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Fire destroys Summit Township home, businesses
Some of the best lunches in western Maryland come from a place that does not look like a lunch spot at all. Out on a country road near Oakland, a modest building holds a deli, a bakery counter, bulk bins, and a showroom full of handmade furniture under one roof.
(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
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 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.
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...
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DelFest Announces Initial 2027 Lineup and Ticket Info. DelFest takes place at Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Maryland, May 27–30, 2027. The initial lineup announcement includes host bands, The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys, along with Sierra Ferrell, California Honeydrops, Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band, Maggie Rose, Dogs in a Pile, Dan Tyminski Band, Keller & The Keels, and more.
Some Maryland hot dog stands have barely changed their recipe in seventy years, and that is exactly why people keep coming back. The toppings are the same, the counters are familiar, and the prices stay friendly. This list covers five spots, from a Cumberland counter to a Baltimore deli to...
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NEWBURG, W.Va. — Funeral services for a Preston County firefighter and community leader will be held this weekend in Newburg. Clinton “JR” Wolfe, 61, was a firefighter and assistant fire chief with the Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) and was killed in the line of duty Sunday. No other information has been released.
KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WBOY) — Several hometown heroes, their families and other community leaders gathered for a Veterans Day ceremony outside the Preston County Courthouse on Wednesday. Veterans from World War II and beyond were present, each carrying their own stories and sacrifices. During the ceremony, local leaders took turns...