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Business and the Economy

Celebrating 50 Years of Candymaking

Jennifer Seagraves, owner of Mom Blakeman's, enjoys Friday's 50th anniversary of the Lancaster candy business.
Clay Jackson
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The Advocate Messenger
Jennifer Seagraves, owner of Mom Blakeman's, enjoys Friday's 50th anniversary of the Lancaster candy business.

For something that melts rather quickly, Mom Blakeman's Creamed Pull Candy has showed remarkable staying power. "It is really still the best kept secret anywhere," said Pam Williams, who runs the store and the company's day-to-day operations. "It's also one of the most unique candies anywhere." The secret was out Friday as those responsible for maintaining the legacy of Lancaster's buttery smooth signature confection celebrated the product's 50th birthday with a packed party at the current store where the candy is now made and sold.

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