The Garden Club of Cumberland will sponsor the annual garden tour on June 21, 2025 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. rain or shine. Charlotte Lapp serves as chairperson for the tour. Five local gardens and the Gilchrist Gallery will be featured. The Gilchrist Gallery and Museum, 104 Washington Street, Cumberland will feature plants, boutique items and crafts for sale. Master gardeners will be available for questions and planting advice.  Refreshments will be available inside the gallery and visitors will be able to view art exhibitions by Shauna McClure and Logan Hartlaub. At the home of Jim and Stephanie Furstenburg, 514 Avondale…

Governor Patrick Morrisey ceremoniously signed three pieces of legislation supporting expecting mothers, protecting children, and extending protections for the unborn. The Governor was joined by legislators and supporters at CrossPoint Church in Beckley to celebrate the new laws strengthening West Virginia’s commitment to defending the sanctity of life. “West Virginia has a proud history of standing for the value of and dignity of life,” said Governor Morrisey. “I am pleased to sign these bills into law to further defend and protect the most vulnerable among us.” Senate Bill 537 strengthens the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program by expanding…

Westernport Elementary School staff and students were excited to be back in the classroom Thursday. Westernport staff and administration welcomed each student on the Frostburg State University campus, where they will be attending school, until June 6, 2025. Mr. Horne addressed the students in a morning announcement “We’ve all missed you. We’re excited for the next seven days.” Students were treated to a special presentation from Kick Masters Karate, before they finished their day in the classroom. ACPS is grateful for the opportunity FSU has given our students to finish their school year in such a great facility and for the contribution…

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.