Allegany Communications News

Jonathan Dayton with the Allegany Garrett Counties Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association discusses a recent golf tournament and ways to support local volunteer fire and rescue organizations. Stephanie Yonce with the Cresap Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution talks about a special anniversary for the George Washington Headquarters in Cumberland ways to get involved in DAR. Todd Logsdon candi...

George Walker, Assistant District Engineer District 6 with State Highway Administration (SHA) discusses winter preparations and reminders for motorists. U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen talks about $7 million in direct federal funding for local projects across Western Maryland and ways to support the region. Dr. Jinlene Chan, deputy secretary of public health services with the Maryland Department of...

Maryland District 1 B Delegate and Minority Leader Jason Buckel discusses letters sent to WV lawmakers about the possibility of Allegany, Garrett and Washington Counties joining West Virginia.

Maryland District 1 C and Candidate for Maryland Senate District 1 Mike McKay discusses the letters sent by the Western MD Delegation to WV Legislative leaders about the possibility of joining West Virginia. WV Speaker Pro Tempore District 56 Delegate Gary Howell talks about how the idea of three Maryland counties leaving the state and joining West Virginia came about and what West Virginia has to...

Ashley Swinford Allegany County Public Library Director of Marketing and Outreach talks about Pet Food For Fines Day and gives an overview of the programing coming up at the libraries. Jen Juedy with MSP Explorers and Cumberland Valley Optimists talks about the Not So Scary Halloween event coming up and ways to support the Shop with a Cop program. •Montessa Lee, a never smoker who was 28 years old...

David Brinkley Maryland Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management discusses the impact of the recently announced state budget surplus. Ragina Ali Public and Government Affairs Manager for AAA Mid-Atlantic talks about the Move Over Law. Potomac State College President Jennifer Orlikoff discusses a $1.75 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. Luke Taylor-Ide Vice Presi...

Democratic candidate for MD Governor Tom Perez talks about his recent visit to the region and why he is running for Governor. Rocky Gap State Park Park Manager Sarah Milborne discusses some of the upcoming events at the park. Terri McCagh talks about the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Freddy Starr discusses mental health and the importance of recognizing the signs of mental illness...

Dayla Harvey, Executive Director Mineral County Family Resource Network and Executive Director of Mineral County CASA talks about ways to support the organizations serving children and families in the region. MD Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference to discuss funding for law enforcement. WV Gov. Jim Justice made special announcement regarding a monumental piece of legislation focused on br...

Dr. Jim Kidd, a retired college professor discusses his experience with a procedure developed by Dr. Matthew J. Allaway, a urologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Urology Associates in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Jeremy Yospin a nephrology specialist at Meadow Kidney Care in Hagerstown talks about chronic kidney disease. Christopher Ciano President of Medicare for Aetna provides t...

Mineral County Health Department Administrator AJ Root talks about the COVID-19 rates in Mineral County. Local Landlord Arielle Warren discusses a meeting for landlords and tenants this afternoon. Sharon Kyle with the Frostburg Elks Lodge discusses an upcoming Sip and Dip fundraiser. Allegany County Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Blank talks about the new quarantining guidelines discussed duri...

Maryland Association of Boards of Education Immediate Past President and Allegany County Board of Education member Tammy Fraley Local author Andrew Sparber discusses his new book. Paulette Porter Board Member with 1st Way Pregnancy Center discusses their upcoming banquet.

Allegany County Commission President Jake Shade gives an update on what is happening in the county. Charles Bolyard with the Mineral County Grandfamilies Program talks about their upcoming events and how to get involved. Autumn Becker Allegany College of Maryland executive director of the Western Maryland IT Center of Excellence discusses the upcoming Tech At the Gap conference. Andy Tischnell one...

Jonathan Dayton Public Information Officer for the Allegany Garrett Counties Volunteer Fire Rescue Association discusses fire safety reminders. Local 261C President Thomas VanMeter talks about a planned protest following a COVID-19 vaccine mandate from Northrup Grumman for workers at Alliant Techsystems. U.S. 6TH District Congressman David Trone discusses mental health awareness and the legislatio...

Brittany Friend Health Promotion Specialist UPMC Western Maryland talks about Children's Environmental Health Day. Dana Bridges Bohrer FrostburgFirst Events & Promotions Coordinator discusses the Fall Arts Walk. Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss talks about what is happening in the City of Cumberland. Dr. Jinlene Chan Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services for the Maryland Department of Health discus...

MD Comptroller Peter Franchot discusses the release of the state’s close-out numbers for the year. Al Delia Vice President, Regional Development & Engagement at Frostburg State University talks about receiving $1.48 Million from Appalachian Regional Commission’s POWER Initiative. Sarah Milbourne Park Manager with Rocky Gap State Park discusses upcoming events this month. Dr. Jeremy Yospin a nephro...

Shelley Miller Community Relations Manager with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration District 6 Office discusses the slope stabilization project on MD 135. Dr. Matthew J. Allaway urologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Urology Associates in Cumberland talks about a prostate cancer biopsy approach he created. Clory Jackson founder of the Brownsvi...

Allegany County Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Blank talks about the first month back in school for the 2021-2022 school year. WV Attorney General Patrick Morrissey talks about fighting robo calls and the 5th year of the Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week. Elijah Stacy Author of A Small If Shares Real-Life Journey Through Suffering to Inspiration and founder Destroy Duchenne discusses hi...

Local author Andrew Sparber discusses his new book. Mineral County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Ashley Rotruck talks about the upcoming historic tours. Paulette Porter Board Member with 1st Way Pregnancy Center discusses their upcoming banquet. Terry Russell Director of the English As A Second Language program at at Faith Presbyterian Church talks about the ongoing classes bei...

Terri McCagh talks about the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Tifani J. Fisher Allegany County NAACP Branch 7007 President talks about the upcoming virtual panel discussion on Racial Trauma and Mental Health. Maryland Public Television Destination Maryland Producer Sarah Sampson talks about the show's premier. Hardy County Health Department Administrator Bill Ours discusses the impact of...

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen discusses a recent visit to solar projects and the ongoing impact of the pandemic. William J. Cooke Lead with the NASA Meteoroid Environments Office talks about a meteor incident over the Potomac Highlands region last week. Dr. Jim Kidd, a retired college professor discusses his experience with a procedure developed by Dr. Matthew J. Allaway, a urologist at the Univer...

Delfest Community Liaison Barb Buehl talks about the decision to postpone the planned festival this week back to Memorial Day 2022. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey discusses the lawsuits against vaccine mandates, ticket scams and the continued fight against the opioid crisis. Local chef Kiya Wilhelm a contestant on this past season of Hell's Kitchen talks about her experience on th...

Ashley Swinford Director of Marketing and Outreach at the Allegany County Public Library System talks about their upcoming events and opportunities. Richard and Lynn Bibbee discuss a fundraiser for the Therapeutic Riding Center of Western Maryland. Wesley Heinz Executive Director of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad talks about their upcoming train rides and what is new with the WMSRR. Sarah Mi...

Becky McClarran with McClarran and Williams discusses the upcoming Heritage Days Festival. Sierra Fairbanks Secretary with the Mountain Maryland Search and Rescue group discusses an upcoming fundraiser. Salvation Army Captain Ronnette S Smith talks about the partnership with the Boys and Girls Club and what the Salvation Army is doing for the community. Sharon Kyle volunteer with the Frostburg Elk...

Terry Craver with the Hampshire County Veterans Foundation discusses the upcoming Freedom Ride and Veterans Appreciation Festival. Stepping into Grapes and Grains Potomac State College of WVU Professor Thomas Sydow talks about the special interest class and how to get involved. Rodger Dodd with the Potomac Highlands Guild discusses an upcoming event for Recovery Month.

Grant County Public Schools Superintendent Mitch Webster talks about the new mask mandate and the impact COVID-19 has had on the beginning of the school year. Ragina Ali Public and Government Affairs Manager with AAA Mid-Atlantic talks about pedestrian and motorist safety as students return to school. Clory Jackson Founder of the Brownsville Project and the Allegany County Lynching Truth and Recon...