On December 7th, 2022 officers responded to the 100 block of Humbird Street for a reported assault. Upon officer’s arrival they spoke with the parties involved and learned that Rachel Murphy had struck the victim with an object several times causing injuries. Murphy was placed under arrest and taken before a District Court Commissioner where she was released on her own recognizance. Arrest: Rachel Ann Murphy, age 45, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Assault Second Degree.

On December 7th, 2022 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served two Arrest Warrants on Nickoli Cakus. The Arrest Warrants were issued by the District Court when he violated the conditions of his probation. Cakus was taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was held without bond. Arrest: Nickoli Dundar Cakus, age 25, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Two Counts of Violation of Probation. On December 7th, 2022 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Nicky Linn. The Arrest Warrant was issued by the District Court stemming from an assault that occurred on November 23rd, 2022. During…

Although a  deal that would have transferred ownership of the historic building at 19 Frederick St. to a local businessman fell through in April- city officials are continuing efforts to see the structure restored and back on the tax rolls. City officials confirmed this week that a developer has approached them about possible plans for renovating the building to put it back in service. The propsosal was discussed by council in closed session prior to Tuesday’s regular public meeting. Mayor Ray Morris said that few details can be shared at this point…  

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has  announced that the state has prohibited the use of TikTok and certain Chinese and Russian-influenced products and platforms in state government.  According to a release, it states that these entities present an unacceptable level of cybersecurity risk to the state, and may be involved in activities such as cyber-espionage, surveillance of government entities, and inappropriate collection of sensitive personal information. Comptroller Peter Franchot applauded the governor’s action…

A mixed bag of results in student test scores. The State Department of Education says English test scores are returning to their pre-pandemic levels, but math scores have not. The scores for the English Language Arts test showed 45% are tested at proficient levels in third and fourth grades, and fifth graders were 40%. For the English 10th grade test, 53% were proficient. As for math scores, just 17.6% of sixth grade students were proficient in math, and just 6.5% of students who took the grade eight assessment were proficient. Algebra One proficiency was just 14.5% compared to 27% three years ago. State School Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury said while…

The Cumberland Mayor and City Council this week accepted a proposal from Carl Belt Construction to provide upgrades and renovations to the Constitution Park Amphitheatre. Total funding allocated for the project is just over $170,000. Mayor Ray Morriss described the amphitheatre as one of the city’s hidden gems- and the hope is that some minor improvements could go a long way toward making it a first class, well utilized entertainment venue…

Allegany County Emergency Services reports a tractor trailer fire on Interstate 68 near Maryland Avenue

The Bob Kirk Invitational Showcase returns to Cumberland on Thursday with nine games over the course of three days at Allegany College of Maryland’s Bob Kirk Arena. Each day features two games in National Interscholastic Basketball Conference play, with a third game featuring a local team. The Bishop Walsh girls get things started at 4 p.m. on Thursday against Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. The BW boys then play Montverde, Florida, at 6 p.m. before Legacy Early College of South Carolina closes out the evening with an 8 p.m. showdown with Sunrise Christian out of Kansas. Friday’s action has the same time schedule of 4, 6…

Dorm fire caused by discarded marijuana cigarette DATE:  December 6, 2022 TIME: 2:55 am LOCATION / ADDRESS:  Frostburg State University, Annapolis Hall, 28 Sandspring Drive, Frostburg  TYPE OF INCIDENT:  trash can fire DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY:  dormitory room inside Annapolis Hall   OWNER :   State of Maryland INJURIES / DEATHS: none ESTIMATED LOSS – STRUCTURE:  0              CONTENTS:  0 SMOKE ALARM STATUS:  present/working FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: none present ARREST(S):  charges pending PRIMARY RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT:  Frostburg VFD # OF ALARMS:   1                   #…

Dr. David Puthoff, a professor in Frostburg State University’s Department of Biology, was recently selected as the 10th recipient of the President’s Distinguished Faculty Award.  This award recognizes a faculty member who has provided exceptional service to the University and has advanced its mission, goals and strategic planning initiatives. The recipient of this year’s Distinguished Faculty Award is a model of innovative practices in the teaching of biological sciences that have resulted in transformative experiences for students.  “His undergraduate students have discovered a new virus, contributed to a nationally recognized virus database, identified and mapped a new gene involved in…