On August 28, 2024, Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Shawn Holloway. The warrant was issued as a result of failing to appear for his trial date on July 22, 2024. Shawn was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking where he is currently awaiting a bond hearing.   Arrested: Shawn Holloway Age: 30 Cumberland, MD

With Labor Day coming up, Barton Hose Company is urging residents to download the “what3words” app for their mobile devices. The app divides the world into a grid system, with each square on the grid having a unique three-word code. By downloading the app, individuals will be able to pinpoint their specific position, ensuring accurate tracking in remote locations if an emergency should arise while hiking, biking or using a side-by-side.

A public listening session for Allegany County residents will start at 3:30 this afternoon to share thoughts, experiences and help residents understand the best ways to provide support for local moms and their babies. Sponsored by the Maryland Department of Health, it will be an opportunity for the county to review their ongoing maternity initiatives with those attending. The event will be in the main conference room at the LaVale branch of the Allegany County Library at 815 National Highway.

Johnstown, Pennsylvania will host a rally Friday for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.  The former president is slated to speak at 4:30 Friday afternoon at First Summit Arena, formerly known as the Cambria County War Memorial.  Doors open at 12:30 p.m.

Head Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Wednesday that Russell Wilson will be the starting quarterback on September 8 when the Steelers open the season in Atlanta.  Some observers believed the Steelers would opt for former Chicago QB Justin Fields but Tomlin said Fields will back up Wilson to start the season.

Results from the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program or MCAP for the 2023-24 school year showed modest increases in English Language Arts and mathematics scores.  The results were revealed at the State Board of Education meeting.  Geoff Sanderson, Deputy State Superintendent, said there has been very little change in the scoring since 2022…   “Very little change from prior year to current in results and even when you look at the over 3 year testing period from 2022, 2023, and then 2024, your net difference is approximately 3 percentage point improvement.” Dr. Carey Wright, State Superintendent of Schools created a task…

Frostburg will be holding its annual Main Street Cruise Thursday evening beginning at 5pm.  Classic cars will cruise up and down Main Street and park for viewing. Some vendors will also be set up in the area. Brian Vought, director of Parks and Recreation says since the cruise coincides with the start of the Street Rod Roundup at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, hundreds of cars are expected to appear on Main Street…   “It stretches about a mile and a half of almost bumper and bumper classic Cars on Main Street.  They just ride up and down Main Street, some…

The relocation package promotion put out by the City of Cumberland has had a huge response according to Ruth Davis-Rogers, the city’s Historic Preservation Planner. Details on the pilot program were only r eleased to local media, but other outlets have picked up the offer that includes $10,000 in relocation funding and a dollar for dollar match up to $10,000 for renovations or a newly constructed home downpayment…. “So we put up a hook to see what would happen and oh my gosh.  But I’m getting hundreds of emails and calls. It has been a much wider, we just are…

Program Open Space funding through the Department of Natural Resources has decreased steadily over the past few years from almost two million dollars in 2023 to this year’s apportionment of $360,000. Adam Patterson, Director of Public Works for Allegany County said they received requests for ten projects this year, but will only be able to recommend seven for funding…   “In comparison to previous fiscal years: Fiscal year 23, we got almost a million dollars from the State for program open space funding, Fiscal year 24, just $7,000 shy of $1 million and unfortunately this year, we are way down…

Many travelers over the upcoming Labor Day holiday will be taking their dogs with them on vacation.  Many dogs enjoy road trips, but if the dog is not used to being in the car, there may be issues according to Brian Moody of AutoTrader.  He spoke to WCBC recently about why some dogs don’t do well in cars…   “One of the reasons dogs might not like being in the car, is because they associate the car with something negative, meaning you only ever put them in the car to go to the vet They are going to get shots,…