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08/25/2026

While Mama’s out of town, Gretel’s been taking a historic tour de Cumberland! She told me that George PAWshington’s HQ was her favorite 😋

08/19/2026

Heads up, Frostburg folks! Overnight paving on Main Street next week.

NOTICE: 🚫Parking Restrictions🚫 Please refrain from parking on Main Street in active work zones in the area of Grant Street west to Water Street on Monday, August 24, 2026 and Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 8PM to 6AM for paving. Plan accordingly and thank you for your cooperation! Details from SHA are below:

The State Highway Administration will be performing patching on US 40ALT (Main Street) from Grant Street west to Water Street. Crews will be working Monday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 25 from 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. daily. Motorists should expect single lane closures and a flagging operation. A parking restriction will be in place nightly throughout the project. This project is expected to be complete by 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, weather permitting. SHA’s contractor partner Belt Construction, Inc, of Cumberland, MD, will be performing the work and will use signs, cones, and flagging to navigate motorists through the work zone. Please slow down, stay alert, and drive cautiously through the work zone.

08/15/2026

Heads up for Frostburg property owners! Here’s an overview of some of the topics that City Council discussed at their Work Session this week.

Topics include:
- Potential e-bike regulations
- Potential reform to the code enforcement abatement process
- N. Water Street redevelopment project updates
- Grant application submitted to create a funding program to support commercial building stabilization efforts (if awarded)
- Downtown parking

If you’ve got thoughts on these topics, make sure to let your voice be heard! Public comment can be submitted to [email protected] prior to the meeting, or by giving verbal testimony in person at the monthly City Council meeting.

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with the City of Frostburg, and all information contained herein is publicly available through the City of Frostburg’s public meeting portal. I am simply a resident who loves it here and likes to stay informed!

08/14/2026

As the summer winds down, I’m reflecting on how much I enjoy these “Frostburg summers”. Mild weather, tons of wildlife, the world looks so green and alive.

Even though summer’s not my favorite season, I always miss these quiet mornings at other times in the year, especially when the backyard is filled with 2’ of snow!

08/13/2026

Booking for fall!

1. If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home this fall, I’d love to be your top choice when selecting a real estate agent. I’ve spent the summer upgrading my equipment and taking continuing education courses - I’m always working to improve and become the best agent I can be.

2. If you’ve got any kind of administrative tasks you can’t bear to tackle, I would be happy to help, whether it’s a one-off task or an ongoing consulting contract. Writing assignments, updating website copy, or pretty much any admin task (besides payroll) that you can think of - I’ve got a lot of skills in my bag of tricks!

3. I’m also taking on a couple room organizing/cleanout clients this fall. Anyone who knows me can attest to my strong organization skills, and I love applying that in people’s homes!

⬇️ MOST IMPORTANTLY ⬇️

Even if you aren’t in the market for any of these services, please tell your friends about me if you know someone who is!

It means the world to me when a person trusts me enough to recommend me to others! And it means even more when someone chooses me to help them with one of the biggest sales/purchases of their life.

08/12/2026

Have you ever heard of Junior Order Park? It was a big deal back in the day! But if you wanted to hang out there, you had to play by the rules…

For fun, I’m putting links to these ~controversial~ dance moves in the comments. Sensitive viewers beware! 🤣

08/06/2026

This week I started a six-course continuing education program for my real estate recertification (I’m not due for recert until 2028, but it never hurts to get a head start!)

Don’t worry - more Frostburg history videos are on the way soon! Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to look into.

07/31/2026

Frostburg is such a great place to own a dog! Let me tell you why.

1. Walkable neighborhoods. Yes, it’s hilly, but that just means that my dog and I are getting a better workout!

2. City parks with walking trails. Gretel started her leash training at Mt. Pleasant Park, and then graduated to the trails at Glendening once she got the hang of it. Hoffman Hollow Park also has an awesome little trail system!

3. Poo bag dispensers all over town! Our City takes pet waste seriously, which I really appreciate for several reasons.

4. The Frostburg Dog Park! We actually haven’t been there (we get our exercise on the trails) but the facilities are well-maintained and usually not very busy.

5. The annual Dog Splash at the Frostburg Pool! This event happens the weekend after Labor Day. Even if you don’t have a pup, it’s really fun to just go watch the dogs playing together and enjoying the pool.

6. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Pet Wants Mountain Maryland. Gretel gets fresh, healthy pet food delivered to our house biweekly, and I can always find a new toy or treat for her at their shop on Main Street. I’m not just saying this because he’s my neighbor - Jeff and his late wife Michele are some of the most wonderful people I’ve ever met, and they have always absolutely spoiled my girl! We’re SO fortunate to have a locally-owned pet supply store right here in Frostburg!

07/30/2026

When you hire me as your Realtor, you’re helping me put this puppy through college 🥺