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Md. delegates feel unified after Clinton's speech
PHILADELPHIA — Maryland delegates for both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton said they felt optimistic and united coming out of the Democratic National Convention that closed Thursday night. → Read More
Md. leaders take DNC stage, call for party unity
PHILADELPHIA — Three prominent Marylanders — former NAACP President and CEO Ben Jealous, Rep. Elijah Cummings, and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer — each preached party unity as featured speakers → Read More
Blaze destroys Great Cacapon fire company
GREAT CACAPON, W.Va. — Fire officials continue their investigation into Tuesday’s two-alarm blaze that destroyed the Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Company. → Read More
Miner Recollections: Three Thomas families: Stories handed down
(Editor’s Note: “Miner Recollections” spotlights Georges Creek coal heritage, and the sacrifices made by those who mined it, by drawing upon biographical sketches, family narratives and historical research.) → Read More
Lighthouse Christian Academy students on honor roll
CUMBERLAND — Gary Stein, administrator at Lighthouse Christian Academy, reported that the following elementary, middle and high school students obtained the honor roll for the fourth marking period of the → Read More
Voice competition set June 22 at Mineral fair
Voice competition set June 22 at Mineral fair FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — Residents interested in participating in the Mineral County Fair Voice competition have until June 15 to register for the annual talent show. The Voice is open to any county resident over age 5. To register, contact Seleena Puffinburger at dscp@frontiernet.net. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers. The… → Read More
Frostburg native keeps Navy's newest, most advanced aircraft flying
WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. — A 2004 Beall High School graduate and Frostburg native is serving with a U.S. Navy electronic attack squadron that flies the Navy’s newest and most technologically-advanced → Read More
9/11 project gains momentum
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Plans to build a pathway that memorializes the heroism and horror of Sept. 11 by linking the three sites of the 2001 terrorist attacks are picking up → Read More
Area parks, playgrounds get state funding
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recently awarded 23 grants — totaling $2.5 million — to rehabilitate or enhance local parks and playgrounds in their communities. → Read More
Two jailed on burglary charges
CUMBERLAND — Two people were arrested Sunday after allegedly breaking into a house in the 11000 block of Bedford Road, Maryland State Police said. → Read More
Frankfort seniors earn awards, scholarships
SHORT GAP, W.Va. — Frankfort High School held its commencement exercises May 29 at the school. → Read More
Missing man's body found in Potomac
CUMBERLAND — The body of a missing Cumberland man was recovered in the North Branch of the Potomac River Monday, authorities said. → Read More
April weather ran gamut in Queen City
After a mediocre winter and a rough and tumble ride through March, here we are in May and heading toward summer. → Read More
Charges pending against Allegany High student who allegedly threatened students, staff
CUMBERLAND — Charges are pending against an Allegany High School ninth-grader who allegedly made threats to students and staff at the school, authorities said Wednesday. → Read More