Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh this week announced the membership of the Access to Counsel in Evictions Task Force, which will take effect starting October 1st. The task Force, created by an act of the General Assembly, will focus on helping to ensure that tenants facing eviction from their homes will have access to proper legal representation. Frosh told WBAL that that landlords have a tremendous advantage over tenants in most cases that end up in court- primarily because many of those people facing eviction simply can’t afford a lawyer..                                                    Frosh1  

Recent data reveals that there are approximately 350,000 uninsured Maryland residents. The state estimates that about 120.000 of them are eligible for free health care coverage. In the state’s sixth district- which includes Allegany County- there are more than 21,000 people eligible for free insurance. During a stop in Cumberland on Thursday, Congressman David Trone heard from local consumers about insurance issues and concerns as he met with representatives from AHEC West…                                                       Trone1

Earlier this week, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan called on the FDA to give full approval for COVID-19 vaccinnes. Hogan said the state conducted a survey, and that the number one response people gave for not getting a vaccine is because it isn’t FDA approved. Despite no FDA approval, Hogan said about 80% of state employees are vaccinated. As of Thursday, Hogan said Maryland has issued more than 7.3 million vaccines, stating that while Maryland is experiencing the delta surge, it is not nearly as severe as many other states…                                                        Hogan1 

During a day visit to Allegany County Thursday, Sixth District Congressman David Trone talked with WCBC News about the situation in Afghanistan. Trone, a Democrat who represents Western Maryland, stressed the importance of getting American personnel safely home- urging President Biden to allow more Afghan refugees to come to America…                                                       TroneAfghan 

Cumberland Police said Thursday the route motorcyclists taking part in America's 911 Ride will travel as they pass through the city has changed. They will enter the city via the Narrows and continue on N. Mechanic Street before turning on Frederick Street. They will then take Naves Cross Road to Interstate 68 and stop briefly at Rocky Gap before continuing on to Arlington, Virginia. City drivers may experience delays between 8 and 9:30 a.m.

On Thursday, August 19th, 2021 the Cumberland Police Department served a District Court bench warrant on Melvin Eugene Mumma Jr. for violating pre-trial release conditions on attempted theft and forged currency charges.  He was taken before the District Court Commissioner and was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center held on a temporary commitment. Melvin Eugene Mumma Jr, ag; 74, Cumberland, Maryland.

9 PM Update:   Due to the numerous poles and lines down, Mt. View Drive from Schly Street to Mcgruder Street will remain closed until further notice.  Potomac Edison crews are working in this area and will be for an extended period of time.  All other streets affected by the downed power lines have now been reopended.  Motorist are asked to expect future street closures in the affected area as repairs are being made.   INITIAL REPORT:   Potomac Edison crews are working to restore service to 1700 customers in Cumberland. There are also numerous street closures as a result of a tree down on…

1,700 customers in Cumberland are without power according to the Potomac Edison. Allegany County Emergency Services reports a tree is down around North Lee Street and Valley Street. Electrical polls and lines are down. Crews have responded to the scene. Numerous street closures as a result of a tree down on the Great Alleghany Passage. A tree caused damage to numerous power poles on the Westside of Cumberland. The area affected is Valley Street to Cumberland Street to include Mountain View Drive. There are numerous locations throughout the affected area where wires and poles are down. Please avoid these areas and…

Congressman David Trone (MD-06) is in the midst of a week-long tour of Maryland’s Sixth District spending Thursday in Allegany County. During the tour, he will visit nine locations where he is working to secure federal funding to help invest in the local economy and create jobs. On the trip, Trone will visit all five counties in Maryland’s Sixth District, visiting nine sites that he is working to secure Community Project Funding (CPF) for, and hosting roundtables on veterans affairs, addiction recovery, and increasing Deep Creek Lake tourism. He will also visit the National Park Service National Historic Preservation Training…

Cumberland Police said Thursday the route motorcyclists taking part in America's 911 Ride will travel as they pass through the city has changed. They will enter the city via the Narrows and continue on N. Mechanic Street before turning on Frederick Street. They will then take Naves Cross Road to Interstate 68 and stop briefly at Rocky Gap before continuing on to Arlington, Virginia. City drivers may experience delays between 8 and 9:30 a.m.