Cumberland city police and C3I are continuing to investigate the disappearance of 53 year old Ray "Larry" Alesire, Jr.  He was first reported missing on March 9, 2023.  Aleshire is described as a white male, 5'7", with brown hair and hazel eyes.  Anyone with information is urged to call city police at 301-777-1600.

On Monday, March 3rd, 2025, an officer with the Cumberland Police Department observed a male subject in the area of Queen City Dr. throwing garbage on the ground. Officers then made contact with the subject, Javas Chayton Bohrer, 23, of Cumberland MD. During their contact, Bohrer was also found to be in possession of suspected CDS paraphernalia. As a result, Bohrer was issued two Criminal Citations and released from the scene, pending trial in District Court. Name: Javas Chayton Bohrer Age: 23 Charges: CDS Poss. Paraphernalia, Littering.

The month of March may be coming in like a lion for the Maryland General Assembly. Now half way through their session, the legislature is still grappling with how to overcome a budget deficit.  House Minority Leader Jason Buckel said reports coming out soon may add insult to injury as far as state revenues…     “There may be what they call “revenue right-bounds” or changes in the estimates of what our revenues are going to come in. Some of that is because of federal government adjustments and some of it is for quite a long time our private sector…

Pennsylvania’s proposed FY26 budget includes a significant boost for child care with funding aimed at addressing staffing shortages. The total budget is $55 million, including funds for recruiting more childcare workers.  Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children CEO Kari King says low wages fuel worker shortages, and hopes the proposed funding package will strengthen programs statewide…     "It's actually a new appropriation that's being referred to as the 'child care workforce recruitment and retention fund.' The estimate is that about that $55 million would provide just about $1,000 to child care workers that would qualify."

On Monday, March 3rd, 2025, an officer with the Cumberland Police Department observed a Mitsubishi SUV fail to stop as required in the area of Industrial Blvd and Springdale St. A traffic stop was then initiated and contact was made with the two occupants. During the course of the stop, the operator of the vehicle, Dustin Jacob Coble, 24, of Everett PA, was found to be in possession of a stolen handgun, as well as multiple types of suspected CDS and CDS packaging materials. The passenger, Rashad Dennis Whitfield, 27, of Baltimore MD, was also found to be in possession…

Bel Air residents are investigating all avenues for relief from high water bills they pay through Maryland Water Service. The company provides water for Bel Air, Glen Oaks, and Pinto. Water rates typically run three to four times higher than other parts of Allegany County. Senator Mike McKay met with residents and has sent a letter to the state Attorney General’s office to elevate the investigation of citizen complaints. Bel Air resident Ronda Muir says she is concerned for older residents in the area…     “What I’m afraid of, and I mean it is a reality, is we have…

 “Save the Westernport Library” is a group working to save their community library from closure.  Headed by Trish Morgan, she tells WCBC that they were told specifically they needed to raise $122,000 even though the branch could still be closed.  Morgan said director John Taube stated publicly that he has not pursued any other funding or grants for four years, knowing the shortfall was coming…    “No grant writing and no fund raising – he just passed the buck, so to speak, in our opinion to the advisory board for their recommendations. Basically, we feel that because John has not…

Applications for new students to apply for West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship are now available online. Hope Scholarships give families the opportunity to choose the educational pathway best for their children by providing an amount equal to the state portion of their child’s education funding to tailor an individualized learning experience. The earlier the family applies, the higher the award. More information is available at www.HopeScholarshipWV.com

Through funding from the Maryland Department of Community Development, Horizon Goodwill Industries is opening the first Horizon Market in Hagerstown.  The full-service grocery will bring foods and household staples to a documented food desert in the city.  DHCD Secretary Jake Day was on hand at the construction launch and said community investments like the Horizon Market help the economic engine get started…     “When we look at the anemic approach to economic activity and economic investment, and state dollars in, we’re not going to produce any returns. You don’t reap what you don’t sow. So, I’m so excited to…