On Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Alex Anthony Chermesino for leaving the scene of an accident charges.  The summons was issued by District Court in reference to an incident that occurred on May 2nd, 2021 when he is suspected of backing his vehicle into a building on Willowbrook Road and leaving the scene without reporting the incident to police.  Chermesino signed and received copies of the charging documents and was released pending trial at District Court.   Alex Anthony Chermesino, age; 20, Frostburg, Maryland.  

The Cumberland Times News reports that the  great mystery of Coney Market's multi-million Powerball winner has finally been solved, but the general public will still never know who claimed the largest prize in Maryland Lottery history. A group of anonymous winners, calling themselves simply "The Power Pack" have reportedly claimed the $731.1 million prize, according to state lottery officials, who announced that the award had been claimed Wednesday afternoon. Maryland is one of 11 states allowing lottery winners to remain anonymous. When the winning drawing was first announced in January, Coney Market quickly became a hub of local, state and national…

In Allegany County, 24,658 residents have received their first dose of a two-dose vaccine against COVID-19 (35.0% of the population), with 21,253 of those individuals now fully vaccinated with their second dose (30.2% of the population).  The number of residents who have received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine is 2,548 (3.6%).   By comparison, the state reported that 52.3% of all Marylanders had received their first dose of a two-dose vaccine, with 42.7% having had both doses and 3.8% vaccinated with the single-dose vaccine.   Allegany County COVID-19 Case Statistics as of May 25:   New COVID Cases: …

Governor Larry Hogan today issued vetoes of four legislative measures: HB 16, sanctuary state legislation that would impede local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal law enforcement. HB 23, legislation that would impede law enforcement’s ability to conduct investigations. SB 420, legislation to legalize the possession and distribution of heroin paraphernalia. SB 202, legislation removing governors from the state’s parole process, making it less accountable to the public. House Bill 16 – Correctional Services – Immigration Detention – Prohibition House Bill 23 – Personal Information – State and Local Agencies – Restrictions on Access “Local law enforcement should fully…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 206 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MARYLAND ANNE ARUNDEL HOWARD MONTGOMERY PRINCE GEORGES IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND CARROLL FREDERICK WASHINGTON IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND CECIL IN NORTHERN MARYLAND BALTIMORE BALTIMORE CITY HARFORD IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND CALVERT CHARLES ST. MARYS IN WESTERN MARYLAND ALLEGANY GARRETT IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 34 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA ALBEMARLE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG GREENE KING GEORGE NELSON ORANGE SPOTSYLVANIA IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA ARLINGTON CITY…

Former West Virginia House Delegate Derrick Evans has pleaded not guilty to charges related to his participation in the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot.  The four counts against Evans include entering and remaining in a restricted building, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building, violent entry and disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building. All of the charge are misdemeanors. Evans resigned his seat in the Legislature a few days after the incident, in which a woman was fatally shot while trying to climb into the chambers, three others died from…

Maryland has reached a new record low regarding its COVID-19 numbers. On Tuesday, the state health department recorded a 1.98% seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate, the lowest positivity rate since the global pandemic began. Maryland is also reporting 160 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, the first time fewer than 200 new cases have been reported since March 30, 2020, and the lowest number since March 26, 2020. According to official CDC data, 68.3% of Maryland adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, outpacing the national rate (61.5%), and putting the state well on track to surpass President Biden’s goal…

Governor Larry Hogan Tuesday announced nearly $17 million in awards for four state revitalization programs and one federal community development program administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).  Of that amount more than $1.4 million is targeted for local projects in Allegany County and the city of Cumberland. The Strategic Demolition Fund will provide $250,000 for a main sprinkler tap installation that will be part of the Baltimore Street reconstruction project. The Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund will provide $400,000 for Frostburg State University’s Hill Street/Museum Redevelopment project and $250,000 for the Allegany College of…

COVID-19 vaccination efforts again took center stage during West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s virtual briefing Tuesday. The governor again suggested that those who have died of COVID or are currently hospitalized would’ve jumped at the chance to be vaccinated if given the chance…   With 57% of the state’s eligible population having currently gotten at least one shot, Gov. Justice remained confident that his goal of 65% will be reached by June 20. Justice believed that around 18,000 residents between 16 and 35 have registered, so far, for the state’s $100 gift card or savings bond vaccine program.  Justice said that…

It is graduation day for the class of 2021 in Allegany County, with ceremonies beginning this morning and concluding after 5. Allegany High School ceremonies will begin at 10 at Greenway Avenue Stadium; followed by Mountain Ridge ceremonies at the school’s stadium in Frostburg starting at 1; and Fort Hill wraps the day at 4 at Greenway. WCBC Radio will be providing live broadcasts of all three ceremonies. School Board member Deb Frank…