During a press conference announcing a large scale operation focused on apprehending violent fugitives and wanted gang members- Maryland Governor Larry Hogan once again urged the Maryland General Assembly to pass his emergency crime bills, including tougher penalties for violent offenders and real transparency to track the sentences that are handed down by judges for violent crimes…

Just one month remains to file to run for office in Maryland- and thus far many of the seats up for grabs locally aren’t generating much interest. The filing deadline was  extended from Feb. 22 to March 22- the change made to allow the Maryland Court of Appeals to continue hearing legal challenges to the redistricting map recently approved by the General Assembly.  In the city of Cumberland the office of mayor and two city council seats are up for election- but as of Tuesday there were no candidates for mayor and just two for the council seats. Mayor Ray…

With  this winter’s mild flu season fading to a trickle of cases in much of the U.S.- many health officials are attributing that to the continuation of COVID-19 safety protocols.  Dr. Ayne Amjad, Commissioner for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, said even though flu vaccinations did not increase- mask wearing, social distancing and other measures are most likely responsible for another mild flu season to date…

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will malke stops in Frostburg, LaVale and Cumberland on Tuesday as he spends the day in Western Maryland.  4:15 PM: Governor Hogan will visit Frostburg City Hall.  37 S Broadway Frostburg, MD 21532 5:00 PM: Governor Hogan will tour the new Maryland State Police Barrack in Cumberland. 1125 National Hwy Cumberland, MD 21502 5:30 PM: Governor Hogan will tour the McMullen Building. 138 Baltimore St Cumberland, MD 21502

Maryland State Police said troopers are prepared for potential protests planned by truck drivers later in the week. State police said in a statement released Monday that the department is aware of potential protests planned by truck drivers in and around the nation's capital region. State police said they are working with federal, state and local agencies to monitor developments. "State police are coordinating with public safety partners in neighboring states and will be ready to respond appropriately with adequate resources to ensure the free flow of traffic throughout the routes of travel," the statement read. Troopers from MSP's Commercial…

Troopers chased a car from York County into Maryland, where it ended in a crash, Pennsylvania State Police said. Police said the vehicle was reported stolen out of York City, Pennsylvania. The car was spotted Monday morning near Loganville, Pennsylvania, and the driver took off when a trooper tried to pull the car over, police said. The driver was injured and taken to a hospital, police said.

Tyler Childers has been added to the lineup for the 14th annual DelFest, scheduled for May 26-29 at the Allegany County Fairgrounds. The Cumberland Times News reports Childers will be joined on stage by the Travelin’ McCourys. In addition, festival organizers said Robert Earl Keene and The Jerry Douglas Band will perform at the Memorial Day weekend event. The festival, named for bluegrass artist Del McCoury, features more than 30 acts from the bluegrass, country and Americana musical genres. The event hasn’t been held since 2019 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Jim Justice today announced the approval of over $8.3 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program grants for 29 improvement projects in 21 counties across West Virginia. These grants help towns and cities improve their network of recreational trails, biking/walking paths, sidewalks, and more, by either building from scratch or enhancing what they already have through various types of projects. The program is administered by the West Virginia Department of Transportation and funded by the Federal Highway Administration. “This program will provide millions of dollars that is going to be put to work making our cities and towns…

Occupants of a residence in the 100 block of Grand Avenue safely escaped a fire early Monday after they were awakened by responding Cumberland firefighters. According to Chief  Shannon Adams units responded to the scene and helped everyone  out safely with no issue. The fire  was reported to the Allegany County 911 emergency center at 6:44 a.m. At least three occupants and numerous dogs were rescued by city firefighters from the two-story brick and frame dwelling located at 126 Grand Ave. The chief said the cause of the blaze was being investigated but there were no indications that it was…

On Sunday, February 20, 2022, the Cumberland Police Department served a Circuit Court bench warrant (original charge of Disorderly Conduct) and a District Court bench warrant (original charge of Theft less than $100 and Con-Theft less than $100) on Anthony Michael Vassallo.  The warrants were issued as a result of Vassallo failing to appear for his court cases.  Vassallo was released on his personal recognizance for the District Court warrant.  He was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center held without bond for the Circuit Court warrant. ARRESTED:  Anthony Michael Vassallo    AGE:  46       Cumberland, MD   On Sunday, February 20,…