In partnership with the organizers of the Juneteenth celebration, the Allegany County Health Department  will hold a COVID-19 walk-in vaccination clinic on Saturday, June 19 in Downtown Cumberland within walking distance of Canal Place, the center of the festivities. The clinic will take place in the first floor conference room of the Fairfield Inn at 21 N. Wineow Street from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID -19 vaccines will be available to anyone age 18 or older. No appointment is needed. 

Maryland gas averages haven’t moved much for the last week with changes of only a few pennies in most areas. The gas price average in Maryland today is $2.96, down respectively three cents from last week, 10 cents in the last month, and up 83 cents from this date last year. Like last week, all areas in Maryland are averaging under $3 this week with the exception of the areas closest to Washington, D.C.   In its latest weekly report, new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed growth in gasoline demand and total domestic gasoline stocks. The increase…

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, according to official CDC data, 90% of Marylanders ages 65 and older have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. This is another major milestone for the state’s No Arm Left Behind initiative to ensure vaccines are available for every Marylander who wants one. “Getting seniors vaccinated has been, and continues to be, one of our highest priorities, and it is another area where we are outpacing the nation,” said Governor Hogan. “Maryland will continue to use every tool at our disposal to reach this population, and get everyone we can vaccinated….

 Allegany College of Maryland honored 70 students at the 49th Annual All-College Awards Ceremony held virtually in May. Achievement in academics, athletics and leadership, and service to the college and community was recognized through the distribution of 80 different awards in more than 30 subjects and areas.    The recipients are as follows:     - Marissa Arnone, Cumberland, a Criminal Justice major, received the Outstanding Student in Criminal Justice Program – Extra-Mile Award.   - Alexandrea Black, Cumberland, a Medical Assistant major, received the Medical Assistant Achievement Award.   - Kaitlyn Booth, Mount Savage, a Nursing major, received the Margaret Keller Memorial Award.  …

Raymond O. 'Ray' Metz Jr., 83, resident of Midland, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Beginning his organized labor career with AFSCME Local 669, State Highway Employees, he served as president for nine years. In 1971, he went to AFSCME International before moving on to AFSCME Council 67 as a staff representative. In 1975, he joined the newly founded AFSCME Council 92, where he retired in 1999. A memorial service will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, Midland, on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Heerak Kim officiating. Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., Midland, is assisting the family.

Today marks the final day for The Rush Limbaugh Show on WCBC and affiliated stations across the country.  Limbaugh passed away in late February, and for the past four months, hosts have used the commentary of Rush to apply to today’s headlines.  The Excellence In Broadcasting Network thought it would be a proper way for listeners to mourn the passing of the radio legend who did the show for 33 years.  The Rush Limbaugh Morning Update also concludes today.  Monday, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton will take over the timeslot on WCBC.   It’s a new show, with a conservative slant.

It’s a new holiday that came to be yesterday in the United States, Maryland and West Virginia.  The day marks the end of slavery in the United States.  Maryland Governor Larry Hogan made the official announcement Thursday morning that all state offices would be closed today, with Governor Jim Justice joining him in making the move yesterday afternoon…  

Late last year, Mylan sold its pharmaceutical lab in Morgantown to Viatris, and within a month, the new owner announced the closure of the facility, a move that will cut 1500 well-paying jobs in the region.  Joseph Gouzd is the president of the United Steelworkers local that represents many of the workers, and says time is running out for the employees, who’ve been told July 31st will be their last day…  

One of Maryland's gubernatorial candidates is beginning to outline – rather broadly – some of the issues he plans to address if he wins in next year's election. During an interview with WBAL, Democratic candidate Wes Moore, CEO of the non-profit Robin Hood Foundation, discussed some of his top priorities… Moore has never held elective office. His business background includes investment banking at both Deutsche Bank and Citibank.

In recent years, there have been occasional difficult negotiations with the unions representing Cumberland’s police officers and fire fighters.  This year, acting City Administrator Ken Tressler reports that agreements are close with both groups…