Lakes Entertainment Awarded Maryland Video Lottery Operation License

Lakes Entertainment, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Evitts Resort, LLC has been awarded a video lottery operation license for the Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort in Cumberland, Maryland by the State of Maryland Video Lottery Facility Location Commission .
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/lakes-entertainment-awarded-maryland-video-103000022.html

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:30:00 -0700

Lots of drivers, heat this holiday weekend

If you go on the road for the Memorial Day weekend in Maryland, AAA Mid-Atlantic predicts you will be joined by 721,000 or so other motorists.
http://times-news.com/local/x915987890/Lots-of-drivers-heat-this-holiday-weekend

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 21:07:18 -0700

Trooper, bloodhound partner on duty at Cumberland barrack

Maryland State Police Senior Trooper David Yates recently completed eight weeks of training with his new bloodhound partner, Red, according to Lt. M.D. Fluharty, commander of the Cumberland barrack.
http://times-news.com/local/x1640792451/Trooper-bloodhound-partner-on-duty-at-Cumberland-barrack

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 19:22:58 -0700

Most survey respondents favor idea of elk in Western Maryland

Of the 809 Marylanders who responded to a telephone survey about the possible reintroduction of Rocky Mountain elk into Garrett and Allegany counties, almost 75 percent of them think it is a good idea.
http://times-news.com/local/x915986628/Most-survey-respondents-favor-idea-of-elk-in-Western-Maryland

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 20:51:58 -0700

Welcome Molecules to Medicine the newest blog at #SciAmBlogs

I am very excited to announce the latest addition to the #SciAmBlogs network – Molecules to Medicine , by Dr. Judy Stone. Judy Stone, MD is an infectious disease specialist, experienced in conducting clinical research. She is the author of Conducting Clinical Research , the essential guide to the topic. As she says, ‘she survived 25 years in solo practice in rural Cumberland, Maryland, and is ...
http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=welcome-molecules-to-medicine-the-newest-blog-at-sciamblogs

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 08:06:13 -0700

Local senator could play role in gambling expansion talks

Sen. George Edwards could play a role in deciding whether gaming in Maryland is expanded to include table games or other options.
http://times-news.com/local/x1647282725/Local-senator-could-play-role-in-gambling-expansion-talks

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 20:52:35 -0700

Role in bike accident brings emergency medical services award to two local boys

Two boys from Allegany County were among children honored by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems during its annual awards ceremony held in the Miller Senate Office Building in Annapolis on Tuesday.
http://times-news.com/local/x1647282698/Role-in-bike-accident-brings-emergency-medical-services-award-to-two-local-boys

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 20:21:58 -0700

City’s Day of Caring and Sharing

After doing his part to beautify Cumberland on Friday, Kevin Lamp walked away from the 15th annual Day of Caring and Sharing with a sense of pride in his community — and a bit of a sunburn.
http://times-news.com/local/x1561285478/City-s-Day-of-Caring-and-Sharing

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 20:36:49 -0700

367 earning degrees, certificates at ACM’s 50th commencement

Allegany College of Maryland will celebrate the achievements of 367 graduates during its 50th commencement exercises today on the Cumberland campus.
http://times-news.com/local/x1968163582/367-earning-degrees-certificates-at-ACM-s-50th-commencement

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 20:22:19 -0700

Board of Public Works approves funding for Oakland, Dan’s Mountain pool projects

Maryland’s Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved a $785,433 grant to help the town of Oakland modify two water treatment plans.
http://times-news.com/local/x1968169298/Board-of-Public-Works-approves-funding-for-Oakland-Dan-s-Mountain-pool-projects

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 20:51:58 -0700