by Katelin Rank | Nov 30, 2025
In circa 1972 Jay Kamineck purchased a lot from Arthur Savage in McHenry off Mosser Road to the rear of The First National Bank (no longer there) and what is now the Landings Townhomes. He built a family restaurant and named it Country Kastle. He served breakfast,...
by Katelin Rank | Nov 30, 2025
In 1978 Ralph Romano purchased the property that had been the Cabin Lodge property before it burned. At that time the property was still owned by Louise Fry (widow). Ralph built and opened a road side stand and sold ice cream and sandwiches. Ralph retained Chubby’s...
by Katelin Rank | Nov 30, 2025
Artie and Denise Hartman opened an authentic Mexican restaurant at Deep Creek. It was located at the Fort approximately where the Pine Lodge Steak House is today. The decor was Mexican/American. There were strings of dried red peppers, large sombrero hats, antiques,...
by Katelin Rank | Nov 30, 2025
In March of 1989 an extroverted young man full of energy and personality, along with his wife, purchased 1.86 acres at the end of Quarry Road just beyond where the Garrett 8 Cinemas are today. It was William C. Hughes (aka Dr. Willy) and his wife Penny D. Hughes. Dr...
by Katelin Rank | Nov 30, 2025
Bobby’s was a true watering hole located on Deep Creek Drive on the lake side, across from the Sun Place Town Homes. It was owned by Bobby and Margie Oliverio. The bar set very close to the edge of the lake on a gently sloping lot, not much above the water level. The...
