On Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served two Arrest Warrants on Rochelle Dawn Kenney. The warrants were issued by the Allegany County Circuit Court for violating the conditions of her pretrial release and failing to appear for her trial regarding a theft. Kenney was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an initial appearance where she was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. She is currently being held without bond. Arrest: Rochelle Dawn Kenney, age 36, Paw Paw, West Virginia. Charges: Failure to Appear, Violation of Pre-Trial Release. On Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, The Cumberland City…

Allegany County Emergency Services responding early this morning at 2:14 a.m. to a tractor trailer truck fire. Truck is an automobile transport carrier, first responders advised the truck and two vehicle are involved. Interstate 68 eastbound near mile marker 37 currently shutdown. Your bellout point is in Frostburg Route 36. Update: 3:10a.m.  Lane 1 is open.    

Troopers this morning arrested a man after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence of distribution of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Jonathon M. Schultheis, 27, of Rising Sun, Maryland. Schultheis is charged with five counts of distribution of child pornography. Schultheis was transported to the Cecil County Detention Center, where he is being held without bond. Beginning in March 2024, the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force initiated an investigation into the distribution of child pornography online. This morning, the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit and the Maryland…

U.S. Senator Benjamin Cardin of Maryland will be the presiding officer Wednesday afternoon when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Congress.  The veteran Maryland lawmaker garnered the assignment as many Democrats are boycotting the speech, including Vice President Kamala Harris, the constitutional presiding officer of the Senate.  Cardin is the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Allegany County Public Schools has announced assistant principal staffing updates for the 2024-2025 school year. These updates include the appointment of new assistant principals: Amanda Biser, Washington Middle; Kathryn Johnson, West Side Elementary; Neil Kamp, Westmar Middle; Shaun Lewis, AP Coordinator of Alternative Programs, RESTART Program at Eckhart; Windy Price, Beall Elementary; and Janel Shoemaker, Cash Valley Elementary. Biser began her teaching career in 2008 at Washington Middle School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical and Health Education from Davis and Elkins College, and her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Frostburg State University. “I am excited…

It’s been almost ten years since the city of Cumberland began buying up properties at Rolling Mill but it finally looks as though a business enterprise is coming soon.  The Cumberland Times-News reports that Royal Farms will move into a 1.5 acre site just off I 68.  CEDC Director Matt Miller said there is a signed agreement in place.  Royal Farms is based in Baltimore and operates over 200 convenience stores in the East. 

The Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously to elect Dr. Joshua Michael as President and Dr. Monica Goldson as Vice President for the 2024-2025 term. Dr. Michael was appointed to the State Board by Gov. Wes Moore in April 2023. As President, he brings experience as an educator, public school parent, and policy expert to his service. Dr. Michael currently serves as Executive Director of the nonprofit Sherman Family Foundation, which provides grants to non-profit organizations for young people in Baltimore, focusing on early childhood and K-12 education. Dr. Goldson, also appointed by Gov. Moore, began her service on the…

The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August. Donors remain critically needed to support the Red Cross delivery of vital blood products, which are in demand around-the-clock as hospitals work to save lives this summer. When fewer people answer the call to donate, the blood supply can quickly shrink. Help safeguard necessary care for patients − book a time to give blood by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or…

From ABC News:   President Biden says he will address the nation from Oval Office Wednesday evening at eight. Writing on X, he'll speak about what lies ahead and how he'll finish the job for the American people. The president announced Sunday, he would not continue his re-election campaign and was endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee. He spoke to his former campaign staff by phone Monday and told them he wasn't going anywhere.  WCBC will carry the address live, beginning at 8pm on WCBC AM.