I’ve been interested in the progress of the McCoole-Keyser Bridge, and have taken many photos of the ongoing construction.
Since the new bridge just opened, and as I was fortunate enough to ride across the old bridge on opening day, I took an interest in the taking down of this old bridge. (By the way, I was not lucky enough to get a chance to ride across the new bridge on its opening day.
Today, however, while crossing the new bridge, I pulled off at the McCoole end of the bridge to take a few photos of the demolition of the old bridge as it crosses Queen Street at McCoole.
The concrete had been removed, and I was stunned to see that the supporting steel seemed to be in very good shape.
I wondered if this steel could someway be taken down carefully and saved by the State of Maryland and donated to the city of Cumberland for use as part of a replacement bridge at Washington Street.
William “Ed” Mullan
Barton
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Maybe some of old bridge’s steel could be saved, used
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It was the happiest of times
On Saturday, May 4, I had the pleasure of attending the Allegany County Special Olympics. I was there in the capacity as the grand commander of Wamba Caravan 89 of the International Order of Alhambra.
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Education key to addressing substance abuse
I am writing in response to Allegany County’s response to the growing overdose problem in the area (“County health board preparing opioid overdose prevention plan,” May 15 Times-News, Page 1A).
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Help keep teen drivers safe during the summer months
Memorial Day marks the beginning of the 100 deadliest days of the year on our nation’s roads for teen drivers.
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Walk Smart
Many local residents will be visiting Ocean City this summer, so it is worth noting that the resort has launched a campaign that it hopes will keep pedestrians out of harm’s way.
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Trailer case bound to increase scrutiny on town of Piedmont
This letter is in response to the recent story concerning the guilty plea entered in federal court by Piedmont’s town foreman (“Piedmont town foreman Shingler enters guilty plea,” May 21 Times-News, Page 1A).
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Fixing community’s problems starts with your young people
I am writing this letter to the editor because I think our community really needs to work on plenty of issues. Some of them are:
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Why are there no answers to these questions?
We currently have the most corrupt administration in the history of the country. Every day more and more lies come from the Obama administration.
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Roaming dogs prove menace to some residents of LaVale
I am writing to inform your readers and the animal control staff of Allegany about a problem that is dragging on and unresolved, yet.
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These types should look to the Boy Scouts for an example
Consider these headlines:
NRA will “Never Surrender.”
The Tea Party will “Never Surrender.”
The No Tax Group will “Never surrender.”
Neocons will “Never Surrender.”
Far Left Liberals will “Never Surrender.” -
Housing project will have bad effect on property in this area
I am writing to you to voice my opposition to a low income housing project that has been proposed for construction on a tract of land on Pine Swamp Road in Mineral County, W.Va. I am a registered voter and resident of Mineral County and live in the New Creek/Pine Swamp area.
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