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- Cocaine, cash seized following traffic stop
A traffic stop Wednesday in LaVale resulted in two arrests and seizure of 25 grams of powder cocaine, a small quantity of crack cocaine and a large sum of cash, according to the Allegany County Bureau of ...
- Giannia s granted conditional OK to sell beer, wine
Gianni's Pizza and Wings in Frostburg on Tuesday received conditional approval for one of Allegany County's 170 active alcohol licenses.
- Hospital welcomes new cancer physician
The Aspirus Regional Cancer Center is pleased to announce the addition of Tod Speer, M.D. Dr.
- Fire destroys Lonaconing duplex
The 7:11 a.m. incident at 16-18 E. Main St., located across the street from the post office, brought dozens of firefighters from various volunteer fire companies to the scene for several hours.
- This part of Georges Creek is now a lifeless stream
As I cross Flat Rock Bridge south of Barton, I can look both north and south and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the autumn leaves.
- Cumberland Chase event was a breath of fresh air
Recently, I had the privilege to be a part of something that our community of Allegany County should be proud of and that is the event that the Markwood family put on this past weekend at the old Barton Farm ...
- Public Cabinet meeting
The idea of using inmate labor to demolish blighted properties within the city limits drew praise by some state and local officials Friday as a cost-effective way to manage a problem.
- Cresaptown subdivision gets green light from county
The Cumberland Chase subdivision, located off U.S. Route 220 north of Cresaptown, took a major step forward on Thursday when the Allegany County commissioners approved a water and sewer services agreement with ...
- Creating new liquor license for fire halls an option
Nearly 100 people attended a meeting Thursday with the Board of License Commissioners, known as the liquor board, and local nonprofit clubs to discuss serving alcohol to the general public.
- County eyes cut to home tax cap
Allegany County Finance Director Jerry Frantz told the county commissioners Thursday the county might not be able to reduce the Homestead Tax Credit as much, or as quickly, as they originally wanted.
- County planners to discuss difference between industrial, residential wind turbines
What is the difference between a residential and industrial wind energy turbine? That's up for discussion before the Allegany County Planning and Zoning Commission today at the County Office Complex.
- Adopt-A-Pet: Gretel
Gretel, a 6-month-old microchipped black short-hair spayed female, is playful and energetic and is current on vaccinations, according to officials at the Allegany County Animal Shelter.
- County looks to expand city water service for Chase
City officials are considering a request from Allegany County that the conservation rate for water consumption at the Barton Industrial Park be expanded from a ceiling of 2 million gallons to 3.5 million ...
- Nonprofits can't serve alcohol to general public
In the face of escalating expenses in everything from fuel to fire trucks, the Barton Hose Company, like other nonprofit fire companies with liquor licenses, may face loss of revenue as result of a recent ...
- Chessie Federal Credit Union buys Rawlings property
Chessie Federal Credit Union has purchased land adjacent to McMullen Highway between Pinto and Rawlings from KFM, LLC, the group that bought the former Barton Farms property two years ago.
- Columbia Gas awards grants to projects out of Barton, Frostburg
In honor of the 39th Earth Day, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and Columbia Gas of Maryland, wholly-owned subsidiaries of NiSource Inc., have awarded grants worth more than $23,000 to 10 organizations throughout ... via Cumberland Times-News
- Press association awards three staffers at Times News
"Ashes to ashes, urns to trunks, Dad in limbo" The Times-News Editorial and Graphics departments brought home four awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association 2007 Editorial Contest on Friday. via Cumberland Times-News
- Adopt-A-Pet: Chancey
Chancey, a 5-year-old long hair neutered male orange tabby, is microchipped and is current on vaccinations, according to officials at the Allegany County Animal Shelter. via Cumberland Times-News
- Bartlett asked to work on Neat family's dilemma
Editor's note: This letter to Rep. Roscoe E. Bartlett was released to the Times-News for publication. via Cumberland Times-News
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City DescriptionBarton is a town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States, located along the Georges Creek Valley. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 478 at the 2000 census.
Barton has four churches and many volunteer groups. There is a lighted ball field, a playground, and two parks for use by citizens. Barton has survived floods and fires and still maintains its peaceful and congenial atmosphere. Each year the town celebrates itself with a Party in the Park. That get-together showcases crafts, food, entertainment, and a parade through the center of town.
The Reverend William Shaw, a Methodist minister settled on the site of Barton in 1794. His son, William Shaw Jr. laid out the town in 1853, naming it for his father's hometown, Barton-upon-Humber, England.
The discovery of coal in the area attracted more settlers. They came from Scotland, Ireland, and Germany, eager to work in the mines. In 1853, the first shipment of coal was made on the newly built Chesapeake and Potomac Railroad. Eventually, all the deep coal mines had been abandoned and replaced by strip mines, several of which are still in operation and can be seen from the town. Today, ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- United States
- Allegany County
- Maryland
Timezones:- North American Eastern Time Zone
Size:- 0.517997622067 km squared
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