Monday, August 12, 2024 Sarah Elizabeth Scott, 26 of Cumberland, was served a Frederick County District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for a Preliminary Inquiry Hearing on 3/7/24 for the charge of Knowingly Driving Uninsured Vehicle, Displaying Expired Registration Plates Issued By Any State, and Person Driving Motor Vehicle on Highway or Public Use Property on Suspended Out-of-State License. Scott was released on her own recognizance. Victoria Ann Wollard, 40 of Cumberland formerly of Westminster, was served a Circuit Court warrant for Violation of Probation. Wollard was originally convicted of Conspiracy-CDS: Possession with intent to Distribute: Narcotics and…

The former police station at 19 Frederick Street has been vacant since 2009. Clock Tower Ventures of Hagerstown purchased the building from the City of Cumberland for one dollar eighteen months ago – with stipulations. The agreement was to have the building returned to an operable condition within two years. Now, the City wants a check-in with the developer to see how plans are going to open a bar, events space and air b-n-b.  Mayor Ray Morriss said the city wants to make sure everything is being done on schedule to bring the building back to life…    

U.S. Senate hopeful Larry Hogan is anxious for all candidates in the current election cycle to get down to the business of focusing on issues facing voters.  In a recent interview with Fox News’ Neil Cavuto, Hogan, a Republican, said that many in his party are hoping that their presidential candidate, Donald Trump, gets out of the weeds and talks to the concerns on the minds of Americans…    

One lucky lottery player in Pennsylvania matched all six balls in Monday night's Powerball to win the estimated $214 million, according to the Powerball website. Winning Powerball numbers for Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 were 9, 22, 57, 67, 68 and Powerball 14. The Powerplay was 3x.   The winner can also choose the cash option of $106.4 million.   This is the 20th time the Powerball jackpot has been won in the state.Powerball jackpot will now reset to $20 million for Wednesday's drawing.

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at approximately 1:24 am the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business in the 100 Block of Geroge Street for a trespassing complaint. Upon arrival, Officers learned that a female had entered a closed area restricted from public use after being advised by the business employee not to. Officers located Starasia Leslie Smith at the rear of the business. Smith refused to identify herself and tried to leave the scene. Smith was arrested and taken before a District Court Commissioner where she is currently awaiting her initial appearance. Arrest: Starasia Leslie Smith, age 21, Cumberland,…

Allegany County Commissioner Bill Atkinson recently attended the opening of Frostburg’s Coal Miner Memorial and shared his experience with those attending the recent commissioner meeting.  The county approved almost $500,000 to build the memorial in 2023.  Atkinson said the memorial takes a compelling look at how coal miners help to build the region…     

A cost decrease is coming for worker compensation premiums in West Virginia, Governor Jim Justice made the announcement that the state’s rating and statistical agent filed a compensation loss decrease of 9.1%.  The premium reduction will result in a projected $15 million dollars in savings to West Virginia employers. Since the workers compensation program was privatized by the state in 2006, the market has experienced premium savings for 20 consecutive years…    

Maryland Water Service provides water to four communities in Maryland – Bel Air, Pinto, and also in Harford and Anne Arundel counties.  The private water system is seeking approval from the Public Service Commission for a rate increase that could be up to 40%.  Bel Air residents pay in excess of $150 per month for water now on average, with stories of some bills being as high as $3,000.  Larry Smith, a Bel Air resident, said that the increase Maryland Water Service is asking for will have locals paying unsustainable amounts for water service in other parts of the state……

Two Cumberland areas that have always complimented each other are the downtown shopping area and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.  Wes Heinz, director for the railroad, is hoping the iconic steam locomotive will play a part in the downtown’s grand re-opening plans in November… Heinz has been impressed with the renaissance taking place over the past few years as downtown has worked its rebirth…

Fast food restaurant Checkers has added its newest site in LaVale at the former Rita’s Italian ice location. The restaurant will hold their grand opening today. Khush Kotak, one of the location’s owners, told WCBC news the grand opening welcomes the community to their new location and everyone who visits will receive coupons for free menu items… Kotak also said delivery will be available. Restaurant hours are 10am till midnight Sunday through Thursday and 10am till 1am Friday and Saturday.