Allegany Communications News

A.J. Hanna, Vice President Client Advocacy at SYKES discusses the findings from their new study focused on parents and the COVID-19 vaccine. Keyser Mayor Damon Tillman talks about what is happening in Keyser. Stephen Settimi owner of The Indie on Main discusses their upcoming shows. Barb Buehl Delfest Community Liaison discusses the Delfest Foundation’s recent donations and how community members c...

Maryland District 1C Delegate Mike McKay discusses his decision to run for the District 1 Senate seat. Maryland State Police Cumberland Barrack Lt. Martz talks about the grand opening ceremony to be held at the new Barrack in LaVale. Austin Christner with Ellerslie Days and the Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Department discusses the Ellerslie Days festivities at the end of the month and ways to support...

Maryland District 1 Senator George Edwards talks about his decision not to seek re-election. Allegany County Department of Emergency Services Director James Pyles discusses the impact of the pandemic on the department. America Red Cross of the Allegheny Highlands Executive Director Jason Keeling talks about the urgent need for blood donations. Mountain City Center for the Arts creator and co-owner...

WV Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Biologist and Wildlife Disease Specialist Ethan Barton talks about the avian illness impacting birds around the region. Cumberland Community Services Specialist Terri Hast and Cumberland City Police Chief Chuck Ternent discuss National Night Out. Maryland Heritage Areas Program Administrator Jen Ruffner talks about funding allocated to local Heritage Areas...

Allegany County. Allegany County Health Department Health Officer Jenelle Mayer talks about COVID-19 vaccinations and the Delta variant being detected in Allegany County Lacie Ashby 4-H Educator, Senior Agent UME-Allegany County and 4-H participant Abigail Grove discuss preparing for the Allegany County Fair. Mineral County Family Resource Network Executive Director and Mineral County CASA Directo...

Luke McKenzie Mineral County Coordinator talks about what’s happening in the county and how federal funds are being used for much needed improvements. Maryland Health Secretary Dennis Schrader discusses vaccination rates across the state and the new VaxU Scholarship Promotion. Allegany County Commission President Jake Shade announces he is running for state Senate. Allegany County Commissioner Dav...

90 year old Jeanie Shaffer talks about making more than 11,000 hats for newborns at UPMC Western MD. District 1C Delegate Mike McKay reacts to the announcement from District 1 Senator George Edwards that he will not seek re-election Mineral County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Ashley Centofonti talks about an upcoming music and arts festival. Wheels Up owner Mandela Echefu disc...

Mineral County Chamber of Commerce President Randy Crane talks about ways to get involved in the organization and what they are doing in the community. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey discusses a suit against Google, opposition to a multi-billion dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma and what is moving through the Supreme Court. National Weather Service Meteorologist Brendon Rubin-O...

Allegany County Public Libraries Director of Marketing and Outreach Ashley Swinford discusses the upcoming events at the ACLS. UPMC Western MD Dr. Rameen Shafiei talks about when and for what reasons to go to an urgent care facility or emergency department and reminders about the COVID-19 vaccine. Maryland Department of the Environment Assistant Secretary Denise M. Keehner discusses a new study on...

Bob Mayhew with the Cumberland Theatre discusses the Street Party fundraiser this weekend featuring a Johnny Cash tribute band. Frostburg State University Director of Admissions Natalie Wagoner talks about the enhanced transfer agreement with Allegany College of Maryland and Garrett College along with getting back to in person tours and activities for prospective students. Canaan Valley Resort Mar...

2022 West Virginia Teacher of the Year Finalist and Keyser Primary School Teacher Samantha Coble talks about being nominated and the impact of teaching. Allegany County Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Blank discusses the blended virtual learning to be offered the 2021-2022 school year, current summer programs and preparations for the fall. Mineral County Energy Express Keyser Site Supervisor Cr...

From Barefoot to Stilettos, Finding My Yes author Marie Pizano talks about her new book. Superintendent of the Western Pennsylvania National Parks, Stephen M. Clark discusses the impact of National Parks on the region. Buddy House Holding Hands for Haley Foundation President and Fundraising Event Organizer Jim Frost talk about the upcoming Frosty’s Hot Rod Show. Shannon Adams Cumberland Interim Fi...

Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss talks about the Maryland Municipal League Conference this past week along with what’s happening in Cumberland. West Virginia Superintendent of Schools W. Clayton Burch discusses the review of the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind and reopening the campus to the community. Maryland Delegate Mike McKay talks about redistricting and how community members can get...

Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Commissioner Walter Olson talks about Redistricting Meeting for Western MD at 6pm tonight. Evergreen Heritage Center Founder and President Janice Keene discusses their upcoming open house. City of Cumberland Parks & Recreation Director Diane Johnson talks about what’s happening at the Parks and Rec Department and the upcoming fireworks display. Director o...

Allegany County Fairgrounds Coordinator Kevin Kamauf talks about this year’s fair. HRDC Family Services Manager Tracy Van Vlack and Director Rebecca Roby discuss their upcoming Head Start Summer Bash. National Weather Service Meteorologist Andrew Snyder talks about the heat wave. Amy Ryan with 94.1 QZK has some tips on cutting your grass this summer.

Ronda Johnson With JTF And Former NFL Linebacker And Author Arthur Moats talk about his new book and his visit to Grantsville Ben Perricone with AAA has tips for getting your vehicle road ready before any July 4th holiday weekend road trips. WV House of Delegates Speaker Pro Tempore and District 56 Delegate Gary Howell talks about the recent special session and redistricting. Altoona Curve General...

Sarah Milbourne Park Manager at Rocky Gap State Park discusses the plans for the July 4th Fireworks Display and the upcoming Health Parks, Health People programs. Tammy Clegg University of Maryland Associate Professor at the College of Information Studies Department of Teaching Learning, Policy and Leadership talks about college athletes use of their own likeness TJ Dawson On Track Anti Drug Coali...

Maryland Delegate and Minority Leader Jason Buckel talks about legislation that is upcoming that could impact western MD and recovery from the pandemic. Mountain City Center for the Arts owner Coty Forno discusses the upcoming performances of Singing in the Rain Junior and ways to get involved with MCCA. Garrett County EMS Chief Wayne Tiemersma talks about the recent opioid overdose warning issued...

Ashley Swinford Allegany County Public Library Director of Marketing and Outreach talks about what is happening the rest of this month at the public libraries. Gayle Manchin Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair discusses her recent visit to the area and a new report focused on the economy of the Appalachian region. Michele Brenneman Boy Scouts of America, Laurel Highlands Council Field...

Mineral County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Fraley discusses his new K-9 officer Cooper. Downtown Cumberland Development Commission Executive Director and 3M Challenge Ride Chair Melinda Kelleher talks about the events upcoming in Cumberland. Mt Lake Park Mayor Don Sincell talks about the Victorian Chautauqua events happening soon. Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed author David Black and subject of the...

U.S. 6th District Congressman David Trone talks about recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, working on the opioid epidemic and focusing on transportation and infrastructure needs in the region. Frostburg Police Chief Nick Costello discusses the positive things happening in Frostburg. Allegany County NAACP Branch 7007 President Tiffani Fisher talks about the Juneteenth celebration planned for this...

Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration District 6 Office District Engineer Tony Crawford talks about the increase in tractor trailer traffic on SHA roads, the need for all motorists to reduce speed and some of the projects currently underway in District 6. Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Inc. Resource Development Manager Cindy Pyles discusses the need for v...

Allegany County Commission President Jake Shade talks about the county’s recovery from the pandemic. Frostburg Elks Derby Day Head Jim Meyer and volunteer coordinator Sharon Kyle discuss this year’s event and how to get involved. Cumberland Salvation Army Captain Ronette Smith talks about their new partnership this summer. Nancy Parsons Malcolm discusses a Fair Queen event coming up at the Tri-Cou...

Allegany County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Brett Lysinger talks about the plane crash earlier this week Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Board of Directors President Mike McKay discusses the new interim Executive Director and the future of the WMSRR EPA Region 3 Press Officer Roy Seneca talks about the recent violations report on Alliant Techsystems Operations Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organiz...

Actress Lily Riley who is playing Junie B. Jones at the Embassy theater this month talks about the upcoming performance. Cruise In Organizer Bill Dixon discusses the upcoming community event. Allegany County Animal Shelter Executive Director Tina Rosa talks about an upcoming ribbon cutting and open house and ways to help the shelter. Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority Executive Dir...