The Allegany County Board of Education approved an instructional plan to utilize in case of another long-term shut down of schools. The Prolonged State of Emergency Virtual Education Plan was mandated to counties by the state. Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kim Green-Kalbaugh explained the components of the plan that would go into effect if schools would close 14 days or longer…
Today is the last day to participate in early voting for the upcoming Primary election. Across the state, early voting numbers are down, but Allegany County Election Administrator Diane Loibel is not surprised about low turnout locally… So far, the State Board of Elections shows that 682 early in-person votes cast in Allegany County. Early voting ends this evening…
Tuesday evening, the City of Cumberland received an update from Percy Public Affairs, the city’s lobbyist in Annapolis. Richard Reinhardt of Percy went over legislative wins for the city, including securing $500,000 in state grants toward the Evitts Creek Combined Sewer Overflow project. The city was not as fortunate in receiving needed financing for widening the intersection of Mechanic and Harrison streets. However, Reinhardt has plans in place to get assistance for the project… Reinhardt said the City should be pleased with the combined total of operational and capital funds received by the city, Allegany Museum, and the Western Maryland…
For those who have been having problems with landline phones and cell phones not communicating with each other, there may be some good news. It appears the issues that have been causing calls to drop out or not connect may now be rectified. Gary McKenzie of TWR spoke on the Dave Norman show this week, saying that the number of complaints at his business has all but stopped regarding phone problems…
On Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, the Cumberland City Police arrested Corbit Harry Arrowood Jr, 49, of Romney WV. Arrowood was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court. The warrant alleges Arrowood failed to comply with an order of the court that stemmed from a previous trespassing charge. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner for his Initial Appearance where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is currently being held without bond. Arrested: Corbit Harry Arrowood Jr Age: 49 Charges: Bench Warrant – Fail to Comply
Gov. Jim Justice announced today the West Virginia School Building Authority, which he serves as chairman, approved a combination of multi-county and major improvement awards totalling $26,212,730.00 for 26 projects. "An investment in our schools is an investment in our children," Gov. Justice said. "I'm incredibly proud of today's announcement, and I thank the SBA for their commitment to providing the resources for our kids to succeed. We've made huge strides in improving our infrastructure, but we aren't going to stop here. Our work isn't done. We will keep doing more to provide the best education possible for our…
It’s just a few weeks before Memorial Day weekend and the kickoff to the summer season in Ocean City and the State Highway Administration says it’s making progress at the Eastern Shore resort. Efforts to widen Route 90 into the heart of Ocean City are progressing and the Route 50 entrance into Ocean City will see an intersection better designed to avoid flooding. Pedestrian safety efforts continue along Coastal Highway as well.
In 2022, there were over one thousand bicyclist fatalities. Over 46,000 bike riders were injured. Bicycle safety is important year-round, but National Bicycle Safety Month helps to bring heightened awareness to the issue. The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program is providing tips for cyclists to keep them safe on roadways…
The Cumberland Historic Preservation Commission Meeting for the month of May will be held Wednesday, May 15th, at 4pm. Due to renovations taking place at City Hall, the meeting will be held at Allegany Museum ballroom located at 3 Pershing Street in Cumberland, MD. A copy of the meeting agenda and packet can be viewed on the City of Cumberland's website 48 hours prior to the meeting at the following link: Agendas & Minutes | Cumberland, MD (cumberlandmd.gov) Please contact Ruth Davis – Rogers, Historic Planner/Preservation Coordinator at 301-759-6431 or ruth.davis-rogers@cumberlandmd.gov, if you have any questions.
Retired Maryland state employees are facing the loss of their prescription drug plan at the end of the year and many are just finding out about it. How and when did this happen? State Senator Mike McKay tells WCBC that it is not necessarily any one person’s doing, but the collective General Assembly under the O’Malley Administration meeting a constitutional directive… Debra Holliway Hill, attorney for United We Matter, an organization fighting in part to get back those prescription benefits, says the state has set itself up now to reduce other employee benefits in the future… Ken Fitch with United…
