Gov. Hogan allowed nearly 300 bills to become law without his signature on Friday during the last day of this year's legislative session. WBAL reports the 294 measures will take effect without signature in accordance with Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution, according to a news release. Hogan also vetoed 18 bills, including one which allowed voters to provide several ways for a missing signature on a mail in-ballot after it had been received by a local elections board. In his veto message, Hogan said the bill did not validate a signature and he raised security concerns. The Senate…

On Friday, at approximately 10:02 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 900 block of Maryland Avenue to check on the well-being of a female.  Police contacted the female resident who reported that she had been assaulted by Terrell Peterson.  Officers observed that she had sustained injuries.  After further investigation, Peterson was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  Peterson was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on his personal recognizance.   ARRESTED:  Terrell Dijon Peterson          AGE:  27           Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree

For the 7-day period of May 20-26, 2022, Northeast Elementary School and Cresaptown Elementary School each had one classroom that met the definition of a Cohort Outbreak.  There were no schools that met the definition of a School Wide Outbreak of COVID-19.   ACPS had 17 staff members and 25 students reported as positive for COVID-19 during this time.  ACPS had 3 staff members and 15 students quarantined as a close contact.    

With Memorial Day coming up on Monday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate with alcohol to be safe and smart and avoid impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. In preparation for the expected high volume of traffic and the potential for many more impaired drivers than on a typical weekend, Maryland State troopers will be out in force from Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore. With an increase in impaired drivers expected throughout the state this holiday weekend, state police will be conducting saturation patrols at each of the 23 barracks focusing on impaired, aggressive and distracted…

Allegany College of Maryland recognized 256 graduates at the conclusion of the recent spring 2022 session. They earned 265 associate degrees and 38 certificates. Members of ACM’s 2022 class and the degree or certificate they received are listed below according to state and place of residence. Unless noted otherwise, the awards refer to degrees.  DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA  Romello Davis, Sociology Area of Concentration.  DELAWARE  Laurel – Christine C. Smith, Nursing.  FLORIDA  Miami Beach – Roberto Fernandez, General Studies.  KENTUCKY  Mayfield – Payton Nicholle Chronister, Psychology Area of Concentration.  MARYLAND  Accident – Kasey Drummond, Dental Hygiene; Mary Ann Elizabeth Roberts, Nursing….

A two vehicle prpoerty damage accident near Roy Rogers on Queen City Drive. Police and emergency units are on the scene. Traffic is slowed while police clear the scene. No injuries reported. 

The WMHS Auxiliary, serving UPMC Western Maryland, announced that today is the last chance to attend their summer fundraising gala–A Shimmering Summer Night– scheduled at the Cumberland Country Club on June 4, 2022, from 8 pm until midnight. The event features a cocktail buffet with an open bar during the cocktail hour, a silent auction, and dancing to the classic sounds of Queen City Funk and Soul. Proceeds benefit UPMC’s Center for Hope and Healing here in Cumberland – a 24/7 crisis resource facility for those struggling with opioid addiction and other substance misuse. Tickets are on sale through Friday,…

Officers of the Cumberland Police served a Criminal Summons on Crystal Rymer. The Criminal Summons was issued by the District Court stemming from an assault that occurred on May 21st, 2022. During the incident officers responded to the first block of Greene Street for a reported assault. Officers spoke with the victim and witnesses of the assault, and learned that Rymer had struck the victim several times while they were seated on the ground. The victim was transported to UPMC Western Maryland for non life threatening injuries. Rymer signed for her Criminal Summons and was released pending her trial at…

Despite increasingly high gas prices, AAA Mid-Atlantic is predicting a pretty busy Memorial Day travel weekend in Maryland, and that means law enforcement will be out in full force to keep the roadways safe.  In Maryland, more than 814,000 residents are expected to travel 50 miles or more – 90% of those by car. Gas prices in Maryland heading into the holiday is in the  $4.60 per gallon of regular unleaded, which is up almost $1.60 from last year. With such heavy travel expected, Maryland State Police and local law enforcement will focus on distracted drivers, aggressive drivers- and as…

Although there were a number of activities leading up to it this week- DelFest 2022 officially opened on Thursday afternoon with the Del McCoury Band taking the stage at the Allegany County Fairgrounds. The bluegrass and Americana music festival returns to it’s regular Memorial Day weekend slot after a two year hiatus resulting from COVID-19. The four days of music will take place through Sunday. Thursday’s performers included Robert Earl Keen, Leftover Salmon and Anders Osbourne. Before taking the stage to kick-off the festival Thursday, the bluegrass legend himself stopped by WCBC’s “Dave Norman Show’ to talk about the return…