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July 12, 2011

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Counties get transit funding

KEYSER, W.Va. —  Potomac Valley Transit Authority will use a $161,588 federal grant to purchase two minivans, a support vehicle and one 24-passenger bus with lift, according to an announcement by Sens. Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin and U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall.

The transportation will be available in Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral and Pendleton counties.

Goshawk Reward Fund grows

CUMBERLAND — Members and friends of the Maryland Ornithological Society have donated more than $800 to its Goshawk Reward Fund, according to Dave Webb, treasurer-elect.

The reward is being offered for information that results in the arrest and conviction of whomever shot and killed Maryland’s only known breeding female northern goshawk at Savage River State Forest recently. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police at 800-635-6124.  Callers may remain anonymous.

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  • Eight siblings served during World War II Eight siblings served during World War II

    An inspection of the Bridges of Bedford County shows that eight of the 12 siblings served their country with military service either during or shortly after World War II.

    May 27, 2012 1 Photo

  • Giving back Giving back

    Allegany High School students Casey Kidd, left, and Victoria Bohrer sweep gravestones and place flags at Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery on Friday. Kidd and Bohrer were part of a larger effort by their ninth-grade government class, who honored veterans by cleaning the site.

    May 27, 2012 1 Photo

  • Almost half of new vets seek disability Almost half of new vets seek disability

    As the nation commemorates the more than 6,400 troops who died in post-9/11 wars, the problems of those who survived also draw attention.

    May 27, 2012 1 Photo

  • Millions in aid for Iraq goes unspent Millions in aid for Iraq goes unspent

    Outside the crumbling elementary school, goats feed on trash strewn across the front yard. Inside, the ceiling is rotting, toilets don’t work and students scrunch hip-to-hip behind narrow desks.

    May 27, 2012 1 Photo

  • For the fallen, for those who served, for those serving- Thank you For the fallen, for those who served, for those serving: Thank you

    In observance of Memorial Day, the local Ali Ghan Shrine Club held a service at the club grounds on Saturday, honoring those who paid the ultimate price in defense of our freedom and giving thanks to those who served and are serving in the military.

    May 27, 2012 3 Photos

  • Celebrating 100 years Celebrating 100 years

    Bertha V. Burkett celebrated her 100th birthday  with family at the Frostburg Nursing Center on Saturday.

    May 27, 2012 1 Photo

  • No trial date set in man’s murder case

    A trial date in the capital murder case of a Maryland man charged in the slaying of his ex-wife’s boyfriend could not be set Wednesday because defense attorneys are awaiting reports from experts.

    May 27, 2012

  • Pet oxygen masks donated to Oakland VFD

    Resident Michael McGuire recently donated two pet oxygen mask kits to the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department.

    May 27, 2012

  • PlanMaryland workshops set in region

    People who are interested in PlanMaryland are invited to two workshops to discuss incorporating the economic development interests of Western Maryland into the first state development plan.

    May 27, 2012

  • UNDEFEATED STATE CHAMPS! UNDEFEATED STATE CHAMPS!

    Mountain Ridge softball head coach Martha Mauzy and players react after the Miners’ 4-3 win over Mardela in the Maryland 1A state championship game at the University of Maryland on Saturday.

    May 26, 2012 1 Photo