Maryland Physicians Care has named Meritus Health President and CEO Maulik Joshi as chair of the board for the organization.  Owned jointly by Meritus Health, UPMC Western Maryland, Ascension Saint Agnes, and Holy Cross Health, the group ensures that Maryland Medicaid recipients have access to quality healthcare.  Over the last 12 months, MPC has donated more than $2 million to its local communities including the Western Maryland Food Bank, the Salvation Army, Union Rescue, and Associated Charities.

A generous donation from a local non-profit has been given to the Allegany County Public School system.  A fundraiser in February by the Savage Mountain Punk Arts organization was held to raise awareness and fight food insecurity in the county, including in the public schools.  SMPA President Gerry LaFemina presented proceeds of the event to the school board at a recent meeting…

Applications are being accepted for the 2024 Leadership and Career Development Seminar with the Maryland State Police.  The free event is open to high school juniors, seniors, and incoming college freshmen interested in careers with the department.  The three-day seminar is held at the MSP Academy in Sykesville. Applicants must submit a 2-minute video or essay to explain their interest. More information is available at mdsp.gov.

On Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, the Cumberland City Police arrested Carlos Manuel Barbosa, 41, of Waynesboro PA. Barbosa was arrested on an outstanding Arrest Warrant issued by the Washington County District Court for an incident that occurred in Hagerstown MD. The warrant alleges that on December 23rd, 2023, Barbosa entered a Pilot Travel Center on Halfway Blvd, assaulted a staff member, and stole 19 cartons of cigarettes valued at more than $2,000. On this date, Barbosa was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is currently…

On Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, the Cumberland City Police responded to a business in the 100 block of Baltimore St for the report of a destruction of property. Upon arrival on scene, officers made contact with a representative of the business. They advised officers that a male suspect was seen yelling on the sidewalk in front of the business. They then observed the suspect punch and break a large window to the business, before leaving the scene. Other witnesses in the area were able to direct officers to an apartment building in the 200 block of Baltimore St, where the…

On Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, the Cumberland City Police responded to the area of S. Centre St and Salem Court for the report of two suspicious subjects in the area. Upon arrival on scene, officers observed a male subject concealing items inside the waistband of his pants and attempting to leave the area. Upon further investigation, the male was found to be in possession of an amount of suspected fentanyl in a quantity that indicated the intention of sales. As a result, Lyle Brandon Butts, 35, of Cumberland MD, was placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarters for processing….

On Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, the Cumberland City Police arrested Christopher Greg Washington, 51, of Harrisonburg VA. Washington was arrested on an outstanding Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County Circuit Court on April 11th. The warrant alleges Washington failed to comply with the conditions of his pre-trial release that were placed upon him due to previous DWI charge. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is currently being held without bond. Arrested: Christopher Greg Washington                     Age: 51 Charges: Bench Warrant – Violation of…

Thursday, April 11, 2024 Levi Neal Jones, 25 of Cumberland, was arrested on a District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Comply. His original charges include: Assault-2nd Degree, 2 counts of Intoxicated Endangerment, Disorderly Conduct and CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis. He is being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center. Friday, April 12, 2024 Danyelle Nicole Sinclair, 39 of Cumberland, was arrested on two (2) District Court Bench Warrants for Failure to Appear. Her original charges for both warrants: CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis. When Sinclair was booked in at the Allegany County Detention Center, she was found to have Drug…

West Virginia University’s Board of Governors has approved guardrails around the state’s new Campus Carry Law that goes into effect July1.  Guns remain prohibited at any WVU venue that seats more than 1,000 people, at daycare facilities on WVU property, and in campus residence halls.  Associate Vice President of Government Relations for WVU, Travis Mollohan, said there would be different ways to communicate the new rules across campuses…    

Melinda Kelleher of the Downtown Development Commission has provided a short update on construction efforts in Downtown Cumberland. The focus of work right now is on concrete curbing and roadway pavers. This week, Triton Construction will be concentrating on roadway and parking area pavers on North Centre Street and the middle block of Baltimore Street. By the end of April, shoppers should start to see trees being planted and possibly sidewalk paver installation.