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. I m just so excited to get started. . And so thankful for all the support we ve received from the community and the county, Krumpotich said Thursday.
In February, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals affirmed a decision by a Washington County Circuit Court judge to dismiss Craig Mahrle s lawsuit challenging the county s sale of the property.
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 isn t 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 Mahrle s lawsuit challenging the county s sale of the property.
Mahrle s attorney, Edward Tolchin, said Monday that his client has up to 45 days to appeal the decision if he chooses to do so.
Mahrle, of Sabillasville, Md., did not return requests for comment.