A successful local basketball coach is retiring.  Shawn Ricker is leaving his post as girls basketball coach at Calvary Christian Academy after compiling a 146-56 record after 8 years.

Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order doubling Maryland's energy conservation goal for state-owned buildings from a 10% decrease by 2029 to a 20% decrease by 2031. The order will ensure that Maryland’s state government leads by example in addressing the harmful impacts of climate change while saving taxpayers money through reduced state utility costs. The order directs the Maryland Green Building Council to update the High-Performance Green Building Program to ensure that all new buildings and major renovations that are subject to the program align with Maryland’s goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.

Friday’s Day of Caring and Sharing was a time for volunteers to come out, clean up and revitalize sites across the county.  County United Way Director Michele Walker reflected on the day and the many helping hands that made it a success.

Summer Sizzle June 16th from 4 till 9PM at the Allegany County Fairgrounds. Friends Aware, Inc., a Cumberland-based nonprofit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities, presents the Summer Sizzle. The event features music by Appalachian Road Show, a bluegrass-style band that has appeared at the Grand Ole Opry. There will be food vendors, a beer truck, and gaming. Come out and have a good time and support a worthy cause. Purchase tickets before June 10 for $20 at www.friendsaware.org or $25 at the gate.

Bipartisan Coalition of 39 Attorneys General Urges Congress to Pass Legislation to Combat Illicit Drug Trafficking and Use Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 Attorneys General in urging Congressional leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R.1839/S.993), which would provide critical measures to combat the widespread illicit use and trafficking of xylazine and help prevent xylazine-related deaths. Today’s letter comes following a surge in overdose deaths nationwide related to xylazine, a potent veterinary medication that has been widely mixed with opioids like fentanyl and is easily obtainable online. Over the past few…

Congressman David Trone (D-MD) reintroduced the Ritchie Boys Congressional Gold Medal Act. The legislation would award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Ritchie Boys, a group of soldiers who played a vital role in intelligence gathering during World War II. This legislation, first introduced in the last Congress, has received significant bipartisan support to honor the courage, bravery, and dedication of the Ritchie Boys. The Ritchie Boys were a group of 15,200 servicemembers who trained in United States Army Intelligence methods at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, during World War II. Approximately 2,800 of the Ritchie Boys were Jewish refugees from Germany…

From May 18 till Sunday, May 21 the Western Maryland Jaycees in helping to keep the downtown mall booming during construction. WIN Thomas Automotive Wing Off & Music Festival tickets. Visit and get stamped from 10-20 locations; enter to Win 2 chances for 2 General Admission tickets ($240 value). Visit and get stamped from 21-up locations; enter to WIN 2 VIP Admission tickets ($260 value). Drop off your filled ticket at JZ's Pub at 49 N. Centre Street by Sunday, May 21. Winners will be announced Tuesday, May 23. 

On Thursday, May 18, 2023 at approximately 5:20 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 600 block of Bedford Street for an overdose.  Police attempted to provide aid to the patient until the Cumberland Fire Department arrived on scene.  During this time, a subject identified as Jaren Brunson interfered with officers performing their duties and caused a disturbance.  Brunson yelled at the officers and refused to listen to their orders.  Brunson then walked outside and began screaming, disrupting other people in the vicinity.  Officers placed Brunson under arrest and he began resisting and pulling…

On Thursday, May 18, 2023 at approximately 9:22 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the area of Queen City Pavement for an assault in progress.  Police arrived on scene and contacted witnesses who reported that the subjects involved in the fight had left the area.  The subjects were later located in the area of Park Street.  The suspect was identified as Angela Dennison.  It was reported that Dennison struck the victim in the face.  The alleged victim had sustained injuries.  After further investigation, Dennison was placed under arrest.  Dennison began causing a disturbance and refused to listen…

On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served two bench warrants on Samuel Perry.  The warrants were issued as the result of Perry failing to appear in court on original charges of driving on a suspended license.  Perry was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on his personal recognizance. ARRESTED:  Samuel Curtis Perry     AGE:  23     Ridgeley, WV BENCH WARRANT SERVED On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Gabriel Cadena.  The warrant was issued as the result of Cadena failing to…