CHILD CARE PROPERTY TAX CREDITS
Counties and municipalities in Maryland now have a new tool to bolster child care options in their communities, thanks to newly passed legislation,which enables local governments to grant property tax credits of up to 10,000 dollars per property for real estate used as a child care center, family child care home, or large family child…
STATE FIRE MARSHAL ISSUES ALERT
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is alerting the public to a social media trend where students are inserting electrically conductive objects into the charging ports of school-issued and personal electronic devices, resulting in fires, smoke and property damage. As of May 5, authorities have documented multiple instances of what is being called the…
ACM TO HOLD CEREMONIES
More than 400 degrees and certificates will be presented to 357 students during two Allegany College of Maryland graduation ceremonies scheduled for May 17.The ceremonies will take place within the Physical Education Building’s gymnasium. The ceremony for career and transfer program (non-Allied Health) students is at 11 a.m., and the ceremony for Allied Health students…
DETENTION CENTER EXPANDS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
DETENTION CENTER EXPANDS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITYIn a step forward for rehabilitation and reentry preparation, the Allegany County Detention Center has expanded its use of educational tablets to ensure that every incarcerated individual now has access to the Pathway to Achieve™ program. Courses range from GED preparation and parenting to behavioral therapy, career planning, and addiction recovery.…
PIMLICO RACE COURSE WILL SEE CHANGES
The Maryland Board of Public Works, on Wednesday, approved a $14.3 million contract to begin the demolition and rebuilding of Baltimore’s storied but antiquated Pimlico Race Course, home to the second jewel of the Triple Crown. The 150th Preakness Stakes, is scheduled for May 17th. The demolition will begin shortly after the completion of this…
TRAIN FIRE
Cumberland firefighters were called to extinguish a fire in the engine of a CSX locomotive near the Beall Street crossing on Thursday. The fire, reported around 9:30 a.m., shut down train traffic in the area.
LANDOWNERS ADVISED CAUTION
With recent legislative developments and increasing activity from utility and energy companies, local landowners are advised to proceed carefully when approached to sign land easement agreements. These agreements often come with long-term or perpetual rights and may significantly impact land use, farming operations, property value, and future development. Additionally, landowners involved in USDA or conservation…
MOOSE CURVE ACCIDENT
Speed is believed to be a factor contributing to a rollover crash of a tractor-trailer Wednesday night on eastbound Interstate 68 in the area of the Johnson Street exit, according to Cumberland Police. No other vehicles were involved and the eastbound lanes were shut down for five hours.
CUMBERLAND CLEAN UP DAY
The City of Cumberland will host a spring cleanup day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Neighborhood Dumpster collection sites will be at Braddock Middle School, Constitution Park’s Long Field, and the parking lot at Tilghman and School streets. Restricted items include tires, batteries, paint, appliances and hazardous materials.
BOARD APPOINTS NEW SUPERINTENDENT
The Allegany County Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Michael Martirano as its next superintendent of schools. Martirano will replace Jeffrey Blank, who will retire when his contract expires June 30th. Martirano grew up in Frostburg, graduating from the former Beall High School. He previously served as the Howard County Maryland superintendent, as well…
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