Leadership Allegany Rising through the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce has begun for the 2024-25 cohort. The participants, all high school juniors, are from Allegany, Bishop Walsh, Calvary Christian Academy, the Center for Career and Technical Education, Fort Hill and Mountain Ridge high schools. Class members will cover topics including healthcare, social services, government, economic development, business, and higher education. The program seeks to build a network of future leaders committed to influencing their community.

Thursday, September 19, 2024 Sincere Jayvon Isaac, 22 of Cumberland, was served a District Court Arrest Warrant stemming from a C3I Investigation. Isaac is charged with Attempted-1st Degree Murder, 3 counts of Conspiracy-Murder-1st Degree, Kidnapping, 3 counts of Conspiracy-Kidnapping, 3 counts of Conspiracy-Assault-1st Degree, Armed Robbery, 3 counts: Conspiracy-Armed Robbery, and False Imprisonment. Isaac is being held without bond pending a bail review in District Court. Mark Henry Cosner, 52 of Cumberland, was served a District Court Arrest Warrant for 4 counts of Violation Condition-Person Eligible for Relief a Condition Pre-trial Release. Cosner is being held at the Allegany County…

The originator of the Tri-State Concert Series, H. Dennis "Denny" Knippenberg has passed away at the age of 84.  Knippenberg spent 17 years hosting the Legends of Rock and Roll series. In his professional career, he was the founder of Knippenberg Insurance Agency in 1970. He also coached little league baseball and Pee Wee football and served as President of the Hot Stove League. He is survived by his wife Patricia and three children: Craig Knippenberg, Kim Iannantuono and husband Scott, and Michelle Mosser and husband Bryan.  Adams Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

All lanes of Interstate 79 South remain closed near the Goshen Road Exit between Fairmont and Morgantown to repair damage caused by an acid spill.   A tractor-trailer carrying a strong acid overturned in a work zone near the Goshen Road Exit at about 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2024. No one was injured, but a large amount of acid was spilled on the roadway.   I-79 remained closed at the crash site overnight as hazardous material crews cleaned up the acid. However, West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) District 4 Manager Earl Gaskins said the acid severely damaged the…

Philip Schrock of McHenry entered a guilty plea to the charge of Aggravated Animal Cruelty. A pre-sentence investigation is in progress but Schrock could be facing the maximum penalty of three years’ incarceration.  Investigators with Garrett County Sheriff received reports that a puppy had been killed in the presence of minor children inside a home. Interviews confirmed that Schrock had grabbed the dog and repeatedly slammed it violently on the ground causing substantial injuries that led to its death.

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on John Nicholas.  The summons was issued as the result of an incident that occurred on September 15, 2024 at approximately 4:17 PM when officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of Bedford Street for an assault in progress.  When police arrived, they learned that an assault did occur between parties and that they were disturbing the peace of the neighbors.  Nicholas was identified as one of the suspects.  Police filed for charges against Nicholas at the District Court of Allegany County.  Nicholas signed for…

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at approximately 10:51 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the first block of Greene Street for a reported stabbing.  Police contacted the victim and observed that he had sustained serious injuries.  Officers began administering aid to the victim until the Cumberland Fire Department arrived on scene and transported him the hospital.  The victim reported that he had been stabbed by the suspect who was later identified as Jeremiah Martin.  Martin was located in the area and detained by officers.  After further investigation, Martin was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. …

The Cumberland Mayor and City Council proclaimed September 20th as Prisoner of War Missing in Action Day at Tuesday’s public meeting.  Mayor Ray Morriss began the meeting by reading the POW MIA Day proclamation.  He spoke with WCBC Wednesday, stating from now on September 20th will be dedicated to remembering those who served by honoring their sacrifice and commitment to service….   “Between the second World War, the Korean War, the Vietnamese War, the struggles over in the Gulf and Afghanistan, there’s actually a total of still what they consider 86,000 that are missing in action. Now, 41,000 of those were…

Allegany County and the Bel Air community continue to work on solutions to renovate the closed Bel Air Elementary School pedestrian bridge, but the scope of the project and funding needed is holding them back. The bridge allows some students to walk to school instead of being bused. State Senator Mike McKay said what started as a small project has turned into a much larger one due to regulations that need to be met to receive federal funding… “All parties involved are trying to do the best they can to make it happen, but unfortunately the funding that the county,…

While many find parking space at a premium downtown, one community group is asking the city for a specific no-parking zone.  Representatives from Let’s Beautify Cumberland addressed the Mayor and City Council this week to maintain the enhanced beauty of the new Cas Taylor Memorial Bridge over Wills Creek by prohibiting parking on the span.  LBC’s Ed Mullaney spoke for the organization… “LBC petitions the Mayor and City Council to maintain the open beauty currently highlighted by the absence of parked cars. While in reality it is just a small bridge, without parking it feels expansive and inviting. The openness…