On 10/26/2021 the Cumberland City Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Sommer Dawn Knotts. Knotts failed to appear in District Court on 9/3/2021 for an assault charge. Knotts was taken before a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond. Arrested – Sommer Dawn Knotts (39) Cumberland, MD Charge – Failure to Appear
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of two people found inside their home in Allegany County. The victims are identified as Gregory Zembower, 65, and Lorraine Zembower, 54, of Rawlings, Maryland. Both individuals were pronounced deceased in their home located in the 15,000 block of Meadowdale Drive in Rawlings. Their bodies have been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause and manner of death. Shortly before 9:00 a.m. today, troopers at the Cumberland Barrack responded to a call from a relative of the deceased couple who had gone to visit them. The relative…
Although the work of the Canal Place Task Force has largely been completed- a final report has yet to be issued. The seven-member Task Force, chaired by Delegate Jason Buckel, was appointed in March of 2018 to examine the future viability of Canal Place and whether any changes are needed. Created in 1993, Canal Place is a unique blend of state and federally owned property . The 11-acre property features the railway station, two structures containing shops, a canal boat replica, festival grounds and the Footer’s Dye Works Building as well as land leased to the Fairfield Inn. One option…
A new Goucher College poll finds President Joe Biden's approval rating falling in Maryland. In poll results released Tuesday 53% of Marylanders either "approve" or "strongly approve" of the job the president is doing while 43% "disapprove" or "strongly disapprove" of the President's job performance. The approval numbers are lower than a similar survey in March, when 62% of those surveyed approved or strongly approved, and 31% disapproved or strongly disapproved. Goucher Poll director and political science professor Mileah Kromer… While the president’s numbers are sagging, Governor Larry Hogan's approval rating remains high. The poll found 68% approve or strongly…
It was a glowing COVID-19 vaccination report presented by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan this week. Maryland has administered more than 8.3 million COVID-19 vaccines, including: 98% of Marylanders 65 and older, 85.9% of Marylanders 18 and older and 84.9% of all eligible Marylanders 12 and older. Health Secretary Dennis Schrader called Maryland one of the most vaccinated states in the country noting that nearly 85% of the eligible population 12 and older have had at least one dose. Unfortunately Allegany County continues to lag behind the state in most COVID numbers. While Maryland’s fully vaccinated rate is now above 66%-…
Halloween kicks off tonight in with the return of the annual South Cumberland Business and Civic Association Marsha L. Thomas Memorial Halloween parade. That event gets underway at 7 and once again WCBC Radio will broadcast live. Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss…
According to Pennsylvania State Police, a Bedford man died Monday when his vehicle traveled out of control on Evitts Creek Road in Cumberland Valley Township. Brian K. Marsh, 65, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Bedford County coroner following the 6:22 a.m. crash that reportedly occurred near Watson's Pond. Marsh was operating a 2001 Volvo S-40 north when the vehicle traveled off the eastern shoulder, reentered the roadway and crossed the double line before striking a tree, police said. Upon impact, the vehicle struck a second tree before coming to rest in the roadway. Cumberland Valley Township Volunteer…
Dr. Janet Mattern, an associate professor in the Frostburg State University Department of Educational Professions, has been selected as the ninth recipient of the President’s Distinguished Faculty Award. This award recognizes a faculty member who has provided exceptional service to the University and has advanced its mission, goals and strategic planning initiatives. “Janet has not only excelled as a teacher and advisor but has also contributed significantly in service to the Educational Professions program and the University,” said FSU President Ronald Nowaczyk. “She was instrumental to the success of maintaining accreditation and to the Teacher Quality Partnership Grant. This award…
ACPS Bus #36 for Allegany High School and Cresaptown Elementary School (which has been covered by bus #163) will run in the morning ONLY for the remainder of this week. Parents will need to make alternate arrangements for their students for after school transportation.
According to the Allegany County Sheriff's Department, a three-vehicle accident has been reported on Interstate 68 eastbound prior to the Clarysville Bridge. There is a reported rollover involved in the accident, and motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and expect delays as emergency crews respond to the scene.
