On Friday officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Joshua Michael Clark Sr. The Arrest Warrant was issued by the District Court stemming from an incident on September 28th, 2020. During the incident officers responded to the 300 block of Williams Street for a reported breaking and entering. Officers spoke with the victim who advised that Clark had entered their residence, broke items, and struck them in the face before fleeing. Clark was taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was held on $10,000.   Arrest: Joshua Michael Clark Sr, age 26, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Burglary…

Yesterday, the Maryland Governor’s Office reported that more than 10,000 Marylanders have lost their lives to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. “More than 10,000 lives have now been taken from us by this deadly virus. Each of these Marylanders was the most important person in the world to someone, and our prayers are with all the family members and loved ones who are grieving,” said Governor Larry Hogan.  “We have overcome so much over the last 19 months. Our recovery continues, and more people are getting vaccinated every day. But even while the worst may be behind us,…

Weekly COVID-19 Update: For the week of September 10-16, 2021, Fort Hill High School met the Maryland Department of Health definition of a school wide outbreak of COVID-19.  There were three or more classrooms/cohorts having at least two or more positive cases within a 2-week period.    ACPS had one school with classrooms/cohorts that met the definition of a classroom/cohort outbreak due to two or more individuals in the classroom/cohort testing positive for COVID-19. The Center for Career and Technical Education had two cohorts that met this definition.    ACPS had ten staff members and 81 students reported as positive for COVID-19 during…

There has been a strong community divide witnessed in Allegany County when it comes to measures to battle COVID-19. Debates over face coverings and mandated vaccinations are common in local taverns and dominate on social media. Delegate Mike McKay, a local business owner, says he hears from both sides on a regular basis. When it comes to the mask issue, McKay says he believes it is most important to show respect to one another… As far as getting vaccinated- Mckay calls it a personal choice and should be left to each individual. He declined to say  whether or not he…

Governor Larry Hogan announced Thursday more than 10,000 Marylanders have died from COVID-19 and that state flags will fly at half-staff in remembrance. As of Thursday, there are 804 Marylanders currently hospitalized, and 1,330 new cases confirmed. The seven-day positivity rate is at 4.46%. The numbers are far worse in Allegany County which leads the state in COVID case rate. Despite those somber statistics, Maryland has reported more than 3.8 million residents now fully vaccinated. Lt Governor Boyd Rutherford says the state is continuing to get high marks for it’s handling of the pandemic…

A Confederate monument is set to be moved from a courthouse lawn on Maryland’s Eastern Shore after local officials voted this week to relocate it to a Virginia battleground. The Talbot County Council voted 3-2 to approve a resolution to move the “Talbot Boys” statue that commemorates more than 80 soldiers who fought for the Confederacy.  For years, local activists have fought for the removal of the Jim Crow-era statue on the lawn adjacent to a former slave market site in Easton.  Maryland’s lone Republican Congressman Andy Harris said removing the statue will only serve to divide the community and…

The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland have announced that Joseph George has been selected to fill the council seat vacated recently by Seth Bernard.  The selection was made by the remaining four members of Council after interviewing all ten individuals who submitted letters of interest for the position.  George retired from CBIZ Insurance Services in October of 2016.  A native of the city of Cumberland, he has served in a leadership role on numerous organizations and community service associations, and resides with his wife, Sue, in Cumberland.  He talked with WCBC News shortly after the announcement and he outlined…

With Baltimore City once again surpassing 300 murders- Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is speaking out again about the growing violence in the state’s largest city. Earlier this week  a 12-year-old boy, 14-year-old twin girls and a 17-year-old girl were shot in the city. Investigators are trying to determine if the victims were targeted. Mayor Brandon Scott says tackling violent crime remains his top priority and his administration will continue to work with police and stakeholders across the city to foster a safer Baltimore. Governor Hogan says the mayor has been more talk than action to date…