Allegany County Emergency Services reports a motor vehicle accident with entrapmentin the area of McMullen Highway near Danville. Emergency Units responded

Andrew McCutchen is going back to where it all began. The free-agent outfielder has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Pirates, reports Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The agreement is pending a physical

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at approximately 11:11 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 100 block of Memorial Avenue for a domestic assault.  Police contacted the alleged victim who reported that she was assaulted by Taiwai Fleming.  Officers observed injuries to the victim that were consistent with her explanation of events.  Fleming was placed under arrest and later transported to Central Booking.  He was seen by a District Court Commissioner for his initial hearing and posted a $1,500 unsecured personal bond. ARRESTED:  Taiwai Anwai Iman Fleming      AGE:  25       Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Assault-Second Degree

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Tyler Sneden.  The summons was issued in connection with an assault investigation from January 6, 2023.  On this date at approximately 1:28 AM, police had responded to the 400 block of Seymour Street for an assault.  Officers contacted Sneden who claimed that he had been assaulted with a knife.  After further investigation, the investigating officer learned that Sneden had provided them with false information and fabricated a story.  The officer filed for charges against Sneden at the District Court of Allegany County.  Sneden signed for his…

There appears to be some confusion about exactly how many businesses may be  eligible to access a grant designed to assist property owners who have an interest in water service upgrades- part of the Baltimore Street redesign project. The $150,000 grant is part of the Downtown Comprehensive Investment Program, which contains funds from the city of Cumberland, Allegany County and state of Maryland. Stu Czapski with the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation provided an update during Thursday’s regular monthly meeting of the Downtown Development Commission…              DDC board member Sandra Saville said she has spoken with…

A community meeting organized by the Union Rescue Mission was held last night with concerned citizens, community leaders, and those in the homeless community. Pastor David Zeiler led the group of 52 in attendance on the history of the mission and its plans for relocating to 710 North Center Street with a goal of opening its doors in November of 2024. The Union Rescue Mission is in the process of developing a strategic plan switch from handing out model to helping up by implementing residential work programs and vocational training at their new facility. Questions were raised about criminal activity…

With Allegany County continuing to experience strong fiscal performances, the County Commissioners expect to offer salary increases and a retirement incentive program for employees in the near future.  During Thursday’s work session, the Commissioners received an overview of a consultant’s “Compensation and Classification Study” which showed that the county is lagging behind similar markets in terms of compensating employees. County Administrator Jason Bennett and Human Resources Director Kristi Liller said retaining employees has become increasingly difficult… Commissioner Creade Brodie Jr said with the county’s fiscal picture now strong, it is only fair that the county employees see some rewards…

House Republicans this week used their new majority to push through a largely symbolic bill that would require health care providers to provide care to infants born after an attempted abortion. Under the bill, health providers who fail to comply with the requirements for care could face fines or up to five years in prison. Nearly every House Democrat, including Maryland Sixth District Congressman David Trone voted against legislation. Trone, who represents Western Maryland, has called the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade a travesty that has sent the country back half a century. Abortion, he says, is…

The Cumberland Times News reports an electrical malfunction was blamed for causing a predawn fire Thursday that destroyed a two-story barn on Nazelrod Road near Gorman. The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office said the  fire, which was reported by a neighbor at 3:10 a.m., broke out in a loft above a pen and claimed 20 goats, investigators said. Gorman and surrounding volunteer firefighters controlled the blaze in about 15 minutes. The loss was estimated at $100,000.

The WMHS Auxiliary again invites our community to support UPMC Western Maryland and the Center for Hope and Healing, which assists those in the region facing an opioid addiction or behavioral health issue. Proceeds from the Auxiliary’s 65th annual Snow Ball – scheduled for Saturday, January 21, 2023 – will benefit the center. Tickets are available online at www.wmhs.com/snow-ball or by calling 240-964-8051.