According to the Allegany County Department of Emergency Services, a man was killed Tuesday morning after he apparently suffered a medical emergency and crashed a vehicle into a guardrail on U.S. Route 40 at the Narrows. The driver, who had not been identified, was administered CPR at the scene of the 9:58 a.m. crash before he was taken to the hospital by a county ambulance. He died at UPMC Western Maryland. Witnesses reportedly observed the vehicle travel through the traffic light at the intersection of Routes 40 and 36 before the vehicle struck the guardrail where the vehicle came to rest. The…

Allegany County Emergency Services reports a vehicle accident in the Narrows near the Locust Grove Bridge. National Highway in the area of the Narrows is being shut down for accident reconstruction.  

On November 29th, 2021 an officer from the Cumberland Police Department was on patrol and observed a traffic violation.  Upon contacting the operator, Kandie Lee Scarpelli-Miller, age 31 of Frostburg Md, he learned that she had an active arrest warrant for Failing to Appear for a court date.  Scarpelli-Miller’s Maryland driver’s license was also suspended.  She was cited for several traffic violations and placed under arrest for the warrant.  Scarpelli-Miller was taken before the District Court Commissioner and was held without bond.   Arrested:  Kandie Lee Scarpelli-Miller, 31 years old, Frostburg MD Charges:  Fail to Appear

On November 29th, 2021 the Cumberland Police responded to a residence on the 900 block of Maryland Ave for a report of an assault.  Upon arrival officers contacted the male victim and observed that he had several lacerations on his hand and arm.  Through the investigation it was learned that the male victim had been arguing with a female, Rebecca Zajdel, age 30, of Cumberland Maryland.  During the argument, Zajdel allegedly grabbed a knife and cut the victim several times.  The Cumberland Fire Department was called to treat the victim for non-life threatening injuries.  Based on the investigation, Zajdel was…

During Cumberland’s ongoing negotiations with CSX over repairs and /or replacement of three West Side bridges, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has pointed out the Howard Street project in Baltimore as evidence that the railroad is difficult to get a deal with. Yesterday, Governor Hogan announced a deal that will finally see some action in Baltimore after seven years of talks…

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice will hold another media briefing this afternoon, and WCBC will cover the session. During the last briefing just before Thanksgiving, Justice was asked if the briefings had lost their effectiveness and if there are any other approaches that may be more effective…

The global supply chain nightmare has appeared to increase traffic at the Port of Baltimore rather than hinder it. While many small stores in areas such as Western Maryland have been hit hard, Governor Larry Hogan emphasized that the Port of Baltimore is prepared to handle cargo from other ports across the country while also seeing an increase in business…                                                

Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby firing back at Governor Larry Hogan after he announced his latest plans to address violent crime. Those plans include withholding funds pending the results of an audit into Mosby's office's conviction rates. At a press conference, Mosby said she has nothing to hide and pointed to the city’s  overall 97% conviction rate in 2021. She said the governor’s comments have nothing to do with addressing Baltimore’s crime problems- but rather are all about his political aspirations…                                  

Fayette Street will be closed from Lefevre to Tilghman St due to a large water main break.  The closure is expected to last for several hours until repairs can be made.  Motorists are urged to find an alternate route during this time.  

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today announced an update on the top and bottom 10 skilled nursing facilities in the state ranked by percentage of staff with at least one dose of a vaccine against COVID-19. MDH also announced an update on skilled nursing facilities that did not submit adequate COVID-19 vaccination data as required.   Per vaccination protocols in effect since September 1, 2021 and reinforced on November 4, 2021 by the Federal government, all nursing facility staff are required to have their first or single dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.    Nursing facilities that fail to comply…