Governor Moore released the following statement regarding Maryland’s Red Alert Air Quality Condition resulting from the Canadian Wildfires:  “We are working in close coordination with the Maryland Department of the Environment and Maryland Department of Health to monitor the impact that wildfires burning in Quebec, Canada are having on air quality both in Maryland and across the region. The Maryland Department of the Environment is advising Marylanders to expect unhealthy air conditions today through at least Thursday as smoke and fine particles produced from the wildfires continue to spread over the region. Air quality is currently at unhealthy levels for everyone. Marylanders should consider limiting…

Allegany Farmers Market at Canal Place from 9:30AM to 1:00PM today. Thursday markets will once again feature live acoustic music throughout the season. Visit the website at alleganyfarmersmarkets.com for a complete list of live performances scheduled.

On June 7th, 2023 at approximately 8:40 hours officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 500 block of Cumberland Street for a reported disturbance. Upon officer’s arrival they spoke with two victims, who advised that Damon Claycomb had created a disturbance inside the residence. Claycomb then escalated from creating a disturbance, to assaulting one of the victims, destroyed their property, and threatened to burn their residence down. Claycomb was placed under arrest and taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was held without bond. Arrest: Damon Schyler Claycomb, age 21, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Arson Threat, Assault Second…

On June 7th, 2023 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a Fugitive Warrant on Stephen Barbour. The original Arrest Warrant was issued by Mineral County Courts for attempted first degree murder. Barbour was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center pending his extradition to West Virginia. Arrest: Stephen Christian Barbour, age 37, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Fugitive from Justice.  

The Cessna Citation that crashed in the George Washington National Forest on Monday claimed the lives of the pilot and three passengers.  The Federal Aviation Administration is still investigating what happened to the plane that caused fighter jets to be scrambled after it entered the “do not fly” zone near the DC Capital. Fighter pilots flying at supersonic speed caught up to the plane and reported that the pilot was unconscious at the controls.  The passengers on the plane included the daughter and granddaughter of John Rumpel, owner of Florida’s Encore Motors franchise.  The child’s nanny was also on board.

The Allegany County School Board received a finance update from Chief Financial officer Larry McKenzie at the June board meeting.  The budget is actually 1.2% less than fiscal year 2023, coming in at just over $127.8 million dollars.  McKenzie told board members that the budget represents all the areas they wanted to cover… The budget was then approved by the board and immediately amended with a motion to add $250,000 from the fund balance to finance further security needs, an issue addressed by board President Bob Farrell…

The Cumberland City Police Department has two new officers sworn in at this week’s City Council Meeting.  Jonathan Skelly and Austin Groves took their oath from Mayor Ray Morriss.  Police Captain James Burt explained the training that both Skelly and Groves participated in to become City police officers… Mayor Morriss told the Dave Norman show that the city’s police department is well accepted by the community…

The Allegany County Chamber of Commerce is organizing its next Leadership Allegany program to begin in late September.  Beginning in 1997, the program seeks those who are likely to assume greater responsibility within the community as well as newly committed individuals wanting to make a difference in the county. Executive Director Juli McCoy explains an overview of the program… McCoy also noted that the program is a great way for people who have recently moved into the area to become aware and involved in the community… The Class of 2024 is limited to 20 participants and no prerequisites are required. …

Canal Place once again features live music tonight/Thursday evening beginning at 6:30 as part of the Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series. Performing tonight -  Sugar Lime Blue – Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss on the WCBC's Dave Norman show said he is excited about this evening's performance… The concert event is free to the public on the lawn at Canal Place! and you are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. 

The WV WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), administered by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services, has replaced its paper coupon booklet system with WIC Farm Market Direct, an electronic platform. As part of the new system, WV WIC FMNP participants will have a QR Code affixed to their eWIC card, allowing for electronic transactions with authorized farmers market vendors, and  can check their card balance through a web-based portal. Through WIC Farm Market Direct, authorized farmers scan the QR Code on the member’s eWIC card with a…