StudentAccess/Heiberg Consulting is recognizing Calvin “C.J.” Snyder for his ability to overcome hardships to pursue his academic goals. Snyder, a Cumberland native and a second-year medical laboratory technology student at Allegany College of Maryland, received a $500 StudentAccess Scholarship. He was nominated by Tara DeVore, director of ACM’s Pathways for Success TRiO/Student Support Services program.   “Despite having numerous roadblocks thrown in his way over the years, Calvin is one of those students who rises to the occasion despite it all. He is the definition of a determined, humble, and hardworking TRiO student. Our Pathways family feels blessed to be…

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will hold a news conference with guests on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, to commemorate and celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of Title IX’s guarantee of equality in women’s sports. The Attorney General will also update the media on the state’s fight regarding protecting women’s sports.

The Warbird Showcase at the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport over the Father’s Day weekend was a big hit with Junior aviators, parents, especially David Burns from Cumberland, winner of the B-25 flight giveaway. Local members of Experimental Aircraft Association and the Civil Air Patrol were on hand provide information and aviation education. The event was made possible by Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, in conjunction with the Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation.   

The Cumberland Police responded to the area of the Canal Shops for a report of two subjects possibly using CDS.  Upon arrival, officers contacted Cody Michael Horwath, age 33, of Cumberland, MD.  Horwath had an outstanding Arrest Warrant for Fail to Appear for an original assault charge.  Horwath was placed under arrest.  Once in custody, Horwath was found to be in possession of CDS.  He was charged additionally with two counts of Possession of CDS-Not Marijuana and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia.  He was taken to Central Booking for his initial appearance before the District Court Commissioner and was released on…

Advocates for a proposed River Park project at Canal Place are in a holding pattern- awaiting the outcome of a recent meeting to determine if federal and state environmental conditions will be met by the project. The proposed $20 million project includes installing a moderate whitewater course on the Potomac River behind Canal Place along with docks for canoes and kayaks and walking trails. A key feature of the project would include removing the dam beneath the Blue Bridge linking Cumberland and Ridgeley, West Virginia. Canal Place Director Dee Dee Ritchie said the problem centers around the level of impact…

Funeral services for Wicomico County Deputy Glenn Hilliard will be held Tuesday as the community and the state still in shock over this latest incident of violence against a law enforcement officer. The suspect has been identified as 20-year-old Austin Jacob Allen Davidson, who was wanted in the city for a probation violation in Baltimore City as well as separate offenses in Worcester and Somerset counties. Court records show Davidson pleaded guilty to a 2019 robbery and received probation before judgment. He was wanted for probation violation and has been wanted since 2020. Maryland’s Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford said this…

As record inflation continues to drive up the prices of just about everything, those already struggling are having an even harder time making ends meet. One of Maryland’s leading economic experts says it is a good news/bad news situation at this time in the state with some trends moving in the right direction, but also plenty of people and businesses hit hard. Dr. Daraius Irani serves as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research at  Towson University. He says many businesses are still having trouble filling open positions…

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad recently was awarded $750 as a result of a Downtown Development Commission sponsored window decoration contest. The money will be put to marketing and promotion, however given the ridership numbers and brisk ticket sales for the many special events, it seems as though the local tourist train is already one of the more popular attractions in the region. Wes Heinz, railroad CEO, has entered his second year at the helm and since arriving any number of attractions have been added including: the Ice Cream Train, Pumpkin Patch Run, Spring Fling, Moonlight on the Mountain, Dinner…

The Cumberland Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on George St. Two vehicles collided as a result of the at fault vehicle failing to yield the right of way. One motorist was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.     Disorderly Conduct Arrest   An Officer with the Cumberland Police Department was on patrol when he observed a disturbance at a downtown business. The Officer stopped to intervene when a male, identified as Bryan Brotemarkle, age 30 of Ridgeley, WV continued the disturbance and attempted to assault another male. Brotemarkle was placed under arrest and transported to…

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of June 16, 2022, there are currently 2,004 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There has been one death reported since the last report, with a total of 7,017 deaths attributed to COVID-19.   DHHR has confirmed the death of a 39-year old female from Berkeley County.   “Our hearts go out to this family,” said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary. “I urge you to get vaccinated or boosted to help save the lives of your family, neighbors and friends.”     Please note that from June 6-20, 2022,…