LAVALE — Two Allegany County Department of Emergency Services first responders were taken to the hospital Saturday after reportedly being exposed to an unidentified substance while on an emergency call at a LaVale residence, authorities said.
CUMBERLAND — Many unknowns await lawmakers as they prepare for the upcoming legislative session in Annapolis.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland would invest $130 million more for pre-K and other education priorities, under a plan announced Friday by Gov. Larry Hogan.
SWANTON — Maryland State Police is seeking information following an attempted abduction in Garrett County.
CUMBERLAND — The Garden Club of Cumberland has a Christmas tree on display in the rotunda of the Statehouse in Annapolis for the fifth consecutive year.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Saturday that it successfully performed another “crucial test” at its long-range rocket launch site that will further strengthen its nuclear deterrent.
PATTERSON CREEK, W.Va.— An Old Furnace Road couple was left homeless Friday by a pre-dawn fire that swept through their residence.
CUMBERLAND — First-responders were pressed into action at first light Friday when freezing rain created icy road surfaces throughout the region.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats propelled President Donald Trump’s impeachment toward a historic vote by the full U.S. House as the Judiciary Committee on Friday approved charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. It's the latest major step in the constitutional and political storm t…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. has canceled plans to impose new tariffs on $160 billion worth of Chinese imports Sunday as part of a modest interim agreement that de-escalates a 17-month trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
PATTERSON CREEK, W.Va.— An Old Furnace Road couple was left homeless Friday by a pre-dawn fire that swept through their residence.
BEDFORD, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Consort will present its 32nd annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
CUMBERLAND — Mountainside Baroque’s ninth season will continue on Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. with its annual Festival of Lessons and Carols. As in previous years, the ecumenical event will take place at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish, 16 Washington St.
FROSTBURG — Linda Harris Sitting will be available to meet residents and sign copies of her newly published book, “Counting Crows,” at Main Street Books on Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
BEDFORD, Pa. — The Off Pitt Street Theater Company, 110 W. Pitt St., will give the final performances of its family Christmas show, “‘Twas the Opening Night Before Christmas,” on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m.
CUMBERLAND — The Allegany Arts Council has selected the winners of “A Stitch to Wear: Wearable Art Competition and Exhibition.”
CUMBERLAND — The Cumberland Music and Arts Club will hold its Christmas program Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 11 Washington St.
CUMBERLAND — A Christmas recital will be held Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Shrine of SS. Peter and Paul, 125 Fayette St.
CUMBERLAND — Allegany County officials signed a contract Thursday with racing promoter Todd Brode, which will keep dirt track auto racing in Cumberland for three more years.
UPDATE, 8:30 a.m. All Allegany County Public Schools are closed as well as West Virginia school systems in Mineral, Hampshire, Grant and Hardy counties.
OAKLAND — The Strategic Facilities Committee, established and appointed in March by the Garrett County Board of Education, detailed its final report during a public meeting Tuesday with recommendations to address enrollment, demographic data and the community’s concerns and preferences.
KEYSER, W.Va. — Upon recommendation by Mayor Damon Tillman, Sgt. Paul Sabin was chosen from three possible appointees for Keyser’s new police chief Wednesday during the regular meeting of the mayor and City Council.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee pressed toward a historic vote Thursday to approve articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Split sharply along party lines, the panel was expected to send the charges to the full House for pre-Christmas action next week.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said Wednesday that legislation in the Senate will be stalled until a bipartisan bill to save coal miners’ benefits he and others have supported passes.
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SMOCK, Pa. - Thomas Gordon Cope, 78, of Smock, formerly of Cumberland, died Thursday at home. Visitation at Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., Cumberland, on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m.
RIDGELEY, W.Va. - Mary Jo (Mulligan) Metzger, 81, of Ridgeley, died Friday at home. Visitation at Upchurch Funeral Home, P.A., Cumberland, on Wednesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. service to follow at 1 p.m. Interment MSVC Rocky Gap.
ROMNEY, W.Va. - Betty L. Flanagan, 92, Romney, died Dec. 11, 2019. Visitation at Smith Funeral Home, Burlington, Monday, Dec. 16 from 5-8 p.m. Funeral service on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
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