The Salvation Army is wrapping up its annual holiday push today- the second consecutive year that organization has had to raise funds during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Salvation Army Christmas assistance programs help  put food on tables, pay bills, provide shelter and put gifts under Christmas trees. Stationed out of the Salvation Army building at 701 E. First St., Capt. Ronnette Smith and bell ringers with  the iconic red kettles have been out since last month- continuing through today. This week the annual Christmas party was held…

For the 6-day period of December 17-22, 2021, there were no new schools identified with a School Wide COVID-19 Outbreak. The following schools remain on the Maryland Department of Health School Wide Outbreak list: Allegany High School, Fort Hill High School, Mountain Ridge High School, and Mount Savage School. George's Creek Elementary School and Washington Middle School each had cohorts that met the definition of a cohort outbreak. ACPS had five staff members and 76 students reported as positive for COVID-19 during this time, and four staff members and 118 students were identified as a close contact to a positive person and…

The Allegany County Health Department and the Maryland Department of Health are urging the public to consider getting tested for COVID prior to hosting or attending holiday gatherings this season.  Due to the prevalence of the contagious Delta and Omicron variants, MDH strongly recommends that everyone be tested if they are symptomatic or suspect close exposure to a positive case, regardless of their vaccination status.    “As we move further into the holidays and winter season continues, getting vaccinated, boosted and tested are the most important precautions Marylanders can take to protect themselves against COVID-19 and the Delta and Omicron…

On December 22nd, 2021 an officer of the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Shandi Renee Porter-Wahl.  The criminal summons was issued by District Court, regarding a theft that occurred on a Queen City Drive business on December 12th, 2021.  During the initial theft report it was alleged that Porter-Wahl had taken items from the busines and left the business without paying for the items.  Porter-Wahl was served with the criminal summons and released pending trial. Shandi Renee Porter-Wahl, age 40, Cumberland, MD Charges: theft less than $100   On December 22nd, 2021 an officer of the Cumberland…

On December 22, 2021 Cumberland Police Department officers responded to Love’s Truck Stop for the report of a tractor trailer rollover.  Upon arrival officers observed a tractor trailer to have rolled over as it turned in to the rear lot of Love’s Truck Stop.  The driver, Roderick L. Brown, advised that his truck rolled over as he turned left in to the rear parking lot, and struck another truck that parked in the area.  No injuries were reported.

On December 22nd, 2021 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Jessica Lynn Miller.  The arrest warrant was issued by District Court for Miller failing to appear for court on December 21st, 2021, for an original charge of theft less than $100, that had occurred in April 2019 at a Queen City Drive business.  Miller was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking for processing.  Miller was taken before the Allegany County District Court Commssioner for an initial bond hearing.  Miller was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. held on $1,000 bond.   Jessica…

With COVID-19 cases surging in Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan says the state will be stepping up efforts to get people tested. Hogan announced that the National Guard will provide support personnel to expand testing sites and hours. He says with testing becomes particularly important during the holidays when many Marylanders will be traveling…

The Salvation Army is wrapping up it annual holiday push early this year to respond to an expected increase in the services it provides due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Salvation Army Christmas assistance programs helps  put food on tables, pay bills, provide shelter and helps put gifts under the Christmas tree. Stationed out of the Salvation Army building at 701 E. First St., Capt. Ronnette Smith the iconic red kettles and bell ringers have been out since last month- and will continue into Christmas Eve. This week the annual Christmas party was held…

Just two shopping days remain until Christmas- and if you are one of those looking to avoid large crowds and long lines in chain stores- Cumberland Ray Morriss suggests you visit some of the smaller, local businesses downtown. Small Business Saturday proved a tremendous success just a few weeks ago and the mayor says he would like to see those stores continuing to do business through the Christmas Shopping season…

A week after harassment charges were levied against House Minority Leader Jason Buckel in relation to his pending divorce,  the Maryland House Republican Caucus is in flux ahead of a leadership election. Although the charges are being dropped, Delegate Christopher  Adams  resigned from his position as House minority whip on Monday, and is expected to run for a leadership position on a separate slate from Buckel’s when the GOP caucus next meets ahead of the next General Assembly session, which begins on Jan. 12. Adams said that whoever is in charge of the House Minority Caucus needs to be “completely…