In 1776, members of the Second Continental Congress began attaching their signatures to the Declaration of Independence.
In 1775, the Continental Congress established a Post Office and appointed Benjamin Franklin its Postmaster-General.
KEYSER, W.Va. — Students seeking a career in exercise physiology, one of the nation’s fastest growing job opportunities, can now begin their journey at West Virginia University Potomac State College, which has launched a new major in the field, and which can lead directly to professional sch…
KEYSER, W.Va. — The Indie On Main is adjusting to the current health crisis while not abandoning its mission.
CUMBERLAND — The Maryland Writers’ Association selected the following submissions to its Notable Maryland Authors series for June for publication, based on writing literature for middle school children.
CUMBERLAND — The Times-News is participating in the Maryland Writers’ Association’s Writer’s Round Table by running the Notable Maryland Authors series in the newspaper.
You may be one of those gardeners that likes to see something in bloom somewhere in their garden from spring until fall frost. This goal provides landscaping focal points and is a worthwhile endeavor if you want to keep pollinators well feed during the growing season.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding consumers to research the tax preparer or agency they will use to prepare their taxes as the July 15 filing deadline approaches.
In 1863, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Maj. Gen. George G. Meade the new commander of the Army of the Potomac, following the resignation of Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker.
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Division of Natural Resources biologists and Marshall University graduate students are monitoring the movement of timber rattlesnakes to help develop a method for moving the reptiles away from high-use recreation areas.
KEYSER, W.Va. — West Virginia University Potomac State College held its 80th Recognition Day Awards ceremony recently as a virtual presentation during which students were recognized for their achievements.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has alerted consumers to a text messaging scam that seeks to take advantage of efforts to identify and isolate those who have potentially been exposed to COVID-19.
KEYSER, W.Va. — West Virginia University Potomac State College recently held its 80th Recognition Day Awards ceremony and Scholars’ Wall event.
KEYSER, W.Va. — Members of the Student Nurses’ Association at WVU Potomac State College recently donated and delivered personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, isolation kits, and hand sanitizer, to local physicians who are finding it difficult to order supplies because of the…
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams warned that the week of mounting death from the novel coronavirus could be “our Pearl Harbor moment.”
In the April 8 editorial, “Cash flow: Lawmakers secure state funding for projects,” we inadvertently omitted the name of Del. Wendell Beitzel, a Republican representing Garrett and Allegany counties in the General Assembly. We regret the oversight and are grateful for the tireless work he do…
San Francisco’s intersection of Haight and Ashbury streets was ground zero during the “Summer of Love”; a 1967 gathering of young people searching for an alternative lifestyle that included free love, free-flowing drugs, free food and psychedelic rock.
Lettuce (Lactuca saliva) has a long history of use. Lettuce (Oilseed variety) was first cultivated for its seeds from which oil was extracted.
CUMBERLAND — McClintock Distilling of Frederick will host a discussion class on whiskey, including how it is made, classifications and barrel aging led by Braeden Bumpers, co-founder and head distiller, during the George Washington Whiskey Rebellion Fest, scheduled for June 12 from 6 to 10 p…
BEDFORD, Pa. — The Off Pitt Street Theatre Company, 110 W. Pitt St., is closed to comply with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 orders.
In my humble opinion, you can’t beat the words that spring from the mouths of kids.
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LEWES, Del. - Curtis S. Emerick, 90, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at his home. Born March 20, 1930, in Southampton Township, Somerset County, he was a son of the late Clarence and Saloma (Clites) Emerick. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen L (Moore) Emerick in 20…
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