Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a 17-state coalition, filed comments to the U.S. Environmental Protect Agency (EPA), supporting the agency’s proposal to set enforceable drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – more commonly known as PFAS or “forever” chemicals. In the proposed rule, EPA set Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) and Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLG) for six PFAS chemicals regularly found in drinking water. In the comment letter, the coalition expresses support for: (1) EPA’s authority to set the PFAS drinking water standards; (2) EPA’s authority to issue a preliminary determination and simultaneously…

Friday After Five with Jigglebilly, 6 – 7PM and Hello June from 7:30 – 10:30PM on South Centre Street next to Mezzos.

On May 31, 2023, at 4:53 pm officers from the Cumberland Police Department were dispatched to Milton Place, Cumberland, for a report of a disturbance.  A short time later officers received a report of a man with a gunshot wound in a car on Baltimore Avenue. Upon arrival to the 400 block of Baltimore Avenue officers found a 68 year old male in a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound.  The male and other occupants reported that he had been in an altercation on Milton Place where he had been shot.  The man was treated by medics from the Cumberland…

The Allegany Farmers Market opens at 9:30 at Canal Place. 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 for Thursday's Cumberland Market.  

On Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at approximately 10:14 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the first block of E. Mary Street for an assault.  Police contacted the residents and learned that an assault occurred between Alyssa Hockenberry and Rachael McKenzie.  Both parties sustained injuries from the altercation.  After further investigation, Hockenberry and McKenzie were placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking where they are currently being held pending their initial appearance before the court. ARRESTED:  Alyssa Ellen Hockenberry      AGE:  20        Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree ARRESTED:  Rachael McKenzie              AGE:  40            Cumberland, MD CHARGES: …

On Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at approximately 6:49 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 300 block of Frederick Street for an assault.  Police contacted the occupants who explained that they had been in an argument which led to a physical altercation.  The alleged victim reported that she was assaulted by Michael Hochard.  Officers observed that the victim sustained injuries.  Hochard was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond. ARRESTED:  Michael Ellsworth Hochard      AGE: …

On Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at approximately 8:33 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 block of Columbia Street for an assault.  Police contacted the alleged victim who reported that she was assaulted by Jason Poling.  Officers observed that the victim sustained injuries.  Poling was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on his personal recognizance. ARRESTED:  Jason Ross Poling      AGE:  41        Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree

The Allegany County Commissioners presented a citation to Brian Kurtz, Senior VP and General Manager of Rocky Gap Casino and Resort at last week’s regular meeting celebrating the 10th anniversary of the casino in the county.  Kurtz thanked the commissioners and said he is encouraged about the casino’s future…

Five Allegany County students will attend the 41st annual Hugh O’Brian Youth Maryland Leadership Seminar in June.  Representatives are Miss Audrey Rader for Allegany High School, Miss Ciara Ross and Miss Rory Martz for Fort Hill, Miss Holly Levitt for Mountain Ridge, and Katie Kutcher of Bishop Walsh.  The seminar brings together student Ambassadors with leaders in business, government, and education, giving them a chance to discuss relevant issues including global education, volunteerism, media literacy, entrepreneurship, gratitude, leadership and motivation. Following the seminar, Ambassadors will return to their communities and perform at least 100 hours of community service within the…

A retired nurse addressed the Allegany County Commissioners at their monthly meeting, concerned with the location of wind turbines planned for Dan’s Mountain.  Sue Dudley, who lives in Bel Air, stated that the planned turbines stand 645 feet tall and are known to cause health issues… Dudley is requesting a meeting of the Zoning Board with citizens in areas that will be affected by the turbines…