A contract has been awarded to Lashley Construction for the site preparation and construction of the Miners Memorial park in Frostburg.  The project is a partnership between the Allegany County Commissioners, the City of Frostburg, the Foundation for Frostburg, State of Maryland, Program Open Space and other fundraising partners in the community.  The Park will be located at the top of the switchback at the Depot in Frostburg and feature signage, statues and other information highlighting the mining history of the County and honoring all deceased miners from the region’s past.  Committee member Eleanor Arnone addressed the Commissioners to express…

The Allegany County Historical Society is expanding to another property in the city of Cumberland.  Through a recent real estate auction, the society was able to acquire the Canada Hose Company on Mechanic Street.  One of the oldest standing structures in Allegany County, the historic firehouse will provide space for the history group for programming at a grassroots level. Plans are in the works to develop the space to function in a similar manner as the group’s other properties – the Gordon Roberts House, the Brook-Whiting House Museum, and the Union Grove School House.  Dave Williams of the Historical Society…

Allegany County residents are struggling to make ends meet according to the most up-to-date report from United For ALICE – an organization that tracks hardship across the country.  Currently in Allegany County, 49% of households are under the ALICE survival budget.  ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – people who fall into this category are working, often more than one job, but cannot afford basic necessities.  The County United Way uses the ALICE report to help determine some of their programs and assistance efforts.  Michele Walker, CUW Executive Director, said that helping families with the most…

Community volunteers will be participating in a national emergency communications exercise this weekend. Amateur radio operators trained in emergency communications assist their local communities when disaster strikes such as severe weather, earthquakes are man-made disasters. WCBC news spoke with Allegany County Emergency Services Director, James Pyles about the capabilities of the ECOMM amateur radio emergency communications vehicle with capabilities of communicating around Western Maryland and or around the world…  Amateur Radio Field Day, a National Emergency exercise will take place Saturday, June 24th beginning at 2PM and running for 24 hours at 599 Georges Creek Blvd, formally the old LaVale…

The Allegany County Commissioners approved the appointment of Samantha Logsdon to the role of County Clerk during the June 22nd Public Business Meeting. Ms. Logsdon has been an Allegany County Government employee since 2013 where she started as an Election Registrar, and more recently held the title of Deputy Director of the Board of Elections. Sam resides in Cumberland with her husband and daughter.

The Cumberland Police Department is actively attempting to locate a missing juvenile, Ashley Nicole Clark. Ashley is a 16-year-old white female who is approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and 114 pounds with long brown and red hair. Ashley was last seen in the area of the 200 block of East Elder Street in Cumberland on June 22nd, 2023 at approximately 3:30 pm wearing a blue, brown, and white striped shirt, light colored blue jeans, and white sneakers. The Cumberland Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Ashely. Anyone with information as to their whereabouts please call 3011-777-1600….

Students interested in attending Allegany College of Maryland may tour the Cumberland Campus and available student housing during an upcoming Open House.  Allegany College of Maryland’s Summer Open House is scheduled for July 17th, starting at 8:30am.  Prospective students can tour the campus, meet with faculty and student support staff, register for the Fall Semester and learn about campus groups and activities.  Tours of Willowbrook Woods housing will also be available.  To register, visit allegany.edu/openhouse. 

In commemoration of the distinguished life and service of West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Warren Randolph McGraw, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia State flags on all State-owned facilities at the Capitol Complex in Charleston and throughout Wyoming County be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Friday, June 23, 2023; the day of services celebrating his life. McGraw lived a life of public service, ultimately being elected to more public offices than any other West Virginian and serving in capacities from county school board member, county prosecutor, member of…

When disaster strikes communities the most reliable form of emergency communication restoration are often amateur radio operators. These community volunteers take their hobby and provide essential crisis communications to assist in saving lives and providing humanitarian relief here in Allegany County and across the world. WCBC news spoke with Allegany County Emergency Services Director, James Pyles about the role amateur radio plays in the county Emergency plan, saying that the volunteers are available day or night to back up the county's management system utilizing computers and radio equipment… Amateur Radio Field Day, a National Emergency exercise will take place Saturday,…

The Parks and Recreation Department has replaced picnic tables within Constitution Park. The old, wooden top, metal frame picnic tables that are available to the public have been collected and staged in the large parking lot between the Constitution Park Pool and Long Field. The pickup dates and times are reflected below: City Residents: Wednesday, June 28th from 12:00pm-4:00pm Non-City Residents: Thursday, June 29th from 12:00pm-4:00pm All pick-ups must show ID to a Park Watchman located at the Guard Shack in the front of the Parking Lot. Manpower from the city will NOT be provided, all pickups must be able…