On September 15th, 2021, The Cumberland City Police responded to a residence in the 400 block of Winmer St for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, Officers contacted the victim of the alleged assault. Officers learned that an argument had occurred between the victim and Edward Junior McDaniel, 32, of Cumberland MD. The victim alleged that McDaniel had pushed them to the ground multiple times during the argument, causing injury to the victim. As a result of the investigation, McDaniel was placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarters for processing. McDaniel was taken before the District Court Commissioner…

UPMC Western Maryland is currently operating under temporary EMS diversion. This does not close the emergency department but seeks to limit those coming with lower severity of illness. When operating under diversion, all UPMC hospitals continue to accept any ambulance arriving on site, including those with heart attack, stroke, major trauma and severe symptoms, and we always accept walk-in patients

With COVID-19 case numbers skyrocketing in Allegany County- the Board of Education this week opened discussion on allowing parents the option of virtual learning for their kids.  The Maryland Department of Health this week reported Allegany County by far tops the state’s seven-day moving average COVID-19 case rate- while at the same time having one of the lowest vaccination percentages.  Board member Debra Frank said she continues to hear from parents expressing concern with the growing COVID-19 case rate in the county and want the option for their children to be in a virtual learning environment. When those parents were…

Following a vote by state lawmakers this week requiring masks in K-12 schools to help stop the spread of COVID-19- the Allegany County Board of Education heard from constituents on the issue. It was a legislative panel Tuesday acting on the State Board of Education’s recommendation that led to the mask mandate for schools. During the public comment portion of the local board’s regular monthly meeting,  Jason Haggerty said he is  outraged that his children are required to wear face covering in school… Board vice president Robert Farrell said that he believes such decisions should be made at the local…

With plans finally announced to see steam engine 1309 up and running announced- the hope is the historic locomotive will be active for many years to come.  Western Maryland Scenic Railroad representatives this past weekend officially unveiled  1309-  announcing that it’s inaugural run will be the weekend of December17,18 and 19 leading the Polar Express excursions. The steam engine, purchased in 2014, has now undergone a lengthy restoration process. Wes Heinz, the new executive director of the tourist train operation, tells WCBC News that the steam engine is now ready to roll…

Sounding a familiar theme, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice on Wednesday urged everyone eligible for the COVID-19 vaccinne who has not gotten it- to do so as quickly as possible. During his regular briefing, Justice said that COVID is everywhere and the only way to guarantee survival is to be vaccinated. Those declining too- are making poor, potentially life threatening choices… While pushing for everyone to get vaccinated,  Justice said he has no plans to push for a mandate, strongly criticizing President Biden’s recent call for vaccine requirements…

On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 1:26 p.m., Frostburg City Police were called to a local hotel for a report of recurring suspicious and possible drug activity in the parking lot by individuals who were presently in the lot and who were not current guests at the hotel. Upon contacting the individuals at the scene, who were in their vehicles, officers learned that a passenger, Damonye Taekwon Anderson, 25, of Chesterfield, Virginia, had extraditable capias arrest warrants out from Virginia in connection with charges involving receiving stolen firearms, possessing a sawed off shotgun, controlled dangerous substance violation, and felony eluding….

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today announced a three-year, $1.8 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to strengthen community-based COVID-19 response in three underserved jurisdictions. The award provides $600,00 annually in financial support and technical assistance for MDH community health workers in Allegany, Dorchester and Somerset counties. "Community health workers are on the frontline in our fight against COVID-19 and are trusted by the members of the communities they serve," said MDH Secretary Dennis R. Schrader. “This CDC grant will help us further reach into vulnerable communities and address COVID-19 needs." The award supports…

UPMC Western Maryland is currently operating under temporary EMS diversion, according to a statement from the Hospital This does not close the emergency department but seeks to limit those coming with lower severity of illness. When operating under diversion, all UPMC hospitals continue to accept any ambulance arriving on site, including those with heart attack, stroke, major trauma and severe symptoms, and UPMC Western Maryland will always accept walk-in patients

On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 1:26 p.m., Frostburg City Police were called to a local hotel for a report of recurring suspicious and possible drug activity in the parking lot by individuals who were presently in the lot and who were not current guests at the hotel. Upon contacting the individuals at the scene, who were in their vehicles, officers learned that a passenger, Damonye Taekwon Anderson, 25, of Chesterfield, Virginia, had extraditable capias arrest warrants out from Virginia in connection with charges involving receiving stolen firearms, possessing a sawed off shotgun, controlled dangerous substance violation, and felony eluding. Officers placed Anderson under…