Jun. 14—BLOOMINGTON — A Garrett County man was arrested and charged Thursday evening with attempted murder after he allegedly shot another man during an argument, Sheriff Bryson Meyers said. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m. on Pattison Avenue in Bloomington. Robert Sean Pattison Sr., 43, of Bloomington was charged with second-degree attempted murder, reckless […]
Mar. 7—OAKLAND — A Friendsville couple were indicted on arson charges in connection with a fire at their residence last June that killed two of their cats and nearly killed six puppies in a kennel at the home, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Christopher J. Baker, 36, and April J. Fazenbaker, 41, […]
Jan. 19—ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Wes Moore said Friday his administration is backing its words with investment by budgeting $37 million in capital projects for Allegany and Garrett counties in the 2024/2025 budget. Moore spoke during the annual Mountain Maryland PACE breakfast held at the Westin Hotel in Annapolis. PACE is an acronym for Positive Attitudes […]
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger recently announced nearly $1.8 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding was awarded to improve water and sewage systems and public health and safety. The sidewalks along Walker Street in Garrett show much wear and tear. Somerset County was awarded $976,586 for sidewalk rehabilitation […]
Dec. 29—GRANTSVILLE — Garrett Container Systems, a manufacturer of aluminum containers located in Grantsville, has been awarded a grant from the Senator George C. Edwards Fund. The $1.3 million award will fuel the company’s local economic growth and the creation of additional jobs in the area, officials said. A HUBZone-certified small business, the company manufactures […]