Maryland Legal Aid’s Board of Trustees (MLA) is pleased to announce Vicki Schultz as Maryland Legal Aid’s new Executive Director, effective May 31, 2022. Schultz comes to MLA from the University of Baltimore School of Law where she has served as the associate dean for administration since 2012. Schultz has extensive experience in overseeing all aspects of the law school’s operations, including communications, admissions, career development, budget and staffing, the law library and alumni relations. She also has a strong background working with faculty, staff and community partners on strategic planning and initiatives. Schultz has been deeply engaged in the work to…

The City of Cumberland Parks and Recreation Department Hosting Easter Egg Hunt at Constitution Park with revised time The City of Cumberland Parks and Recreation Department, alongside members of the older 4H Youth of Allegany County and adult leaders, will be hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Constitution Park, Pavilions 1 & 2, on Friday, April 15, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This timeframe was changed from the original. The event is open to children ages 12 years and younger. There will be numerous activities including arts & crafts, a petting zoo sponsored by the 4H "Hare Raiser" Club and a visit by the Easter…

The Cumberland Police served an arrest warrant on Rachael Nicole Dolly, age 33 of Cumberland, MD.  The warrant charged Dolly with Altering an Alcohol/Drug Test.  She was taken to Central Booking for her initial appearance with the District Court Commissioner and was released after posting a $2,000 bond. Arrested:  Rachael Nicole Dolly  Age: 33 Cumberland, MD Charges:  Alter Drug/Alcohol Test   The Cumberland Police served two arrest warrants on Trent Lee Muir, age 27 of Frostburg, MD.  Both warrants were for Failure to Appear for a court date, one of which was for a Driving Under the Influence charge, issued…

The debate over fossil fuels and their usage continues in the halls of Congress. West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito believes the Biden Administration wants to eliminate fossil fuels as part of its climate change initiatives, and recently made that point in a hearing that included officials from the Biden Environmental Protection Agency…

Verizon is calling it a problem with a third party vendor, while Cumberland residents and businesses are growing weary of service disruptions which have plagued the utility in recent weeks. Yesterday, a caller to WCBC’s Dave Norman Program said that it is also a health and safety issue, especially for the elderly…

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan was joined by Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones this week as he signed 79 measures into law. Hogan said Maryland’s spirit of bipartisanship flies in the face of partisan politics practiced in Washington.   Speaker Jones agreed, and highlighted some of her priorities that have become law during the past 48 hours…

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at approximately 11:23 AM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department observed Logan Aldrich walking on CSX Property in the area of Park Street.  The area is posted as “No Trespassing”.  Aldrich was issued a criminal citation and released pending trial at District Court.   ARRESTED:  Logan Ray Aldrich   AGE:  24       Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Trespassing: Posted Property

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at approximately 6:10 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the first block of Grand Avenue for a disturbance.  Upon their arrival, witnesses advised that Jesse Colosimo was in a verbal argument with another person.  Officers attempted to speak with Colosimo, but he was uncooperative.  Officers attempted to calm down Colosimo multiple times, but were unable to do so.  There was a crowd of people standing across the street witnessing Colosimo’s behavior.  Colosimo was placed under arrest and transported to the police station.  He was issued criminal citations and released pending trial at…

West Virginia was the first state in the nation to order that all nursing home residents be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. WCBC asked Retired Major General Jim Hoyer about the rollout of the fourth dose of vaccine in nursing and rehabilitation centers…

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has tussled with the General Assembly for eight years, trying to nudge the legislature toward a more conservative business climate. After the session, Hogan said he realizes that Maryland is a liberal state and that some battles were never going to be won…