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The Daily American

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Salisbury men headed to trial on charges of stealing $100,00 in metal

State police in Somerset have charged two Salisbury men with taking metal wire valued at approximately $100,000 from a property in Black Township, Somerset County, and reselling it as scrap. Geread Hoover, 43, and Ryan Merrbach, 35, are each charged with one count of burglary, criminal trespassing and criminal mischief, all felonies, as well as misdemeanor charges of theft of secondary metal and defiant trespassing. Hoover is also charged with one felony count of identity theft, as well as evading arrest, escape and resisting arrest charges that were added in October after he was apprehended by county detectives and the Somerset County Sheriff's office . "After months of searching for Geread Hoover, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department, working alongside county detectives, successfully apprehended him following a stakeout and a foot pursuit," the sheriff's office posted on Oct. 21 on its official Facebook page. "The search required dedication, persistence, and continued investigative efforts. Through teamwork, coordination, and determination, law enforcement officers were able to bring this search to an end and take Hoover into custody." Merrbach and Hoover have since waived their cases to Somerset County Court, where Merrbach is scheduled to stand trial in January and Hoover in February. Hoover

Salisbury, PA · 11h

WTAJ

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Two men charged in Somerset County wire theft, $100,000 damage reported

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two Salisbury men are facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police say a large amount of wire was stolen from a property in Somerset County. The theft caused an estimated $100,000 in damage. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, troopers were dispatched to a reported theft on Garrett Road in Black […]

Somerset County, PA · 2d

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Body Found in River was Embezzler of Flintstone, MD, Fire Department Auxiliary Funds

The body recovered last week in the Potomac River in Allegany County was identified as that of a woman who admitted stealing money from a local fire department. Patricia Leitzen, 81, was due in court Nov. 4 for violating probation in connection with an embezzlement case, according to Maryland court records.

Flintstone, MD · 1d

The Washington Times

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Prisoner found dead at maximum security Maryland state prison

A prisoner was found dead at North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Maryland, and two other inmates are suspected of being responsible, according to the Maryland State Police.

Cumberland, MD · 20h

The Daily American

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Two-alarm fire destroys Summit Twp. resident's home, businesses

(This story has been updated.) An Amish homeowner's residence and two businesses were destroyed Nov. 11 in a fast-moving fire that broke out that morning along the 200 block of Coke Oven Road in Summit Township, according to Mike Miller, chief of the Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters from Meyersdale and multiple surrounding communities were dispatched at 9:19 a.m. to the structure fire call, which was elevated to a second alarm to bring additional water tankers and manpower to the scene. "There was a large amount of fire there when we arrived," Miller said. "The fire was way too far ahead to save anything. It was defensive from the get go." According to Somerset County 911's PulsePoint service, the initial dispatch brought in companies from Meyersdale, Salisbury, Garrett, Rockwood, Berlin and Wellersburg. The second alarm added tankers and personnel from Addison, New Centerville and Grantsville, along with another Maryland fire department called in to stand by at the Salisbury Fire Department, Miller said. The Amish homeowner resided on the second floor and operated a thrift shop upstairs, while a saw shop was located on the first floor, selling chain saws and similar equipment, Miller said. He added that the homeowner

Meyersdale, PA · 1d

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Garrett County Public Schools and Garrett County Government Collaborate on Central Office Relocation

Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) has proposed relocating its Central Office to 40 South Second Street in Oakland beginning in the 2027–2028 school year. The proposal is part of a collaborative effort between GCPS and Garrett County Government to make more efficient use of existing public facilities, address the long-term facility needs of both organizations, and reduce future capital and operational costs. It would also allow the school system to direct available capital resources toward school facilities and student learning environments.

Garrett County, MD · 1d

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Shoe La La Celebrates Its Grand Opening in McHenry

Shoe La La, a new locally owned footwear and accessories store, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Oct. 30, in McHenry, according to a news release from Garrett County Business Development. The store, owned by Nazira Mukhamejan, is at the rear of the building at 23789...

Mchenry, MD · 1d

Shore News Network

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Frostburg Trespassing Call Leads to Stolen Hagerstown Car, Two Arrests

Allegany County deputies say an 18-year-old passenger assaulted the property owner on Washington Hollow Road, and the 54-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a car reported stolen. FROSTBURG, Md. — A trespassing complaint in Frostburg on Sunday led deputies to a car that had been reported stolen out of Hagerstown. Two men were arrested,…

Frostburg, MD · 1d

WBOY 12 News

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1 flown from structure fire in Preston County

The Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department provided water supply and manpower during the incident, while the Albright Volunteer Fire Department and Friendsville Volunteer Fire Department also responded to the scene to assist.

Preston County, WV · 7h

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Garrett County Holds 60 Percent Snow Chance Friday While Baltimore, Frederick, and Most of Maryland See Chilly Rain and a Sharp Cooldown

MARYLAND — Snow chances for the end of the week have dropped sharply across most of Maryland, but Garrett County in the far western part of the state still holds a 60 percent chance of snow by Friday evening. The National Blend of Models also shows a smaller 10 percent chance along the Catoctin Ridge in Frederick County. For most of the region, the storm will bring a chilly rain Thursday into Friday, followed by temperatures running close to 15 degrees below average.

Garrett County, MD · 2d

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Garrett County Early Deer Season Harvest Up 10.5%, DNR Reports

Hunters in Garrett County harvested 1,465 deer during the deer seasons from Sept. 11 through Oct. 31, up 10.5% from 1,326 deer last year, according to figures released Nov. 9 by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Garrett’s total includes 979 antlered deer, up 15.9% from 845 in 2025, and...

Garrett County, MD · 1d

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A Lady Never Reveals Her Secrets

Beneath a popular DCL restaurant, a bar that spent decades in storage has been brought back to life and named for the woman who made Will O’ the Wisp feel like home. There’s a door at Deep Creek Lake you won’t find unless you know to look for it. There’s no sign out front. The only clue is on a website, tucked into the bottom-left corner of a video: the faintest letter E, flickering like a candle that’s about to go out. Hover over it, and you’re in.

Mchenry, MD · 1d

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School Board Approves Virtual Learning Plan for Winter Weather, With Three Traditional Snow Days First

At its Nov. 10 meeting, the Garrett County Board of Education approved Garrett County Public Schools’ virtual learning plan for the 2026-27 school year, which lets the superintendent call virtual learning days during severe winter weather once the calendar’s built-in snow days have been used. The plan keeps...

Garrett County, MD · 14h

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Brief Thursday Morning Rain Gives Way to Windy Cold in Maryland As Garrett County and Snowshoe West Virginia Pick up Mountain Snow

MARYLAND — What once looked like a possible storm for the Mid-Atlantic is now expected to bring only brief rain to most of Maryland on Thursday morning. The surface system is moving faster than the upper-level support needed to strengthen it, cutting down its impact for Baltimore, Washington, and central Maryland. Conditions will turn windy, cooler, and dry later Thursday, while snow still falls over the mountains of western Maryland and West Virginia.

Maryland · 1d

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Southern Garrett Marching Band Wins 2026 Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship

The Southern Garrett Marching Band won the 2026 Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship with a score of 94.2, Southern Garrett High School shared on Nov. 9. The school said the win came the day before. The band also won the award for best music. According to the school, the...

Garrett, PA · 1d

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Winter Crisis Heating Grants of up to $600 Available

Maryland households facing a heating emergency this winter may qualify for a one-time grant of up to $600 to help restore heat, according to a press release from the office of Gov. Wes Moore. The state’s winter crisis season runs from Nov. 1 through March 31. The grants are...

Maryland · 2d