Golden Entertainment Inc. has reached an agreement to sell the Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Flintstone, Maryland, to Century Casinos and real estate investor VICI Properties for $260 million in cash. According to the deal, Century Casinos will pay $56.1 million for the operations of the Rocky Gap casino, while VICI will pay $203.9 million for its interest in the land and buildings. Rocky Gap sits on 270 acres along Lake Habeeb in Western Maryland and includes an 18-hole, Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, as well as a 5,000-square-foot events center and several outdoor activity sites. The casino itself includes a 25,000-square-foot gaming floor, a…

According to city officials, public tennis courts at the Mason Sports Complex in South Cumberland have fallen into disrepair and their future remains uncertain. The Cumberland Times News reports the courts are among several other athletic fields in the complex, which includes baseball and soccer fields, a playground and a BMX track. Now, the tennis courts show gaping cracks with weeds growing from them, leaving the surface unplayable. City officials say a combination of unfortunate circumstances has contributed to the current state of the courts. Most recently, the site was used as a staging area for contractors performing storm water…

The Allegany County Department of Emergency Services is informing citizens of a telephone technology issue that can impact 911 emergency call response times and potentially hamper the speed at which lifesaving services can be dispatched. Over the years, many households have gotten away from traditional landline telephone service and now operate their home phones through an Internet Service Provider, such as Breezeline, Xfinity or Verizon. These types of phone systems use the internet as a means of data transmission and do not automatically display the caller's physical address when calling 911, and sometimes will not route a call to the closest 911 center. As a result,…

A cooperative cross-jurisdictional initiative between state and federal law enforcement partners has led to 27 arrests with more expected as police continue to disrupt and dismantle transnational criminal organizations responsible for drug trafficking throughout the state, including Baltimore City.   Maryland is one of 26 states across the nation, participating in the American Governors’ Border Strike Force. The purpose of the interstate initiative is to disrupt and dismantle transnational criminal networks operating in illegal drug production, importation and distribution, and human trafficking in Maryland and across state lines.   Maryland State Police along with allied law enforcement partners identified Interstate…

On Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at approximately 9:04 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a Boone Street residence for an assault in progress.  Police contacted a resident who stated that James Roy grabbed her and punched her in the back of the head.  Officers observed that the victim did sustain injuries.  Roy was placed under arrest and transported to the police station for processing. He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond.   ARRESTED:  James William Roy        AGE:  39         Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Assault-2nd Degree

On Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at approximately 10:10 AM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Maryland Avenue and identified the operator as Carlos Little.  The officer detected an odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle.  A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted which resulted in a quantity of marijuana being located and seized.  Little was issued a criminal citation and released pending trial at the District Court of Allegany County.   ARRESTED:  Carlos Isaiah Little     AGE:  21        Fort Washington, MD CHARGES:  CDS Possession of Marijuana greater than 10 grams

An Altamont Terrace family has requested Cumberland City officials to look into a blighted property adjacent to their home which appears to be at risk of collapse. Speaking during the regular meeting of the City Council, Carolyn Morris relayed her concerns about the property which is located at 104-106 Altamont Terrace, directly beside the Morris home. She provided pictures of the dilapidated structure and repeatedly expressed her worries that the situation is growing more dangerous by the day noting that her daughter and two grandchildren live with her… Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss said he is somewhat familiar with the property…

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey spent his Wednesday in the region including a stop in Romney- and he says the message he is getting from Eastern Panhandle residents is one of overwhelming opposition to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation, described by some as a watered down version of the earlier proposed Build Back Better program, was ultimately successful thanks to last minute support from West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin. Talking to residents in the local area, Morrisey said they say gas prices remain sky high, inflation is at record levels, and they are having trouble staying above…

The Maryland Republican party announced earlier this month that former Governor Robert Ehrlich would campaign for the party's statewide candidates including gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox. Ehrlich discussed his new role with the party Wednesday when he joined WCBC’s “Dave Norman Show”. Ehrlich will step into a role normally done by Governor Larry Hogan. However, Hogan said he will not campaign for Cox. Hogan supported Cox's opponent Kelly Schulz in the primary. Cox, who was supported by former President Donald Trump, holds ultra-conservative views that many political observers say make a Democratic victory in November extremely likely. Ehrlich, who declined to…

Diabetes impacts a significant number of local residents, and resources are available in Allegany County to make sure residents are aware of the symptoms of diabetes and how to possibly prevent it. UPMC Western Maryland provides the National Diabetes Prevention Program, which is an evidence-based program from the CDC, which provides classes and tests to make sure residents who are pre-diabetic take certain precautions to reduce the risk of becoming diabetic. Dr Smrite Manandhar says that pre-diabetes is when your blood sugar is high enough that you’re considered pre-diabetic, but it’s not quite high enough that you are going to…