Today, AFL-CIO and 17 unions announced their endorsement of President Biden and Vice President Harris for reelection ahead of tomorrow’s rally with President Biden in Philadelphia. AFL-CIO’s endorsement marks their earliest presidential endorsement in their history. “President Biden has been an unwavering champion of the labor movement his entire career, and today, AFL-CIO and 17 unions across the country endorsed him and Vice President Harris in an unprecedented show of solidarity and strength for our campaign,” said Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Biden-Harris Campaign Manager. “Joe Biden ran for president four years ago because he knows the way to grow the economy…

Cathy Growden, executive director of the Children's League, has announced that Friday's 40th annual tournament has been postponed until Friday, July 28.

Traffic Alert… Baltimore Street Bridge will need to remain closed an additional day until Friday, June 16th @ 3:00 PM. This is in order to complete crucial utility work.

On Thursday, June 15, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Amanda Hensel.  The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing charges against Hensel at the District Court of Allegany County.  Hensel signed for her copy of the summons and she was released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Amanda Michelle Hensel      AGE:  40         Frostburg, MD CHARGES:  Disturb the Peace/Disorderly

On Thursday, June 15, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Tyrelle Brown.  The warrant was issued as the result of Brown failing to appear in court on May 26, 2023.  He was originally charged with CDS: Possess Paraphernalia.  Brown was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on his personal recognizance. ARRESTED:  Tyrelle Donte Brown        AGE:  26         Cumberland, MD

With its first round of funding completed, the Senator George Edwards Fund is now looking at a reorganization of its board. At the June meeting of the Fund, the sitting board members held their last discussions as a group.   A bill passed in the last session of the Maryland Legislature was introduced by Delegate Jason Buckel which revises the makeup of the board and the vetting and voting process for funding projects in Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties.  Andrew Sargent, Senior Business Development Representative for the State of Maryland Commerce Department, is a member of the current board and explained…

This year’s Plein Air event sponsored by the Allegany Arts Council is coming to a close with events scheduled over the weekend.  Artists have had the opportunity to travel to Western Maryland and capture the scenic beauty of the area and create works that will be presented tonight at a special ticketed “Reveal” evening at the AliGhan Shrine Club, starting at 6pm. Tickets for that event are available through the Arts Council website or by calling 301-777-2787.  Julie Westendorff, Executive Director of the Allegany Arts Council, said that the artists have actually enjoyed the varied weather that has come through…

Maryland’s casinos generated over $169 million dollars in revenue in May, showing a decrease of 5.2% from the previous year.  Gaming contributions to the state in May totaled $70.8 million dollars for taxed revenue on slot machines and table games.  Locally, Rocky Gap Casino was down 7.8% from last year’s numbers, generating $5.2 million dollars in revenue.  Statewide contributions to the Education Trust Fund were $51.4 million dollars. Gaming revenues also support the communities and jurisdictions where the casinos are located along with small and minority- and women-owned businesses.

Approval Ratings for President Joe Biden among Marylanders are a mixed bag, according to a new Gonzales Research Poll released this week.  Patrick Gonalez’ latest poll took into consideration Democrats, Republicans, and Independents throughout the state. The latest ratings show a downturn in approval of how the Biden administration is running the country, the decrease coming mostly from Independent voters.  Gonzalez spoke to WBAL Radio about the breakdown of the results on Biden’s approval rating…

The search is on for a new Airport Manager for the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport.  Ryan Shaffer who has been the manager since 2012 is leaving mid-month to take on a new career as a pilot.  The board that oversees the airport in Wiley Ford, the Potomac Highlands Airport Authority has already put out postings for the manager position.  Board member and Allegany County Commissioner Bill Atkinson says that  the board is hoping to find someone with a combination of experience that will move the airport forward, building on the momentum that Shaffer has managed…