On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 the Cumberland Police responded to the intersection of Eastbound Industrial Blvd and Virginia Ave for a motor vehicle accident involving two pedestrians that were struck by a vehicle.  The crash scene was investigated and it was determined that the pedestrians were found to be at fault.  Both were transported to UPMC for non-life threatening injuries. 

Violation of Court Order On Tuesday December 14, 2021 officers with the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence on the 200 block of Pennsylvania Ave for a report of a subject that had violated the conditions of a Peace Order.  Upon arrival they spoke to the female caller who advised that Jawan Karim Brodie, age 28 of Cumberland MD had entered her residence in violation of a Peace Order that had been issued.  Officers located Brodie inside the residence.  Officers learned that a Temporary Peace Order had been issued and served on Brody that prohibited him from entering the…

Burglary Arrest On Tuesday December 14, 2021 the Cumberland Police arrested Christopher Adam Johnston, age 36 of Cumberland MD.  Johnston’s arrest was the result of an investigation from Monday December 13, 2021 where Johnston was developed as a suspect of a burglary of a Cumberland business.  Johnston was located at a residence on North Waverly Terrace and taken into custody.  He is charged with Second Degree Burglary, Fourth Degree Burglary of a Storehouse, Fourth Degree Burglary of a Storehouse-Theft, Malicious Destruction of Property, and Theft $100-$1500.  Johnston was taken to Central Booking for his initial appearance before the District Court…

Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced a new initiative in Maryland aimed at addressing supply chain issues in manufacturing. The Maryland Department of Commerce is launching the new initiative in coordination with the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Hogan said this initiative will provide opportunities for Maryland manufacturers to learn and share best practices for improving their supply chains. It also will help manufacturers manage through the current supply chain crisis, improve outcomes, and reduce risk. It will help manufacturers connect with local suppliers, customers, and partners.

Vaccinations, whether they be initial COVID vaccines, booster shots or flu shots, again took center stage at West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s virtual COVID-19 briefing, Tuesday. Officials are seeing an increase in the percentage of hospitalized patients who are unvaccinated, currently sitting at 82%, while 85% of those on ventilators are also unvaccinated. Justice said the numbers send a clear message: get vaccinated and get your booster…

Following last month’s successful relaunch of the live Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony- finishing touches are now being put on Cumberland’s New Year’s Eve ball drop. Last year COVID-19 forced the event's cancelation, however Downtown Development Commission Executive Director Melinda Kelleher reports that everything is now in place for a full night of festivities…

An economic development consultant on Tuesday outlined a wide range of recommendations designed to create business opportunities in Cumberland. Kyle Talente, vice president of RKG Associates based in Alexandria, Virginia, presented the final findings of his firm’s economic strategic plan currently being developed for Cumberland. The strategic plan was ordered in the spring by the Cumberland Economic Development Corp. as an update to a comprehensive economic plan that was compiled by the firm in 2014. Talente made separate presentations to the CEDC board and to the Cumberland City Council. He said one of the primary goals in working toward any potential…

Gov. Jim Justice and members of the West Virginia COVID-19 pandemic response leadership team held another news briefing today to update the public on the State’s latest pandemic response efforts. ANNIVERSARY OF COVID-19 VACCINE ARRIVAL IN WEST VIRGINIA During his briefing, Gov. Justice commemorated the one-year anniversary today of the arrival of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in West Virginia. “West Virginia led the way for the entire nation right out of the gate,” Gov. Justice said. “While other states spent weeks cutting through federal red tape, West Virginia was getting the vaccine out to our most vulnerable people.”

A new initiative in Maryland is aimed at addressing supply chain issues in manufacturing, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday. The Maryland Department of Commerce is launching the new initiative in coordination with the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership. “This new program is an innovative way to help manufacturers deal with these challenges and boost the resiliency of our supply base," Hogan said in a news release. This initiative will provide opportunities for Maryland manufacturers to learn and share best practices for improving their supply chains, the governor's office said. It also will help manufacturers manage through the current supply chain crisis,…

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today reported the first cold-related illness death in Maryland for the 2021-2022 winter weather season. The deceased individual is an adult male in the 50 to 60 age range. The death occurred in Baltimore City.   “As temperatures continue to drop across the state, Marylanders are urged to take every precaution possible to prevent cold-related illnesses,” said Deputy Secretary for Public Health Dr. Jinlene Chan. "We also remind everyone to check on neighbors and relatives during very cold weather—especially the elderly. Older adults are particularly susceptible to hypothermia, which occurs when the body’s temperature…