State Treasurer Riley Moore, who serves as chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today announced more than 6,300 West Virginia students’ families applied to receive the Hope Scholarship education savings account for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. “We have seen a surge of interest in the Hope Scholarship this year,” Treasurer Moore said. “That tells me West Virginia families have a strong interest in educational freedom and school-choice options, and our Office has been proud to help empower them to pursue the educational opportunities they believe will work best for their children.” As of Monday, May 15, the deadline to…

For the first time in three years, Allegany College of Maryland held its All-College Awards Ceremony at the Bob Kirk Arena on May 9. Achievement in academics, athletics, community, diversity and leadership was recognized through the distribution of more than 65 different awards.

Gov. Jim Justice today issued a proclamation, officially declaring Juneteenth 2023 as a State holiday in West Virginia.  Juneteenth, which is recognized on June 19 each year, celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States.  The Juneteenth State holiday this year will be observed on Monday, June 19, 2023, as a full-day holiday for all public employees of the State. 

State Treasurer Riley Moore, who serves as chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today announced more than 6,300 West Virginia students’ families applied to receive the Hope Scholarship education savings account for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.  “We have seen a surge of interest in the Hope Scholarship this year,” Treasurer Moore said. “That tells me West Virginia families have a strong interest in educational freedom and school-choice options, and our Office has been proud to help empower them to pursue the educational opportunities they believe will work best for their children.”  As of Monday, May 15, the deadline to…

According to Allegany County Emergency Management, Uhl Highway is closed between Knippenberg Road and Ruppenkamp Road due to a vehicle accident. Published by WCBC News, May 17, 2023 at 4:50pm.

Along with expanded authorities for the Office of the Attorney General to protect Marylanders' civil rights and build on police reform, Governor Wes Moore also signed into law today the Attorney General's remaining legislative priorities. These bills focus on enhancing public safety, protecting our most vulnerable, and prosecuting those who harm the environment and our natural resources. "When I took the Oath of Office, I declared that my agenda was ambitious. Today provides further proof of my commitment to work for all Marylanders, as I very much intend to live up to their expectations,” said Attorney General Brown. “As Maryland’s…

The Allegany Farmers Market every Thursday from 9:30AM to 1PM at Canal Place. Thursday markets will once again feature live acoustic music throughout the season. Visit the website at alleganyfarmersmarkets.com for a complete list of live performances scheduled.

On 5/16/23 at 4:31 p.m., Troopers from the McHenry Barrack responded to a motor vehicle collision on westbound Interstate 68 near the 20 mile marker in Garrett County, Maryland.  Once on scene, Troopers discovered that a tractor and trailer rolled over and was blocking both westbound lanes of travel, causing the interstate to be shut down for several hours.  Throughout the investigation Troopers determined that the truck and trailer was initially traveling in the slow lane of travel when it left the roadway onto the left shoulder for unknown reasons.  The truck and trailer then traveled back across both lanes of…

Paul Clayton Herring, 85, of Ocean View, Delaware, passed away on May 5, 2023. Born on March 22, 1938, in Cumberland, Maryland, he was the son of the late Neff C. And Eloise (Sharon) Herring. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Herring, and stepson, Rob Lewis. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Darlene Herring; his children and their spouses Brett (Janet) Herring, Whitney Herring (Lisa Flowers); stepdaughter, Kimberly Lewis; grandchildren, Brittany (Chris) Fickes and their children, Cole and Isla; Kyle Herring and fiancée, Brittany Hinkle; step-grandchildren, Connor and Samson…

On Tuesday May 16th, 2023 officers of the Cumberland Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of Virginia Avenue. During the course of the officer’s investigation into the traffic stop a k-9 was requested and a positive alert was indicated. While the officers were conducting this investigation, Brian Shelton had approached them and began to interfere with the investigation. The officers attempted to continue their investigation, but Shelton began creating a disturbance in attempt to interfere with the investigation, and was advised to discontinue his behavior. Shelton continued to interfere with the investigation and act in a disorderly…