On 11/11/21 at 5:40 PM, The Maryland State Police Cumberland Barrack was alerted of a serious collision involving a pedestrian in the area of McMullen Hwy South of the entrance to Weis Market.  Through the investigation it was learned that a 40 year old male was walking South on Rt 220 in the travel portion of the roadway when he was struck by a 2007 Subaru Forester, driven by a 31 year old male of Rawlings, MD, that was also traveling South.  Life saving measures were attempted but the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries at the scene.  Rt. 220 was…

Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford says mandating vaccines for kids in Maryland is not the best move to make right now.  Rutherford  told WBAL that while the  topic of COVID-19 vaccine mandates has been discussed by state officials, it is not being seriously considered. There have been parent protests in states that have implemented mandates- and Rutherford says he would anticipate a similar reaction in Maryland…

An update provided earlier this week on how businesses along the downtown pedestrian mall will be impacted during construction on the Baltimore Street Access Project- had some store owners concerned. It was suggested that many businesses will be limited to back door access during the projected 18 month construction period. Downtown Development Commission chair Sandra Saville, during Thursday’s regular monthly meeting, says that is not the case…

City officials are continuing to work on addressing the large number of dilapidated properties in Cumberland- although the biggest part of the problems seem to stem from the courts.  The issue revolves around properties that go to tax sale and wind up in perpetual limbo with no tax revenue and no clear ownership while the property continues to deteriorate.  Mayor Ray Morriss tells WCBC News that even when an owner is identified-  the process to force that person to repair and maintain the property is challenging…

Veterans Day 2021 in Allegany County with the annual ceremony held at the Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery. Among those speaking at the event, Delegate Mike McKay…

Allegany County Emergency Services reports a pedestrian has been struck by a vehicle near Weis' Market on McMullen Highway. The road is closed as crews work to clear the scene.

The Allegany County Health Department, in partnership with Allegany County Public Schools, will provide Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for students ages 5-11 at an after-school vaccination clinic at Braddock Middle School on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 4:30-7 p.m. Visit the ACPS website for details. 

Five female inmates of the Garrett County Detention Center have been charged with plotting an escape that included a bomb threat being telephoned to the facility. The Cumberland Times News reports the alleged scheme was discovered earlier this month by detectives of the Garrett County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division, who were assisted by deputies in the department's narcotics division, its crime scene investigator and correctional officers. Authorities said inmates within the detention center plotted a scheme where calls were made to a person outside the facility to call in a bomb threat to the detention center so the escape…

Maryland Lt Governor Boyd Rutherford says he expects parents to play a major role in determining upcoming elections in the state. In neighboring Virginia, Republican Glenn Youngkin made schools, and particularly parental control, his closing issue in his upset win over Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia governor's race. Rutherford, appearing on WBAL, said parents have are no longer confident in board’s of education to make the right decisions when it comes to COVID-19…

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice on Wednesday urged those who had their COVID-19 vaccinations six months ago to go get a booster shot, saying the protection and effectiveness of their earlier vaccines may have faded to as low as 15%. The state’s percentage of those getting booster shots in among the lowest in the nation- a point of frustration for the governor…