On Friday, August 6th, 2021 the Cumberland Police Department responded to a vacant residence on Lennox Place for the report of individuals inside that are not supposed to be there.  When officers arrived, they observed the rear door had been forced open.  Officers made entry and found a male, identified as Cory Jacob Bennett, hiding upstairs.  Bennett was arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property and 4th degree burglary.  He was taken before the District Court Commissioner and was released on his own personal recognizance pending trial.   Cory Jacob Bennett, age; 32, Cumberland, Maryland.

On Thursday, August 5th, 2021 the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Robert Christopher Cain charging him with littering and identity fraud to avoid prosecution.  The summons was issued by District Court in reference to an incident that occurred on August 4th, 2021 in the area of Canal Street when an officer issued him a citation for public consumption of alcohol and later discovered that Cain had given him a fictious name.  At the time of service, Cain was again found to be in possession of an alcoholic beverage in public and was issued another citation.  He received…

Governor Larry Hogan announced Thursday that state employees who work in congregant settings with vulnerable citizens must be vaccinated or face regular Covid testing. Maryland state employees who work in congregate settings must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination effective Sept. 1. Hogan said state employees working in congregate settings will be required to show proof of vaccination or adhere to strict masking requirements and submit to regular COVID-19 testing…  

Comptroller Peter Franchot announced that Maryland Tax-Free week returns Aug. 8-14. During the week, clothing and footwear $100 or less will be exempt from the state’s six percent sales tax. Additionally, the first $40 of any backpack purchase will also be tax-free. Although it is largely viewed as a “back to school” event- Franchot tells WCBC News that everyone can participate- even those from neighboring states…

In a rare public appearance this week, Allegany County Health Officer Janelle Mayer expressed concern with the county’s lagging numbers when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. While the statewide number of those fully vaccinated is approaching 60%, Allegany County is just over 40%…  

US Wind company has announced it will bring about 500 jobs to Maryland with a $75 million investment plan. WBAL reports as part of a multi-million dollar announcement, the US Wind company will make its offshore wind-turbines at the site of the old Beth Steel facility in Sparrows Point. Jeff Grybowsk is president of U.S Wind…   US Wind has acquired an 80,000-acre federal lease area off the coast of Maryland in 2014.  US Wind will make the steel and build the wind turbines its putting off the coast of Ocean City, creating about 500 jobs. Grybowsk said that project will require welders, painters and crane operators…

Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Jeff Blank, announced several administrative staffing updates effective August 4, 2021. Moriah Cohen will be the new Assistant Principal at Braddock Middle School; Alyssa Werner and John Wade will be the new Assistant Principals at Washington Middle School; and Amy Llewellyn will be the Mental Health Coordinator for the school system.             Moriah Cohen earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and her Master of Education degree in School Counseling, both from Frostburg State University. She has also completed additional coursework to earn certification in administration and supervision. She began her career in ACPS in…

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of Columbia Gas of Maryland, has announced that on Tuesday, August 10 beginning at 6:00 am, a detour route will be in place to permit Queen City Drive to be closed from Baltimore Street to the Rose’s Parking Lot Entrance at the McDonald’s Restaurant. The closure is necessary to allow Columbia Gas to excavate pits in order to bore a new gas main underneath the CSX Tracks. The full road closure is expected to be in effect until Wednesday, August 11 at 6pm, at which time Queen City Drive would be reopened to two…

The indoor mask mandate will be reinstated in Baltimore City next week, Mayor Brandon Scott announced Thursday. The mandate goes into effect at 9 a.m. Monday. The mask mandate is universal, applying to anyone regardless of vaccination status. City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa spoke during Thursday's press briefing and said the Delta variant spread is the key driver in reinstating the indoor mask mandate.

Governor Larry Hogan announced Thursday that state employees who work in congregant settings with vulnerable citizens must be vaccinated or face regular Covid testing. Maryland state employees who work in congregate settings must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination effective Sept. 1. Hogan said state employees working in congregate settings will be required to show proof of vaccination or adhere to strict masking requirements and submit to regular COVID-19 testing