Elaine Blaisdell
CumberlandTimes-News
Cumberland, MD, United States
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State cuts could affect Mineral County schools
KEYSER, W.Va. — Superintendent Shawn Dilly said he isn’t sure how a budget cut for most West Virginia state agencies will affect Mineral County Schools. → Read More
Clary Street property deeded to Developmental Center
KEYSER, W.Va. — The Mineral County Developmental Center and Workshop will remain at the Board of Education’s Clary Street property. → Read More
Manchin, Capito discuss gun control, drugs at town hall
ROCKET CENTER, W.Va. — Gun control laws, drugs and job creation were some of the issues discussed during a town hall meeting with Sens. Shelly Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe → Read More
Camaraderie, common love of racing converge at Polish Mountain Hill Climb
FLINTSTONE — Camaraderie and a common love for racing brought 69 drivers as well as car enthusiasts from all walks of life together Saturday for the 10th annual Polish Mountain → Read More
Police briefs
Cumberland resident charged with burglary CUMBERLAND — City police served an arrest warrant on a 31-year-old city resident Friday. Cody Michael Fisher was charged with first- and second-degree burglary, malicious destruction of property and theft in connection with an incident last month, according to police. He was held without bond. Officers responded to a residence on Gephart Drive for a… → Read More
Food, rides and games await visitors at Garrett fair
MCHENRY — Rides, food, games, animals and other unique events await visitors at the 60th annual Garrett County Agriculture Fair. → Read More
More than 1,700 tax bills returned in Mineral County
KEYSER, W.Va. — More than 1,700 tax bills mailed out last month have been returned to the Mineral County Courthouse as undeliverable because of address changes related to a new → Read More
Garrett board of education to meet Tuesday
OAKLAND — The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday in the central office board room. → Read More
Airport cafe owner: Dream turning into maintenance nightmare
WILEY FORD, W.Va. — Kim Kesner’s dream of owning a cafe is turning into somewhat of a maintenance nightmare. → Read More
Education, public safety get biggest boosts in Garrett County budget
OAKLAND — The largest increases in the fiscal 2017 Garrett County budget include more than $1.14 million for education and $991,800 for public safety. → Read More
Finzel bridge closed despite fire department's concerns
FINZEL — Despite concerns expressed by the local fire department, the Finzel bridge, which carries Maryland Route 546 over Interstate 68, was closed Wednesday and reconstruction work has begun. → Read More
Three finalists named for Garrett superintendent position
MCHENRY — Garrett County Public Schools' search for a new superintendent has been narrowed to three candidates. → Read More
Keyser High's Campaign for Excellence designed to inspire youth
ELK GARDEN, W.Va. — The Campaign for Excellence, a program to inspire youth to press for excellence, will give all Keyser High School students the chance to train at Blackrock → Read More
Former Swanton resident guilty of multiple sex offenses
OAKLAND — A 65-year-old former resident of Swanton was convicted last week in Garrett County Circuit Court of sexual abuse of a minor, attempted second-degree rape, second- and fourth- degree → Read More
Mineral motorcycle pursuit ends in crash
FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — A Keyser man faces charges following a motorcycle pursuit that ended in a crash Monday evening at Short Gap, Mineral County Sheriff Jeremy Taylor said. → Read More
Garrett Board of Education changes meeting date
Garrett Board of Education changes meeting date OAKLAND — The Garrett County Board of Education has changed its regular monthly meeting date to June 21. Board members will meet in the second floor conference room of the central office. Further details regarding the meeting, including the time and agendas, will be provided at a later date. → Read More
Allegany commission moves to nix wind farm
CUMBERLAND — Allegany County commissioners have filed a motion with the Maryland Public Service Commission to dismiss a Dan’s Mountain Wind Force request for a required certificate for a 17-turbine → Read More
Friendsville man arrested after dispute complaint
ACCIDENT — A 26-year-old Friendsville resident was arrested Saturday afternoon after Maryland state troopers from the McHenry Barrack responded to a residence on Old Morgantown Road for a dispute complaint. → Read More
Ridgeley firefighters still trying to nail down funding
RIDGELEY, W.Va. — After two years and numerous attempts, funding still hasn’t been found to tear down the old Ridgeley High School on Potomac Street to build a new fire → Read More
Lonaconing man dies when truck strikes parked vehicle, house
LONACONING — A 28-year-old Lonaconing man died late Friday when his pickup traveled into a house along state Route 36, Maryland State Police said. → Read More