On Monday, January 22nd, 2024, the Cumberland City Police responded to the 100 block of West Oldtown Rd for the report of a noise disturbance. Upon arrival on scene, officers spoke to multiple neighbors who each complained of very loud music coming from a neighboring apartment. Officers then made contact with the occupant of the suspect residence and asked for the music to be turned down. The resident became irate with officers and refused to provide a name or turn down the music, creating further public disturbance. Officers then advised the subject he was under arrest. The subject refused to…

On Monday, January 22nd, 2024, the Cumberland City Police arrested Shane Christopher Sneathen, 35, of Cumberland MD. Sneathen was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County Circuit Court on January 17th, 2024. The Bench Warrant was issued as the result of the Grand Jury returning an indictment on multiple drug related charges. Sneathen was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center where he is currently being held without bond. Arrested: Shane Christopher Sneathen        Age: 56 Charges: CDS Dist-Narc, CDS Possession w/Intent to Distribute, CDS Possession-Not Cannabis.  

There was much attention drawn to the River Park At Canal Place Project during the recent PACE Reception in Annapolis. Preliminary engineering studies are being completed and additional funding is being secured for the project.  Allegany County Commissioner says the project has had support from both Maryland and neighboring West Virginia and what it will do for the communities near the project…    

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Altoona Curve have announced the Coaching Staff for the upcoming baseball season including new manager Robby Hammock.  Hammock becomes the 15th Manager in Altoona’s franchise history after spending the 2023 season as the leader for High-A Greensboro.  Hammock, a former Major League catcher and infielder with the Arizona Diamondbacks, led Greensboro to a 68-61 overall record in his first year with the Pirates organization in 2023.

Along with normal cold and flu season, this winter there is also the threat of RSV – respiratory syncytial  virus.  While it is more common among young children, RSV has been ramping up its spread to older adults. Dr. Rameen Shafiei is the Director of Emergency Medicine at UPMC Western Maryland and tells WCBC that it is highly advisable for older adults to get the RSV vaccine if possible… Dr. Shafiei also recommends mask-wearing in any situation where you are not feeling well or think you may be sick…

The Biden Administration has rolled out its “Improving Student Achievement” agenda, using accountability, reporting, grants, and technical assistance—for adoption of three evidence-based strategies that improve student learning:  increasing student attendance; providing high-dosage tutoring; and increasing summer learning and extended or afterschool learning time.  Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined in a roundtable with other state governors and the US Department of Education Secretary to discuss partnerships and programs around the initiative…

Maryland is not the only state dealing with housing shortages.  Governor Moore has allocated $290 million for housing and community development projects in his proposed budget.  Now, Governor Jim Justice is following suit in West Virginia with a $50 million dollar proposal to come from the state’s surplus to construct new housing across the state.  Erica Boggess who heads the West Virginia Housing Development Fund says the funding is crucial to match the economic growth coming to the state…    

A fire on Beall School Road in Frostburg remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal.  Firefighters responded at approximately 439am Monday to the fire involving a single-story, single-family residence.  Firefighters took 2½ hours to control the blaze. Smoke alarms alerted the family to the fire, allowing them to escape without injury.  The family is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.  Anyone with information on the fire should call the State Fire Marshal’s Cumberland office at 301.729.5542.

A late night house fire on Saturday is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal. It took 40 firefighters from the Orleans Volunteer Fire Department almost an hour to control the blaze on Scofield Road in Flintstone.  Sub-zero temperatures and winds complicated fire-fighting efforts.  No one was home at the time of the fire, but two dogs and several chickens perished.  The fire is believed to have started in the back of the residence. 

The Cumberland City Police have arrested 56-year-old Teresa Marie Walters of Cumberland on charges related to forgery, theft, and embezzlement. On Thursday, Walters was apprehended following the issuance of an Arrest Warrant by the Allegany County District Court. This arrest stems from a July 2023 incident where an elderly victim reported fraudulent activities concerning their finances. Investigations revealed that Walters, who had been acting as a caregiver, gained unauthorized access to the victim’s personal documents and fraudulently obtained over $100,000.  After the investigation, charges were applied for, leading to the District Court issuing an Arrest Warrant. Walters, during her Initial Appearance…