FIRE INVESTIGATION responded to
On 12/1/2023 at 4:43PM fire crews responded to 12001 Moores Hollow Road, Cumberland, Allegany County Type of Incident: Dwelling Fire Description of Structure / Property: One story, wood framed, single family dwelling Owner / Occupants: Rod Paxton Injuries or Deaths: None reported Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $35,000.00 Contents: $15,000.00 Smoke Alarm Status: Present – unknown activation Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present Arrests(s): N/A Primary Responding Fire Department: District 16 Volunteer Fire Department # of Alarms: 2 # Of Firefighters: 25 Time to Control: 10 minutes Discovered By: Resident Area of Origin: Rear enclosed back porch Preliminary Cause: Accidental – electrical malfunction Additional Information: All occupants were able to escape the residence safely. The American…
State Title Coaches Sit Down for Interviews
Today's Maryland 1A State Championship on WCBC between Fort Hill and Mountain Ridge will be their third straight meeting in Annapolis. In preparation for the big game, Fort Hill Coach Zack Alkire and Mountain Ridge Coach Ryan Patterson sat down with WCBC Sports to talk about the season, as well as the outlook for the title game:.. Fort Hill Coach Zack Alkire Mountain Ridge Coach Ryan Patterson
Warrants Served
On December 1, 2023, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a Bench Warrant FTA (failure to appear) on Logan Ray Aldrich. Original charges were CDS: (2) counts of possession not Cannabis and possession of Paraphernalia. Aldrich was transported to Central Booking. Arrest: Logan Ray Aldrich, Age 26, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: (2) FTA, Original charge: CDS: Possession not Cannabis (x2), CDS Possession of Paraphernalia. On December 1, 2023, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Kenneth Lloyd Bowser Jr. The Criminal Summons was issued by the District Court of Maryland. The charges were CDS possession with…
First Annual Cumberland Winter Festival and Market
The First Annual Cumberland Winter Festival and Market at Canal Place Plaza is today from 5-9PM. Highlights will include festive live music, artisan and retail vendors, free gift wrapping, snacks and beverages, reindeer games for all ages, voting at the bicycle decorating contest, a selfie photo station, and fire pits for roasting marshmallows.
Gov. Justice appoints Wooten to State Board of Education
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Greg Wooten to the West Virginia State Board of Education. "Greg Wooten is a fantastic addition to the West Virginia State Board of Education,” Gov. Justice said. “With his wealth of experience and dedication to our great state, he will bring fresh perspectives to our education system. I'm thrilled about the positive impact he will help make for the students and families of West Virginia." Wooten will succeed James Wilson for a term ending in November 2032. Greg graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Engineering in 1980 with a…
South Penn Principal Honor Roll
The following students from South Penn Elementary School earned the Principal Honor Roll Award for the 1st marking period of the 2023-2024 school year. Kindergarten- Malia Baker, Azalea Lear, Coltan Lease, Kwynn Paige, Lucy McCrory, Armani Iman, Joshua Perez, Jonah Hicks, Jameson Phillips, Lincoln Ryan, Braylee Herndon, Raelynn Horn, Bradley Self, Laikyn Vinson, Kendrick Hoyer, Ember Coleman, Abigail Crawford, Nash Huff, Braxton Marvin, LylaRose Robinson, U’Ziyah Strickland, Zariah Wingate, Jasmine Huff, Salem Clay, Mason Lohr, Emmalynn Nail, Gracelyn Roach and Everly Troutman First Grade- Amillyana Brown, Raina Leatherman, Elias Christian, James Eaton, Addilyn Glotfelty, Jace Rapson, Millie Haines, Karter White,…
Shop Small Win Big Campaign
Allegany County Tourism's Shop Small Win Big Campaign contest will begin on Friday, November 24th and will end at 11:59PM on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Anyone shopping at participating small businesses in Allegany County through the contest period will have the opportunity to upload their receipts through the entry form for a chance to win the gift card prizes. Each Thursday through the contest period – November 30, December 7, and December 14 – Allegany County Tourism will draw three winners for the $50 Visa gift cards using Random.org. All entries submitted up to that point will be eligible for the…
FSU President On Medical Leave
Frostburg State University’s President Ron Nowaczyk has stepped aside from his duties for a time to deal with some medical issues. In an email to university staff on November 7th, Nowaczyk said he would be working remotely and communicating via email. FSU’s Vice President for Regional Development and Engagement, Al Delia, has been named Acting President to oversee day-to-day operations on the campus.
Anglers Win In Monster Trout Contest
Two area anglers have been announced as winners of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources second annual Monster Trout Contest. The fishermen caught tagged monster trout which were stocked during the DNR’s two weeks of fall stocking in October. More than 6,000 pounds of trophy-size monster trout weighing up to six pounds were stocked in West Virginia streams. Anglers who caught a monster trout submitted photos of their catch with tag number to win a weekend cabin stay or Cabela prize package. The grand prize winner was Jamie Holbrook of Hyndman, Pennsylvania and Louie Nickelson of Romney, West Virginia…
