While the name change from Redskins to Commanders is still settling in, add the name change of the stadium to the mix. Fed Ex gave up the naming rights to the home field of the Washington Commanders football team and the new name is Northwest Stadium, following an agreement with Northwest Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. WCBC will carry the Commanders season, starting with the first regular season game on September 15th.
One of the five City Council candidates has spoken out, saying he is strongly in favor of reinvigorating the area around the George Washington Headquarters on Greene Street. Candidate Brian Lepley says there is untapped potential in that area of the city…
To start off the Labor Day weekend safely, the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in support of their efforts to crack down on impaired driving in the community. The checkpoint will be enforced on the Route 220 Corridor from 9pm on August 30 to 1am on August 31.
On August 28, 2024, Cumberland Police Department responded to the area of Boone Street in reference to a disturbance. Officers could hear loud arguing coming from inside a residence. Officers made contact with a victim, who advised Joseph Garris, stole money from her and does not have permission to be at the residence. Officers learned that Joseph was currently out on pretrial release due to a domestic assault between him and the victim. Joseph’s pretrial release conditions are not to have contact, harass, or enter the residence. Officers placed Joseph under arrest and transported him to Central Booking where he…
On August 28, 2024, Cumberland Police Department responded to the 500 block of Marshall Street in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival officers made contact with the victim, who advised of a male threatening her with a paint can. Officers spoke with other witnesses who stated the male was yelling and chasing the victim in the street. The male was identified as Christopher Emerson and was placed under arrest. Christopher was taken to Central Booking where he is currently awaiting a bond hearing. Arrested: Christopher Emerson Age: 35 Cumberland, MD Charges: 2nd Degree Assault, Disorderly Conduct and Disturbing the Peace.
On August 28, 2024, Cumberland Police Department responded to the 400 block of Baltimore Avenue in reference to a domestic assault complaint. Upon officers arrival contact was made with the victim who stated she had been assaulted by Mark Cosner. Prior to Mark being placed under arrest a search of his person was conducted and drug paraphernalia and ammunition was located. Officer’s later learned through The Maryland Gun Center that Mark is prohibited from possessing ammunition. Mark was transported to Central Booking where he is currently awaiting a bond hearing. Arrested: Mark Cosner Age:52 Cumberland, MD Charges: 2nd Degree Assault, Illegal Possession of…
Frostburg is recognizing Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 31st with a Military Appreciation Parade. The parade will begin at 11am at the top of Main Street. The parade is dedicated to past and present service men and women. Air Force Technical Sergeant Shykana (SH-KONNA) Copeland came to Allegany County back in February as a recruiter in LaVale and saw a need to promote the military to Allegany’s high school and college students… "I wanted to show them basically people who have been through the military have retired or proud to have served. I know that August 31st is recognizing…
The Western Maryland Area Health Education Center has received a $4.5 million dollar grant to support a regional health initiative in Allegany and Garrett counties. Working with partners in health and health services, the Health Equity Resource Communities grant will resolve health inequities in the rural areas of Western Maryland. Melissa Clark, AHEC West Associate Director, said applying for the grant was a collaborative effort that started last fall… "We're all sitting there. We're like, "well why aren't we doing this as a collaborative effort for Western Maryland?" So, we started in October it was submitted, I want to say, like…
Mountain Maryland Trails will host the 7th annual 3M Challenge on the Great Allegheny Passage September 14th. Cyclists challenge the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad train individually or in teams of up to six as it climbs from Cumberland to Frostburg. Funds raised support projects on the Maryland portion of the GAP trail. The deadline to sign up is September 1. Larry Brock, Chairman of the 3M Challenge and President of Mountain Maryland Trails says anyone willing to compete with a train can do so – contact him at lbrock@gapselfstorage.net… "Somebody that's comfortable riding a bicycle from Cumberland to Frostburg in…
Even before the first car rolls up Baltimore Street, area residents will know that the reimagined downtown Cumberland is serious about being clean and green. The Mayor and City Council recently passed an ordinance that bans smoking on Baltimore Street to protect both citizens and their investment. Downtown Development Director Melinda Kelleher tells WCBC News that the ordinance was borne out of seeing the messes left behind by smokers… "We have had just an inordinate amount of cigarette butts all over street even during construction and it was probably worse than because they were in a more concentrated area…
