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The big winner came in Cumberland, where a player his a $560,000 Multi-Match jackpot on a ticket sold at Sheetz on Bedford Road, while a $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at the Pilot Travel Center in Hagerstown. Neither prize has been claimed. The Mutli-Match ticket matched all six winning numbers...

ARLINGTON, Texas — Former Frostburg State and Maryland offensive tackle Gottlieb Ayedze was drafted by the DC Defenders in the United Football League draft on Wednesday. The United Football League (UFL) is a developmental football league that was a merger between the XFL and United States Football League. Ayedze was drafted fourth overall by the Defenders, but is not expected to immediately join them. He signed as a undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles after this year's NFL Draft and is still on the Eagles roster. By selecting Ayedze, the Defenders hold his exclusive rights if he ever chooses...

Our second-to-last installment of our DelFest Sessions features Birmingham, Alabama-based jamgrass group, Mountain Grass Unit. Videographers I Know We Should were on hand at this year’s DelFest in Cumberland, Maryland over Memorial Day Weekend to capture a collection of beautiful, fun, and engaging live sessions on the banks of the Potomac River. (See all of our DelFest Sessions here.) For their shoot, Mountain Grass Unit played a pair of exciting cover songs.

LAVALE — Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) welcomes Aster Berhane, MD, to WVU Medicine Garrett Medical Group in LaVale. Dr. Berhane received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI. She spent two years in an internal medicine residency program at Wayne, in the Detroit Medical Center. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Andrews University/Adventist University of East Africa, Kenya (affiliate university) in Berrien Springs, Mich.

Gerald “Gerry” Bowman entered Heaven and into the arms of his Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was 80. He was born on September 13, 1943 to parents Walter and Ura (Means) Bowman in Everett, Pennsylvania. Gerry was a graduate of Everett High School, where he competed as a very talented three-sport athlete.

GRANTSVILLE — Diane Thayer, the first chair of the Garrett Community College Board of Trustees, passed away Saturday at Goodwill Retirement Community. Thayer — whose husband, the late Frederick A Thayer III, was a distinguished Garrett County jurist — was 90 years old.

Stevens, Joseph Joseph Raymond "Joe" Stevens, 80, of Grantsville, MD, passed from this life on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born June 26, 1944, in Cumberland, MD, he was the youngest of three children born to James Arthur and Lucille Margaret (Smith) Stevens. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother James. A. Stevens, Jr., and his sister Dona (Stevens) Hungerford Smith. Mr. Stevens was a 1962 graduate of Beall High School. He also attended Frostburg State College, playing on the College's first football team. His early employment included the P & K Service Center, Frostburg, MD, and the Celanese Corporation, Cresaptown, MD. He retired from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, New Germany State Park and Savage River State Forest, with thirty-three years of service as a Forest Ranger. He was also a past member of the 365th Supply Company, United States Army Reserves, Cresaptown. Joe was a longtime member and former trustee of the Classy Chassis Car Club. Mr. Stevens is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rebecca Jane (Bowser) Stevens, whom he married on August 20, 1966; his daughter Julie (Stevens) Yoder and husband Dennis, Bittinger, MD; and two grandsons, Derek Yoder and wife Vicki, Oakland, MD; and Andrew Yoder, Bittinger. He is also survived by a number of nephews and nieces: Steve, Tommy, Michael, and Joe Hungerford, Sherri Coppage, Ladona Gorham, and James A. Stevens, III. He is also survived by several lifelong friends and fellow retirees: Rick Lewis, Harold (Mac) MacDonald, and Bob Hershberger; coffee buddies, Fred Holliday and Jim Wilburn; dear friends Jerry and Lori Clise; and many cousins and close friends. A Celebration of Life honoring Joe will be held on Saturday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the Lake House at New Germany State Park, Grantsville, MD. A private interment will be held on the family farm in Preston County, WV. The family has asked friends and family who wish to express their sympathy to plant a tree or send contributions to Northern Garrett Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 293, Grantsville, MD 21536 or to Bittinger Vol. Fire Department/EMS, 176 Brenneman Road, Bittinger, MD, 21522, in Joe's memory. Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller Street, Grantsville, is assisting Joe's family with his arrangements.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Representative Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) announced a $14 million award to the Windber Area Authority to aid in improving the wastewater treatment process. The money, which is divided into a $6 million grant and an $8.5 million loan from PENNVEST, will be diverted to building a new Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic […]

Blanket finishes were the story in Thursday’s 2-Year-Old Pennsylvania Sire Stakes at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway. With several of the races coming down to a nose, there were 10 races in total.

CUMBERLAND, MD – On July 15, lottery enthusiasts in Western Maryland struck it rich as two major prizes were awarded. A Cumberland resident won a $560,000 jackpot from Maryland’s Multi-Match…

Fishing duo, Ander Cowan of Breezewood and Alex Fitzpatrick of Imler, brought home first place at the PA Bass Nation High School state championship qualifier at Cayuga Lake in New York on June 30, 2024. Their winning bag of 15.12 pounds was enough to secure them a spot in the state championship that’s being held on Mosquito Lake, OH in May 2025. Their boat captain was Ayden Cowan. Shown in the photo is (from the left): Ander Cowan, Alex Fitzpatrick, and Ayden Cowan (boat captain). Submitted Photo.

(StatePoint) Late summer is a time of year when yards see a lot of foot traffic. Whether you’re hosting parties and events or your kids are running all over the lawn, your grass needs to be in tiptop shape. In a recent Backyard Life video, the multimedia destination of...

To the left, Ginger Tree Rose, driven by Sam Beegle, edges out Abecedary, driven by Zachary Kaiser, during the George Heit Jr. Memorial 2-year old filly pace, Thursday. The first of four days of harness racing began with 10 races with the two-year-old Pennsylvania Sire Stakes taking to the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway, Thursday. Racing continues today with the 3-year-old Pennsylvania Sire Stakes. To see a complete story and action shots see Page A8. Gazette Photo/Codi Weyant.

17 July 2024- Lottery players in Western Maryland were big winners on July 15, as Maryland’s in-state jackpot game, Multi-Match, delivered a $560,000 jackpot to a player in Cumberland, and a Powerball ticket sold in Hagerstown won a $50,000 prize. The Multi-Match ticket, which matched the six winning numbers...

DelFest, one of the premier roots festivals in the US, has steadily evolved its technical infrastructure at the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD, since its inception 17 years ago. Supporting the multi-stage event with sound reinforcement from the very beginning has been Martin Audio partner Southard Audio. This year,...

TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS, Wis. -- One person died following a crash in the Town of Pleasant Springs Tuesday evening.