As a result of heavy rain and potential flooding, Mineral County Public Schools will be dismissing three hours early today

Allegany county emergency services responded to a vehicle accident early this morning around 5:00 on interstate 68 eastbounder exit 40 in LaVale. It was a  two vehicle rollover with entrapment  and emergency services personnel were on scene for approximately an hour and a half before re opening the eastbound lanes.

Allegany County Emergency Services responded to a vehicle accident early this morning around 5:00AM on Interstate 68 east bound at exit 40 in LaVale. Two vehicle rollover with entrapment. Emergency services were on scene for approximately an hour and a half before reopening the eastbound lanes of i-68.

Due to the inclement sever weather forecast for Wednesday due to Hurrican Ida, the following schools/service have been closed/cancelled for today: Allegany County Public Schools Bishop Walsh School Calvary Christian Academy Lighthouse Christian Academy Bedford Area Schools – REMOTE LEARNING Allegany College of Maryland (All Campuses) Allegany County Head-Start Head Start Day Program Friends Aware Day Program Georges Creek / Willow Creek Day Care Program

On August 31st, 2021 officers of the Cumberland Police Department conducted a drug investigation that resulted in a Search and Seizure Warrant being issued for a residence on Frederick Street. As a result of the investigation, quantities of controlled dangerous substances and controlled paraphernalia were seized. Zakkery Sabastian Grady and David Joseph Snyder were placed under arrest and taken before a District Court Commissioner for their initial appearance. At the conclusion of their initial appearance, Snyder was held on a $2,500 bond, and Grady was released on his own recognizance. Arrest: David Joseph Snyder, age 31, Cumberland Maryland Charges: Two…

The 2021-22 influenza season is likely to be more severe than average – and hit young children particularly hard – due to waning population-level immunity from the near-lack of a flu season during last winter’s COVID-19 surge, two new analyses led by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health revealed. Both studies suggest that increased flu-related hospitalizations and deaths can be mitigated if vaccination rates are between 20% and 50% higher than those in recent flu seasons. To quickly inform public health and clinical decisions, the scientists published the findings of both studies and announced their…

After having to overcome a COVID-19 delay that interrupted the General Assembly session in 2020- and a gubanatorial veto- the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Act officially became law earlier this year. Supporters expect to see almost immediate dividends. Backers of the program say the coronavirus pandemic has only widened the academic and performance gap among students and that the bill will help address that. Brit Kirwan served as chairman in the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, says one immediate impact will be the availability of additional tutors…

The Allegany County Health Department reports that the COVID-19 case rate in the county is currently more than double the Maryland case rate.  The COVID case rate in Allegany County is 42.4 cases per 100,000 population compared to the state of Maryland as a whole with 18.98 cases per 100,000 population.  Allegany County’s vaccination rate remains among the lowest in the state at just over 42% of total county residents fully vaccinated. Allegany County Health Officer Jenelle Mayer…

The city of Cumberland is preparing for any remnants of Hurricane Ida that may hit the region. During the City Council’s work session, acting administrator Ken Tressler said department heads met Tuesday to map out a strategy…

The Bedford Area School District is always monitoring a variety of information sources in an effort to keep our students and staff safe.  It is one of our most important missions.  The district is currently monitoring the remnants of hurricane IDA as it approaches central Pennsylvania.  Currently, NOAA has a flash flood watch for Bedford County.  NOAA explains the ground is already saturated and they are predicting considerable rain.  Given the number of residents and roads impacted by floods, we take potential flash floods very seriously. Out of an abundance of concern and to help parents plan for the potential…