On Tuesday, September 8th, 2020, a Deputy with the Allegany County Sheriff's Office observed a vehicle operating recklessly in the area of Winchester Road, Lavale, MD. The Deputy conducted a traffic on the vehicle as it entered the parking lot of a nearby shopping center. After contacting the operator and occupants the Deputy noticed that the subjects were acting suspiciously prompting him to request a Sheriff's "K9" team response. Upon the arrival and deployment of the "K9" team a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted. Subsequent to the search, Jennifer Nicole Moore, (36 of Frostburg, MD) and Chandler…

The Allegany County Health Department reports that one community member in their 70s and a second person who was a nursing home resident have died from COVID-19.  Since Friday, there have been seven new cases of COVID-19 identified in Allegany County including a male and female in their teens, four females in their 20s, and a male in his 50s.  None of the new cases have required hospitalization.  This brings the cumulative number of cases in Allegany County to 411. 

Under the plan outlined during Tuesday’s meeting of the Allegany County Board of Education- small groups of students could be back in the classrooms for in person instruction within two weeks. Interim superintendent of schools Jeff Blank and Chief Academic Officer Dr Kim Kalbaugh presented the system’s return to school plan- which began with a detailed presentation from the Allegany County Health Department. That presentation provided an overview of the state’s health guidelines that must be followed in order for classroom instruction to begin- as well as addressing how cases or outbreaks will be handled. Phase one of the plan…

On Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 the Cumberland Police Department responded to a Harding Avenue residence for the report of a male violating a protective order.  When officers arrived, they observed the male in question who was identified as Antonio Maurice Smith.  Officer knew that Smith had an active arrest warrant for violating the protective order the day before.  Upon seeing officers, Smith attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended on the open warrant.  Once he was in custody, Smith became uncooperative causing a disturbance and resisting officers’ attempts to place him in a transport vehicle.  He was served the…

Congressman David Trone toured Western Maryland Tuesday, meeting and listening to the voices of those who are in recovery from addiction, discussing the particular challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The visits kicked off a series of events Trone is holding during National Recovery Month focusing on the challenges of those in recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. After afternoon stops in Frederick and Hagerstown, the Maryland Democrat wrapped up his day at Fort Recovery in Cumberland…

Traffic ties up and delays have become routine on Greene Street and downtown Cumberland- particularly when drivers use the downtown exits as detours when there are major accidents on heavily traveled Interstate 68 at Haystack Mountain. Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss tells WCBC News that the city recently placed new signage downtown specifically targeting truck traffic in an effort to alleviate some of the congestion that often results…

Children returned to classes for the start of the school year throughout West Virginia on Tuesday. In nine of the state's 55 counties, students began the year with remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic. The state issued an updated color-coded map Saturday night showing the nine counties in either orange or red, meaning public schools were prohibited from conducting face-to-face instruction. Students in Mineral, Grant, Hampshire and Hardy counties were among those back in the classrooms. Governor Jim Justice said he understands the frustration of those parents and students in the nine counties not yet permitted to return…

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan recognized the first day of school for students Tuesday at Denton Elementary School by visiting the school with State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon. Students in the school district will start the school year with remote learning. Governor Hogan called it a great opportunity to get an up close look at how some schools are combining in person and online instruction to kick off the new school year…

WVU student-athletes have been speaking out about the need for equality and change in America in recent weeks- and several football players announced via twitter last week plans for the team to wear Black Lives Matter stickers on their helmets this season. This has not been without some controversy with many fans and alumni saying they will boycott the team. In a press conference Tuesday, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice said while he met with WVU’s president over the weekend, the Black Lives Matter issue was not discussed. When asked for his opinion of the team wearing the sticker, Justice largely…

Hospital workers out front in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic would receive “hero” pay, or bonuses, under a bill proposed by a Maryland representative. Democratic Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger of Maryland’s Second Congressional District plans to roll out his proposal on Thursday, The Baltimore Sun reported, citing a news release from the congressman’s office on Tuesday. The plan would provide hazard pay to doctors, nurses, specialists and non-medical staffs in hospitals such as custodians who work in close proximity to COVID-19 patients within federally-designated virus hotspots, the news release said. It’s not immediately clear how much workers would receive or where funding for…