Surge or no surge, there are no plans for any COVID-19 mandates in Allegany County. The latest COVID-19 numbers released by the Maryland Health Department shows a break in the surge with hospitalizations declining and the positivity rate dipping- however that rebound hasn’t been seen to the same extent locally with Allegany County’s numbers running consistently higher than the state averages.  Since the holidays, Allegany County has shown some of the worst numbers in the state, and in some cases the worst numbers seen during the life of the pandemic. Since the Coronavirus outbreak two years ago, Allegany County has…

As of 4AM, the downed power line has been repaired.  Industrial Blvd and Virginia Ave are re-opened and power has been restored.   The Cumberland Police investigating a motor vehicle crash on Industrial Blvd and Virginia Ave.  A vehicle struck a utility pole, causing a large power outage in the South End of Cumberland around 830PM.  As a result of the crash, Virginia Ave is closed at the Underpass.  Industrial Blvd Eastbound is also closed from Springdale St.  Motorists are encouraged to remain off the roads due to the hazardous conditions.  If you must travel, please avoid this area and find an alternative route.  

The Cumberland Police are currently investigating a motor vehicle crash on Industrial Blvd and Virginia Ave.  A vehicle struck a utility pole, causing a large power outage in the South End of Cumberland.  As a result of the crash, Virginia Ave is closed at the Underpass.  Industrial Blvd Eastbound is also closed from Springdale St.  Motorists are encouraged to remain off the roads due to the hazardous conditions.  If you must travel, please avoid this area and find an alternative route.   Over 1500 customers are without service with hopes that electric will be back by midnight.   

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST MONDAY… * WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations of 5   to 8 inches are expected, with up to 10 inches possible. Ice   accumulations of around one tenth of an inch are expected.   Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE…In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In   West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Hardy and   Hampshire Counties. * WHEN…From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous   conditions could…

The Cumberland Police responded to a residence on the 400 block of York Place for a report of a disturbance. While on scene, officers contacted David Linn Riley Jr, age 62 of Cumberland, MD. Riley was disturbing a female at that address. He was instructed to cease his behavior. After clearing the scene, they were called back two additional times for Riley. Riley was placed under arrest and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Fail to Obey a Lawful Order. He was issued Criminal Citations and released from the Police Station.   Arrested: David Linn Riley, Jr Age: 62 Cumberland MD…

A Maryland Natural Resources Police officer prevented a suicide for the second time in two months.   On Dec. 29 at about 6:30 p.m., Officer First Class Jacob Gerczak was on patrol near the Chesapeake City Bridge when he observed a woman leaning over the safety railing of the bridge. The five-year veteran, who in October had rescued another woman after she jumped into a river, recognized the signs that she might be suicidal and turned his patrol vehicle to approach the woman. As Cecil County Emergency Services also arrived on the scene, Officer Gerczak could see the woman was distraught and crying. As he…

A pedestrian was struck on US Route 220 near Barton Saturday evening. The Joint Communications Center of Allegany County dispatched police, EMS and fire departments to the scene at around 7:30 PM.   The road was closed in the area for about an hour and a half. We are awaiting a police report on the incident.  

Today, Congressman David Trone (MD-06) issued the following statement: “Today, I tested positive for COVID-19. I’m fully vaccinated and boosted, and am thankfully only experiencing mild symptoms. I’ll be voting by proxy this upcoming week so I can isolate and recuperate safely at home. My constituent service team remains available and ready to serve the folks of Maryland’s Sixth District in the meantime. If one thing is clear, it’s that we must do everything we can to limit the impacts of COVID-19 and that means getting everyone vaccinated. Thank you to everyone for their support.”

The Cumberland Police served a Criminal Summons on Robert Parks.  The summons charged Parks with Disturbing the Peace, Harassment, and Disorderly Conduct.  Parks is awaiting trial in this matter.   The Cumberland Police served a Criminal Summons on Cliff Green.  The summons charged Green with Interception of Communication, School Trespass, and Trespass on Posted Property.  Green is awaiting trial in this matter. 

A major winter storm is expected to move through the region this weekend.  WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are most likely, with up to 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph, creating blizzard conditions at times. WHERE…Along and west of the Allegheny Front in western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and west-central Virginia. WHEN…From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.  ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow may fall at 1 to 3 inches per hour late Sunday afternoon into Sunday night, resulting…