On September 21, 2024, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Thomas Eggleston. The Arrest Warrant stemmed from an incident that occurred on September 20, 2024. Officers responded to a residence on Central Avenue in an attempt to serve Mr. Eggleston with an Arrest Warrant. Officers made contact with a male subject through an upstairs window that was identified as Eggleston. After Eggleston refused the Officers' request to come to the door, the resident of the apartment was contacted. Officers were advised that no one had permission to be in the apartment. Mr. Eggleston was located…

On September 21, 2024, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Thomas Eggleston. The Arrest Warrant stemmed from an incident that occurred on September 20, 2024. Officers responded to a residence on Central Avenue in an attempt to serve Mr. Eggleston with an Arrest Warrant. Officers made contact with a male subject through an upstairs window that was identified as Eggleston. After Eggleston refused the Officers' request to come to the door, the resident of the apartment was contacted. Officers were advised that no one had permission to be in the apartment. Mr. Eggleston was located…

As respiratory illnesses continue to evolve through the fall season, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to remain vigilant against flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). West Virginians may evaluate their risk utilizing the state's updated Pan Respiratory Dashboard, which now tracks RSV and flu in addition to COVID-19. This respiratory season marks a significant advancement in public health with the introduction of new vaccines. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved updated COVID-19 vaccines tailored to new variants, providing enhanced protection against evolving strains. There are three RSV vaccines now available for adults 60…

Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) is encouraging Marylanders to sign up to serve as election judges and election pages for the 2024 Presidential General Election. There are many benefits to serving as an election judge. Eligible Marylanders aged 16 and older can earn money and help other residents cast their votes by serving as election judges. If you have previously served as an Election Judge you are eligible for a one-time $100 bonus payment. Election judges check in voters, provide guidance and answer questions, and help oversee a smooth voting experience. To apply to be an election judge, use SBE’s…

Week 3 of Saturday Morning Quarterback with WCBC sports.        

Officers of the Cumberland City Police Department responded to a disturbance just passed 2 a.m. Saturday in the area of the Merchants Alley parking lot. Officers arrived and found a number of individuals involved in a large altercation and requested additional assistance from Allegany County Sheriff's office. 911 operators receiving a number of calls on the disturbance, one caller report that an individual brandished a firearm. Officers ordered the crowd to disperse and at that time it was discovered a number of individuals injured during an assault. Cumberland Fire Department responded with an EMS unit and treated the individuals on…

On September 20, 2024, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Duane Boyd. The Arrest Warrant stemmed from a Protective Order that was issued on September 13, 2024. The alleged incident occurred on September 17, 2024, when Boyd entered the private property and premises of the complainant.  Boyd was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center awaiting his initial appearance. Arrest: Duane Boyd, age 52, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Violation of a Protective Order, Trespass on Private Property and Harassment. On September 20, 2024, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Thomas Deandre…

On Saturday, September 21, hikers can join DNR Park Ranger Mac at Dans Mountain for a guided hike along the 4.5 mile Lonaconna Loop Trail.  The hike begins at 10am and will give participants the chance to catch the first foliage changes of fall in the mixed hardwood forest on Allegany County’s highest mountain.  Hikers will learn to identify many trees common to the region. Participants should wear comfortable hiking shoes. Pets on a leash are welcome.

Howard's 25K Run is a point-to-point race beginning at the Frostburg trailhead of the Great Allegheny Passage and finishing at the zero marker in front of the Western Maryland Station on September 29. It's a downhill grade for 13+ miles, ending with flat, paved finish. Howard’s 5K begins at the origin or "0" of the Great Allegheny Passage. Participants will traverse the last 1.55 miles of the Howard's 25K Run course to the southern edge of the Narrows before turning around and retracing their path back to Western Maryland Station. https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Cumberland/HowardsRunFestival

Allegany College of Maryland is offering a four-day Introduction to Massage Therapy class beginning October 31. The class is a one-credit course, and enrollment is limited to 16 students. The class will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, and Friday, November 1, and again from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, November 3. Class information is available online at www.allegany.edu/massage-therapy.   Scholarships are available through the ACM Foundation to reduce or eliminate tuition and material costs. Students may enroll in the course by contacting Kirsten Hansen, the college’s massage therapy program director. Hansen can be…