Allegany County Public Schools has announced assistant principal staffing updates for the 2024-2025 school year. These updates include the appointment of new assistant principals: Amanda Biser, Washington Middle; Kathryn Johnson, West Side Elementary; Neil Kamp, Westmar Middle; Shaun Lewis, AP Coordinator of Alternative Programs, RESTART Program at Eckhart; Windy Price, Beall Elementary; and Janel Shoemaker, Cash Valley Elementary. Biser began her teaching career in 2008 at Washington Middle School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical and Health Education from Davis and Elkins College, and her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Frostburg State University. “I am excited…

It’s been almost ten years since the city of Cumberland began buying up properties at Rolling Mill but it finally looks as though a business enterprise is coming soon.  The Cumberland Times-News reports that Royal Farms will move into a 1.5 acre site just off I 68.  CEDC Director Matt Miller said there is a signed agreement in place.  Royal Farms is based in Baltimore and operates over 200 convenience stores in the East. 

The Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously to elect Dr. Joshua Michael as President and Dr. Monica Goldson as Vice President for the 2024-2025 term. Dr. Michael was appointed to the State Board by Gov. Wes Moore in April 2023. As President, he brings experience as an educator, public school parent, and policy expert to his service. Dr. Michael currently serves as Executive Director of the nonprofit Sherman Family Foundation, which provides grants to non-profit organizations for young people in Baltimore, focusing on early childhood and K-12 education. Dr. Goldson, also appointed by Gov. Moore, began her service on the…

The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August. Donors remain critically needed to support the Red Cross delivery of vital blood products, which are in demand around-the-clock as hospitals work to save lives this summer. When fewer people answer the call to donate, the blood supply can quickly shrink. Help safeguard necessary care for patients − book a time to give blood by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or…

From ABC News:   President Biden says he will address the nation from Oval Office Wednesday evening at eight. Writing on X, he'll speak about what lies ahead and how he'll finish the job for the American people. The president announced Sunday, he would not continue his re-election campaign and was endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee. He spoke to his former campaign staff by phone Monday and told them he wasn't going anywhere.  WCBC will carry the address live, beginning at 8pm on WCBC AM. 

Monday, July 22, 2024 Brandon Lee Spiker, 39 of Frostburg, was served a District Court Bench Warrant for Violation of Court Order. Spiker’s original charges include: Indecent Exposure and Disturb The Peace/Disorderly. He is being held without bond pending a bail review in District Court. Michelle Beth Kline, 48 of Cumberland, was served a Grand Jury Indictment for CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute: Narcotics, CDS Distribution-Narcotics, and CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis. Kline is being held at the Allegany County Detention Center pending a Bail Review in Circuit Court. James Dylan Miller, 22 of Cumberland, was served a Maryland State Police…

Summer heat has settled in for the long-haul in Western Maryland this year as high temperatures continue to plague this area and other parts of the country as well. The Allegany County Health Department is warning citizens to use caution in high heat and take precautions against conditions that can sneak up on you while outside in hot weather…  

Casselman Creamery located in Grantsville was awarded a $50,000 Business Boost Grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.  The grant is part of a $16.2 million initiative announced by Governor Wes Moore to support small businesses and community revitalization across Maryland.  Casselman Creamery will use the grant to upgrade facilities, implement advance dairy processing technologies, and enhance its marketing efforts.

The head of the Secret Service is resigning her position. Following five hours of testimony on Monday on Capitol Hill , Kiimberly Chealte is stepping down.  She testified for five hours on Capital Hill yesterday about security lapses in Secret Service coverage of former President Donald Trump.  Those lapses led to a gunman being able to shoot at the president at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, killing one rally attendee and injuring others.  Previously, Cheatle had said she would not resign her position.

The annual County United Way “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive to benefit students in Allegany County has returned this year. Stuff the Bus will take place on Friday, August 16, from 9 am to 5 pm in the Walmart and Staples parking lots in LaVale. Both stores are helping by allowing a bus to be parked in their parking lots so that volunteers can fill it with school supplies.  “This event has been incredibly well supported in the past,” said Michele Walker, County United Way Executive Director. “It is nice that the business community and individuals understand the needs…