West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and a coalition of 42 attorneys general reached a $700 million settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. West Virginia will receive almost $6 million dollars. The lawsuit contends that the company misled consumers about the safety and purity of some of its talc powder products. JNJ CEO Juaquin Duato says the company wants to move on and concentrate on the medical arena…      

Offshore wind projects on both coasts of the United States are ongoing in an attempt to harness wind power for energy.  Maryland, through the efforts of U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and the White House, is set to develop two such wind farms off the coast of the Delmarva Peninsula. The wind energy would enable the state to make progress toward its climate and clean energy goals.  According to Governor Wes Moore, it will not only create energy, but also well-paying jobs for the state…    

On June 11, 2024, Officers served a Bench Warrant for failure to appear on Kimberly A. Carnley. Carnley was transported to Central Booking. Officers also served a Criminal Summons for trespassing on Kimberly Carnley.   Arrest: Kimberly A. Carnley, age 39, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Bench Warrant failure to appear (original charges-Burglary 4th degree, Trespass posted property. Criminal Summons served (trespass posted property)

Allegany County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police have combined resources to target open and active warrants. As a result, the following individuals have been apprehended. Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Adam Lee Shipway, 45 of Cumberland, was served two District Court warrants. An arrest warrant for Escape-2nd Degree and Obstruction of Justice and a bench warrant for Violation of Probation. Shipway is currently being held without bond in both cases. Casey Joe Douglass, 33 of Lonaconing, was served three (3) District Court Warrants. Two (2) Bench Warrants for Violation of Probation stemming from the original conviction of two (2) counts…

The Cumberland Historic Preservation Commission Meeting for the month of June will be held Wednesday, June 12th, at 4pm. The meeting will now take place at City Hall, 57 N. Liberty Street, Cumberland, MD 21502. Please note that the meeting will no longer take place at Allegany Museum. A copy of the meeting agenda and packet can be viewed on the City of Cumberland's website 48 hours prior to the meeting at the following link: Agendas & Minutes | Cumberland, MD (cumberlandmd.gov) Please contact Ruth Davis – Rogers, Historic Planner/Preservation Coordinator at 301-759-6431 or ruth.davis-rogers@cumberlandmd.gov, if you have any questions….

The Garden Club of Cumberland Annual Tour theme this year is “City Living Tour – Discover Big, Little Surprises in Cumberland.” Tickets for the June 22 event are available on the WCBC Radio Auction. Eight stops are included this year with four close together on Centre Street.  Charlotte Lapp of the Garden Club says the tour kicks off at the Maryland Extension Office at Nave’s Crossroads with plant experts on site and a working vegetable garden…    

Mountainside Baroque Music Academy is having its fifth gathering this year and the deadline to register is looming.  Young music students in middle and high school and early college will have the opportunity for individual and group instruction under national performers in violin, viola, cello, keyboard, flute, lute and voice as well as present a recital on June 21. Some scholarships are available. Complete information is at mountainsidebaroque.org.

On June 6, 2024, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence on Beechwood Drive for a disturbance. When Officers arrived, each person involved provided details regarding the issue. Each individual was advised of their rights at District Court. As a result, Mr. Platter received two charges.  Platter was arrested on June 10, 2024 and then taken to Central Booking.   Arrest: Christopher Alan Platter, age 39, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Assault 2nd degree and arson threat.

On March 31, 2024, Officers of the Cumberland Police were advised that a male subject was assaulted by Katherine Legeer. The male indicated that he was buckling his child up in a car operated by Legeer. Legeer then pulled away running over his foot. The male said that Legeer intentionally ran over his foot. The male indicated that he would pursue charges for the assault. On April 5, 2024, Officers responded to the Devlin Manor Nursing Home for a report of an assault. The victim entered a room and overheard Legeer using derogative racial language. The victim asked Legeer why…

Governor Moore says that Maryland does not have to choose between a green economy and a growing one.  With support from the Maryland federal delegation and the White House, Maryland is assured of space on the Delmarva Peninsula to develop offshore wind energy.  Moore says it puts Maryland ahead of the nation for green energy…