Nearly 60,000 students in over 300 schools took part in the Maryland Youth Tobacco Survey. It was the first time that menthol tobacco was specifically questioned. The survey results show that the use of cigarettes, tobacco, e-cigarettes, and alcohol among high schoolers remained pretty much the same as 2021, with a slight increase in cigar smoking. Dr. Debra Houry, Chief Medical Officer for the Centers For Disease Control, says she has a concern with the marketing of flavored tobacco and vapes toward younger adults… "When you look at what's being marketed to kids, it's things like you know flavors that are…

County United Way has incorporated two competitions for businesses this year for their Stuff The Bus campaign for school supplies. Michele Walker, director of the United Way, says that businesses can decorate the box they set up for donations for a chance to win a tropy. Businesses should email pictures of their box to Michele@cuw.org.   Another competition offers a chance to win with most items collected, according to a point value – trophies will be awarded for both winners… "We're encouraging businesses to decorate their boxes. A winner will be chosen for the best decorated box and they will receive…

Northrop Grumman Corporation reported second quarter 2024 sales increased seven percent to $10.2 billion dollars, as compared with $9.6 billion in the second quarter of 2023. Net earnings for the quarter totaled $940 million, as compared with $812 million in the second quarter of 2023. The company is expecting to exceed $41 billion dollars in sales by the end of the year.

On July 27, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Christopher Lewis Tilson. The warrant was issued by the Allegany County Circuit Court via a Grand Jury Indictment for CDS possession. Tilson was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an initial appearance where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center and held without bond. Arrest: Christopher Lewis Tilson, age 24, Cumberland, Maryland. Charge: CDS Possession. On July 27th, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Michael Anthony Cullum. The arrest warrant stemmed from a theft complaint that was taken on July…

Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties have been awarded $445,000 in grants by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Community Health and Safety Works grants are to be used to improve the health and safety of neighborhoods through physical design improvements, operational activities, and other community strategies. Local recipients include the Garrett Arts Council, Cumberland Economic Development, and Horizon Goodwill of Washington County.

The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is continuing to investigate a fire in a vacant home just before midnight Friday on Baker Street in Cumberland.  Cumberland firefighters were dispatched to the residence at 720 Baker St. and found fire at the rear of the building.  No injuries were reported and damages are reported to be about $1,000. 

The Senator George C. Edwards fund announced on Tuesday that they have awarded a grant for over $600,000 for Allegany College of Maryland, Garrett College, and Hagerstown Community College. The funds will go to a nearly $700,000 project designed to bolster the Cyber Workforce Accelerator Program. The Senator George C. Edwards fund is a four-year $50 million grant designed to stimulate economic growth in Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties. “This cyber range project will help our competitiveness in Western Maryland and will yield return on investment in this fast-growing industry. It is a great partnership between our three community colleges,” says…

Gov. Jim Justice has declared a state emergency for all 55 counties because of drought conditions.  According to the National Weather Service, Eastern Panhandle counties are considered to be under severe drought, the Northern Panhandle, Central West Virginia and the Greenbrier Valley are under moderate drought while the Huntington-Charleston corridor is considered abnormally dry.  

A new restaurant has set its opening date in Lavale.  Checkers and Rally’s will open on National Highway August 13.  Checkers specializes in classic American burgers and fries.

  ***Adult Arrest*** On July 26th, 2024, around 4:50 pm, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 800 Block of Lafayette Avenue for the report of a trespassing complaint. Upon arrival, Officers were advised by the complainant that Valerie Lynn Peck was trespassing. Officers made contact with Peck who was ordered to leave the property. Peck refused to leave the property and was subsequently placed under arrest. Peck was served with a Maryland Criminal Complaint Citation and released pending her trial at District Court.   Arrest: Valerie Lynn Peck, age 45, Ridgeley, West Virginia. Charge: Trespassing   ***Adult Arrest***…