In brief

CUMBERLAND — The Times-News bingo game will continue with new numbers in Tuesday’s edition.

Players should keep the cards they have been using in hopes of winning a coverall on one of the cards when the game resumes.

The first person to bring in a coverall of one card to the Times-News office at 19 Baltimore St. will win $250. In the case of a tie, the winner will be selected in a random drawing.

Deadline for tax rebate Oct. 15

CUMBERLAND — The deadline to file for the economic stimulus payment is Oct. 15. The Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission will continue to prepare 2007 tax returns (1040A) for residents who have not yet filed for the stimulus payment. There is no charge for HRDC’s service.

Residents can file for the payment, even if they normally are not required to file a tax return if their total income in 2007 was at least $3,000 and they were a:

• Social Security recipient (Supplemental Security Income is not a qualifying income for the refund.)

• Railroad retirement benefits recipient.

• Veteran with a disability.

• Surviving spouse of a veteran with a disability.

• Low wage earner.

Staff at HRDC is available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (301) 777-5970, ext. 135 to schedule an appointment and for instructions on what is needed to complete the return.