BENCH WARRANT SERVED   On Friday, June 7, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on David McMillan.  The warrant was issued as the result of McMillan failing to appear in court.  He was originally charged with Burglary-4th Degree-Store.  McMillan was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and held at the Allegany County Detention Center on a Temporary Commitment-Recalcitrant.   ARRESTED:  David Richard McMillan      AGE:  33         Cumberland, MD       BENCH WARRANT SERVED   On Friday, June 7, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served two bench warrants on…

Allegany High School’s Abi Britton has been named the Gatorade State Player of the Year in softball.  Britton pitched the Campers to a state title with an 18-0 record and a batting average of .590 with 10 home runs and 32 RBI.

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced that today and Sunday will be free fishing days in the state.  The goal is to encourage young people and their families to enjoy the outdoors together this weekend.

A fixture at Allegany College of Maryland, Gary Durr, died Wednesday at the age of 82.  Durr joined the faculty in 1977 and later served as Dean of Continuing Education.  He also served as interim president of the college from July, 2010, until March, 2011.  Durr was a history teacher and guidance counselor at Allegany High School prior to his employment at Allegany Community College.  Funeral services will be conducted at noon Tuesday at Cornerstone Baptist Church.  Adams Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The West Virginia’s Women Commission is accepting nominations for the 2024 Legacy of Women Awards.  The awards are given to women who have been outstanding role models as achievers for tomorrow’s female leaders. There are nine categories for awards. Nominations must be submitted by July 15. Information is available on the commission website at wvdhhr.org/wvwc.

A section of Evitts Creek Road is being detoured for a bridge deck repair across Koon Dam, through July 18.  The bridge deck is being improved to eliminate a future need for a posted weight restriction on the bridge. The 13-mile detour will follow Lake Gordon Road to White Church Lane and back to Evitts Creek Road.  Contractor Carl Belt Incorporated is completing the project.

The City of Frostburg held elections this week and Todd Logsdon, school teacher and volunteer fireman, took the Mayoral seat from incumbent Bob Flanigan with 670 votes.  1276 ballots were cast in the election that will be certified on June 14.  All city commissioners ran unopposed in the election.

AAA is urging caution on the roadways as summer approaches, dubbing Memorial Day to Labor Day the 100 Deadliest Days on U.S. Roads.  A focus of concern is teen drivers, out of school for the summer. Traffic accidents remain one of the leading causes of death for teens age 16-19. Michelle Anderson of the National Road Safety Foundation says that teens are prone to distracted driving…

Associated Charities, founded in 1910, will be closing their doors for the final time at the end of June. For years, the charity was able to help local residents with support for prescription costs, emergency assistance with paying utility bills, and food vouchers.  Executive Director Deanna Clark says the number of individuals they have been able to help has been reduced over the past few years…  

This past holiday season, the 2-day Winter Market at Canal Place proved to be a huge success for downtown.  While the Winter Market will be moving to the renovated downtown for this season, DeDe Richie, the Executive Director of Canal Place, says the area around the railroad station will also be made festive again for the holidays, expanding the market…