The Garrett County Sheriff's Department Narcotics Division arrested a pair of local residents early Saturday on a number of charges after a traffic stop. 40 year old Brenda Shiflett, of Terra Alta, and 36 year old Derek Steffan, of Oakland, were found to be in possession of fentanyl and paraphernalia, and both were wanted for failing to appear for trial. Shiflett missed her court date in Allegany County, Steffan in Garrett County.
Photo by Bob Geary, 2018 entry in the Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for the 2021 black bear hunt lottery. Successful applicants will receive a permit valid for the five-day hunting season which will take place Oct. 25-29 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The department will issue 950 hunting permits this year. The annual bear hunt, now in its 18th year, is an important management tool used to slow the increase of Maryland’s black bear population and limit expansion of Maryland bears into the eastern suburbs and cities. “Maryland’s closely regulated,…
The Maryland Natural Resources Police recently charged several individuals throughout the state for illegal activities including weapons charges at a state park, operating watercraft while intoxicated, illegal fishing, and more. A Boonsboro man faces multiple charges, including operating a boat while impaired, after fleeing an NRP boat patrol on June 18. Officers patrolling the Potomac River in Frederick County spotted a vessel traveling without its required navigational lights. When police instructed the operator, Joel Weaver, 38, to dock his boat, he replied that he had too much to drink and then fled. After a brief pursuit, officers observed Weaver…
Maryland’s House speaker announced her support Friday for a referendum to legalize marijuana on next year’s ballot. House Speaker Adrienne Jones, a Baltimore County Democrat, also announced a panel to study how to implement a recreational marijuana program in Maryland, if voters approve. “While I have personal concerns about encouraging marijuana use, particularly among children and young adults, the disparate criminal justice impact leads me to believe that the voters should have a say in the future of legalization,” Jones said in a statement. “The House will pass legislation early next year to put this question before the voters but…
After a year’s hiatus as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Allegany County Fair has returned and will run through July 24 with free admission to celebrate the 35th anniversary. The fair will feature carnival rides, food vendors, concerts, exhibits, pig races, truck pulls, stock car races, fireworks, demolition derbies — including minivans and four-, six- and eight-cylinder vehicles — and rides provided by Reithoffer Shows. Concerts include country singer Josh Turner at 8 p.m. on July 20. The following evening, July 21 at 8 p.m., the Australian Christian pop duo For King and Country will perform. Although the…
Del. Mike McKay made it official- announcing Friday that he will be a candidate for state Senate. McKay (R-Allegany, Washington) made the decision following news earlier this week that Sen. George C. Edwards will retire when his term ends in January 2023. “After thoughtful consideration and conversations with my family, I have decided to seek election as the next senator from District 1,” McKay said. “Over my two decades of public service, I have consistently delivered measurable successes for Western Maryland and put our people ahead of politics.” McKay was elected to the Allegany County Board of Commissioners in 2010, where…
The Allegany County Health Department will hold two walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics on the ground floor of the Willowbrook Office Complex (12501 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD) on Wednesday, July 21. From 9 a.m. to noon both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines will be offered for those age 18 and older. Then, from 1 to 4 p.m. a Pfizer COVID vaccine clinic will be held for those age 12 and older. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in order to be vaccinated. Due to the Allegany County Fair taking…
Governor Larry Hogan today proclaimed July 17-25 “Maryland Buy Local Week” to support Maryland farms and seafood operations that continue to provide Marylanders with fresh, local products. Throughout the week, Marylanders are encouraged to participate in the Buy Local Challenge by incorporating at least one locally grown, produced, or harvested product into their meals each day. “We are fortunate to live in a state that produces world-class agricultural and seafood products, and I encourage all Marylanders to join the First Lady and I in choosing Maryland-made ingredients,” said Governor Hogan. “Buying local puts more money back into the pockets of our farmers, watermen, and…
On Thursday, July 8 Frostburg City Police served a criminal summons for Tracey Dianne Mock, 55, of Leesburg, Virginia, for providing false information after her dog bit an 8-year-old girl. On Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 1:51 p.m., a Frostburg City Police Officer was on foot patrol on Main Street when the officer encountered individuals who had just been involved in a dog bite incident. In speaking with the parties, the officer learned that an adult male and an adult female (Mock) were walking with their dog on the sidewalk when the dog bit an 8-year-old girl. The girl’s mother and the dog’s owners spoke with…
One of the names mentioned as a possible replacement for District 1 State Senator George Edwards has been his son, Paul Edwards. Paul Edwards is the current chairman of the Garrett County Commissioners and has also served as Mayor of Grantsville. In a statement released this morning, he announced he would not run in 2022 to replace his father, but instead would run for reelection as county commissioner. "I have been humbled by the overwhelming outreach encouraging me to run for the Maryland Senate to follow in my father's footsteps. With all of the rumors in the community,…
