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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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. Charges are pending on one suspect. The second suspect, David Joe Swanger was arrested on transported to the Allegany County Detention Center. Arrest: David Joe Swanger, age 64, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Burglary 4Th degree/ Conspiracy Burglary 4th degree. David Joe Swanger was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center and later released on…

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen David Trone and Jamie B. Raskin (all D-Md.) announced $12,108,037.50 in federal funding for Maryland firefighters and first responders in Frederick, Allegany, and Washington Counties. The funding will enhance firefighters’ emergency response capabilities and their ability to protect the health and safety of the public and themselves. It will also support the recruitment and retention of additional firefighters.    “Investing in Maryland firefighters and first responders is an investment in the safety of our communities and the well-being of those on the frontlines who are putting themselves at risk to protect the rest of us…

The LaVale Library at 815 National Highway is officially welcoming back the public this weekend  to mark the official reopening of the branch after a nearly two-year renovation and expansion. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held late Friday afternoon featuring remarks from a number of state and local officials. Today, the LaVale Library will open for business and books at 10 a.m.  Throughout the day Saturday, the library will host local authors, artists and musical performers. Festivities include guided tours of the new building, treats from Queen City Creamery courtesy of the Friends of the LaVale Library, commemorative giveaways and…

Former President Donald Trump is going to help raise money for Dan Cox, Maryland's Republican candidate for governor who lags behind Democratic nominee Wes Moore both in the polls and in fundraising. Trump will hold a fundraiser for Cox next month at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The HILL was the first to report that it will cost $1,776 to get in the door and $25,000 to get your picture taken with Trump and Cox. There has been no comment from the Cox campaign so far, but a spokesman for the Moore campaign released a statement that said, "election deniers stick…