The 27th Annual County United Way Day of Caring and Sharing is here with over 500 volunteers gathering this morning at Veterans Park on Centre Street before heading out and tackling projects throughout the community. Terry Jessie, County United Way Community Engagement Specialist, says volunteers will be in a safety yellow shirt along roadways and parks beautifying the community and thanked volunteers for their time and energy to be part of this event, beautifying the city of Cumberland… This year's event was made possible by very generous sponsors Columbia Gas, CSX Transportation, Let's Beautify Cumberland, City of Cumberland, Rocky Gap,…

This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week.  At this week’s Board of Education meeting for Allegany County, a proclamation was read by board member Crystal Bender to commemorate the event…    West Virginia Governor Jim Justice also took time in his weekly administrative briefing to salute teachers across the Mountain State…

The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin a resurfacing project May 14 on US 219 near I-68 close to Grantsville. The project should be complete by Friday, May 17, weather permitting. SHA Spokesperson Charlie Gischlar has information about a traffic detour in the area of construction…

Frostburg State University will celebrate student achievements of its spring 2024 graduating class at the 164th Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 23, in the Cordts Physical Education Center. This year’s commencement speakers are Brianne Helmstetter from the College of Education and Health and Natural Sciences; Alivia Melius from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Daniel Baiyeshea from the College of Business, Engineering, and Computational and Mathematical Sciences.  Tickets are required to attend Commencement. The ceremony will also be streamed live online.

U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) issued the following statement after voting against a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “The FAA reauthorization is an important, must-pass bill, but I am greatly disappointed that critical amendments were blocked from consideration. Foremost among these was an amendment to ensure the safety of flights in and out of Washington National Airport (DCA) that I cosponsored with Senators Chris Van Hollen, Tim Kaine and Mark Warner. Against the recommendations of the FAA itself, which indicated that additional flights would add to already overburdened flight operations, the Senate has voted to add 10…

Governor Wes Moore today presided over the third bill signing ceremony of 2024, which included three bills included the governor’s legislative agenda—the ENOUGH Act; to address concentrated poverty in Maryland’s marginalized communities; the Critical Infrastructure Streamlining Act, which removes barriers to Maryland’s technology infrastructure growth; and the Transparent Government Act, which improves predictability for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to grow their businesses in Maryland. "We are data-driven and heart-led in everything we do. Today, Marylanders are moving in partnership to build a more competitive state through historic legislation designed to lift everyone up and leave no one behind," said Gov….

The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police have combined resources to target open and active warrants. As a result, the following individuals have been apprehended. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Dakota Lee Castro, 21 of Frostburg, was arrested as a Fugitive from Justice. He is wanted by Mineral County, WV for Shoplifting-Removal of Merchandise. He was released on a $2,500 Unsecured Personal Bond. Amber Lynn Saltarelli, 43 of Barto, PA was arrested as a Fugitive from Justice. She is wanted by Berks County PA for Violation of Probation. She waived extradition at review and is being held without bond…

U.S. Senator Ben Cardin took to the Senate floor this week for an update on recovery efforts after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The Senator continued his push to fulfill President Joe Biden’s commitment that the federal government pay the full cost of replacing the essential thoroughfare…

In May of 2025, anyone planning to board a commercial flight or enter a federal facility will be required to have a REAL ID-compliant identification. Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration is encouraging customers to sign up for a myMVA account to check their REAL ID status.  Obtaining a REAL ID requires one proof of age and identity, one proof of Social Security, and two proofs of state residency on file with MVA. Customers may renew their driver’s licenses up to 12 months before the expiration date and obtain the new ID without an additional fee.

Roy DeVore, Jr. will be stepping aside as athletic director at Fort Hill to spend more time with his young family.  Gavin Palumbo will take over duties this fall.  Palumbo is a Fort Hill graduate and was a star athlete during his high school career.  He has also served as an assistant football coach for many years.