A project to rebuild Interstate 79 from the ground up between the Roanoke exit and Jane Lew Road is among 26 construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The awards were from a bid letting conducted Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Mountaineer Contractors Inc. was awarded a contract for $15,603,905 to pulverize the existing pavement on the section of I-79 to create a new road base, part of the process of rebuilding the road from the ground up. The work is necessary because the original concrete slabs the interstates are built on…

Garrett County Government invites local business owners, community leaders, and professionals to join the Business After Hours networking event on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Garrett County Airport (2G4). This casual after-hours event provides the perfect opportunity for community members to connect, share ideas, and build relationships in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Enjoy complimentary refreshments while mingling with fellow community members. The event will also feature a special display showcasing the history of aviation in Garrett County, presented by the DCL Centennial Committee. Additionally, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will celebrate the launch of a…

The softball team lost in the finals Saturday afternoon to Winfield, 2-1.  The team completed the season at 29-2. The baseball team defeated Bridgeport, 10-6, to advance to the state tournament next week.  The Falcons are the defending state champions.

In a game broadcast by Classic Hits 107 Saturday evening, Short Gap defeated the Keyser Pirates, 13-3, to advance to the championship series finals vs. the Keyser Braves.  The Braves are undefeated and gave Short Gap its only loss of the season.  Classic Hits 107 will broadcast the series beginning Monday at 6 p.m.

Frankfort defeated Weir, 4-3, Saturday morning to earn a spot vs. Winfield this afternoon.  The Falcons need two wins to capture the title while Winfield just needs one win for the championship.

All lanes of Interstate 68 eastbound were shut down as of 6:12 this morning in the area of Moose Curve.  Authorities report lanes have now opened as of 7 a.m.

The office of Congresswoman April McClain Delaney has estimated damages of 78 million dollars in the Georges Creek area due to flooding in mid-May.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been assessing the damage this week.

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department has announced that the Mechanic Street & Centre Street Viaduct Bridge intersection at Queen City Drive will be closed to thru traffic on Monday, June 2nd.  Traffic is expected to be restored by 8:00PM on June 2nd for Mechanic Street & Centre Street intersection at Queen City Drive.

Longtime area music teacher Jean Miller has died at the age of 89.  Miller taught for years at Saints Peter and Paul School and Saint John Neumann.  She played clarinet and piano and was a member of the Potomac Concert Band.

The Frankfort baseball team, the defending state champions, play Bridgeport today at 2:30 in a decisive game 3 in their series.  The winner advances to the state tournament.  The softball team split two games Friday and will play Weir at 2:30 today.  The winner advances to the state title game later this afternoon.