Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a man on Friday evening in Somerset County. The victim is identified as Evan Neal, 20, of Crisfield, Maryland. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical personnel. At approximately 4:43 p.m., officers from the Crisfield Police Department responded to the area outside of an apartment in the 200-block of the Somers Cove neighborhood in Crisfield for a report of a person shot.  Responding officers found the victim with an apparent gunshot wound. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was requested to respond and take the lead on the investigation. …

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., S. Liberty Street from Union Street to W. Harrison Street will be closed, and water service will be interrupted for a valve replacement.     

Garrett Christian Academy, now home to over 140 students from more than 60 families and representing 34 area churches, has officially become an independent school. Formerly operating as a satellite campus of Calvary Christian Academy, the school’s Board of Directors made the decision to establish Garrett Christian Academy as a "stand alone" institution. As of April 22, 2025, the school is officially recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

On Friday West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed three bills to protect the Second Amendment rights of West Virginians. Governor Morrisey was joined by state legislators and local supporters at Cacapon Resort State Park in Berekeley Springs, where he signed House Bills 2067 and 3342, and Senate Bill 270.  House Bill 2067 ensures firearm companies are not unfairly held liable for the actions of those who use their products.  House Bill 3342,  prohibits banks that contract with the state from discriminating against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. Senate Bill 270 prohibits the government from suspending gun rights during…

On Thursday, April 24th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Dylan Lee Robinette, 29, of Rawlings, MD. Robinette was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on March 3rd, 2025. The warrant alleges Robinette failed to appear in District Court on that date for previous traffic charges, including driving without a license. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where he was released on his own recognizance. ARRESTED – Dylan Lee Robinette,  29yo CHARGES – Bench Warrant- Fail to Appear  

The Democratic National Committee is powering up states with an influx of cash. The DNC announced this week that they will be sending out one million dollars a month to state parties over the next four years in order to build membership and organizing efforts. Each state will receive $17,500 each month with GOP-controlled states receiving an additional $5,000. Party Chair Ken Martin said Democrats would witness a level of aggressive investment and organizing unlike anything done before.

Dawn Marie Fishel, 40 of Frostburg, was served a Circuit Court Bench Warrant for Violation of Probation for the 2023 plea deal for Conspiracy-CDS: Possession with intent to Distribute: Narcotics where she received 3-years supervised probation. Fishel is being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center pending a bail review in Circuit Court.

More than 48,000 citations have been issued in the first two months of the new tiered fine structure in the state for work zone speed violations in Maryland. As part of a ceremony for National Work Zone Safety Week, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller said paying attention to highway workers and work zones is critical year-round…     “They’re the people whose lives depend on choices you and I make behind the wheel. It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, aligning with the star of construction season when more crews are out, more projects are underway, and the stakes are even higher.”

Just before Baltimore Street reopened, the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation held a special “Drive Thru History” event for people who entered a raffle to be the first to dive along the new street. Money from that fundraiser has now been earmarked for downtown eateries to enhance their outdoor seating, according to CEDC Director Matt Miller…     “We plan to purchase new umbrellas for downtown restaurants who obtain leases from the city for outdoor dining purposes. The umbrellas will be the same in terms of style, but each restaurant will have the opportunity to select one of approximately three colors…

The Experimental Aircraft Association is having its first breakfast of the year this Sunday at the Cumberland Airport’s Chapter House, beginning at 8am. Hotcakes, sausage gravy, fried potatoes and fruit cocktails are on the menu. Cost is $12 for adults and kids under 12 eat for $6.  Katie Kight with the EAA says the breakfast plays a role in fundraising money to send a local kid to the EAA Air Academy in Oshkosh, Wisconsin…     “They go out there for a week and they learn how to make parts of an airplane, they get to fly in helicopters, and…