From the desk of Allegany County News:
Today at the 5PM regular meeting the Allegany County commissioners will decide the fate of Allegany High School in Cumberland. 2 choices today is on the horizon either 1 Build a New School or 2 Renovation. Many months of talks and hearings are now down to the County Commissioners today. Meeting starts at 5PM today at the County Commissioner complex at 701 Kelly Road in Cumberland.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
The residents showed up for US220 Hearing:
From the desk of Allegany county News:
Yesterday Wednesday September 15,2011. Allegany County Residents showed up at Bel Air Elementary School to show support and opposition to building a new Highway in the area. Some officials have supported the idea of Corridor B for its great effects on business that would gain and keep jobs in Allegany County.
Yesterday Wednesday September 15,2011. Allegany County Residents showed up at Bel Air Elementary School to show support and opposition to building a new Highway in the area. Some officials have supported the idea of Corridor B for its great effects on business that would gain and keep jobs in Allegany County.
Alleganycounty News has launched a livestream page
From the desk of Allegany County News:
Before 3AM on Thursday September 15, 2011 we launched a livestream website. We hope you come and see our livestream today. http://www.livestream.com/alleganycountynews
Before 3AM on Thursday September 15, 2011 we launched a livestream website. We hope you come and see our livestream today. http://www.livestream.com/alleganycountynews
Friday, August 26, 2011
Local Woman Sings at Friday after Five
From the desk of Allegany County News:
At Friday After five event held every Friday during the summer some band goes and sings. Sometimes they bands are lousy but the rest are great. Tonight a famous local woman Cathy Coughenour finally made her Cumberland debut. You just have to watch the video to see for yourself
****This was updated as the video is ready to be viewed
At Friday After five event held every Friday during the summer some band goes and sings. Sometimes they bands are lousy but the rest are great. Tonight a famous local woman Cathy Coughenour finally made her Cumberland debut. You just have to watch the video to see for yourself
****This was updated as the video is ready to be viewed
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Allegany Experiences aftershocks as well
From the Allegany County News Desk:
The 5.8 earthquake that struck Virginia eariler today its aftershocks were felt in Allegany County. There are sources that the LaVale Exxon caught on fire and little damages have been felt in this county.
The 5.8 earthquake that struck Virginia eariler today its aftershocks were felt in Allegany County. There are sources that the LaVale Exxon caught on fire and little damages have been felt in this county.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Horrible Rainstorms struck eariler in the late Afternoon
From the Allegany County news Desk:
Today sometime after 5 PM on August 14, 2011 a heavy rainstorm with thunder and lighting struck Cumberland that stayed for 30 minutes cooled the weather a little bit. Some storms sound did stayed for about 60 to 90 minutes after the rainstorm went away. As of 7:55 PM the temperatures are 69 degrees. Thunderstorm still possible for the rest of the night with some more thunder tommorrow.
Today sometime after 5 PM on August 14, 2011 a heavy rainstorm with thunder and lighting struck Cumberland that stayed for 30 minutes cooled the weather a little bit. Some storms sound did stayed for about 60 to 90 minutes after the rainstorm went away. As of 7:55 PM the temperatures are 69 degrees. Thunderstorm still possible for the rest of the night with some more thunder tommorrow.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Weather was extremely hot yesterday
From the desk of Allegany County News:
Yesterday Friday July 22,2011 was extremely hot where during the noon hour the weather reached over 100 degrees and a heat index of 110 to 117 degrees. Then last night before 8PM storms moved into the area that rain occured and the temperature cooled a little from the mid 90's to 80's. But anyways not much other stories except where the lights was partially out that began from 12:30 AM and didn't get fully restored untill 2PM and was due to underground wire next to the Queen City McDonald's. But anyways that was it.
Yesterday Friday July 22,2011 was extremely hot where during the noon hour the weather reached over 100 degrees and a heat index of 110 to 117 degrees. Then last night before 8PM storms moved into the area that rain occured and the temperature cooled a little from the mid 90's to 80's. But anyways not much other stories except where the lights was partially out that began from 12:30 AM and didn't get fully restored untill 2PM and was due to underground wire next to the Queen City McDonald's. But anyways that was it.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Mayor Brian Grim on solving the Property Tax Crisis in Cumberland
From the desk of Allegany County News:
After the July 20, 2011 Municipal/County Forum Cumberland Mayor Brian Grim said that Cumberland Mayor and City Council wants to pursue either 1 year Property Tax Foreclosure or let the County pursue joint Tax Collection. That will have to be negotiated by the City and County. During the Forum Midland Mayor Craig Alexander responded to Mayor Grim idea of a 1 year Tax Foreclosure as a horrible idea that would result in distrust.
After the July 20, 2011 Municipal/County Forum Cumberland Mayor Brian Grim said that Cumberland Mayor and City Council wants to pursue either 1 year Property Tax Foreclosure or let the County pursue joint Tax Collection. That will have to be negotiated by the City and County. During the Forum Midland Mayor Craig Alexander responded to Mayor Grim idea of a 1 year Tax Foreclosure as a horrible idea that would result in distrust.
From the July 20 Public Municipal/County Forum
From the desk of Allegany County News:
The July 20 Municipal/County Forum lasted from 4PM to 5:30PM. Before the start of the Forum Commissioner jokingly said welcome to how to increase dry cleaning business in Allegany County. Of course he also jokingly said its cool in the room today. The meeting started with Commissioner McKay welcomes everybody to the Forum. Former Mayor Fiedler was the facilitator of the meeting. Mayor of the Municipals welcomed each other. The Mayor of Lonaconing was absent and a member of the City Council represented the Mayor of Lonaconing in his place. Former Mayor Fiedler of Cumberland gave a great introduction to everyone. Former Mayor Fiedler say that in 2000 the city of Cumberland had a 911 Center of its own and was later merged with the County 911 Center some years later. The Former Mayor also noted in 2000 the City of Cumberland had its own Election Board and System that also paid people to be Election Judges. That was later merged with the County Board of Election. Former Mayor Fiedler also said many ideas saved money that was long to list. Former Mayor Fiedler also admitted certain things didn't worked. Former Mayor Fiedler went on to say different things.
Former Mayor Fiedler suggested to find strengths and weaknesses. Former Mayor Fiedler also said all Municipalities have equipment costs money to maintain. On strengths and Weaknesses. Mayor Brian Grim of Cumberland City said strengths are Police and Fire. Others include technological equipment, Grant Writing, and Water and Sewer Treatment. Mayor Grim goes on to say on Weaknesses are financing, bad business climate, and weak Real Estate Market. Mayor grim goes on to say more. The Mayor of Frostburg W Robert Flanigan states that Strengths says population grew in Frostburg from 2000 to 2010. Frostburg for Strengths is also a young Police Department. Frostburg as the mayor states its better cooperation between the city and Frostburg State University. The Mayor also states that Frostburg has a Volunteer and Paid EMS Personal. The Mayor of Frostburg didn't state any weaknesses. The Mayor of Barton John Bean didn't have much to state but was thankful it didn't have much problems. Lonaconing council member Warren Foote had only strengths like working with the county and not much money to do roads. the Mayor of Midland Craig Alexander has been in office since the late 1970's wanted to state first off he is a big supporter of Municipal Government and he also says if Midland is to unincorporate then the people of Midland would decide. The Mayor also goes onto say Midland does not manufacture anything that makes money. Midlands biggest strengths are volunteering like its Volunteer Fire Department that is one of the best, Streets, and cooperation. The Mayor goes onto say the county collects the taxes for Midland since the 1990's and has no tax deliquency since then. The Mayor of Westernport has said that Westernport has made tough challenges for the last few years. Westernport tough changes included the following, County assuming law enforcement, outsourcing of garbage collections, and so forth. The Mayor of Luke Ed Clemmons also stated that Luke is the backbone of Allegany County. The only Problem Luke has faced was a lack of communication regarding a death of a resident who left no will and the county auctioned off his home. The Mayor of Luke didn't have much to say. The following Mayors were there Craig Alexander Mayor of Midland; Mayor John Bean of Barton; Mayor Brian Grim of Cumberland; Mayor Bob Flanigan of Frostburg; Mayor Ed Clemons of Luke; Mayor Dan Laffey of Westernport and council member Warren Foote of Lonaconing, who was standing in for Mayor John Coburn.
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| Commissioner and Mayors of Municipal Towns/Cities |
The July 20 Municipal/County Forum lasted from 4PM to 5:30PM. Before the start of the Forum Commissioner jokingly said welcome to how to increase dry cleaning business in Allegany County. Of course he also jokingly said its cool in the room today. The meeting started with Commissioner McKay welcomes everybody to the Forum. Former Mayor Fiedler was the facilitator of the meeting. Mayor of the Municipals welcomed each other. The Mayor of Lonaconing was absent and a member of the City Council represented the Mayor of Lonaconing in his place. Former Mayor Fiedler of Cumberland gave a great introduction to everyone. Former Mayor Fiedler say that in 2000 the city of Cumberland had a 911 Center of its own and was later merged with the County 911 Center some years later. The Former Mayor also noted in 2000 the City of Cumberland had its own Election Board and System that also paid people to be Election Judges. That was later merged with the County Board of Election. Former Mayor Fiedler also said many ideas saved money that was long to list. Former Mayor Fiedler also admitted certain things didn't worked. Former Mayor Fiedler went on to say different things.
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| Commissioners before Meeting |
Former Mayor Fiedler suggested to find strengths and weaknesses. Former Mayor Fiedler also said all Municipalities have equipment costs money to maintain. On strengths and Weaknesses. Mayor Brian Grim of Cumberland City said strengths are Police and Fire. Others include technological equipment, Grant Writing, and Water and Sewer Treatment. Mayor Grim goes on to say on Weaknesses are financing, bad business climate, and weak Real Estate Market. Mayor grim goes on to say more. The Mayor of Frostburg W Robert Flanigan states that Strengths says population grew in Frostburg from 2000 to 2010. Frostburg for Strengths is also a young Police Department. Frostburg as the mayor states its better cooperation between the city and Frostburg State University. The Mayor also states that Frostburg has a Volunteer and Paid EMS Personal. The Mayor of Frostburg didn't state any weaknesses. The Mayor of Barton John Bean didn't have much to state but was thankful it didn't have much problems. Lonaconing council member Warren Foote had only strengths like working with the county and not much money to do roads. the Mayor of Midland Craig Alexander has been in office since the late 1970's wanted to state first off he is a big supporter of Municipal Government and he also says if Midland is to unincorporate then the people of Midland would decide. The Mayor also goes onto say Midland does not manufacture anything that makes money. Midlands biggest strengths are volunteering like its Volunteer Fire Department that is one of the best, Streets, and cooperation. The Mayor goes onto say the county collects the taxes for Midland since the 1990's and has no tax deliquency since then. The Mayor of Westernport has said that Westernport has made tough challenges for the last few years. Westernport tough changes included the following, County assuming law enforcement, outsourcing of garbage collections, and so forth. The Mayor of Luke Ed Clemmons also stated that Luke is the backbone of Allegany County. The only Problem Luke has faced was a lack of communication regarding a death of a resident who left no will and the county auctioned off his home. The Mayor of Luke didn't have much to say. The following Mayors were there Craig Alexander Mayor of Midland; Mayor John Bean of Barton; Mayor Brian Grim of Cumberland; Mayor Bob Flanigan of Frostburg; Mayor Ed Clemons of Luke; Mayor Dan Laffey of Westernport and council member Warren Foote of Lonaconing, who was standing in for Mayor John Coburn.
Officals Reaction to Moody's Credit Watch
From the desk of Allegany County News:
Yesterday we picked a story regarding Moody's Credit Watch that also included Maryland. The reaction from Allegany County Officals is that they said Every Government including Allegany County is now on Credit Watch.
Yesterday we picked a story regarding Moody's Credit Watch that also included Maryland. The reaction from Allegany County Officals is that they said Every Government including Allegany County is now on Credit Watch.
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