The Allegany County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2024 Honorees for its annual Recognition Reception. Chessie Federal Credit Union – Business of the Year; Dr. Artie Travis – Community Service; CG Enterprises – Entrepreneurial Spirit; and the finalists for the Nonprofit of the Year are Allegany College of Maryland Foundation, Allegany Arts Council and the Western Maryland Food Bank. The awards will be presented at the Chamber’s 36th Annual Recognition Reception on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Hotel Gunter in Frostburg. A variety of heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served during a cocktail reception beginning at…

On Saturday, August 31, 2024 at approximately 10:48 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 100 block of N. Centre Street for a disturbance.  Upon arrival, officers contacted the involved parties and learned that an assault had occurred.  The alleged victim reported that she had been assaulted by Tyler Bennett.  Officers observed that the victim had sustained injuries.  After further investigation, Bennett was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and posted a $2,500 unsecured personal bond.   ARRESTED:  Tyler Eric Bennett          AGE: 21             Cumberland, MD CHARGES: …

During the West Virginia Chamber Business Summit, Gov. Justice announced $219 million in economic development projects that will create hundreds of good-paying jobs. Those projects are: HandCraft Services, a leading provider of medical linen and apparel products, will be investing $59 million to open a new facility in Berkeley County, creating 220 new jobs. Prime 6, a leading innovator in sustainable wood products, will establish a new manufacturing facility in Buckhannon. This significant $35 million investment is expected to create 75 jobs in the region. Babcock & Wilcox (B&W), a global leader in energy and environmental technologies, is making a $125 million investment in Mason County.

The Western Maryland Area Health Education Center has received $4.5 million in state grants to combat substance use disorder and heart disease in parts of Allegany and Garrett Counties.  The funds will be used to lead an effort to promote healthy living, including planning health fairs, regular community health worker visits to remote parts of the region and efforts to improve access to food and transportation.

Jim Justice and Patrick Morrisey have solid leads for statewide elected positions, according to the latest MetroNews West Virginia Poll. The poll released Friday shows Justice, a Republican, leading his Democratic opponent, Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott, 62% to 28%, in the race for U.S. Senate. Morrisey, a Republican, is leading his Democratic opponent, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams, 49% to 35%, in the race for governor.

The Cumberland Mayor and City Council will meet Tuesday.  Agenda items include discussion of a ban of food and drink at Riverside Park and an update on the skateboard park slated for South End.

On Friday, August 30, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Sondra Brotemarkle.  The warrant was issued as the result of Brotemarkle failing to appear in court.  She was originally charged with driving without a license.  She was arrested and later seen by a District Court Commissioner for bond hearing. Brotemarkle, aged 63, was released on her personal recognizance.

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Melvin Gray Tyson, Jr. was arrested on a Grand Jury indictment for alleged sex offenses against a child in his care.  Six charges included second-degree rape, sexual abuse of a child, neglect of a minor and contributing to the condition of a child.  He is being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center pending his trial.

The Frankfort Falcons open their 2024 season tonight at home vs. Moorefield.  Join Tony Orndoff and Brad Reed for all the action with the pregame show at 6 p.m. and kickoff at 7 p.m.