When I moved to Dillsburg in 1985 things looked a lot different. No red lights. No Giant. No pubs.

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Many of us were sad to see our local food store, Myers, close shop. Sure the Giant is big and vanilla but now we also have Locals. An incredible small grocery store with a top of the line deli/butcher shop.

Big things are happening, and that includes some controversial commercial growth (think warehouses). With that comes public outcry. That’s good! I feel that without checks and balances pretty soon the whole 717 would be a parking lot.

One of the things I like so much about the town I live in is the small-town feel combined with some modern conveniences. We still have the iconic Haar’s Drive-in Theater (thanks Harry!) sitting in the shadows of the aforementioned  superstore.

A great family-owned local company like Golden Rentals (equipment and party rentals) is growing strong. The Range End Golf Club and the Greystone Brewhouse add some healthy fun with a little happy hour twist to the mix. Stop into Tucker & Co Bakery on S Baltimore for the best coffee and breakfast sandwich in the area. Trust me!

The town sits just minutes from skiing and other activities at Roundtop Mountain Resort. We are only a short distance to world class fishing. My home sits on a blue-blaze side trail to the Appalachian Trail. There are, without a doubt, many options for outdoor activities.

And while home prices have increased like they have across much of the 717, there are still some *great* older neighborhoods with plenty of character and varying price points. Take Carroll Crossing as an example. A 60 second drive to Rt 15, yet far enough away from the rumble to enjoy a book on your patio.

An example of a home in Carroll Crossing is this property I just put on the market. Check it out after you get that cup of coffee down the road!