The Allegany County COVID-19 case rate currently stands at 20.49 cases per 100,000 population, below the Maryland rate of 36.4 cases per 100,000. The Allegany County COVID-19 case rate has remained below the Maryland rate for the past two months.   The Allegany County Fairgrounds COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites are temporarily suspended due to an event at the fairgrounds. Testing at the fairgrounds will resume on June 1. Vaccinations at the fairgrounds will resume June 8.   COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 continue to be offered on Wednesday afternoons at the Allegany County Health Department (12501 Willowbrook Rd,…

President Joe Biden told Naval Academy graduates Friday that they will be “representatives and defenders of our democracy,” as free societies are under threat from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to China’s maritime expansion. Delivering a commencement address to more than 1,000 newly commissioned ensigns and second lieutenants at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Biden said the Western response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “brutal” war in Ukraine shows the world is aligning not on geography, “but in terms of values.” He called the invasion, “A direct assault on the fundamental tenets of rules-based international order,” adding, “that’s the world you’re graduating…

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…