Maryland Governor Larry Hogan may have campaigned for a more inclusive Republican Party, but his second-in-command floated the idea last week that he could run as an independent. The governor himself is doing little to quiet the chatter of a possible presidential run making appearances recently at the Iowa State Fair. Hogan’s Lt. Governor, Boyd Rutherford, added fuel to the political fire by speculating on a Baltimore radio program that may not run in the Republican Primaries- but rather campaign as an Independent. In the days following those comments, Rutherford made it clear that he was just expressing his opinion. He added…

Although it is the middle of summer with temperatures still hovering in the 80’s most days- officials with the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad are fully emerged in planning for the fall and winter holiday season which once again be headlined by the popular Polar Express. The holiday excursion based on the 2004 movie features a ride from the Western Maryland Railway Station to Helmstetter's Curve near Cash Valley Road, where Santa's North Pole workshop with lights will be set up. Last year’s Polar Express ticket sales approached 26.000. Railroad general manager Wes Heinz said although the theme is Christmas- there…

West Virginia University Potomac State College in Keyser is seeing more and more young people from Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia choosing to attend. Interim President Dr Chris Gilmer said the campus is known for its small class sizes, student-centered focus, entrepreneurial spirit, and staying true to its core values — for more than 1,100 students he says the college is a home away from home… He says in addition to the affordable cost of a college that is now a full portal to the WVU system- the growing curriculum is provides a tremendous range of opportunity…

On Saturday, August 20, 2022, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Deborah Lynddane.  The warrant was issued as a result of Lynddane failing to appear in court on August 18, 2022.  She was originally charged with Failing to Send Child to School.   She was later seen by a District Court Commissioner for her initial appearance and released on her personal recognizance. ARRESTED:  Deborah Lynn Lynddane     AGE: 57      Cumberland, MD On Saturday, August 20, 2022 at approximately 5:03 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 300 block of Columbia Street for a female stating that…

On Saturday, August 20, 2022 at approximately 5:49 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to Canal Place in reference to an assault.  Upon arrival, police contacted the caller as well as other witnesses.  It was reported that a female was observed to be in distress and crying along the canal tow path.  A witness observed a male subject, later identified as Nathan Tallman, strangle the female.  A witness attempted to intervene and was assaulted by Tallman.  Officers began searching the area in an attempt to locate Tallman and the female.  An officer heard a female yelling for help…

On ​​August 22, FEMA Region 3 Regional Administrator MaryAnn Tierney and Maryland Department of Emergency Management Agency Secretary Russ Strickland will travel to Baltimore, MD to visit one of FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities 2022 Building Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant project selectees, South Baltimore Gateway Partnership and MedStar Health. They will be joined by Mayor Brandon Scott, as well as representatives from Southern Baltimore Gateway Partnership and MedStar Health, as they announce BRIC’s funding support to the Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative and BRIC’s FY22 Notice of Funding Opportunity available to communities. Advisory Monday, August 22, 8:30 AM –…

On Friday, August 19, 2022, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Daniel Monrose Jr.  The warrant was issued as a result of Monrose violating his probation.  He was originally charged with Concealing a Dangerous Weapon and CDS Possession-Not Marijuana.    He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner for his initial appearance and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond. ARRESTED:  Daniel Monrose Jr.     AGE: 37      Cumberland, MD ARREST WARRANT SERVED & ASSAULT ARREST On Friday, August 19, 2022 at approximately 6:00 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 700 block of…

On Friday, August 19, 2022 at approximately 8:15 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the Frederick Street Parking Garage for a trespassing complaint.  Daniel Gibson was located inside the garage.  He has been told on numerous occasions to not be on the property.  Gibson was arrested and transported to police headquarters.  He was later released on a criminal citation.  ARRESTED:  Daniel Keith Gibson III   AGE:  26      Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Trespassing: Posted Property

Governor Larry Hogan today wrapped up his four-day Eastern Shore Tour with visits to Cambridge and Kent Narrows, marking another milestone for Chesapeake Bay restoration. Oyster Planting in Kent Narrows. Governor Hogan joined the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) in Kent Narrows to mark its 10 billionth oyster planting, an important part of Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. This year, Maryland watermen had the best wild oyster they’ve had in 35 years, landing more than 500,000 bushels. The governor presented a citation to ORP, which partners with the Department of Natural Resources to conduct these plantings. 

Allegany County Emergency Service out for a truck fire I-68, Eastbound near exit 43D, Maryland Ave.