The Briefing Room is a Place to Unwind & Relax By James Rada Jr. The Briefing Room at Fort Ritchie opened on July 4, as the former Army base, which served as a military intelligence training center during World War II, continues its revitalization into a small civilian community and small business center. The bar…

By Alisha Yocum Downtown Thurmont is now the new home of a western boutique at 1 East Main Street. Howdy Y’all Boutique is bringing hats, denim, tops, dresses and country-inspired style to the community. Behind the new storefront is one of Thurmont’s youngest entrepreneurs, 21-year-old Morgan Eyler, whose welcoming smile and enthusiasm greet customers as…

By Alisha Yocum Woofie’s of Frederick, a provider of mobile pet grooming, dog walking, and pet-sitting services, celebrated its grand opening during Frederick’s 250th Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4, at Baker Park. During the event, the company handed out complimentary emergency pet wallet cards while supplies last. The wallet cards are designed to…

Mickey Late, owner of Mick’s Plumbing & Heating, still remembers the Isuzu truck he used to launch his business 35 years ago. What began as a one-man operation has grown to 64 employees and a fleet of 49 trucks. Late says he started the business out of necessity. He was working for Thurmont Plumbing at…

 Glade Valley Milling Company The Glade Valley Milling Company, Woodsboro, is the only “identified” flour mill structure remaining in Woodsboro, according to the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT). The mill was also referred to as the Glades Valley Milling Company in a state archive document, dated March 29, 2007, and entitled Frederick County Mills. The plurality…

Waynesboro’s Chestnut Log Eateries Little remains today of a complex that was comprised of a chestnut log restaurant that served, over time, as the home to three succeeding eateries, and the associated cedar-log tourist cabins that stood along Buchanan Trail (previously known as Sunrise Trail) outside of Waynesboro (Rouzerville). The chestnut logs were locally harvested.…

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. The developer is also going to submit an updated grading plan for the Emmitsburg Planning Commission to review. Emmit Ridge — The developer is…

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…

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…

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…

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) —…

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…

by Alisha Yocum Thurmont welcomed its newest business to the square on April 20. Pools, Patios & Porches is now open at what was the former the Hobbs’ Hardware building at 15 E. Main Street. Owners Paul and Donna Gorgol—along with their children, Kelly Sewack, Bryan Berzinski, and Mike Gorgol, who help run the operation—are…

Emmitsburg’s newest business is bringing excitement for local quilters and crafters alike. Sew n’ Place, which opened in March at 101 Silo Hill Road (near Jubilee Foods), offers sewing machine sales and repair, along with a wide selection of fabric, thread, and accessories for sewing enthusiasts. The shop is owned by Michael and Hether Sneeringer,…

Hershey’s Five and Dime by Richard D. L. Fulton Hershey’s Five and Dime (also known as Hershey’s 5 & 10) was located at 9 Water Street in Thurmont, but the actual building that housed the store is no longer there, being replaced with a newer structure. By the 1950s, Raymond (Ray) H. Boarts owned and…

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…

Alisha Yocum It seems like Domino’s was always in the works for Marco Paci and his wife, Megan. Born and raised in Montgomery County, Marco started his first job at the age of 14 with Domino’s before he moved to Brazil to complete high school. At age 17, Marco found his way back to the…

James Rada, Jr. When the Discovery Station in Hagerstown decided to move to Fort Ritchie last fall, they were only closed two weeks between the time they closed in Hagerstown and when they opened their new larger location at 14326 Barrick Avenue in Cascade. “In this location, we’ve grouped the exhibits to be more logically…

by Richard D. L. Fulton Claire Frock Company The Thurmont Claire Frock Company was established in 1936, and incorporated on December 23, 1947, by Abraham Jules Bernstein of York, Pennsylvania, in a vacant high school on East Main Street, according to an article published on July 30, 1977, in The (Frederick) News. The News further…

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…