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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 businesses to western Maryland. The school said Friday in a statement that the study was ordered by the city of Frostburg, with support from the […]
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 that Advent Laboratories Inc. will move by October to the Allegany Business Center technology park at Frostburg State University. Advent CEO Kimberly Brown says the […]
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 for a $2 million Sustainable Energy Research Facility that opened last year. The Cumberland Times-News reported Thursday on an audit that found the school chose […]
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. Fourmile Wind Energy LLC is seeking to build the project on Fourmile Ridge and the western slope of Big Savage Mountain. The company has said […]
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 has received nine letters in support and seven against the proposal, as well as 89 postcards in favor. Fourmile Wind Energy LLC is seeking to […]
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, year-round jobs. The rest will be temporary positions. Xerox spokesman Bill McKee says the permanent positions will have competitive wages and benefits. The center is […]
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 a dedication ceremony Monday for the energy-efficient water distribution system. The project brings treated water from the city of Frostburg to Mount Savage, about five […]
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 embroiled in a county zoning battle. Dan’s Mountain Windforce is asking the Public Service Commission to extend the March 12 deadline to begin construction until […]
Western Maryland citizens seek wind power restrictions
OAKLAND — Some western Maryland residents are urging the Garrett County commissioners to impose restrictions on a proposed wind farm near Frostburg. The Cumberland Times-News reports that 39 people have signed a petition to present to the board Tuesday. It asks the commissioners to impose setback provisions or other rules to protect families and homes […]
