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29th-annual Walk for Hospice raises over $56,000
GRANTSVILLE — The 29th annual Walk for Hospice on June 15 at the Grantsville Town Park resulted in a record-setting attendance of over 250 people and brought in over $56,000 for the mission of serving the terminally ill. As always, hospice services are provided to the patient and families...
Alumni Spotlight - Ashley Swinford '13
ENews Alumni Spotlight highlights alumni who give back to Frostburg in some way – time, talent, treasure or any combination. This edition of eNews features Ashley Swinford '13. Current City: Cumberland, Md. Current Occupation: Director of Marketing and Outreach, Allegany County Library System. Why did you choose to attend...
Student Spotlight - Lucy Baukhages
ENews Student Spotlight highlights students who are successful inside and outside the classroom. This edition of eNews features Lucy Baukhages '22, Graduate Assistant, Office of Alumni Relations. Expected Class Year: 2025 (Masters) Major: Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. I am currently earning a master's 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.
End of the Line Bookstore opening End of the Line Box Car
DEEP CREEK LAKE — The Women’s Networking Luncheon was held at Ace’s Run last Thursday. This month’s speaker was End of the Line Bookstore owner Gloria Salazar, who spoke about the American Association of University Women and the End of the Line Box Car.
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...
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...
Cumberland Post 13 takes two more from Garrett
MCHENRY — Garrett Post 71/208/214 battled Fort Cumberland Post 13 in a pair of Mountain District American Legion baseball games this past week. Cumberland swept the two games to 5-1 in the season series over Garrett, winning 7-4 last Thursday before taking Tuesday night’s contest, 11-7.
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...
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here's how to help the Remember Me Rose Garden honor those on Flight 93
STOYSTOWN ― The Remember Me Rose Garden organization has announced its current schedule of volunteer work days and a live music concert fundraiser. Happy birthday, USA:Looking for Fourth of July festivities? Here are some we've found. The volunteer work days are: Saturday, June 29; Thursday, July 18; Wednesday, July...
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.
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