rink was specifically located at 3939 Old Taneytown Road. The address of the site is…

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. Recent activities include installation of overhead doors and storefront windows, framing of interior office walls, and completion of most of the concrete slabs and masonry…

James Rada, Jr. Although Fort Ritchie closed as a military base in 1998, its best days may still be yet to come. The area began as the Buena Vista Ice Company, the southernmost ice company in the country. Then, in the early 1900s, it became a Maryland National Guard camp, and then an Army camp…

Emmitsburg Shoe Factory by Richard D. L. Fulton The Emmitsburg Shoe Factory, formerly located on Chesapeake Avenue, served as a primary place of employment for the residents of Emmitsburg and surrounding areas for decades. Talk of the possibility of establishing a shoe factory surfaced during February 1946, when that topic became the subject of discussion…

Emmitsburg New Business and Development BriefsThe 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. Awaiting framing, ceiling, and building insulation inspections. Provided information permit information regarding signage. Provided notice regarding water usage and billing.…

Alisha Yocum On November 13, Frederick Health staff, along with Jessica Fitzwater, Frederick County Executive; Jan Gardner, former Frederick County Executive; and Barbara Brookmyer, Director, Frederick County Health Department, gathered to celebrate the expansion of the Family Connects service now available to all residents of Frederick County, regardless of where you deliver your baby. The…

Waynesboro’s Arcade Theater by Richard D. L. Fulton Waynesboro’s Arcade Theater was built in 1916, at 75 West Main Street (71-79 West Main Street, according to the Waynesboro Historical Society), Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and continued to be in operation into the early 1960s. Word began to spread in 1914 that a major theater project for Waynesboro…