Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford today celebrated the opening of the new Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal National Historical Park headquarters in Williamsport. The new 20,000 square foot facility provides better access to the C&O Canal and creates more than 70 local jobs. The lieutenant governor was joined for the ceremony by officials from the from the National Park Service, the Maryland Department of Commerce, Washington County, and the Town of Williamsport.
Today, Wednesday, a school threat investigation was conducted by the administration at Washington Middle School and the School Resource Officer. As a result of interviews and the subsequent investigation, the threat was determined to be non-credible, and there is no danger to students or staff. Additionally, today, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Braddock Middle School, administrators received information that a student was in possession of a handgun. The student was located, and the weapon in question was found to be an air-soft toy gun. An investigation is ongoing at this time.
The Cumberland Police served a Criminal Summons on Herman Grant Dennison Martz, age 23, of Cumberland, MD. The Summons charged Martz with Stalking, Theft less than $100, and Rogue and Vagabond due to an incident on September 17th, 2022 where Martz stole a license plate from a vehicle. He was released pending trial.
The Cumberland Police served an Arrest Warrant on Brian Elsworth Johnson, age 58, of Cumberland, MD. The Warrant charged Johnson with False Statement to a Police Officer, Obstructing Justice, and Obstructing and Hindering. The charges stemmed from an investigation regarding false allegations that Johnson made. On September 5th, 2022, Johnson arrived at the Cumberland Police Station to report that he had been assaulted by a female, and that a knife had been involved. Johnson showed Officers injuries that he had sustained. As a result, an application of charges was filed on the female suspect and she was ultimately arrested. At…
Maryland Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox stopped Monday afternoon in Baltimore to call on the school district to remove Wes Moore's book from the district's required reading list.Moore is the Democratic gubernatorial nominee. The New York Times bestseller, "The Other Wes Moore," focuses on the lives of two men – both named Wes Moore – with two different upbringings. WBAL reports that Cox and a member of the other Wes Moore's family said the book is factually incorrect and exploitative.. Moore's campaign released a statement in response to the claims, saying: "This is a desperate attempt by Dan Cox to distract from today's…
Not in my back yard was the theme Tuesday night as citizens from the North Centre Street came to City Hall to voice their concern with plans for the Union Rescue Mission to relocate to the High Point Furniture Outlet building. The shelter has been looking for a new location for almost four years with the current facility aging and no longer adequate to serve the homeless, addicted and those in need of a meal or other services. The most recent talks are between the Union Rescue Mission and business owner Lenny Kline. Many of those addressing the mayor and…
City officials will learn later today if adequate funding has been budgeted for the Baltimore Street Access Project- or whether they will have to scramble to secure additional dollars. Contractor bids for the $10 million project to renovate the downtown mall will be opened this afternoon at City Hall. The renovations planned for the downtown mall include replacing underground utility lines and installing high-capacity broadband fiber before reinstalling Baltimore Street through the pedestrian mall and adding an updated streetscape with trees, flowers and shrubs. Serious discussions about the project began in 2014 however there have been a series of delays…
After two seasons of historically low flu numbers, experts predict a severe 2022-2023 flu season. Flu activity was unusually low throughout the COVID pandemic likely due to mitigation measures such as face masks, staying home, hand washing, physical distancing, and more. The loosening of COVID-19 precautions is one factor in the prediction of a more severe upcoming flu season. This is the first winter where COVID-19 restrictions have been almost completely lifted across the country. Additionally, many people haven’t been exposed to the flu in the past few years, which raises its risk. Maryland Lt Governor Boyd Rutherford says while…
The LaVale Library at 815 National Highway will welcome the public back this weekend Sept. 23-24 to mark the official reopening of the branch after a nearly two-year renovation and expansion. A ribbon cutting ceremony Friday at 5 p.m. will include welcoming remarks from a number of state and local officials. Library staff will give tours following the ceremony. On Saturday the LaVale Library will open for business and books at 10 a.m. Allegany County Libarary System Executive Director John Taube tells WCBC News that the goal is to see the LaVale Library become the center of activities in the…
Please be advised that the health department is currently experiencing a temporary phone service outage at the Willowbrook Office Complex and the Brook Building on Willowbrook Road in Cumberland. We are working to get this resolved as quickly as possible. Please let the public know that if they are trying to reach us by phone to please be patient and keep trying back. We will post an update on the health department Facebook page (facebook.com/AlleganyHlthMD) when service has been restored. Thank you.
