After 97 years in business, York Valley Cheese Company is closing its doors.

Owner Chad Snyder shared on Facebook that he has decided to retire.

“I have made a very big decision, and tough decision, I have decided to retire and move on to the next chapter of life,” Snyder said in the post.

“I would like to thank everyone for being such a great customer for a very long time, you all feel like family and friends. We will be closing the doors after 97 years in business. This has been a very good run, and I met some great people along the way.  I can't thank you all enough.”

Snyder is a fourth-generation owner. York Valley Cheese Company, based in Hallam, opened in 1925.

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“This news, of our closing, is shared with a heavy heart,” the post said. “Our hope was someone would continue the business, yet that is not working out in our favor. This year has been an amazing experience and we have been so blessed with our customers and donors.”

Closing day will be Aug. 31.

The York County Community Foundation has awarded three grants to support land and water preservation and downtown revitalization efforts.

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The Community Foundation granted $6.5 million in 2021 throughout York County and beyond, and stewards approximately $211 million in assets. For more information, visit www.yccf.org.

The York County Community Foundation has also recently made personnel changes.

In addition to joining YCCF’s leadership team as vice president of Grants and Community Engagement in November 2021, Adrian N. Buckner has been named chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officer.

Cathy Bollinger, YCCF’s managing director of Embracing Aging has also been appointed executive director of YCCF’s subsidiary, TroveStreet. TroveStreet is a new service designed to help York County residents think about and plan for what is most important to them as they age.

To learn more, visit www.TroveStreet.com and www.EmbracingAging.org.

Sarah J. Thomas has been promoted to vice president of Communications and Culture.

Layla Boyce has been promoted to Grants and Scholarship program manager.

Roth J. Preap has been promoted to Grants program officer.

Kristin Garber is now the assistant controller. In this role, she will reconcile monthly investment statements, assist in the creation of financial statements and reviews tax returns, among other duties.

Eydie Wise has been promoted to executive assistant. She also serves as the foundation’s receptionist.