Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities in Lewis, Upshur, and Webster counties be displayed at half-staff, from dawn to dusk tomorrow, Saturday, April 8, 2023, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of Upshur County Sheriff Virgil Douglas "Skipper" Miller.  During his Administration Update Briefing on Wednesday, Gov. Justice made remarks about Sheriff Miller. Sheriff Miller served in the United States Army as part of the military police and was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany. Upon returning from service, Sheriff Miller began his…

Governor Wes Moore announced that Delegate Kumar Barve will be appointed to the Public Service Commission. The appointment will occur after the 2023 legislative session.  “I am proud to announce the selection of Delegate Kumar Barve to serve on the Public Service Commission. He is a veteran of the Maryland House of Delegates and his leadership within the Environment and Transportation Committee makes him the ideal candidate for this role.” said Gov. Moore. “I am confident in Delegate Barve’s ability to bolster my administration’s commitment to environmental stewardship while ensuring ratepayers are protected.” The Public Service Commission regulates public utilities…

WARM YOUR HEART WITH FROZEN JR. Do you want to build a snowman?  The Bishop Walsh Spartan Theatre presents Disney’s “Frozen, Jr.” from April 20 through 23, 2023.  Showtimes are 6 pm on Thursday and Friday, 5:30 pm on Saturday, with a 2 pm matinee on Sunday. This spectacular musical is based on the 2013 Disney film and the 2018 Broadway adaptation. Audiences will love this fanciful and heartwarming stage adaptation of the top-grossing animated film of all time. Join Anna (Adair Perini), Elsa (Ava DiNola) and all of your favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie and the…

Frostburg State University’s ASTAR AmeriCorps program will hold a Book and Resource Giveaway Community Outreach Project from Saturday, April 15, through Wednesday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at City Place, 14 S. Water St. in Frostburg.  The public is invited to choose from a large variety of items at no cost. This year’s event, open to the public, will feature food, clothing, books and other items. Note: This year’s event has a very limited supply of books and an increased amount of food and resources; those interested are encouraged to arrive early.  The ASTAR (Appalachian Service…

On 4/5/23 at approximately 1300 hours the McHenry Barrack received a phone call from a motorist, advising of a red Ford Taurus passenger car traveling eastbound on I-68 in the area of Grantsville, MD.  The caller advised that the vehicle was driving erratically and "all over the road." Troopers from the McHenry Barrack located the vehicle in the area of the 22 mile marker on I-68 and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle.  Upon contacting the driver, Brandy Ann Fluharty of Monogah, WV, Troopers discovered signs of possible impairment.   During the course of the traffic stop a K-9 scan was…

On Thursday, April, 6, 2023 at approximately 9:55 AM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of S. Lee Street.  A K-9 was utilized resulting in a positive alert.  The vehicle was searched resulting in the seizure of suspected methamphetamine.  It was determined that the controlled dangerous substance belonged to the front seat passenger who was identified as Tommy Jolley Jr.  Jolley was arrested and transported to police headquarters for processing.  Jolley was issued a criminal citation and released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Tommy Lee Jolley Jr.             AGE:  27          Clearville, PA CHARGES:  CDS:…

On Thursday, April 6, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Ronald Ketterman and a criminal summons on Jacob Haines.  Charges against Ketterman and Haines stemmed from an incident that occurred on March 4, 2023.  On this date at approximately 5:16 PM, Haines reported to the Cumberland Police Department that he was assaulted by Ketterman.  He explained that Ketterman was driving his car back and forth on Memorial Avenue, honking his horn and revving his engine.  Haines advised that Ketterman was causing a disturbance and attempting to start a fight with him.  Haines stated that he confronted…

On Thursday, April 6, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Kevin Kimmell.  The warrant was issued as the result of Kimmell violating his probation.   He was originally charged with CDS: Possess-Not Marijuana.  He was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center on a $5,000 bond. ARRESTED:  Kevin Lee Kimmell       AGE:  52       Cumberland, MD

A resident of Cumberland spoke with the Mayor and City Council during the public comment session regarding electric vehicle chargers and accessibility for those traveling through the region along Interstate 68.  Joseph Blackburn stated with today's super chargers, travelers can pull off the highway and charge their vehicle in just under an hour. Allowing them to shop or grab a bite to eat in downtown… In a project with the city of Cumberland and Potomac Edison installing vehicle chargers in the North Liberty parking lot last year, the Cumberland Mayor agreed that maybe it's time to reevaluate charging stations in the city.  WCBC…