UPMC Western Maryland recently attained a national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons for Breast Centers and additional recognition as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner. Programs accredited by the NAPBC follow a model for managing a breast center through integrated and comprehensive services. Being an ACS Surgical Quality Partner signifies dedication to consistently improving procedures and approaches which lets patient now they can trust the care they receive adheres to rigorous standards in surgical quality.

On Monday, Governor Wes Moore announced the “ENOUGH” initiative – legislation designed to give communities resources to identify the root causes of poverty in their neighborhoods and begin to address them. Moore is planning on a $15 million investment in areas with high child poverty to disrupt a pattern of hardship… Moore’s plan is to send money to areas strategically instead of the usual “something for everyone” spread of funds…    

Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced that West Virginia has been selected as one of National Geographic’s “Best of the World” Top 20 Travel Experiences for 2024. The internationally acclaimed publication has selected whitewater rafting in the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve as one of the world’s top wonders to experience this year.  “If the world didn’t know before about the beautiful state we get to call home, they surely do now,” Gov. Justice said. “I’ve been saying for years that West Virginia is a diamond in the rough.  Well, now we’re…

Allegany County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police combined resources to target open and active warrants. As a result, the following individuals have been apprehended. Monday, January 29, 2024 Christopher James Tabler, 33 and listed as Homeless, was served two (2) Bench Warrants. In District Court, he was wanted for Failure to Appear. His original charges include: Harboring a Felon/Fugitive, Obstruction and Hindering, and Obstruction of Justice. In Circuit Court Bench he was also wanted for Failure to Appear. His charges in that case include: CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis. He is being held without bond pending a bail review hearing in both…

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of Triton Construction, would like to notify the public of a temporary water outage on Wednesday, January 31st. Customers that will be affected include those fed from North Centre Street, between Baltimore Street and Frederick Street. The outage will occur between 7AM and 4PM.  Additional information will be released in the event the outage duration needs to be extended. Thank you for your cooperation during this time. If there are any questions, please contact the City of Cumberland Engineering Department, 301-759-6600.

On Monday, January 29, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Leon Corley.  The summons was issued as the result of an incident that occurred on January 26, 2024.  On this date, at approximately 9:53 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a disturbance at the health facility on Willowbrook Rd.  The subject causing the disturbance was identified as Leon Corley.  Corley was yelling and refusing to listen to police.  He also assaulted the staff members. Police filed charges against Corley at the District Court of Allegany County.  Corley refused to sign for his copy…

On Monday, January 29, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Kayla Glotfelty.  The warrant was issued as the result of Glotfelty failing to appear in court.  She was originally charged with driving without a license.  Glotfelty was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  She was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on her personal recognizance. ARRESTED:  Kayla Elizabeth Glotfelty       AGE:  25          Cumberland, MD  

The Police Accountability Board for Allegany County presented their report at last week’s County Commissioner meeting.  Board Chair Don Knott made a report on the interactions and activities of the committee.  Knott said the cooperation among member agencies Cumberland City Police, Allegany County Sheriff’s Department, and the Frostburg Police Department is actually unique – in Knott’s law enforcement experience in other areas of the state, he has not seen other agencies work together as well …    

A unique look inside the workings of city government is being planned for Cumberland.  At a recent Mayor and Council work session, City Administrator Jeff Silka shared that he is preparing a Citizen’s Local Government Academy.  Slated to start in the fall, Silka said the academy would cover all aspects of city government… A similar learning opportunity has been offered by the county Sheriff’s department with good citizen response, and Silka sees this as an another opportunity to involve more people in the City’s programs…    

Maryland’s BOOST voucher program provides scholarships for more than 3,000 low-income families giving them a chance to get students out of underperforming public schools, particularly in Baltimore City.  While Governor Moore has touted how his family’s choice to send him to non-public schools has contributed to his success, budget realities now threaten the future of the program. Maryland Family Institute President Jeff Trimbath has said it is a priority of his group’s work in Annapolis… Trimbath explained that having school choice for parents is usually in the best interest of the student and his or her abilities…