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Julie E. Greene Hagerstown Herald-Mail Cascade resident John W. Krumpotich finally settled his $1.85 million purchase of nearly 500 acres at the former Fort Ritchie military base on Wednesday. The closing came a year and a day after it was originally scheduled, because of repeated court appeals from a Sabillasville, Md., businessman. "Im just so excited to get started. ... And so thankful for all the support weve received from the community and the county," Krumpotich said Thursday. In February...

Washington County gets good news regarding Fort Ritchie appeal Julie E. Greene Herald Mail Media Washington County has cleared a hurdle in its planned sale of much of the former Fort Ritchie property. But whether it is the last hurdle isnt known. The Maryland Court of Special Appeals, in an opinion filed Thursday, affirmed a decision by a Washington County Circuit Court judge to dismiss Craig Mahrles lawsuit challenging the countys sale of the property. Mahrles attorney, Edward Tolchin, said Mo...