WCBC's mobile news unit has been touring the area and documented the flooding…    

Flash flooding and a downed tree has Route 220 closed as emergency units attempt to clear the scene. Even before the downed tree, the road was not passable and considered dangerous for travel. 

Flash flooding from tropical depression Ida was widespread across the region Wednesday afternoon. Some of the more challenging situations for local EMS is a mud slide reported on Greene Street. Numerous flooded basement and downed tree calls began to stream into 911 centers in Allegany and Mineral counties just after noon. State Route 36 in the Mount Savage area was closed due to high water. At least one vehicle was reportedly stranded in the water. Route 220 is being described as unsafe for travel. Flooding also was reported in the Dingle and Fayette Street areas in Cumberland and along George's…

On Tuesday morning at approximately 11:38 am, a male subject walked into VanMeter’s Grocery in Flintstone, Maryland, brandishing a firearm and demanding cash. He attempted to open the cash register himself but was unsuccessful. The suspect fled on foot and ran north towards the interstate and was spotted getting into a silver or gray sedan by a witness. He then reportedly drove past the store traveling south on Murley's Branch Road. Troopers from the Cumberland barrack and Deputies from the Allegany County Sheriff’s department canvassed the area with negative results.  The suspect was reported to be wearing a black "hoodie"…

Governor Larry Hogan today made the following announcement regarding the state’s response to Tropical Depression Ida: “This morning, I directed the Maryland Emergency Management Agency to raise its state activation level for Tropical Depression Ida. This will allow MEMA to coordinate an efficient statewide multi-agency response, and work in real time to address any local requests for assistance. “With this major storm, there is the potential for significant amounts of rainfall that could lead to severe flash flooding and river flooding thereafter. Winds of 25-35 mph could lead to instances of downed trees and power outages. A tornado threat encompasses…

As a result of heavy rain and potential flooding, Mineral County Public Schools will be dismissing three hours early today

Allegany county emergency services responded to a vehicle accident early this morning around 5:00 on interstate 68 eastbounder exit 40 in LaVale. It was a  two vehicle rollover with entrapment  and emergency services personnel were on scene for approximately an hour and a half before re opening the eastbound lanes.

Allegany County Emergency Services responded to a vehicle accident early this morning around 5:00AM on Interstate 68 east bound at exit 40 in LaVale. Two vehicle rollover with entrapment. Emergency services were on scene for approximately an hour and a half before reopening the eastbound lanes of i-68.

Due to the inclement sever weather forecast for Wednesday due to Hurrican Ida, the following schools/service have been closed/cancelled for today: Allegany County Public Schools Bishop Walsh School Calvary Christian Academy Lighthouse Christian Academy Bedford Area Schools – REMOTE LEARNING Allegany College of Maryland (All Campuses) Allegany County Head-Start Head Start Day Program Friends Aware Day Program Georges Creek / Willow Creek Day Care Program

On August 31st, 2021 officers of the Cumberland Police Department conducted a drug investigation that resulted in a Search and Seizure Warrant being issued for a residence on Frederick Street. As a result of the investigation, quantities of controlled dangerous substances and controlled paraphernalia were seized. Zakkery Sabastian Grady and David Joseph Snyder were placed under arrest and taken before a District Court Commissioner for their initial appearance. At the conclusion of their initial appearance, Snyder was held on a $2,500 bond, and Grady was released on his own recognizance. Arrest: David Joseph Snyder, age 31, Cumberland Maryland Charges: Two…