The Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority met on Tuesday and the pedestrian bridge crossing Wills Creek May have its days numbered.  Canal Place Director Dede Ritchey said that a recent walkthrough by the Department of General Services found many repairs that were needed as well as other concerns… Board Member Stu Czapski spoke in favor of keeping the bridge, determining that it will have value once the River Park project is completed…

The Allegany County Library’s new mobile outreach vehicle, the ACLS Express will be hitting the road, bringing library services to residents across the county.  Ashley Swinford, Director of Outreach and Marketing, says the new vehicle will be showing up at various events throughout the summer…

Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin says he will be making a decision soon about running for the US Senate seat being vacated by Ben Cardin. Talking with DCNewsNow, Raskin said he is feeling good following his chemotherapy treatments for a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and doctors say he is in remission. His decision will be based on where he feels he be most effective…

The Allegany County Commissioners voted to transfer $2.8 million to the Maryland Mortgage Program this past Thursday for tax-exempt housing bonds, enabling county residents to apply for below rate mortgage programs through the state.  David Nedved, Economic and Community Development Representative said the income guidelines for the mortgage programs are generous…

South Mechanic Street will remain closed until 6pm on Wednesday, 5/31/2023, to allow the contractor to complete the water main work in the intersection at Baltimore Street. The detour will remain in place through the evening and traffic barrels/cones will be staged to allow vehicles to flow between Baltimore Street and North Mechanic Street. Water service is expected to be restored by noon Wednesday, 5/31/2023. 

Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Meryam Bouadjemi as Senior Advisor and Chair of the Maryland Entertainment Council. As chair, Bouadjemi will lead a council of industry leaders and experts, to be appointed by Governor Moore, to advise Maryland’s Department of Commerce in expanding the state’s film, television, and entertainment sectors. “For Maryland to win the decade, we must compete in industries where we can create unique and enduring value,” said Gov. Moore. “Maryland is already home to globally-celebrated storytellers, a world-class workforce, and locations that are the envy of the country. The time is now for our…

The Maryland Department of Transportation is branching out in its commitment to support the state’s goal of planting five million trees by 2031 with initiatives that add thousands of new trees a year across Maryland through plantings, grants for community-based efforts and programs that encourage support for the Maryland Forest Service.The department is among state agencies involved in Growing 5 Million Trees in Maryland, a plan designed to help the state meet its goal to plant and maintain five million native trees in Maryland by the end of calendar year 2031. The initiative, led by a commission chaired by the…

The Senator George C. Edwards Fund, a fund for economic development initiatives in Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties in Western Maryland, today announced that 26 economic development projects across the three counties will receive funding totaling $19,866,223 or approximately $6,600,000 per county.  Notable projects awarded funding include a significant expansion of Beitzel Corporation's HQ facility in Grantsville, where the company will construct a new field crew and fleet training and maintenance center; infrastructure funding to continue utility repairs at Fort Ritchie in Cascade; and redevelopment assistance for three downtown Cumberland buildings, including a facility that will host a partnership with…

Friday After Five with Jigglebilly, 6 – 7 pm; Hello June, 7:30 – 10:30 pm. Due to the Baltimore Street construction, we will hold the first three events on May 5, June 2 and July 7 next to Mezzos on South Centre Street. Mark your calendars!

The Garrett County Board of Education is soliciting the public for nominations to fill a board position.  Board Member Dr. Matthew Paugh has resigned his role due to an employment relocation with the United Methodist Church where he serves as a full-time minister.  Letters of interest along with personal credentials may be sent to the Garrett County Commissioners.  Individuals must reside within District One.