On August 7, 2025, deputies stopped a vehicle along Garrett Highway in Oakland for traffic violations. During the course of the traffic stop, deputies recovered over 3 pounds of marijuana from the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, Nammer Abdo Pady, 28 years old, was arrested and charged with Possession With Intent to Distribute Cannabis. Pady was transported to the Garrett County Detention Center, where he was later released on his own recognizance.
On Monday, August 11, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the area of Baltimore Street and Queen City Drive for the report of an assault with a knife. Upon arrival, Officers were able to obtain a description of the suspect, which was relayed to other responding officers. An Officer observed the suspect fleeing the area into a posted no trespassing property and was able to apprehend him. The male was placed under arrest and identified as Albert Upshure. He was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center, where he was held on a temporary commitment pending a…
Two members of Lonaconing’s Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company were recognized at a recent meeting of the Allegany County Commissioners. The Chief Robert H. “Bob” Shimer Public Service Award was presented to Clarence Broadwater and Gene Kidwell who have served at Goodwill for many years. Emergency Services Director Roger Bennett said the efforts of the two winners demonstrate commitment to service… “The award is intended to honor the memory of Chief Robert H. Shimer for his lifetime and tireless and selfless work that he did in the area of public safety and especially in the area of fire and…
Several historic statues, mostly to leaders of the Confederacy, were destroyed during Black Lives Matter protests or removed by local governments. Now, some of those statues will be returned to their locations. Local memorials historian Ed Taylor, Jr. told WCBC that among those will be the Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery where 16,000 Union and Confederate Civil War soldiers are buried… “As you know in the summer of 2020, we lost a lot of historic sacred monuments in this country. Not just Confederate, but Revolutionary and the list goes on and on. Also, there’s several other Confederate…
In January of 2026, West Virginia residents will no longer be able to purchase soda in the state with their SNAP benefits. It’s part of Governor Patrick Morrisey’s plan to make the state healthier – currently 41% of residents in the state are overweight. To make up for the loss of sugary drinks, Morrisey says they are working to add more nutritious choices… “Items such as chicken rotisserie, some of the healthy hot meals that might be available now that otherwise won’t. So the goal here, knowing the incredible expense that’s borne by SNAP for soda, we’re trying…
It’s Immunization Awareness Month in Maryland and as students prepare to return to school, the importance of vaccines is being highlighted. The Maryland Department of Health is mounting a social media campaign throughout the month to remind parents of immunization requirements. Dr. Scott Hadland of the American Academy of Pediatrics says vaccine timelines are developed to support young bodies… “The vaccine schedule is carefully designed. It protects kids when they’re the most vulnerable and when their immune systems are ready. Some families ask me if spreading out shots over time is safer, but it isn’t. It just delays…
The State of Maryland is launching a multisector plan to improve services and policies supporting a growing population of older adults. Longevity Ready Maryland will encourage collaboration between state agencies, according to Governor Wes Moore, building on actions to support and provide coordinated access for older adults by consolidating and modernizing programs of assistance… “Our plan is comprehensive and focuses on expanding access to critical care and services, promoting opportunities and optimizing health and wellness for Marylanders across their lifespan.”
Ocean City is hosting the annual meeting of the Maryland Association of Counties, or MACo. Officials from all of Maryland's 23 counties will be in attendance. The Roland Powell Convention Center hosts the annual event.
A fire in Mount Savage early Saturday morning destroyed the Savage BBQ Food Truck. The fire was called in shortly before 6 a.m. Almost three dozen firefighters were engaged in extinguishing the fire. The truck was owned by Larry Thomas Snyder and the cause is still under investigation.
On Sunday, August 10th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Chad Haas. The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing charges against Patterson at the Allegany County District Court. Arrest: Chad Haas, Age 53, Cumberland, Maryland. Charge: Assault-2nd Degree
