Lawrence Arthur White II, 41 of Cumberland, was served two (2) Warrants out of Baltimore County Circuit Court Bench Warrant for Violation of Probation. He is a Maryland Parole Retake and is being held on a detainer pending transport to Baltimore County. Perry Nelson Hamilton Jr., 43 of Cumberland, was served a District Court Bench Warrant for Violation of Probation. His original conviction was for CDS: Possession–Not Marijuana where he received 190-day sentence with 150 days suspended with 2-years of Supervised Probation. He is being held without bond pending a bail review in District Court. Jovan Brewer, 43 of Cumberland,…

On Thursday, March 21, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served an Allegany County Circuit Court bench warrant on William Stewart Sr.  The warrant was issued as the result of Stewart violating probation.  He was originally charged with Malicious Destruction of Property less than $1,000.   Stewart was arrested and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center where he is currently being held without bond pending his appearance before the court. ARRESTED:  William Morgan Stewart Sr.   AGE:  41      Cumberland, MD On Thursday, March 21, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served an Allegany County Circuit Court bench warrant on Kailey Davis.  The warrant…

The City of Cumberland and the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation have decided to continue on their same path after a closed session meeting was called to evaluate operations. The CEDC released the folllowing statement this afternoon:   Cumberland, MD- The Cumberland Mayor and City Council and the Board of Directors of the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation agree that Cumberland’s vibrant economic future is best entrusted to the CEDC, continuing to build upon the current successes of the independent organization.  This independent structure is in accordance with the original 2014 Cumberland Strategic Economic Development Plan and the updated 2022 Strategic Plan…

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, and Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the text of the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. This legislation provides $26.7 billion to fund the operations of the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the federal judiciary, the District of Columbia, the Small Business Administration, and more than two dozen independent federal agencies. “Building an economy that works for everyday Americans requires supporting our small businesses and community-based lenders, protecting…

Governor Wes Moore today announced the Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact members. Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor on Innovation and Impact Jonny Dorsey will serve as chair. Lisa Hamilton, Mark Lerner, Rachel Garbow Monroe, and Darren Walker will serve as honorary co-chairs. "To win the decade, we need to work in meaningful partnership with leaders in philanthropy and the social sector," said Gov. Moore. "This council brings together some of the hardest-working leaders in our state and country to forge cross-sector partnerships for a stronger Maryland. I’m grateful that they’ve raised their hands to serve.” ​​​​​​​​​Established by executive order​…

Gov. Justice has declared a State of Emergency for the counties of Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, and Pendleton counties today due to extensive forest fires in those counties. The declaration is a proactive measure ensuring the allocation of necessary resources and expedite emergency response efforts. The State of Emergency allows State and Local agencies to take swift and decisive actions to mitigate the impact of the fires and protect the lives and property of West Virginians in those areas.  Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and have various ways to receive emergency alerts.  Monitor official emergency management and local media accounts…

Local arrests lead investigators to apprehend individual for violent crimes in Prince George’s County On Wednesday, March 20, 2024 an interagency multijurisdictional operation leads to the arrest and apprehension of a suspect wanted in Prince George’s County. The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Response Team (SORT), in partnership with Allegany County Combined Warrant Unit, County Combined Criminal Investigations (C3I) Unit, Cumberland Police, Department of Emergency Services, Maryland State Police, Maryland State Police Aviation – Trooper 5, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Social Services, and Humane Society Animal Crimes and Investigations Global Animal Rescue and Response were able to…

The West Virginia Department of Health is informing all West Virginians 65 and older that they are eligible to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine per recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control.  The state’s Pan Respiratory Dashboard shows only 36% of state residents over 61 are up to date on their COVID vaccine.  Over 100 people died in West Virginia from COVID in the last year, with an average age of 73. The updated vaccine targets original and new variants of the virus.

Garrett County is accepting bids for the sale of the Adventure Sports Center, Inc. property. Adventure Sports Center operated a man-made Olympic standard white water rafting and canoe/kayak slalom center adjacent to Deep Creek Lake. It opened in May 2007 and was the third pump-powered artificial whitewater facility built in North America. A minimum bid amount of $2 million is requested for the 18.48 acres – Bids are due by May 9th.

Cumberland Mayor, Ray Morris, provided an update on the Rolling Mill project along Maryland Avenue. The previous property owner,  owned the entire block, and recently sold it to the developer, Gateway LLC. A letter of intent was sent to the developer by Royal Farms to construct a store on that location…