UPDATE: Friday, May 17th, 2024 at 3:10AM Cumberland City Police Department would like to thank the Public's assistance in locating a missing 13 year old on Thursday. Wyett Kennel has returned home safely.   Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at 4:35AM - The Cumberland Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, Wyett Michael Kennell.  Kennell is a 13-year-old white male, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and 125 pounds. Kennell was last seen on W. Oldtown Rd. in Cumberland on May 15, 2024 at approximately 8:00 PM, wearing a black hooded Adidas sweatshirt and black & red…

The Burlington Astros scored 5 runs in the fifth inning to secure a 9-7 win over Short Gap Thursday night on Classic Hits 107.  Catcher Collin Riggleman drove in 3 runs with a double, single, and sacrifice fly.  For Short Gap, Mariela Perdew stroked a triple and a single.  Short Gap is now 4-5-1 on the season.  Once again the final score, Burlington 9, Short Gap 7.

Governor Wes Moore today joined State of South Australia Premier Peter Malinaukas to renew an economic memorandum of understanding between Maryland and South Australia. The agreement—first signed in September 2019 and focused on collaboration in cybersecurity, small satellites and space—has been expanded to include testing ranges, workforce development, and unmanned autonomous vehicles. The agreement will last three years, with the option to renew. "Maryland and South Australia stand united in our shared commitment to innovation, growth, and discovery. We are natural collaborators and dedicated friends," said Gov. Moore. "This expanded partnership will boost business in Maryland, promote international cooperation, and…

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Alicia Marie Jewell, 38 of Cumberland, was transported from Baltimore County and served two (2) District Court Warrants. The first warrant was a Bench Warrant for Violation of Probation on the original conviction of CDS: Administration Equipment Possession/Distribution and Theft: Less $1,000 Value. For the CDS charge Jewell was sentenced to a jail term of 3-years with 2-years, 10-months, and 13-days suspended. For the Theft charge Jewll was sentenced to 18-months with 16-months and 13-days suspended. The second was an arrest warrant on charges including: 2 counts Escape-1st Degree and 2 counts Obstruction of Justice. Jewell…

Allegany County Tourism will offer tours of the LaVale Toll Gate House beginning this weekend. The National Road began construction in 1811 as a way to connect Cumberland to the Ohio River and quickly became the main transportation route to the trans-Appalachian West. The seven-sided toll gate house was the first on the National Road after the state took ownership of the Maryland portion of the National Road in 1835. It is the last remaining toll house in Maryland. Guided tours will be offered this weekend from Noon till 4 pm and on selected dates through November.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 MacKenzie Troy Leahey, 29 of Pittsburgh, PA was arrested and served seven (7) District Court Bench Warrants for Failure to Appear and Failure To Comply. Warrant 1 – FTA – Trespass Private Property Warrant 2 – FTA – Trespass Private Property Warrant 3 – Failure to Comply – Disorderly Conduct / Fail Obey Reasonable Lawful Order Warrant 4 – FTA – Trespass Private Property Warrant 5 – FTA – Disorderly Conduct Warrant 6 – FTA – Disorderly Conduct Warrant 7 – FTA – Disorderly Conduct Leahey was extradited from Front Royal, VA. He is currently being…

Maryland has achieved a milestone goal for land conservation six years ahead of schedule. The Maryland the Beautiful Act of 2023 established goals of conserving 30% of the land in the state by 2030 and 40% by 2040. The Maryland Department of Planning reports Maryland has already met the 30% mark with more than 1.85 million acres of land conserved. Maryland’s total land area is about 6.1 million acres. The state’s “30 by 30” goal is consistent with President Biden’s executive order of conserving at least 30% of the country’s lands and waters by 2030.

From Allegany County Public Schools: Today, May 16, 2024, Beall Elementary School was placed in a brief HOLD status due to a medical emergency. First Responders arrived on scene and provided medical service. School administrators gave the “All Clear” and the instructional day resumed as normal.  

One of Allegany County’s new industries, Geocycle, is open in the Barton Business Park.  Company representative Paul Park was a guest Wednesday on the Dave Norman Show and said Allegany County is a great location for the international company that produces fuel from industrial waste products for their concrete plant in Hagerstown… Geocycle currently employs 11 people with plans to grow that number. Park said the company is pleased with their location in Barton…   

Downtown Cumberland’s Farmer’s Market is in full swing for the season.  Located on the festival grounds at Canal Place, the market runs throughout the summer on Thursdays beginning at 9:30am. This Thursday will feature music from the Frankfort Middle School Teal Steel Band from 11 till 12:30. Melinda Kelleher of the Downtown Development Commission, says the Farmer’s Market offers a variety of foods, flowers, and entertainment…