The Frostburg Police Department has begun a special enforcement period that targets motorists exceeding posted speed limits and committing other traffic violations. Funding for the special enforcement is being provided through a grant from the Maryland Highway Safety Office.The increased police presence and enforcement continues through Saturday.
CONSTRUCTION BIDS ACCEPTED
Bids are being accepted by the Town of Midland for construction of a new Multipurpose building. A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for May 15th, 10am, at the project site on Paradise Street. Attendance is not required, but strongly encouraged. Bid documents may be examined by appointment at the Midland Town Hall. Contact Craig Alexander, Administrator…
CITY AMENDS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Cumberland City officials Tuesday amended the Development Agreement with TeaBow Residential, the company that signed an agreement in April of 2024 to build new houses on nearly a dozen property sites in Cumberland. Among the amendments; Elder Street development wording now includes an assisted living facility.
MAY 7
Barb BlankTom Barger
REAL ID REQUIRED STARTING TODAY
It’s been 20 years coming and it’s effective starting today. The REAL ID is required for domestic airline flights and entry to military bases and federal government buildings. Compliant ID’s are typically marked with a star in the upper right hand corner, though the design differs by state. Fliers without the REAL ID can expect…
Bipartisan Bill to Aid Servicemembers
Maryland Sixth District Representative April McClain Delaney introduced a bipartisan bill to help lower costs for servicemembers and their families. If passed into law, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act would seek to expand access to financial protections and benefits available to the active-duty military community so the military can focus on their mission – not…
WV Youth Hunting Season Change
The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission has voted to remove the minimum age requirement for youth hunting seasons. Current regulations only allowed children ages 8 to 15 to participate, creating an inconsistency where seven-year-olds could hunt during regular season but not during youth-specific seasons.
Open House For New Transmission Lines
New high-voltage transmission lines are planned to run through Western Maryland to bolster the regional electric grid. Concerned citizens are encouraged to attend open houses this week. Today 3-7pm at the Goodwill Fire Company armory in Lonaconing… OR tomorrow at the Greater Cumberland Airport 3-7pm.. The need for additional power comes from the increase in…
MAY 6
Sandy Yates
CAMPAIGN GENERATES OVER $19,000
A GoFundMe campaign for a Maryland State Police trooper, struck by a vehicle Monday has generated more than $19,000. The goal for the fundraiser for Trooper Alvin Wilson is $20,000. Wilson was flown to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center by the Maryland State Police Medevac helicopter. Trooper Wilson faces multiple surgeries and a…