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Scenic Md. railroad hopes to finish repairs by August
CUMBERLAND, Md. — Repair of a landslide that has kept Western Maryland Scenic Railroad excursions from reaching their Frostburg destination is expected to be completed by Aug. 1. The landslide discovered during routine track inspection in late February was the result of a mine-related issue near a switch about two miles from Frostburg, said John […]
Trails bring the world, business to Cumberland
CUMBERLAND — The Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal bring nearly 100,000 tourists to Allegany County each year, contributing more than $2.5 million to the local economy. “This is a worldwide, nationally recognized destination,” said Bill Atkinson, trail program coordinator for the Maryland Department of Planning. “It’s something we’ve never had when it co[...]
Officials: No public access to Maryland’s secret state park
CUMBERLAND — The thing about Wills Mountain State Park is that you can’t get there from here, or from anywhere, at least not legally. The park is a 357-acre parcel of state land astride the southern tip of Wills Mountain that overlooks Cumberland. It is surrounded by private land, including a nearly vertical hillside and […]
Delegate says Md. shouldn’t control Canal Place
CUMBERLAND — A state delegate from western Maryland says the state should give up control of the struggling Canal Place tourism development in downtown Cumberland. The Cumberland Times-News reported Sunday that Allegany County Democrat Kevin Kelly says the state should let the city and county take over Canal Place. He says it would then be […]
Md. rural counties group plans economic summit
CUMBERLAND — A coalition of rural counties is planning an economic summit next month in Annapolis to get the word out about the importance of rural communities to Maryland’s economy. The Cumberland Times-News reports that the Maryland Rural Counties Coalition plans the summit for Nov. 15 at the Governor Calvert House as part of the […]
Western Md. wind farm developer gets more time
CUMBERLAND — The Maryland Public Service Commission is giving a wind power developer more time to build a proposed 25-turbine project on Dan’s Mountain in Allegany County. The Cumberland Times-News reports that the commission agreed Wednesday to give Dan’s Mountain Wind Force LLC until the end of next year to start construction. The company would […]
Washington’s headquarters remains a tourism draw in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND — The small log building that served as George Washington’s headquarters at the beginning and end of his military career is located right here in Cumberland. The guest book shows that visitors come from all over the world to get a peek into the life of America’s first great military leader and the man […]
State help eyed to save western Md. Civil War site
CUMBERLAND — The Maryland Historical Trust says an effort is under way to preserve a Civil War battle site near Cumberland. The Cumberland Times-News reports the crumbling stone foundation of Folck’s Mill marks the spot where Union soldiers led by Brig. Gen. Benjamin Kelly prevented Confederate troops from attacking Cumberland. Historical Trust Director J. Rodney […]
Permit official: Garrett Co. wind project in sensitive area
OAKLAND — A Garrett County permitting official says most of a proposed wind farm on Fourmile Ridge lies in areas designated as sensitive by the state. Permit and Inspections Division Chief Jim Torrington says 75 percent of the proposed wind farm is in areas designated as having rare, threatened and endangered species. The Cumberland Times-News […]
Homicide added to DUI charges in Garrett Co. fatal crash
OAKLAND — The Garrett County Sheriff’s Office says homicide charges have been added to driving under the influence charges filed against an Oakland man following a fatal crash in December. The sheriff’s office says 24-year-old Bryson Matthew Dixon has been charged with three counts of homicide by motor vehicle. Authorities say 21-year-old Samantha Gibson died […]
Grant could further Potomac River dam removal
CUMBERLAND — A river restoration group has announced a $40,000 federal grant toward the proposed removal of a Potomac River dam at Cumberland. The Cumberland Times-News reported Sunday that Washington-based American Rivers received the grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The group says the money will help pay for testing of contaminants in the […]
Rocky Gap casino to double employment to 300
FLINTSTONE — The company that owns the Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort near Cumberland says employment there will nearly double when a casino opens in June. The Cumberland Times-News reports that officials of Lakes Entertainment Inc. discussed their plans Thursday with local elected officials in Annapolis and Cumberland. Rocky Gap General Manager Scott Just […]
