COVID numbers improving in Allegany County
The Allegany County Health Department continues to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the Allegany County Fairgrounds on Mondays from 2 to 7 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. COVID-19 vaccinations are given at the health department on Wednesdays, by appointment. To schedule an appointment, visit health.maryland.gov/allegany or call 240-650-3999 for assistance. ALLEGANY COUNTY COVID-19 DATA AS OF SEPTEMBER 22: • CDC COVID-19 Community Level: Low • Percent of Allegany County Population Fully Vaccinated (based on CDC data): 56.6% • New COVID Cases This Week: 108 (cumulative total 20,009) • Additional Deaths This Week: 0…
Threat at Washington Middle School deemed not credible
On Monday morning, a school threat investigation was conducted by the administration of Washington Middle School and the school's resource officer. As a result of this investigation, the threat was determined to be non-credible, and there was no danger to students or staff.
Maryland School Systems have options for inclement weather policies
The Allegany School Board approved it’s inclement weather plan just before the start of the new school year prior to Labor Day- and as a result of some flexibility offered by the Maryland Department of Education- it will look a little different this fall and winter. The MSDE permits school districts to use up to eight days of virtual learning. The ACPS will utilize those virtual learning days for inclement weather. For the first three inclement weather days, asynchronous learning will be utilized. If the school system should need more days because of inclement weather, the board has up to…
More Republicans now favor legalizing recreational weed
A new Goucher College Poll shows that 59% of participants say they support the legalization of recreational marijuana in Maryland- with 34% saying they will vote against it. A referendum on whether to legalize recreational marijuana for individuals age 21 and older will also be on the ballot in November. Pollster Maleah Kromer said another facet of this issue that was part of this latest poll centered on whether or not the state should expunge records of people charged with or convicted of marijuana use and/or possession crime. On this question there was strong agreement…
51st annual CROP Walk for Hunger is scheduled for October 9th
The 51st annual CROP Walk for Hunger is scheduled for October 9th . The annual Christians Relating to Other People event makes others aware of hunger in the area. The 3-mile walk raises money to help out LaVale UMC Food Pantry, Interfaith Community Food Pantry and the Western Maryland Food Bank. Steven Finger runs the LaVale UMC Food Pantry said the hunger problem in the area is continuing to grow…
Updated Housing Stock a priority
Speaking at an economic development forum hosted by the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce- County Commissioner Dave Caporale said this week that the region needs a full array of housing to offer those searching for a home in the area. The event was held at Allegany College of Maryland and covered a wide range of issues. Caporale said the county’s current housing stock is dated and people need more choices…
2022’s Best & Worst States for Teachers,
With World Teachers’ Day around the corner but teachers making an average of $2,150 less per year than they did 10 years ago when adjusted for inflation, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst States for Teachers, as well as accompanying videos and expert commentary. In order to help educators find the best opportunities and teaching environments in the U.S., WalletHub analyzed the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 24 key metrics, ranging from teachers’ income growth potential to the pupil-teacher ratio to whether the state has a digital learning plan. Teacher-Friendliness…
Additional Burglary Arrest Warrant Served to Cumberland Female
On September 23, 2022 Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence on Wempe Drive, Cumberland Maryland for a report of a Breaking and Entering. Upon arrival Officers made contact with two subjects. During the investigation both subjects admitted to entering the residence without permission. The owner was contacted and stated that she never gave permission for anyone to be inside the residence. On September 24, 2022 Cumberland Police Officers served an Arrest Warrant on Dawson. Kristie Lynn Dawson was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center and held on $3000.00. Arrest: Kristie Lynn Dawson, age 26, Cumberland…
Football Loses Home Heartbreaker to Concord in Battle of Unbeatens
The Frostburg State Football team narrowly lost to Concord on Saturday afternoon, falling 23-22 in the smallest of margins in a matchup of the Mountain East's two remaining unbeaten teams. CU started out quickly on their first drive, marching down the field and scoring a touchdown within three minutes, though a missed extra point meant the score was limited to 6-0. FSU's offense struggled during their opening couple drives, being forced into punts on back-to-back possessions. The Mountain Lions capitalized, driving down the field again, though this time they were held to a field goal to increase the…
2022 Club Championship
Slug Armstrong (72) leads by 1 shot over Craig Pancake (73) so far in the 2022 Club Championship. John Schramm and Andrew Yost will join them in the final pairing after shooting 78's. Carlos Santago (69) and Craig Pancake(69) are Tied for the net lead. 9:30- Ridgeley, J Gates, Hastings 9:40- Roby, Reed, Dennision 9:50- Bates, W Sensabaugh, N Gates 10:00-D Sensabaugh, Settle, L Kasecamp 10:10- Pecoraro, Dubins, Helmstetter 10:20- Wolodkin, Pappas, Solomon 10:30- Carder, T Bond, Geiger 10:40- Turner, Cristofori, Brown 10:50 Daugherty, Bradley, Ingram 11:00-O'Connor, Cunningham, J Wolodkin 11:10 Kasecamp. Park, Santiago, B Bond 11:20 Armstrong, Pancake, Yost,…