Allegany Magazine is an independently operated sister publication of the Cumberland Times-News

Cumberland Times-News

The Cumberland Times-News is a seven-day morning daily newspaper serving Cumberland, Maryland, USA, and the surrounding areas of Allegany and Garrett counties in Maryland, and Mineral County in West Virginia....

 that publishes the works of writers, artists and photographers from Allegany County, Maryland

Allegany County, Maryland

Allegany County is a county located in the northwestern part of the US state of Maryland. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 75,087. Its county seat is Cumberland...

. Each issue comprises at least a half dozen feature articles, as well as regular columns by area experts on topics including cooking, decorating, investing and living.

Allegany Magazine is both a creative outlet for local talent and a lifestyle magazine for people interested in Western Maryland

Western Maryland

Western Maryland is the portion of the U.S. state of Maryland that consists of Frederick, Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties. The region is bounded by the Mason-Dixon line to the north, Preston County, West Virginia to the west, and the Potomac River to the south. There is dispute over the...

. The staff of the magazine consists of professional journalists and freelancers.

The magazine can be purchased at newsstands and bookstores through the area or by subscription.