Allegany County Emergency Services reports a vehicle accident on Route 51 in Oldtown near Pack Horse Trail, The roadway was closed as crews cleared the scene but reopened around 10:30 a.m.

On Monday,  the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Shakur Trimble.  The summons was issued as the result of an incident that was reported on January 9, 2023.  On this date at approximately 4:24 PM, an officer of the Cumberland Police responded to a business on Queen City Drive for the report of an embezzlement.  Officers contacted the owner who explained that while completing yearly reports, he noticed that one of his employees was making significantly more money than his co-workers.  An internal investigation was conducted by the business and it was determined that the employee, Shakur Trimble,…

On Monday, January 16, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served two bench warrants on Teresa Roy.  The warrants were issued as the result of Roy violating her probation.  Roy was originally charged with driving without a license and driving while impaired by alcohol.  Roy was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  She was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention on two $500 bonds. ARRESTED:  Teresa Jean Roy           AGE:  39                 LaVale, MD On Monday, January 16, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Nakota Durham.  The warrant was issued as the…

History made on Monday afternoon as Brooke Lierman was sworn into office becoming the first  woman elected comptroller in Maryland history. Filling the seat vacated by Peter Franchot after four terms, the Baltimore Democrat who previously served eight years in the House of Delegates, says she already has a list of priorities for the office. She told WBAL that she will be open too and embrace creative ideas on how to grow the economy…

The Cumberland Economic Development Corporation has three proposals in hand that are viewed as excellent candidates for grant money from the Senator George C. Edwards Fund for Western Maryland. In addition the organization is working with private groups as well. The fund, overseen by the 11-member Western Maryland Economic Future Investment Board and administered by the Tri-County Council, will provide loan and grant assistance to Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties for economic development projects. It was during last year’s legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly allocated $50 million, with the first $20 million available in FY 2023.  CEDC executive director…

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners has taken action to submit documents for a loan/grant package to begin the design needed to replace a failing water line along Route 36.  In the late 1990’s the Route 36 water project was installed to provide water service to approximately 110 customers from Cabin Run Road to Midland as well as to residents of the Vale Summit area. In recent years the District has been experiencing significant amounts of water loss and numerous repairs have been required. While the bulk of the work was completed in March of 2022, approximately 2300 feet of…

Concerns and frustration with Cumberland’s cable provider first surfaced late last summer when members of the Mayor and City Council began receiving regular complaints from citizens. An update on a proposed cable franchise renewal agreement is on the city’s work session agenda this afternoon. The complaints began last year shortly after Atlantic Broadband  rebranded itself Breezeline in an effort designed to  promote a streamlined internet/TV/phone service. Those complaints, relayed from customers to city council members, ranged from the closure of the local cable office, to long hold times when trying to contact the company by phone. Mayor Ray Morriss said…

(PRINCESS ANNE, MD) – Maryland State Police are continuing to ask for the public’s assistance to help locate a man reported missing last week in Somerset County. Dequan Javon Fields, 27, was reported missing to the Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack on Jan. 12 after attempts by family to reach him were unsuccessful. The case is being investigated by the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division Eastern Region. A 2004 gold Dodge Durango belonging to Fields has been located at the Deal Island Wildlife Nature Preserve in Somerset County.  The vehicle's exterior was covered in mud, and there was…

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is enjoying his final full day in office- leaving the state in a strong fiscal position and record setting approval ratings. Just the second Republican elected to a second term in Maryland’s history, Hogan’s approval rating has consistently hovered around 70% during his eight years- rating even higher with Democrats. The outgoing governor says he believes his straight forward, honest approach has been a key to his success… Up next for Hogan, it could be going after the biggest prize of all as he has long been rumored to being considering a run for president in 2024…

WBAL reports the Coast Air Station from Elizabeth City assisted in saving seven people drifting miles offshore of Ocean City on Saturday. A tugboat named Legacy, towing a barge 30 miles offshore Ocean City had ropes entangled in two propellers. Crew members aboard the Legacy said the tug was no longer operable and were going to abandon ship. Amid multiple Coast Guard units responding, an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City was called to help. The crew hoisted the seven people from the vessel. After all seven people were in the helicopter, the aircrews took them to…