Allegany Communications News

Savage Mountain Punk Arts is pleased to announce it’s fourth annual Savage Mountain Punk Picnic, Saturday May 7 from 12:30-8:00 at the Preston Amphitheater at Hoffman Hollow Park in Frostburg. Featuring 8 regional punk bands competing for slots at the annual Savage Mountain Punk Festival as well as food trucks, arts and music vendors, a beer tent, and a special play are for kids. Tickets are $10 i...

3 PM – 6 PM Women’s Health and Wellness Expo 601 Kelly Rd, Cumberland, MD 21502 Join the Cumberland YMCA, UPMC Western Maryland and Aetna Better Health of Maryland for an afternoon of health and wellness information, guest speakers, vendors and a fashion show. All activities are free of charge! Exhibits include nutrition, blood pressure checks, BMI, heart health, stroke and sepsis, stress manageme...

The Red Cross is grateful to the hundreds of thousands of individuals who have rolled up a sleeve to give in early 2022. It’s important to remember donated blood has a limited shelf life, so supplies must be constantly replenished. In the days and weeks ahead, it’s critically important to maintain a readily available blood supply. Donors can make an appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood D...

Comptroller Peter Franchot talks gas tax

March 26th 2-4 It’s the Nothing but the Truth event on Saturday, March 26 from 2-4 at the Petersburg Presbyterian Church 20 N Main Street, Petersburg. Linking teens to facts that Shatter The Myths about drugs and drug use with refreshments, activities, prizes and community resources and presentations, brought to you by Potomac Highlands Guild, Inc. For more information contact 304-257-5200.

MARCH 18th AT 5:30 PM South Branch Valley Ham, Bacon & Egg Auction/Sale 401 N Main St, Moorefield, WV 26836-1014, United States Our local FFA members have been gearing up for the annual South Branch Valley Ham, Bacon, and Egg Sale. We are excited to announce that we will be able to return to an in-person sale for this year's event! Student products available for sale will include Hickory Smoked Ha...

Angela Bartlett has never needed to remind her husband, Rick, of 30 years to go to the doctor for annual checkups. As a Coast Guard veteran and avid road cyclist, taking care of his health has always been a priority. When Rick had a blood test and his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels came back abnormal (a sign of possible prostate cancer), he knew he should be concerned. Rick’s urologist rec...

The 45th Annual PACE Reception & Breakfast is happening March 3rd and 4th in Annapolis Maryland. PACE is an important part of making Maryland’s political leadership aware of the needs and the specific requests of Allegany and Garrett Counties. This effort is vital when it comes time for Senate or House Committee to decide which program to fund or which project to include in the budget. The Recepti...

PharmaCare Network is having prescription drug take back days in March: March 3rd 2pm-6pm @ PharmaCare of Frostburg March 16th Noon-3p @ PharmaCare Bedford Road

Dr. Tom Striplin President Eastern West Virginia Community and  Technical College discusses funding from the US Department of Education and gives an update on what's happening at EWCTC. Homer Hickam, the New York Times #1 bestselling author and NASA engineer best known for his book Rocket Boys talks about his latest book Don't Blow Yourself Up Nicole Whetzel Allegany County Habitat for Humanity Bo...