On February 16th, 2023 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Autumn Forsythe. The Criminal Summons was issued by the District Court stemming from a theft investigation that occurred on February 8th, 2023, at a Park Street business. During this incident officers spoke with employees and learned that a female had taken items from the store without paying. Officers were able to obtain evidence, and with the public’s assistance, were able to identify the female as Forsythe. She was served with her criminal summons and released pending her trial at the District Court. Arrest: Autumn Lee…

Beginning in the fall of 2023, Frostburg State University will partner with Allegany County Public Schools to offer the Bobcat Academy – a dual enrollment pilot program to give motivated high school juniors and seniors an immersive college experience and an opportunity to earn college credits while simultaneously completing high school.  Students meeting the eligibility requirements and who are interested in applying for acceptance into the Bobcat Academy will have the opportunity to do so at several Open House events. The dates are as follows: Monday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m. at Allegany High School and Wednesday, March 1, at…

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department would like to notify the public on the behalf of Columbia Gas of Maryland that between February 15th, 2023 and February 24th, 2023 there will be construction performed on Weber Street, between Baltimore Ave and Westview Terrace from 7AM to 7PM each day.   Weber Street will be closed to thru traffic from Baltimore Avenue to Westview Terrace between 7AM and 7PM on February 15th to February 24th.   The road closure will allow Columbia Gas and its contractor to complete a critical task in the project area.   The Engineering Department will issue…

Governor Wes Moore announced $13.7 million in Capital Grants funding and a $9.1 million contract for the non-profit Oyster Recovery Partnership, awarded this morning at the Board of Public Works meeting. The funding will foster essential capital projects for museums, community centers, medical and athletic facilities, community revitalization, and historical buildings, and will continue the state’s critical oyster restoration work. “The funds awarded today will help ensure that some of Maryland's most renowned institutions and most important economic drivers will continue to thrive and grow,” said Governor Wes Moore. “We are committed, through these investments, to moving Maryland forward.” Capital Grant programs…

Allegany County Emergency Services reports a large brush fire near Mt Savage Road and Portertown Road

The Republican members of the Senate’s Executive Nominations Committee issued the following statement following this afternoon’s vote on Juvenile Services Nominee, Vincent Shiraldi “The Republican members of the Senate’s Executive Nominations Committee are deeply committed to their responsibility to consent to and advise the Governor on his appointees to his Cabinet. Following discussions within in our caucus and hearing concerns from our colleagues in the House of Delegates, we cannot in good faith support this appointee. While the Acting Secretary of Juvenile Services may be academically qualified for this role, our caucus is concerned his radical reform philosophies would further…

The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) today announced the availability of 2023 annual report and personal property tax return filings and extension requests for businesses registered in Maryland. All domestic and foreign business entities must file an annual report or request an extension by April 17, 2023, to maintain their "good standing" status with the department. “SDAT is committed to ensuring that our online filing system remains effective, easy and efficient for all of our customers,” said SDAT Director Michael Higgs. “We have both further incentivized them to take advantage of the award-winning Maryland Business Express platform and lessened…

The Fort Hill Scholarship Fund (FHSF) recently announced the named Board of Directors’ scholarships that will be awarded to three graduating seniors at the 15thAnnual Awards and Recognition Banquet to be held in May. This year, in addition to honoring Fort Hill’s first principal, Victor Heisey, who has a permanent scholarship in his memory, the FHSF Board of Directors will posthumously honor the outstanding community contributions of Charles “Buck” Jankey and Dr. George E. McKenney. Mr. Jankeywasa1958graduateofFortHillHighSchoolandservedintheArmy.HeretiredfromKelly-Springfield.Helovedall things Fort Hill,especially theFClub,fans, andathletes.Hewasacoachanda scorekeeperforbasketball,softball,andbaseball, as well as a devotedFClubofficer and footballprogram coordinator. A 2019 recipient of the FortHill“DeedsNotWords”awardforhiscontributionsoverseveraldecades, coaches andathletescouldalwaysdependon Mr….

On 02/14/2023 at approximately 5:00 AM the Cumberland City Police Department were dispatched to 800 block of Shriver Avenue for a disturbance. Upon arrival officers observed Michael Anthony Butler Jr yelling loudly and hitting himself. Butler was placed under arrest and issued a criminal citation. Butler is free pending trial in District Court. Arrested – Michael Anthony Butler Jr (35) Cumberland, MD Charge – Disorderly Conduct  

On 2/14/2023 at approximately 8:00 PM the Cumberland City Police Department were dispatched to 700 block of Maryland Avenue for a violation of a protective order. Upon arrival officers contacted Bret Bonner. Officers learned that Bonner was served a Final Protective Order and that a protected party was at the residence. Bonner was placed under arrest and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center. Bonner received a hearing before a District Court Commissioner and was released on his own recognizance. Arrested – Bret Michaels Andrew Will Bonner (26) Cumberland, MD Charge – Violate a Protective Order