An annual fundraiser for Greenway Avenue Stadium is scheduled for the first part of August.  The Mark Manges Walk A Mile For ‘Ol Greenway memorial walk will take place on August 9, starting at 9am.  The event raises money for improvements at the stadium, originally built in the 1930s. Committee member Rock Cioni said visitors are always impressed with the stadium…       “Whenever there’s a new team that’s never been here before, whether they’re playing Fort Hill or Allegany, all – especially the media people up there and the coaches that are up top, they cannot believe that…

At least three individuals commented that there was not enough outreach for the public meeting regarding input for the City’s comprehensive plan for the next ten years.  One of the residents that attended Tuesday’s public meeting at City Hall said the turnout was great as it was but the number isn’t enough to represent the City’s entire population…     “I think this is the first time that I’ve seen a lot of people, like, come and show up and want to do something productive—and I’m not saying it’s not happening, but this is great.  Like, I want to see…

Governor Wes Moore is becoming very familiar with the Georges Creek area of Allegany County, visiting during his campaign for Governor and now twice since flooding hit the area in May.  WCBC political contributor Jeff Metz says there are mixed views about help the governor’s office has been able to provide…     “They’re happy that Governor Moore is paying more attention and he has visited. There is also a mix of they believe there could be more funds because they recognize the Hogan surplus that no longer exists. So people sometimes people want to look at Governor Moore and…

Maryland US Senator Chris Van Hollen is speaking out after the Maryland Congressional delegation was denied entrance to an immigrations and custom enforcement, or ICE, facility where they say people are being detained for deportation.  Lawmakers said it was part of their oversight duties to inspect the facility and check detainee conditions…     “Members of Congress, on behalf of their constituents, are allowed to go visit and look at these kind of holding facilities where people are being detained. And, despite the clear meaning of this law, she was told by higher-ups not to let us in.”

The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Allegany County Combined Criminal Investigations Unit (C3I), conducted an investigation into a robbery that took place at a business in Ellerslie, MD, around 10:06 AM on Monday, July 28, 2025. Eric Jerome Gamble Jr., a 22-year-old resident of Frostburg, was taken into custody without incident earlier today. He was served with a District Court arrest warrant related to the investigation. After his arrest, Gamble was brought before the District Court Commissioner and was held without bail. The Maryland State Police and Frostburg State University Police assisted with the investigation.   Eric Jerome…

Governor Wes Moore continues to say he was not handed a state surplus when he took office.  At the end of Larry Hogan’s term as governor, Maryland showed a surplus of over $5 billion dollars – the state now faces at least a $3 billion dollar shortfall.  However, Moore told Bret Baier of Fox News that is a myth that’s been debunked several times now…     “We actually turned a structural deficit which had been predicted since 2017 and was not addressed by the previous government and turned a structural deficit now into a surplus – and any surplus…

Delegate Jim Hinebaugh along with Senator Mike McKay were in Westernport on Sunday to hear from Maryland Governor Wes Moore on the denial of FEMA funding for flood recovery.  McKay said all hands are on deck to help get the community put back together and things are looking more positive for the appeal…     “The community as a whole has come together now we just need to make sure that this application to get the denial to turn into a smile, then get the funding. Hopefully get the $15.8 million dollars.”

Meritus Medical Center’s Emergency Department was honored with the Maryland Stars of Life award from the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services. Meritus is one of only three ER’s in the state receiving the award, having reached certain benchmarks in service and care in partnership with emergency medical services. Meritus is the fifth-busiest ER in the state, seeing around 60,000 patients a year and has seen 11,000 EMS patients so far in 2025.

On Monday, July 28, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Bonnie Williams.  The warrant was issued as the result of Williams failing to appear in court on original charges of CDS: Possess Paraphernalia (x2).  Williams was arrested and later seen by a District Court Commissioner for a bond hearing.  At the conclusion, Williams posted a $500 unsecured personal bond. ARRESTED:  Bonnie Eardeen Williams      AGE:  48       Cumberland, MD BENCH WARRANT SERVED On Monday, July 28, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Dalton Gates.  The warrant was issued as the…

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center received a major donation form the Kamin Family Foundation.  Daniel and Carole Kamin have been long-time supporters of UPMC through both giving and volunteering. The $65 million dollar gift will help to complete the new 635-bed patient tower at UMPC Presbyterian, which will now be called the Kamin Tower. The new facility will have private rooms, staff spaces, and easier access for patient imaging as well as shared spaces for families. The tower is projected to open in early 2027.