Cumberland Times-News

Garrett officials not interested in eminent domain
The use of eminent domain in Garrett County isn’t going to happen in the foreseeable future, according to the county commissioners.
Citizens look to stop water, sewer tax hike
The Allegany County commissioners heard good reasons why the Public Works Department is requesting an increase in customers' water and sewer rates beginning July 1.
Garrett County District 12 court still needs judge
Exactly one year has passed since the death of Judge Ralph M. Burnett and the District 12 court in Garrett County is still without a permanent judge.
Teacher of the Year
Mineral County Teacher of the Year Kelly Stanislawczyk believes in the value of teamwork and community involvement.
Chronic wasting disease surfaces in Hampshire
Test results have detected the chronic wasting disease agent in 11 white-tailed deer collected this spring in Hampshire County, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
City mayor: Authority has thus far failed
A lot of emotion was expressed Wednesday during a two-hour meeting about the past, present and future of Canal Place. That makes sense, those in-the-know said, because there's a lot at stake.
Natural gas company seeks wells in 4 counties
Chesapeake Energy, headquartered in Oklahoma, is expanding its gas exploration operations in West Virginia and particularly in Hampshire, Hardy, Grant and Mineral counties, according to representatives of T.S. Dudley Land Co. Inc.
Commissioners approve LaVale plan
After nearly two years of discussion, the LaVale Region Comprehensive Plan was approved Thursday by the Allegany County commissioners.
Scooter Sparks Blaze
An accidental fire caused several thousand dollars in damages to a Bel Air Plaza business early Thursday that would have been even greater had the fire not been detected quickly by a Maryland state trooper while on patrol.
C3I Unit tracks down city fugitive
The C3I Fugitive Unit arrested a city man Wednesday on several outstanding warrants and then arrested a second man Thursday who allegedly harbored him as a fugitive.
Oakland man sentenced on drug charges
An Oakland man was sentenced on four charges and found not guilty on another in Garrett County Circuit Court.
Timothy Michael Kubica, 48, was sentenced to seven years with all but six months suspended for charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, two counts of reckless endangerment and DUI.
Mineral bond passage would maintain community schools
For years, students at Burlington Primary School have had physical education, music and art classes in the same small classroom area in which they eat lunch. Yes, the teachers have made it work but it has been totally inadequate.
Aronhalt candidate for Mineral County Board of Education
I have lived in Mineral County for 50 years and am a graduate of Keyser High School, class of 1969. I have been employed at Potomac Valley Hospital for 10 1/2 years as clergy, performance improvement/utilization review secretary and medical staff office secretary.
Westernport Library closed for upgrades
The Westernport Library has closed to prepare for renovation work scheduled to start June 2. The library is expected to re-open in late July or early August.
Health advisory due to overflows
The Allegany County Health Department has issued a public health advisory after being notified of combined sewer and storm water overflows.
Combs speaker for D.C. Mother's Day ceremony
City resident Jim Combs will be a speaker at the 9th annual Mother's Day at The Wall ceremony Sunday at 9 a.m. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Fountain Fire Department purchases own ambulance
Beginning Feb. 29, 2008, Valley Medical started doing only transport business and discountinued 911 calls. This left the communities of Fountain, Ridgeville, Headsville and Knobley Road without an ambulance service provider.
State of the Sawtooth
Tree House Toy Shop co-owner Margy Pein expressed frustration over the lack of progress in the Canal Place project during a two-hour meeting among stakeholders Wednesday at the Human Resources Development Commission building on Frederick Street.
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