Allegany County Public Schools’ Superintendent, Mr. Jeffrey S. Blank, has announced the appointment of the new Assistant Supervisor of Special Education. Dr. Tonya Detrick-Grove will assume this role, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Detrick-Grove has been an employee of Allegany County Public Schools for 22 years. Over the years, she has held several positions within the system, and has spent the last 11 years in administrative positions. Dr. Detrick-Grove holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Master’s Degrees in Special Education and Administration and Supervision, and a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership, with a specialization in Special…

UPMC Western Maryland on Willowbrook Road is largely surrounded by trees and open fields right now, leaving open the possibility of further economic development in the area.  Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss says that the city is pursuing the idea of more medical opportunities next to the hospital.

Construction work continues on the Baltimore Street, Casper R Taylor bridge over Wills creek. Belt Construction pours concrete on the next span with a anticipated bridge opening in August. Image courtesy of the Cumberland camera mounted on top of the Kensington and Virtual Railfan

Live coverage on WCBC tonight of the CNN Presidential Debate between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump in Atlanta, GA. Poll's today show 55% of Democrats think the debate is extremely or very important for the success of the Biden campaign. About half of Republicans, 51%, say the same thing about the importance of the debate for the Trump campaign. One-third of Independents say the debate is highly important for either campaign. Biden and Trump are each entering the debate with low favorability ratings. About 6 in 10 U.S. adults say they have a…

Most residents in Spencerville, Maryland had already gone to bed when they felt the slight shaking of an earthquake under their homes.  A 1.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Montgomery County town between 11:15 and 11:30pm Monday night.  The United States Geological Survey confirmed the quake to be a little over 3 miles down into the earth.  No damages or injuries were reported but the USGS received calls from Laurel, Columbia, and Ellicott City from those who felt the rumble.

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice visited Coopers Rock outside of Morgantown to see progress on new stargazing cabins opening this fall. The new cabins are part of $15 million dollars in improvements at Cooper’s Rock including a new 25-site RV campground and major water and waste treatment improvements.  Chelsea Ruby, Secretary of Tourism for the state, said the Governor has been the major motivator behind state park improvements…

Advanced Diagnostic Radiology in Cumberland may be able to help patients who may be at high risk for heart disease make better decisions about their health with a Coronary Calcium Score. The CT scan is only $75 and measures the amount of calcium in coronary arteries, setting up the patient for better informed discussions with their provider according to ADR’s Dr. J Kim…

The current president of the Maryland State Teachers Association, Cheryl Bost, will step down from her post on August 1. At this week’s State Board of Education meeting, Bost introduced her replacement – incoming president Paul Lemley, a Social Studies teacher from Howard County.  Lemley says he is seeking a partnership with both the state board and Maryland citizens for accountability…

Ryan Mackey, Director of Parks and Recreation for Cumberland, shared some news on a free event that will make the coming weekend more exciting for families that love swimming… Mackey said that Sheriff’s office had a grant for community activities that led to the free pool day Saturday and AES was approached by Friends of Constitution Park…

A fire on the CSX rail bridge between Harper’s Ferry and Sandy Hook briefly delayed MARC trains from running their scheduled commuter service earlier this week.  The trestle bridge across the Potomac River caught fire, cancelling the Brunswick line that runs from West Virginia into Maryland.  Service resumed late Tuesday afternoon after crews inspected and made repairs to the bridge. An investigation continues into the cause.