On Thursday, May 8th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Patrick Lee Thompson, 32, of Cumberland, MD. Thompson was arrested on three active Bench Warrants issued by the Allegany County Circuit Court on April 28th, 2025. All three warrants allege Thompson violated the terms and conditions of probation that had been placed upon him due to previous convictions on charges of first and second-degree assault. Thompson was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is currently being held without bond. ARRESTED – Patrick Lee Thompson  W/M…

On Thursday, May 8th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Aden Markwood Stonestreet Jr, 46, of Flintstone, MD. The summons was issued as a result of a theft investigation that was reported on April 15th. On that date, it is alleged that Stonestreet stole a wallet and its contents after finding the property unattended at a Greene St business. On this date, Stonestreet was served the summons and released, pending trial in District Court. ARRESTED – Aden Markwood Stonestreet Jr.  W/M 46yo CHARGES – Theft $100 to under $1500

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate over $162 million dollars in revenue for the month of April. The total from slots and table games was down just point-three percent from the same month last year.  For the state, tax collections from the revenue totaled $70.5 million and included $50.1 million to the Education Trust Fund. Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore showed the biggest year-over-year gain with 6.2% while Rocky Gap Casino had a 4.1% loss from April of 2024.

Last July, West Virginia officials announced a $50 million dollar forgivable loan to Cleveland Cliffs who planned to turn the Weirton tinplate mill into a massive warehouse for electrical transformers, saving over 500 steel worker jobs. The company announced this week that those plans are off as first quarter earnings reports did not meet expectations.  West Virginia State Senator Ryan Weld voiced his displeasure at the company’s decision, saying it wasn’t the first time they have let the region down…    “Cleveland Cliffs leaves a legacy in the Ohio Valley of unemployed workers, closed factories, and vacant land. And this…

A new Pope has been elected by the Vatican Conclave in Rome.  The traditional white smoke indicating an election had been made started to flow from the chimney of the conclave just after Noon Eastern time.  Thousands of people gathered in Saint Peter's Square for the new Pope to appear on the loggia of the Vatican. The Cardinal elected to the position as leader of the Catholic Church is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American from Chicago, 69 years old, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton today.  Shelton had managed the Bucs since 2020 and his teams met with little success during his tenure.  This year's team is 12-26 and has lost seven straight.  Bench coach Donnie Kelly will manage the team for the remainder of 2025.  The next game for the Pirates is Friday at home vs. Atlanta.

From Allegany County Public Schools:  Today, May 8, 2025, South Penn Elementary School was placed in a HOLD status due to a medical emergency. First Responders arrived on scene and provided medical service. School administrators gave the “All Clear” and the instructional day resumed as normal.

On Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Kara Inez Miller, 37, of Cumberland, MD. The summons was in reference to an incident that occurred on May 2nd, in the area of Williams St and Maryland Ave. During the incident, it is alleged that Miller had approached a vehicle stopped at a traffic signal and attempted to get the occupants to roll down the window. When the occupants did not comply, Miller began to yell and strike the vehicle, causing damage to it. On this date, Miller was served the summons and released, pending…

In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, Maryland is encouraging its citizens to “Go Green for Mental Health” in May. The campaign aims to raise mental health awareness by illuminating buildings in green nationwide from May 12th through the 18th. Citizens are also urged to wear green, light homes in green, take photos and share their participation and experiences on social media.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect minor delays along Route 220 in Cumberland Valley Township outside of Bedford. Paving is taking place along a five-mile stretch of highway, resulting in single-lane closures and delays of up to 15 minutes. Work includes milling, resurfacing, and guide rail upgrades. Three bridge structures are also being rehabilitated during the project.