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Most family businesses only last two or three generations, but in a city like Frostburg, with families and small businesses dating back a century, you can expect the unexpected. Last month, Stephanie Durst of Durst Funeral Home became a fifth generation, fully...

Homecoming season is upon us! This week, October 3rd – 6th, downtown Frostburg and Frostburg State University campus will be flooded with alumni, both local and long-distance. Homecoming is the perfect reason to return to Frostburg and reconnect with the campus, city,...

Hello, my name is Kaitlynn Hamby, and I’m thrilled to be working with FrostburgFirst this semester! I’m a senior at Frostburg State University and will be graduating Spring of 2020 with my Bachelor of Science degree in English, and a minor in Journalism. I love...

My name is Shayla Yaeger. I am currently a senior at Frostburg State University. Being a Mass Communication major, I plan on using the skills I’ve learned at school during this internship at Frostburg First. In addition to my major, I decided to enroll in a Graphic...

In small cities like Frostburg, we value our small businesses and the owners who dedicate their lives to providing unique products and services to our communities. But what happens when the small business owner retires? While Frostburg is fortunate to have several...

FrostburgFirst has passed an eventful year! From new hires and organizational changes to milestone events in downtown Frostburg, including the Main Street Fire, signature events like Pig Out in the Park and Arts Walk, and the Arts & Entertainment District Re-designation, we have been overwhelmed with community support and revitalized dedication to making Frostburg a thriving arts, cultural, and business community in the midst of Appalachian beauty.

  John Martin has been a trusted local manufacturer of custom cabinets and countertops for kitchen and bath for 27 years. A Frostburg native born in the old Miners Hospital, John spent 26 years in the Navy before retiring and settling back in Frostburg.  ...

  Originally opened in the 1950s, Charlie’s Motel has been a consistent presence on Main Street for nearly 70 years.  The motel, at 220 West Main Street, was purchased by Garret County native John Steele 35 years ago, and his experience and dedication to customer...

The Law Office of Jayci Shaw Duncan celebrates its 4th anniversary this month, after opening in Frostburg on June 1st, 2015! While it is a relatively new presence in Downtown Frostburg, Jayci has been practicing law in Western Maryland for over 20 years. After two...