Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement after the Maryland Lottery & Gaming Control Agency announced that the launch of mobile sports wagering in Maryland may take place in time for Thanksgiving: “Today we are proud to report that sports fans can finally plan for the official launch of mobile sports betting in the State of Maryland. “To reach this point, we have had to overcome countless legal, political, and bureaucratic delays that threatened to push back the launch past the Super Bowl next year. It was completely unacceptable to me, and we spent months pressing for decisive action….

On Sunday, November 13, 2022, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Eric Bagatti.  The warrant was issued in connection with an assault incident that occurred on November 12, 2022.   On this date at approximately 6:05 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 600 block of N. Centre Street for the report of a subject pointing a crossbow at people. Police contacted the complainant who stated that a man, later identified as Eric Bagatti, came out of his house and began yelling about the noise of a truck.  It was reported that Bagatti then retrieved…

On Sunday, November 13, 2022, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Heather Dillsworth.  The summons was issued as the result of an incident that occurred on November 9, 2022.  On this date at approximately 11:45 AM, officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of Arch Street for an assault.  Police contacted the occupants and learned that multiple assaults had occurred.  After further investigation, police filed for charges against Dillsworth at the District Court of Allegany County.  Dillsworth was released pending trial after being served. ARRESTED:  Heather Marie Dillsworth                 AGE:  38             Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree…

Dr. Danny Twilley, with WVU, was the featured speaker at this month’s meeting of The Greater Cumberland Committee, with a focus on outdoor recreation and it’s connection to building a stronger economy. In his role, Twilley focuses on growing the state’s outdoor economy to make West Virginia and Maryland more desirable places to live, work and play by leveraging the state’s expansive outdoor recreation assets. Twilley and his team, lead initiatives that focus on talent attraction and retention, outdoor community development, outdoor recreation asset development, business development and  workforce development. He says when companies look at relocating or expanding, the quality…

Homecoming Part Two did not go well for the Allegany Campers as the Fort Hill sentinals cruised to an easy victory Saturday evening. The 101st meeting of Fort Hill and Allegany ended as the previous 18 have, as the Sentinels demolished the Campers, 48-0, in the Class 1A West Region co-championship at Greenway Avenue Stadium. Fort Hill (10-1) is the No. 2 seed in the state and will host No. 7 Perryville (7-4) this week. Allegany finishes the season 7-4.

On Saturday the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Nicholas Moreland.  The warrant was issued in connection with a destruction of property investigation.  On October 28, 2022 at approximately 5:53 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business on Baltimore Street for a disturbance.  While officers searched for the subject creating the disturbance, it was learned that a window to one of the businesses in the area had been damaged.  After further investigation, a suspect was developed and identified as Nicholas Moreland.  Police filed for charges against Moreland at the District Court of Allegany County…

A well-known, DC-based national radio host Jim Bohannon has died at 78. Bohannon worked at the radio stations WGAY, WTOP, and WRC in DC before making a name for himself on the national scene. His program was broadcast on WCBC. He was born on Jan.7, 1944, in Corvallis, Oregon, where his father was stationed in the U.S. Army during WWII, according to his obituary. His love for radio started early, starting work in the field in high school, and continued as he transitioned into college at Missouri State University.He also served in the military in the U.S. Army Security Agency with the…

The house still comes out ahead, but for gamblers betting on sports in Maryland, there are big payouts. Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports the state’s eight sports wagering facilities handled $39.7 million in wagers in October, and paid out $34.5 million in winnings. The first full month for legal sports wagering in Maryland was in January, which saw $32.5 million in wagers. The October handle minus prizes left Maryland sportsbooks with a hold of $5.3 million, or 13.4% of wagers. Minus promotional play and other amounts, the taxable win was $5.2 million. The sports wagering tax of 15% means the…

Federal, state and local officials gathered to discuss new efforts and resources to decrease crime in Baltimore at a news conference. Gov. Larry Hogan announced the launch of the "knock and talk" initiative focused in Baltimore neighborhoods experiencing high rates of violence with people on parole. The enhanced engagement initiative will consist of eight teams of officers, and parole and probation agents who will make unannounced home visits in specific districts. “Addressing violent crime has been an important focus of our administration, and a critical piece of that has been increasing collaboration and coordination,” Hogan said. “I want to thank U.S. Attorney Barron for…