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Yurts, campsites open for reservation at new Western MD state park
This Friday, the gates will officially open at Maryland’s newest state park, Savage Highlands, unlocking some 55,000 acres of Western Maryland woodlands for public use.
Study aims to keep Frostburg State grads employed locally
FROSTBURG — Frostburg State University says a study has identified certain types of businesses that could keep graduates of the school employed locally. The next step is to lure those […]
Baltimore-area laboratory company moving to Frostburg
CUMBERLAND — A laboratory startup business based in the Baltimore area is relocating to the western Maryland city of Frostburg. Allegany County Commissioner Bill Valentine told the Cumberland-Times News Tuesday […]
Western Md. teacher charged in second sex case
A high school teacher in Frostburg faces allegations he had sexual contact with a second female student.
Suit advances over Frostburg fullback’s death
The family of a former Frostburg State University football player can proceed with their lawsuit over his death, which followed a head injury sustained during team practices.
Frostburg faulted for failing to bid out new building
FROSTBURG — The University System of Maryland and the state Office of Legislative Audits are asking the State Ethics Board to review Frostburg State University’s failure to seek competitive bids […]
Public Service Commission to hear Fourmile wind farm proposal
The Maryland Public Service Commission is scheduled to hear a proposal to build a wind power project near Frostburg. The PSC is scheduled to hear the case Wednesday in Baltimore. […]
127 sign petition for Fourmile wind project in Western Md.
FROSTBURG — A petition for a proposed wind power farm near Frostburg has drawn 127 signatures in support of the project. Maryland Public Service Commission filings also show the commission […]
Xerox adding 375 jobs at Frostburg call center
FROSTBURG — Xerox Corp. says it’s adding 375 jobs at its Frostburg call center. The Cumberland Times-News reported in its Wednesday edition that 135 of the positions will be permanent, […]
Growing a perfect Pinot in Allegany County
The movie “Sideways,” an indie smash in Summer 2005, marked the ascendance of Pinot Noir among American wine consumers and coincided with ...
Mount Savage getting more reliable clean water
MOUNT SAVAGE — About 450 people in western Maryland town of Mount Savage are getting more reliable drinking water. Maryland Congressman Roscoe Bartlett is among the dignitaries scheduled to attend […]
Wind farm developers seek more time to start
Utility regulators questioned developers of a proposed Western Maryland wind farm for almost an hour Wednesday before holding off on whether to give them more time to start a project […]
