CUMBERLAND, Md. (Jan. 20, 2023) – Allegany College of Maryland recognized 166 graduates from nine states at the conclusion of the recent fall 2022 session. They earned a total of 181 associate degrees and certificates through the college’s in-person and online programs. Members of ACM’s 2022 class and the degree or certificate they received are listed below according to state and place of residence. Unless noted otherwise, the awards refer to degrees. Allegany College of Maryland recognized 166 graduates from nine states at the conclusion of the recent fall 2022 session. Grace Yeboah and Kelly Shiflett provided the student commencement…

Hagerstown, Maryland – The Washington County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Organized in partnership with the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Washington County will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions.  Middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools are invited to take part in the…

Employee safety portal offers a security solution for businesses and their employees January 20, 2023 Silent Beacon, the company behind its namesake wearable panic button, is officially adding the Enterprise Safety Solutions Portal to its product lineup and inviting companies to utilize the platform. Employers of all industries have found themselves at ground zero navigating through a range of emergencies, such as personal assaults, active-shooter attacks, hazmat incidents, and pandemics. According to the National Safety Council, assaults are the fourth leading cause of work-related deaths, while nonfatal work-related assault injuries continue to climb. Companies across several industries from healthcare to…

Gov. Jim Justice tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week. It's the second time he's tested positive for the virus.  The Governor, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, is recovering but still experiencing mild symptoms and is isolating at home.  He is being treated by several physicians, including his family physician Dr. Gary Poling, DO, and Dr. Clay Marsh, MD, the State COVID-19 Czar.  

No Bus or Van services available on Tuesday 1/24/23. All employees are attending In-Service Safety Training.

The Allegany County Historical Society (ACHS) has launched a 2023 Membership Drive and published the preliminary program calendar for the coming year, according to an announcement from ACHS Vice President Debbie Grimm. In making the announcement, Ms. Grimm noted that ACHS is focused on increasing community involvement in a non-profit organization that dates back to 1937. “Since restarting our post-COVID public programs at Heritage Days in 2021, we have been creating high quality programs and catching up on the condition of our historic facilities. Now we’re turning the corner back to our core mission,” Grimm commented. In 2023, ACHS will…

WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. WHERE…Portions of western Maryland and eastern West Virginia. WHEN…From noon to 10 PM EST Sunday. IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The greatest ice accumulations will be on the ridges above 1500 feet elevation. AFFECTED AREAS: GARRETT … EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY … CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY … HAMPSHIRE … HARDY … WESTERN GRANT … EASTERN GRANT … WESTERN MINERAL … EASTERN MINERAL Instructions:   Slow down and use caution while traveling. When venturing outside, watch your first few…

On Friday, January 20, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Lewis Albaladejo.  The warrant was issued as the result of Albaladejo failing to appear in court on January 6, 2023.  He was originally charged with Trespass-Posted Property.  He was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  Albaladejo was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and posted a $1,000 unsecured personal bond. ARRESTED:  Lewis Rio Albaladejo         AGE:  29             Cumberland, MD

The annual Mountain Maryland PACE Reception and Breakfast in Annapolis ended on a high note with U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and the state’s new Comptroller Brooke Lierman addressing the overflow crowd at the Westin Annapolis Hotel. Prior to taking the stage, Senator Cardin joined WCBC’s News to discuss the recent announcement that  millions of federal dollars have been secured for Western Maryland projects. Senator Van Hollen followed and he talked about the reason he makes an appearance at the PACE reception on an  annual basis. Comptroller Learman was the keynote speaker, and although she has been…

Part of the $69 million in Maryland state funding released by Gov. Wes Moore  will allow the state to set up an abortion care training program. The expansion of abortion care training statewide was part of a law passed during the last General Assembly session — before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case which enshrined abortion rights nationwide. When the bill passed last year, then-Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed the legislation, arguing it would be a setback for women’s health care and safety. Under previous law, abortions could only be performed by licensed physicians.