News Flash

The Allegany County Sheriff's Office will be hosting its 3rd Citizen's Police Academy (CPA) to familiarize citizens with the operations of the sheriff's office and witness the activities deputies encounter. 

The CPA is intended to open lines of communication between the community and the law enforcement by allowing citizens a firsthand look behind the scenes at the Sheriff's Office to meet our Deputies, see how operations are handled, and for citizens take away a better understanding of the variety of roles the Sheriff’s Office plays within the community.

Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 6 pm to 9 pm beginning on March 5th through May 7th. A public graduation ceremony will take place on May 7th.

Location:Allegany County Sheriff's Office695 Kelly RoadCumberland, MD 21502On occasion, some activities may be held at other locations.

Apply ONLINE today for your opportunity to participate in the 2025 Citizen’s Police Academy, so you can see for yourself what the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office is all about.

Applications are being accepted until February 1, 2025. Applicants will be notified by phone and email if they are selected to participate.

Please note –

• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

• Space is limited to 20 applicants.

• By applying you consent to a criminal background check.

• Must be a first-time participant.

• You must be willing to commit to attending at least 8 out of 9 sessions.

• A public Graduation will be the 10th session.

For more information, please contact our CPA Liaisons:

Lt Brett Lysinger, blyhsinger@alleganygov.org. P: 301-707-5655

Tanya Gomer, tanya.gomer@alleganygov.org. P: 301-697-0309

Application: https://forms.gle/7ooa7skY7UVVxiub9

** PAPER APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE **

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All proposals must be submitted to the Allegany County Department of Public Works, Attn: Adam Patterson, 701 Kelly Road, 3rd Floor, Cumberland, Maryland, 21502. All proposals must be received by the County by 4:00 PM on Friday, February 6, 2026. 

The mulch yard will be open for its final weekend of the season this Saturday and Sunday, open dawn to dusk! 

Reminder - the mulch yard is for residential use only. ♻️ We ask all users to continue using the site responsibly. While this service is free for Allegany County residents, it does come at a cost to the County. Excessive dumping — often by contractors — threatens the future of the program.

What's Accepted:Grass, leaves, brush, trees and tree limbs six inches or less in diameter, and other fresh greenery free of artificial decorations of any type.

Not Accepted"Stumps, roots, trees and tree limbs more than six inches in diameter, rubble, demolition material, lumber, pallets, railroad ties, and all other items not listed as "accepted."

The mulch yard will reopen in the spring! Check our website for updates: https://www.alleganygov.org/303/Yard-Trimmings-Mulch-Site

LongHorn Steakhouse opens in Lavale the first week of December.

The Allegany County Commissioners are committed to allowing as many local youth as possible to utilize these fields and as such, would request that each proposal address a plan to allow other youth baseball groups access to these fields. Proposals should include the tentative number of players, coaches and number of area teams that are committed to utilizing fields, including supporting documentation.  Each proposal should describe the organization’s plan to maintain the fields, including assets on hand, fundraising plans, and method of maintenance for the duration of the agreement. Proposals should also include details about intended uses and scheduling for the fields, which also includes plans to allow local high schools and middle schools to be able to utilize the fields as needed for their baseball schedules.  The proposal should provide the formal organization of your entity and information necessary to demonstrate that your organization is in good standing and able to obtain liability insurance.  Finally, proposals should identify a point of contact and contact information for your organization.

To submit your proposal, please submit a letter of request the Allegany County Commissioners at 701 Kelly Road Suite 205 Cumberland MD 21502 or email your complete packet to Sam Logsdon, County Clerk, at countyclerk@alleganygov.org. In order to be considered, your proposal must be received by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026. All requests will be reviewed immediately and the intention is to make a recommendation for the commissioners thereafter.