Mountain Ridge High School and Beall Elementary School are currently in lock-in status as a precautionary measure as there were reports of a disturbance originating from within the surrounding community. A lock-in is a less restrictive posture. It increases school security while retaining the ability to continue to operate normally within the school. All outside activities are suspended until the lock-in is lifted. Updates will be posted as they become available.

COVID-19 Daily Update 12-2-2022   CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of December 2, 2022, there are currently 1,044 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been nine deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,627 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of an 87-year old female from Putnam County, an 86-year old female from Marion County, a 73-year old female from Raleigh County, an 87-year old male from Ohio County, a 91-year old female from Ohio County, a 42-year old female from Berkeley County, a 72-year…

Despite the objections of many, aging is a part of life. As we get older our physical, visual and cognitive functions may decline. Yet for many drivers age 65 and older, having a driver’s license means independence and the ability to stay engaged in their community. The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is highlighting tips and resources as part of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, December 5-9, to help those who are able to drive safely to continue to do so. “We understand the desire to continue driving for as long as possible and we know…

 West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of eight states in filing an amicus brief in support of a multistate challenge to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's corporate average fuel economy standards. Earlier this year, Texas, along with 10 states, petitioned the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to review NHTSA’s standards which seeks to impose substantial increases in the number of electric vehicles on roads nationwide, with ramifications that will be felt throughout the automobile industry and our flailing economy generally. “This administration’s mission seems to be to cripple the economy,…

Page T Shanklin Sr. Owner of Page's Ice Cream Cumberland, Maryland has passed away. In April 1995 he and his wife opened Page's Ice Cream 1995. He served as the Exec VP CBIZ Insurance Services from 1975 -2012 and was a Asst Claims Supervisor with USF&G Insurance from 1966 to 1975. A Dental Corpsman with the US Navy from 1960 -1963 station at Norfolk, VA. Member Grand Line of Masons in 1990, Social Services Member of Queen City Lodge #131 Past Master Served in the Grand Lodge of Maryland as Grand Seward and Grand Inspector. Member of the LaVale and Oakland Lions club…

Cheston Browning, 80 of Oakland passed away Oakland. He and his wife Earldean were owners of Tommy's Market, Cumberland, and lived in Cumberland until his retirement to Florida. From 1972 to 1977 he was general manager of Browning's Oakland market. As vice president in charge of corporate development for Browning's, Inc., from 1977 to 1981. In 1981, bought and operated Tommy's Market, Cumberland, until 1991. From the time he was a teenager, he loved music and was in a barbershop choral group and sang tenor in a barbershop quartet named the Ritz Chords for many years.

On November 30th, 2022 at approximately 3:27 pm, the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 600 block of Columbia Avenue for the report of a stolen motor vehicle. An officer made contact with the victim who advised that their vehicle was missing. The victim advised the officer of a possible suspect. A short time later, the vehicle was located on Mechanic Street. The officer contacted the driver, Frank Nicol. Nicol was placed under arrest. He was transported to central booking. Nicol was later seen by a district court commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center held without bond….

On December 1st, 2022, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on David Nicol. The warrant was issued as a result of Nicol failing to register as a sex offender. Nicol was transported to central booking. He was later seen by a district court commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond. NAME: David Edward Nicol  AGE: 53  Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Failure to register as a sex offender

Allegany County Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey Getty Thursday sentenced Devon Burroughs, 17 to a maximum 40-year incarceration with 10 years suspended for the murder of 17-year-old Saiquan Jenkins. Burroughs was charged as an adult with first-degree murder for the Oct. 28, 2021, stabbing death of Jenkins. Burroughs will serve half of his sentence before he is eligible for parole after which he will be on supervised probation for 5 years. Both students at Fort Hill High School. The stabbing happened after school in the area of Warwick Ave. After being injured, Jenkins returned to school property at Greenway Avenue where he received medical…

There are any number of public baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, playgrounds and tracks across Cumberland that have fallen into disrepair-  and city officials are working on both short and long term solutions.  During a recent city council work session, the subject of deteriorating athletic facilities was brought to the table, with officials pointing to significant budget cuts to the Parks and Recreation Department made during previous administrations as a contributing factor.  Councilman Joe George suggested establishing a parks and recreation maintenance fund category that would pay for any necessary upgrades or repairs as they develop… Councilwoman Laurie Marchini…