Story Time at the Park begins Thursday morning through the Allegany County Library System. Each child attending will receive a free book and craft. Story Time will rotate through different parks in the county twice a week for reading and family activities, according to Library Marketing Director Ashley Swinford…    “We take them out into the parks, get everybody outside and in the fresh air, and sing and dance, and tell stories. It’s great fun for the whole family. Those are going to start June 12th, and the first one is at Constitution Park at the amphitheater. Those run every…

Western and Southern Financial Group has ranked all 50 states based on key retirement readiness factors and Maryland has come in third overall. Factors considered include average 401k balance, income, homeownership, life expectancy, and cost of living. Maryland was rated sixth for retirement funds, third for earnings among older adults but fared lower at 37th in senior homeownership and 45th in cost of living.  The number one state overall was New Jersey.

On Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested David Antoine Lee, 37, of Cumberland, MD. Lee was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on June 3rd, 2025. The warrant alleged Lee violated the terms and conditions of his probation that stemmed from a previous conviction on charges of driving without a license. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is currently being held on $2,500 bond. ARRESTED -     David Antoine Lee,    B/M 37yo…

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced Monday that Amazon is investing at least $20 Billion dollars to establish multiple high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence campuses across the state.  The investment creates over 1,200 jobs starting in Luzerne and Bucks counties with other areas under consideration. The investment is the largest in state history and Shapiro said it is a game changer for the commonwealth…     “For too long, we’ve watched as towns across Pennsylvania got hollowed out and left behind. No more. Now is our time to rebuild those communities and invest in them. This investment in Pennsylvania starts…

Center St Frostburg is closed between Stoyer & Charles to all traffic per Frostburg City

On Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department responded to the area of Waverly Terrace for the report of tampering with a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, officers contacted the owners of the vehicle who advised that a male subject was seen inside their vehicle. Officers located a male subject in the nearby area and found him to be in possession of property from inside the vehicle. As a result, Jacob Allen Kasecamp, 39, of Cumberland, MD, was placed under arrest. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where he was remanded to the Allegany…

UPDATE June 25 @ 3:20 a.m. Heidi Marie Studli has been located and returned home. Report June 11th, 2025 @ 3:23. Heidi Marie Studli, 17, W/F, has been reported to the Cumberland Police Department as a missing/runaway juvenile. Studli was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.  She was last seen in the area of the 700 block of Maryland Ave in Cumberland at 3a.m. on 6/10/25. She is approximately 5'1" in height and weighs approximately 110 lbs. She also has shoulder-length black/red hair and blue eyes. If anyone has information on Powell's whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the Cumberland…

Allegany County Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Blank attended his last Board of Education meeting Tuesday night.  ACPS President Crystal Bender thanked Blank for the ways he has served the school system during the last 37 years, including the last 6 years as superintendent…  “His work experience and what I would call his calm, cool and collective personality has served ACPS well and helped lead us through many ups and downs the past few years.” Jeff Blank says though he is retiring, he will continue to support the county and its schools… “People have asked me if I plan to move…

Governor Wes Moore has appointed Betsy Fox Tolentino as acting Secretary of Maryland Department Juvenile Services after Vincent Schiraldi’s resignation.  State Senator Mike McKay is glad to see Tolentino’s appointment and believes it shows that Maryland is turning a page on juvenile justice…     “I am definitely confident in her leadership.  I have a little bit of a track record with her, and I’m deeply thankful that the governor addressed the concerns of the constituents of District 1, and the rest of the state through this capable, thoughtful choice.”