On September 23, 2022 Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence on Wempe Drive, Cumberland Maryland for a report of a Breaking and Entering. Upon arrival Officers made contact with two subjects. During the investigation both subjects admitted to entering the residence without permission. Charges are pending on one suspect. The second suspect, David Joe Swanger was arrested on transported to the Allegany County Detention Center. Arrest: David Joe Swanger, age 64, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Burglary 4Th degree/ Conspiracy Burglary 4th degree. David Joe Swanger was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center and later released on…

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen David Trone and Jamie B. Raskin (all D-Md.) announced $12,108,037.50 in federal funding for Maryland firefighters and first responders in Frederick, Allegany, and Washington Counties. The funding will enhance firefighters’ emergency response capabilities and their ability to protect the health and safety of the public and themselves. It will also support the recruitment and retention of additional firefighters.    “Investing in Maryland firefighters and first responders is an investment in the safety of our communities and the well-being of those on the frontlines who are putting themselves at risk to protect the rest of us…

The LaVale Library at 815 National Highway is officially welcoming back the public this weekend  to mark the official reopening of the branch after a nearly two-year renovation and expansion. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held late Friday afternoon featuring remarks from a number of state and local officials. Today, the LaVale Library will open for business and books at 10 a.m.  Throughout the day Saturday, the library will host local authors, artists and musical performers. Festivities include guided tours of the new building, treats from Queen City Creamery courtesy of the Friends of the LaVale Library, commemorative giveaways and…

Former President Donald Trump is going to help raise money for Dan Cox, Maryland's Republican candidate for governor who lags behind Democratic nominee Wes Moore both in the polls and in fundraising. Trump will hold a fundraiser for Cox next month at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The HILL was the first to report that it will cost $1,776 to get in the door and $25,000 to get your picture taken with Trump and Cox. There has been no comment from the Cox campaign so far, but a spokesman for the Moore campaign released a statement that said, "election deniers stick…

The 26th annual Western Maryland Health System Foundation Golf Classic was held in mid-September at the Cumberland Country Club. Thanks to community-wide sponsorship of the event, the tournament raised $120,000 to support patients in need of special assistance at UPMC Western Maryland. The event included dinner, silent and live auctions, and a two-flight golf tournament.   In the morning flight, Gross winners included Moran Coal, first-place winner with a score of 56, UPMC WorkPartners with a score of 57, and Allegany Radio Corporation with a score of 61. In the Net Division, the Egle House Memory Care Assisted Living won…

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The Allegany County Health Department has received notification from Amazon.com regarding a recall affecting the zippered mesh pencil cases which were purchased to package naloxone training materials for distribution to the community.  A letter from Amazon customer service to the health department states:   Dear Amazon Customer, We have learned of a potential safety issue that may impact your Amazon purchase(s) below:   Item: B004MTP43S – BAZIC Pencil Pouch 3 Ring Binder Pouch w/ Rivet Enforced Rings Holes, Mesh Window, Zipper Pouches Case Cosmetic Bag, Bright Assorted Color, 24-Pack A U.S. Regulatory Agency and/or our Product Safety Team has provided…

A judge ruled Friday afternoon that Maryland boards of elections can start counting mail-in ballots before Election Day. The Maryland State Board of Elections filed an emergency petition to ask a judge to let local boards of election begin canvassing mail-in ballots in October instead of after the Nov. 8 election as mandated by state law. Maryland Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox took legal action in an attempt to block the SBE's emergency petition. The two sides appeared in court Tuesday before Montgomery County Circuit Court Administrative Judge James A. Bonifant. The judge said his ruling applies to the November 2022 general election and that "the court is…

A property management company owned by the family of former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has agreed to pay a $3.25 million civil penalty and restitution to settle a 2019 lawsuit in Maryland over allegations of charging tenants illegal fees and failing to maintain properties, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Friday. Frosh announced that his office's Consumer Protection Division has reached a settlement with Westminster Management, LLC, a New Jersey-based corporation, and the 25 companies that own or owned 17 residential communities managed by Westminster Management in Maryland. The settlement addresses charges that Westminster and the property owners violated…

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of Belt Construction, would like to notify the public that North Mechanic Street will continue to be closed from Eutaw Place to Queen City Drive until approximately 5pm, Friday, to allow the contractor to repair a collapsed 18” sewer main. The road will be closed the entire time to allow the sewer flows to be pumped around the construction site. Smith Street will remain open. Eutaw Place will be converted to one-way traffic flowing from N. Mechanic Street toward N. Centre Street with temporary signage. All southbound vehicles on North Mechanic Street,…