Frostburg Elks Derby Day

The Allegany County Commissioners congratulate members of Frostburg Elks Lodge Number 470. The 42nd annual Elks Derby Day will be Wednesday, July 4.

Inaugural Commissioners’ Fellows Announced

ALLEGANY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

NEWS RELEASE

JUNE 6, 2018

ALLEGANY COUNTY GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF INAUGURAL COMMISSIONERS’ FELLOWS

Today, Allegany County Government announced the selection of students from Frostburg State University and Allegany College ...

County Establishes Regulatory Reform Commission

June 21, 2018 (Cumberland, MD) – The Board of County Commissioners at its public meeting passed a resolution establishing a Regulatory Reform Commission. The Commission’s purpose is to examine policies and practices relating to permits, planning, and land...

Inaugural Commissioners’ Fellows Announced

ALLEGANY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

NEWS RELEASE

JUNE 6, 2018

ALLEGANY COUNTY GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF INAUGURAL COMMISSIONERS’ FELLOWS

Today, Allegany County Government announced the selection of students from Frostburg State University and Allegany College ...

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot for the 2018 Primary Election

The deadline to request a 2018 Primary Election absentee ballot for mail delivery is June 19, 2018.  The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the primary election for online delivery is June 22, 2018.  Any registered voter in Maryl...

Update: Democratic Contest for Governor

Visit the State Board of Elections' website for information about the Democratic candidates for Governor.

Important Election Information for the 2018 Primary Election

For the 2018 Primary Election, voters can vote in person or by absentee ballot.  To vote in person, voters who reside in Allegany County can vote before election day at a designated early voting center in Allegany County or on election day at the...

Important deadlines for the upcoming 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election are approaching.

Important deadlines for the upcoming 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election are approaching.  The deadline to register to vote, change party affiliation, update an address, and request an alternate polling place for this election is 9:00 pm on Tuesda...

Changing the Location of an Existing Polling Place

On April 4, 2018 the Allegany County Board of Elections voted to change the location of the polling place for District 14 as follows:Old Location

Former Senior Citizen Center’s Dining Hall

19 Frederick Street

Cumberland, MD 21502

New LocationDistric...

Poling Place Changes

Polling Place ChangesOn February 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM, the Allegany County Board of Elections voted unanimously to change the following polling places:Old Location  District 3  Flintstone Elementary School

22000 National Pike, NE

Flintston...

Emergency Medical Services Division: Stop The Bleed

In emergency situations, until first responders arrive at the scene, civilians can help stop uncontrolled bleeding. There is a nationwide initiative underway to train civilians to be able to do so. The Allegany County Department of Emergency Services work...

2018 Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Meeting Schedule

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 was enacted by Congress to help assist local communities prepare for and respond to local chemical emergencies.  EPCRA requires facilities to report chemical storage and relea...

County Establishes Regulatory Reform Commission

June 21, 2018 (Cumberland, MD) – The Board of County Commissioners at its public meeting passed a resolution establishing a Regulatory Reform Commission. The Commission’s purpose is to examine policies and practices relating to permits...

Allegany County Government Schedule

ALLEGANY COUNTY GOVERNMENT SCHEDULE

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Offices: Allegany County Government offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4.

Allegany County Transit:  Public transportation services will not be offered by Allegany County Transit. Fix...

Frostburg Elks Derby Day

The Allegany County Commissioners congratulate members of Frostburg Elks Lodge Number 470. The 42nd annual Elks Derby Day will be Wednesday, July 4.

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot for the 2018 Primary Election

The deadline to request a 2018 Primary Election absentee ballot for mail delivery is June 19, 2018.  The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the primary election for online delivery is June 22, 2018.  Any registered voter in Maryl...

Maryland Public Service Commission Schedules Columbia Gas Public Hearing

This will be on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cumberland Ramada, Downtown. This is Case Number 9479. www.psc.state.md.us.

Allegany County Fair & Ag Expo

The 2018 Allegany County Fair & Ag Expo will be held Friday, July 13 – Saturday, July 21 at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, Cumberland, Maryland. The fair has animals and exhibits, amusement rides, fireworks, a demolition derby, great food ...

Allegany County Tourism Launches NEW Summer of Heritage Campaign

Allegany County Tourism Launches NEW Summer of Heritage Tourism Campaign Campaign will focus on history and heritage centered events

June 7, 2018 - CUMBERLAND, MD – Allegany County Tourism has announced a new tourism campaign – the Summer of Herit...

Inaugural Commissioners’ Fellows Announced

ALLEGANY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

NEWS RELEASE

JUNE 6, 2018

ALLEGANY COUNTY GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF INAUGURAL COMMISSIONERS’ FELLOWS

Today, Allegany County Government announced the selection of students from Frostburg State University and Allegan...

Emergency Medical Services Division

In emergency situations, until first responders arrive at the scene, civilians can help stop uncontrolled bleeding. There is a nationwide initiative underway to train civilians to be able to do so. The Allegany County Department of Emergency Services work...

Administrator Named to CEDC Board

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR NAMED TO CUMBERLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD 

May 18, 2018 (Cumberland, MD) –  During its May 14, 2018 meeting, the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) Board of Directors voted to include ...

Teacher of the Year & Westernport Officials Recognized

Teacher of the Year, Tiffany Beachy Moran, third from left, was honored by the Allegany County Commissioners, William R. Valentine, Creade V. Brodie, Jr., and Jacob C. Shade. Ms. Moran teaches third grade at Westernport Elementary School. She was presente...

WMSR Operational Audit Authorized

May 24, 2018 (Cumberland, MD) –  The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved during its regularly scheduled public business meeting to retain the services of Stone Consulting, Incorporated to perform an operational audit of t...

TrailGuide Unveils 14th Edition Guide Featuring Cumberland, Maryland, on Cover

TrailGuide Unveils 14^th Edition Guide Featuring Cumberland, Maryland, on Cover

Newly-Released, Official Planning Guide to C&O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage

Homestead, PA - (May 22, 2018):   The City of Cu...

Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule

The Department of Public Works Utilities Division has scheduled fire hydrant flushing throughout Allegany County in June.

New 150-mile relay challenge that goes from Cumberland, Md. to Pittsburgh introduced

PITTSBURGH — One hundred and fifty miles, 48 hours and eight team members - could you do it?

Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon Inc. announced the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail Relay Wednesday.

The race challenges relay teams of eight runners t...

2018 Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Meeting Schedule

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 was enacted by Congress to help assist local communities prepare for and respond to local chemical emergencies.  EPCRA requires facilities to report chemical storage and relea...

Live Healthy: NACo Prescription, Health, Dental Discount Program

The NACo Prescription - Health - Dental Discount Program provides relief to uninsured and underinsured Americans who face high prescription, health and dental costs. The program is free to NACo member counties and it has been offering real savings to coun...

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot for the 2018 Primary Election

The deadline to request a 2018 Primary Election absentee ballot for mail delivery is June 19, 2018.  The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the primary election for online delivery is June 22, 2018.  Any registered voter in Maryl...

Code Home Rule Bill No.1-18

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to Section §360-71 of the Code of Public Laws of Allegany County, Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County will be accepting testimony on a Zoning Text Amendment at a public hearing on...

Maryland Public Service Commission Schedules Columbia Gas Public Hearing

This will be on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cumberland Ramada, Downtown. This is Case Number 9479. www.psc.state.md.us.

Changing the Location of an Existing Polling Place

On April 4, 2018 the Allegany County Board of Elections voted to change the location of the polling place for District 14 as follows:Old Location

Former Senior Citizen Center’s Dining Hall

19 Frederick Street

Cumberland, MD 21502

New LocationDistrict...

Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule

The Department of Public Works Utilities Division has scheduled fire hydrant flushing throughout Allegany County in June.

Allegany County Tourism Launches NEW Summer of Heritage Tourism Campaign

Allegany County Tourism Launches NEW Summer of Heritage Tourism Campaign Campaign will focus on history and heritage centered events

June 7, 2018 - CUMBERLAND, MD – Allegany County Tourism has announced a new tourism campaign –...

TrailGuide Unveils 14th Edition Guide Featuring Cumberland, Maryland, on Cover

TrailGuide Unveils 14^th Edition Guide Featuring Cumberland, Maryland, on Cover

Newly-Released, Official Planning Guide to C&O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage

Homestead, PA - (May 22, 2018):   The City of Cu...

Allegany County Tourism Unveils New 2018 Destination Guide

Allegany County Tourism Unveils New 2018 Destination GuideApril 3, 2018 - CUMBERLAND, MD – Allegany County Tourism has released its new Visit Mountain Maryland Destination Guide for 2018.  The 68-page, full-color guide showcases Allegan...

New 150-mile relay challenge that goes from Cumberland, Md. to Pittsburgh introduced

PITTSBURGH — One hundred and fifty miles, 48 hours and eight team members - could you do it?

Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon Inc. announced the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail Relay Wednesday.

The race challenges relay teams of eight...