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Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Academy held at Garrett College
McHENRY — The Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Academy was held recently at Garrett College. Julie Yoder, dean of Continuing Education & Workforce Development, reported that the week is made possible by the Mid-Atlantic Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact (MAIFFPC).
FSU Chair of Nursing Named One of The Daily Record’s 2024 Leading Women Under 40
Frostburg State University’s associate professor and chair of the Nursing Department, Dr. Kara Platt, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, was recently announced as one of the 2024 Leading Women Under 40 by The Daily Record. Those on this year’s list were chosen by previous winners and the publication for the notable achievements they have made thus far in their respective careers.
Visit Springs, Pennsylvania
SPRINGS, Pa. — Bring your friends and family to the Springs Historical Society grounds this summer and fall — just three miles north of Grantsville in Amish country. The Springs Farmers’ Market offers great shopping adventures every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sept. 21. You will find fresh produce and flowers, local baked goods and a giant flea market, as well as beautiful crafts and antiques, both in buildings and outside.
Annual Kitzmiller Homecoming planned
KITZMILLER — The 35th annual Kitzmiller Homecoming is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, at the Kitzmiller Community Center (former Kitzmiller School.) Planned activities will include the annual car show, a cornhole tournament, a volleyball tournament, horse drawn carriage rides, and plenty more activities for families. Live music also will be featured in the afternoon.
The Discovery Center provides interactive, entertaining experience
DEEP CREEK LAKE — For 25 years, the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park has provided an entertaining, educational, and interactive experience for visiting and local families. Located at 898 State Park Road in Swanton, the Discovery Center has been open every day from 10 a.m. to...
Cumberland City Council to Meet on Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland will meet in public session beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the Allegany Museum (3 Pershing Street) on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The Mayor and City Council's regularly scheduled Public Meeting will be held at 6:15 p.m. in...
Morin completes tenure as GC Board chair
MCHENRY — Don Morin, who has served a decade in leadership roles on the Garrett College Board of Trustees, chaired his final Board meeting last Tuesday night. Morin, who will remain on the Board of Trustees, has served the last six years as Board chair. He served the previous four years as vice chair.
Accident plans Fourth of July Homecoming
ACCIDENT — Accident’s annual Fourth of July Homecoming is planned for Thursday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day will begin with an ecumenical worship service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 102 Main St. Commissioner Paul Edwards will be the speaker.
Discovery Center celebrates 25 years
DEEP CREEK LAKE — As the beloved Discovery Center in Deep Creek Lake State Park approaches its 25th year in the park, Lead Ranger and Discovery Center Director Katie Barger and Park Manager Roy Musselwhite continue to look back on the center’s years of service to the community.
Music at Penn Alps presents pianist Joseph Yungen
GRANTSVILLE — Continuing its 2024 season, Music at Penn Alps presents pianist Joseph Yungen at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Great Hall in the Spruce Forest Village in Grantsville. Tickets are $20 [those 19 and under are free] and may be bought at the door, in the Penn Alps Gift Shop, or at https://www.musicatpennalps.org/tickets/. The church is handicap accessible.
Deep Creek Lake Centennial Celebration planned for 2025
DEEP CREEK LAKE — A Deep Creek Lake Centennial Celebration is being planned for the summer of 2025. Karen Myers is a member of the Deep Creek Lake Property Owners Association and a part of the recently formed Deep Creek Lake 100 Committee.
Downtown Cumberland: like taking a walk back in time
CUMBERLAND — What makes the city of Cumberland a gem is its downtown. A stroll down the center of historic Downtown Cumberland is like taking a walk back in time with its late 19th- and early 20th-century architecture. From the Art Deco Embassy Theatre to the Gothic Revival of...
Kitzmiller residents question water quality from solar farm construction
KITZMILLER — The town of Kitzmiller hosted the second County Commissioners meeting of the month on Monday, which was led by County Commissioners Larry Tichnell and Ryan Savage, with County Administrator Kevin Null. One of the main discussion points of the meeting came during the public comments as residents...
North Glade 4-H Club
SWANTON — The North Glade 4-H Club held its monthly meeting on June 19. Vice President Matthew Stoner thanked the families that volunteered at ALL Produce & Greenhouse as a fundraiser for the club back in May. We appreciate the Lantz family for the opportunity for our club. Matthew...
Shackley invited to Junior Pan Pacific Games
Bedford teen Leah Shackley was formally invited to swim at the Junior Pan Pacific, the second major international meet of the 17-year-old’s career. The meet is August 21-24 in Canberra, Australia. The Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships is a biannual international swim meet for under-18 athletes from Pacific countries including the United States, Australia and […]
Tri-State Relief Sale planned for July 20
SPRINGS, Pa. — The annual MCC Tri-State Relief Sale will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Springs Mennonite Church, 1686 Springs Road, Springs, Pennsylvania. The live auction is held under a tent with seating available. Items will include antiques, quilts, comforters, collectibles, many hand-crafted items, a beautiful Pysanky art-crafted ostrich egg. Children’s activities and refreshments will be available. All proceeds will benefit MCC.
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