On March 30th, 2024 at approximately 10:18a.m. Allegany County deputies were dispatched to the 13000 block of Winchester Road, Lavale, MD for a reported overturned vehicle. Upon arrival rescuers from numerous area fire departments were attempting to extricate two victims from the inside the vehicle. Karen Walker (66 of Bowling Green, MD) was successfully extricated, and then flown by Maryland State Police Trooper 5 to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Medical staff on the scene attempted to revive the operator Phillip Allen Walker (62 of Bowling Green, MD) unsuccessfully. Mr. Walker was pronounced deceased on the scene. The roadway remained closed for…

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday vetoed a bill  that would have loosened West Virginia's school vaccination policies.  The bill would have allowed some students who don’t attend traditional public institutions or participate in group extracurriculars like sports to be exempt from vaccinations typically required for children starting day care or school. The bill, which received majority support in both legislative chambers, would have allowed private schools to develop and enforce their own policies on vaccinations.  Justice, who is running for U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin’s seat, received immense pressure to reject the bill from health care leaders, educators and parents….

On Saturday, March 30, 2024, officers of the Cumberland Police Department located Rachael Dolly in the 300 block of Seymour Street.  Dolly was confirmed to have an active arrest warrant through West Virginia.  When officers went to place Dolly under arrest, she began to fight the officers and pull away from them.  Dolly caused injuries to two of the officers during the struggle.  She was eventually taken into police custody and found to be in possession of suspected drug paraphernalia.  Dolly was transported to Central Booking and later seen by a District Court Commissioner for a bond hearing.  She was…

On Saturday, March 30, 2024 at approximately 7:22 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business on Queen City Drive for a shoplifting complaint.  Police located the suspect, Jason Twigg, in the area of Decatur Street.  After further investigation, Twigg was arrested and transported to police headquarters where he was later released on a criminal citation.  At approximately 8:19 PM, officers were dispatched to a different business on Queen City Drive for another shoplifting complaint.  While officers were investigating this complaint, they observed Twigg inside this store carrying merchandise in his arms.  Officers then observed Twigg begin…

The Pittsburgh Pirates have begun the 2024 campaign with three straight wins over the Miami Marlins.  On Saturday, rookie hurler Jared Jones struck out 10 hitters as the Pirates won, 9-3.  The opening series concludes Sunday at Miami with first pitch at 1:40 and airtime at 1:15 on WCBC. 

Hub City Vinyl at 28 East Baltimore Street in Hagerstown, MD will host the Gibson Brothers on Friday, April 12th at 8PM. There’s a reason why Ricky Skaggs pulled Eric and Leigh Gibson off the stage at the Ryman two decades ago and offered to produce their debut record.The same thing that led David Ferguson and GrammyAward winning producer and Black Keys frontman DanAuerbach to co-write and produce their 14th album “Mockingbird” (2018) and release it on his own label Easy Eye Sound alongside cultural icons such as HankWilliams Jr. and Dr. John:the Gibson Brothers are the real deal.They can pick.They can…

Since Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) announced Operation R.I.P. Potholes on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, WVDOH road crews have patched 73,360 potholes along 5,744 miles of road. WVDOH road crews continue to take advantage of the unseasonably warm weather during an early patching blitz. Pothole patching typically doesn’t begin until the first week of April, but WVDOH officials worked with asphalt plant owners in St. Albans, Morgantown, and Princeton to open early this season, allowing road crews to make permanent pothole repairs with hot asphalt. As crews are out patching, they are finding that…

Opening Day slated Friday, April 5 at Canal Park, 7:05PM vs. the Akron RubberDucks (Cleveland Guardians), Tuesday, April 9 Opening Day at Peoples Natural Gas Field at 6PM vs. the Harrisburg Senators (Washington Nationals). Postgame Fireworks presented by Stuckey Automotive, Ollinger Brothers and Juniata College.   

On Friday, March 29, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Vanessa Frost.  The summons was issued in connection with an incident that occurred on March 24, 2024.  On this date at approximately 5:49 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 600 block of E. Second Street for an assault between juveniles.  An alleged victim reported that she had been assaulted by an adult who was identified as Vanessa Frost.  After further investigation, police filed for charges against Frost at the District Court of Allegany County.  Frost signed for her copy of the summons…

On Friday, March 29, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Traci Casey.  The warrant was issued as the result of Casey failing to appear in court.  She was originally charged with Driving Uninsured Vehicle.   Casey was arrested and seen by a District Court Commissioner for a bond hearing.  She was later released on her personal recognizance. ARRESTED:  Traci Lynn Casey     AGE:  49      Cumberland, MD ARREST WARRANT SERVED On Friday, March 29, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Terry Ford Jr.  The warrant was issued as the result of a private citizen filing…