On Monday, November 3, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Nakota Durham.  The summons was issued as the result of an incident that occurred on November 3, 2025 at approximately 7:24 AM when police responded to a residence in the 200 block of Paca Street for a breaking and entering.  Durham reported that a suspect had entered her residence without her permission, assaulted her, and stole her property.  After further investigation, it was determined that Durham had provided false information to the police.  An application for charges was filed against Durham at the District Court of…

On November 3, 2025, the Allegany County Sheriff's Office received information from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office concerning an active arrest warrant for Mr. Deadrick. This warrant was issued following his arrest by an Allegany County Deputy on October 25, 2025, for possession of controlled dangerous substances, which resulted in a violation of probation warrant. The original conviction leading to the probation was for a homicide that occurred in Montgomery County, MD, in 1990.   Due to Mr. Deadrick's violent history and documented threats against law enforcement, the Sheriff's Special Operation Response Team (S.O.R.T) was deployed to locate and apprehend…

Increasing incidences of colon cancer are being seen worldwide. In the state of Maryland, Allegany County has one of the highest colon cancer statistics in the state at 94 cases per 100,000 people.  Dr. Syed Pasha from UPMC Western Maryland Gastroenterology says tobacco and alcohol are known causes for colon cancer, but even small amounts of red meat and processed foods in the diet are also cause for concern…    “If you eat more than 100 grams of red meat per day that increases your chance of developing colon cancer by 16%.  For processed foods—especially processed meats—if you consume just…

Maryland Energy Administration representatives along with federal lawmakers rallied at the offices of IBEW Local 24 in Baltimore to support offshore wind projects for the state. The Trump Administration had called a halt to a US Wind Project that would place turbines 10 miles off the coast of Ocean City, but “Yes To Wind” events across the country are fighting to reverse that decision. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen said it’s another way Trump is showing preference to billionaires…     “What you’re seeing from President Trump in the White House right now is a tip of the hat to…

With Medicare’s annual open enrollment underway, consumer advocates are cautioning Maryland seniors to be alert for scams targeting people making health care coverage decisions. Scammers may call to offer information that makes them appear legitimate, pressuring people to share policy numbers or other personal information. Karen Morgan with AARP Maryland says any official communication from Medicare will come in the mail…    “Medicare will never reach out to you to say, ‘Gee, I know you might be worried about fraud. Here’s some things you can do.’ That’s not how Medicare works. So, anybody doing that – just assume is a…

Maryland’s Healthcare Exchange is now open for 2026 Healthcare coverage plans. Enrollment takes place between November 1 and January 15. Michelle Eberle, the executive director for the Exchange, related information about enrollment help that is available, including being able to connect to a broker or other services to help with signing up for coverage…     “We have our call center, 855-642-8572, you go online you can talk to Flora, our virtual assistant whether you’re in your application or not in your application – we’ll get you help. We have live chat available.”

Allegany County Emergency Services are on the scene of large wildfire this morning in the area of Little Orleans, north of Interstate 68. Fire crews were dispatched just before 6 a.m. in the area of the Town Hill Bed and Breakfast with multiple companies alerted including Allegany, Morgan, Mineral and Fulton battling the fire. The preliminary report is that the fire is presently under control. 

At their most recent meeting, the Allegany County Commissioners were again faced with a list of projects for the flood-damaged areas of the county. The commissioners have stated that if no financial help cannot be found from the state of Maryland, they would have to go to the bond market for loans. Adam Patterson, Director of Public works for the county, presented the latest list of emergency projects needing approvals…    “Gentlemen, Ratification number 11 – 15 projects totaling $713,000, bringing us to a total of roughly $5.8 million. How much was that again? $5.8 million. It’s going to increase….

West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack has been across the state giving unclaimed property back to counties and was in Keyser recently to present checks to several county groups.  Over $10,000 was given to the Fort Ashby Volunteer Fire Company from dated checks not cashed. The Mineral County Sheriff received $9,000 from an online firearms auction and the county board of education received funds for $7,000 from refunds and other revenues. 

With the shock of the FEMA denial for flood relief funds starting to wear off, the communities of Lonaconing and Westernport still face cleanup and restoration.  Mayor Jack Coburn of Lonaconing recently said that he’s still very concerned with meeting certain needs of families in his area…    “My biggest concern is people who don’t have furnaces in place yet. It’s 38 degrees up here this morning and the winter months are approaching quicker for them. And then they have to get them, have them installed. It’s not just a matter of minutes process, it’s a long term process.” Senator…