The Allegany County Commissioners updated the land development agreement with D.R. Horton for a housing development project, at the former site of Allegany High School. The issue has been discussed for nearly three years. Horton recently provided a signed contract, and the county could take action as early as July 23rd...

One person from Grantsville and two from Accident were arrested by law enforcement from both Allegany and Garrett County's Narcotic Task Forces. William Eugene Brantner of Grantsville and Austin Scott Glotfelty and Jazmine Nichole Miner of Accident face various drug charges. Glotfelty and Miner were taken to the Garret...

Oakland resident Autumn Dumire was arrested following a traffic stop along Oakland Drive, and faces several drug counts. A Garrett County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit was utilized and conducted a scan of the vehicle, resulting in a positive alert. A search of the vehicle revealed a quantity of methamphetamine and parapher...

Baltimore Street, from Mechanic to George, will be closed today, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., to prepare for tomorrow's "America 250" parade. The closure will also include the intersections of Centre Street and Liberty Street. Drivers will have to use Mechanic Street, Queen City Drive, or George Street to navigate...

The Garrett County Public School System was recently recognized for its work in the Blueprint for Maryland's future, particularly its strong partnerships supporting early childhood education. Mrs. Dawna Ashby, Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Education and Title I for GCPS, shared with the AIB-the collaborati...