Heritage Days Deemed Success
The 55th Annual Heritage Days Festival proved to be very successful this past weekend. Perfect weather on Saturday and Sunday saw increased crowds for the festival along Historic Washington Street. Ed Mullaney of Let’s Beautify Cumberland and the celebrity champion of Cumberland Jeopardy this year, said the festival shows off the history and culture of the city… “It lights some fires. It builds pride in the local community and it shows the outside community what we’re all about – history – but we’re having fun and looking forward to the future.”
E. Roberts Street Assault Arrest
On Sunday, September 15, 2024 at approximately 4:55 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 100 block E. Roberts Street. Police contacted the alleged victim who reported that she had been assaulted by Dexter Smith. Officers observed that the victim had sustained injuries consistent with her statement. Smith was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking. He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on his personal recognizance. ARRESTED: Dexter Lee Smith AGE: 44 Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Assault-2nd Degree
Bedford Street Assault Arrests
On Sunday, September 15, 2024 at approximately 4:17 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 600 block of Bedford Street in reference to an assault in progress. Police contacted the involved parties and identified them as Nikita Waller, Kaitlin Bruckner, and Chaunce Teele. Officers learned that an assault did occur between parties and that they were disturbing the peace of the neighbors. Waller, Bruckner, and Teele were placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking. They were later seen by a District Court Commissioner for a bond hearing and they each posted a $1,000…
Hogan Receives Manchin Endorsement
Maryland U.S. Senate Candidate Larry Hogan, Republican, has received the endorsement of now Independent Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia. Manchin, who worked briefly with Hogan on the No Labels attempt to field a third party candidate for President, told reporters that Hogan is the kind of Senator the state and party needs… “Forget about being a Republican or Democrat, he’s just the right person with the right attitude to be up there and call it what it is. Not be afraid to speak against your party. And he won’t be controlled or led by any party or any type…
Animal Shelter Above Capacity
The Allegany County Animal Shelter is one of many shelters nationwide experiencing capacity concerns. Though still taking animals, right now the shelter is doing so on a case-by-case basis. The shelter’s executive director, Tina Rosa, says volunteers are welcome to help walk dogs, get them out of the shelter environment for a break as part of the Hounds Around Town program, or interact with the cats on-site as well… “The more volunteers we can get, the better we’re able to relieve stress for the animals that are here. We could have dog walkers that come out each day and take…
Van Hollen Introduces “Polluters Pay” Legislation
U.S. Senator from Maryland, Chris Van Hollen is introducing legislation that will collect funds from polluters he says are fueling the climate crisis. The Polluters Pay Climate Act would require polluters to provide financially to address impacts of climate change… “Under this plan, the biggest U.S. based fossil fuel extractors and oil refiners, as well as foreign owned companies doing business in the United States would be on the hook to pay into a one trillion dollar polluter-pay climate fund.” Van Hollen noted that climate change is worsening and having an affect both worldwide and in Maryland… “We are witnessing…
FSU Recognized For Voter Efforts
The ALL-IN Campus Democracy Challenge, sponsored by Civic Nation, has recognized Frostburg State University for its nonpartisan efforts fostering high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022-midterm elections. The challenge seeks to make voting a social norm and engage students between elections. FSU was awarded a Silver Campus Seal making it a college that achieved a voting rate between 30- and 39%, highlighting students are engaged on an ongoing basis.
Motorists Urged To Share The Road During Harvest Time
As the fall harvest season begins, the Maryland Departments of Transportation and Agriculture remind motorists that they will be sharing the road with farm equipment. More than 12,000 working farms across the state use large, slow moving equipment. State Highways spokesperson Charlie Gischlar says a number of accidents with drivers and farm equipment have occurred since 2020, some fatal… “Since 2020, there have been 185 crashes involving farm equipment, including three fatalities. So, it is an important topic. Drivers, in addition to leaving more time for your travels, you pass farm equipment with extreme caution and never pass while navigating…
