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Football Drops Tight Defensive Battle at Home to Pioneers

The Frostburg State Football team fell to the Glenville Pioneers at home on Saturday afternoon by a score of 13-10. Prior to the game, Frostburg recognized several senior players who are playing out their final years in a Bobcat uniform.  To start the game, FSU won the toss and deferred, as GSU received the opening kick. After no true gains, GSU was forced to punt the ball, to which the Bobcats were also forced to do on their opening possession. After many defensive stops by Frostburg, GSU was once again forced to punt the ball. This time, FSU was able to capitalize, as…

Elks Scholarship deadline approaches

Frostburg Elks Lodge # 470 participates in the Elks National Foundation (ENF) Most Valuable Student Scholarship Program and invites any interested area high school senior to apply online. Application deadline is midnight 11/13/23. The following is a link to the Elks National Foundation Scholarships page elks.org/scholars or enf.elks.org/MVS.  

Lonaconing Fire Investigation Report

Date: 11/03/2023 Time: 8:19 p.m. Location / Address:  13 Dudley Street, Lonaconing, Allegany County Type of Incident: Structure Fire Description of Structure /Property: Two story, wood framed, single family dwelling          Owners: William Blubaugh Injuries or Deaths: None reported         Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $60,000  Contents: $40,000  Smoke Alarm Status: Present, activated          Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present  Arrests(s): N/A  Primary Responding Fire Department: Good Will Fire Company No. 1 # of Alarms: 2  # of Firefighters: 75 Time to Control: 30 minutes Discovered By: Resident       Area of Origin: Spare bedroom               Preliminary Cause: Accidental. Grow…

Baker Street disturbance leads to Animal Abuse Arrest

On November 3, 2023, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department were dispatched to a Baker Street residence for a domestic disturbance. Officers were advised that the disturbance began after their dogs urinated and defecated on the floor. Through the investigation Officers learned that Wimberley got mad and stabbed one dog in the back leg with a knife. Officers entered the residence and observed blood on the floor and throughout the apartment. Officers observed one dog with injuries consistent with being stabbed. Wimberley was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center. The Allegany County Animal Control was contacted and placed all…

Arrest Warrants Served

On November 3, 2023, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Shawn Gladden. The Arrest Warrant stemmed from an incident on October 31, 2023, when officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad for an assault in progress. Officers were advised by the victim and witnesses that the victim and Gladden were involved in a verbal argument. The victim indicated that Gladden then threw him to the ground and struck him in the face numerous times. The victim then said that Gladden had his arm around his neck a choke hold….

Trone Condemns Funding Cuts

Congressman David Trone (D-MD), member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement condemning Republicans’ funding cuts after the House passage of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill: “Last year, I became a grandfather. When I picture my grandson’s future, I’m reminded that our responsibility is to leave this Earth better than we found it. “In an age when extreme heat is now the number-one weather-related cause of death in the U.S. – killing more people most years than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined – extreme Republicans are abandoning our fundamental responsibility to…

Warrant Arrests

The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police – Barrack C have combined resources to target open and active warrants. As a result, the following individuals have been apprehended. Thursday, November 2, 2023 Jerry Wayne Messer, 47 of Cincinnati, Ohio, was arrested and charged as a Fugitive from Justice due to being wanted by the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Possession of Drugs, Aggravated Trafficking of Drugs, Possession of LSD and Trafficking LSD. He is currently being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center. Taunia Lynn Phillips, 33 of Cresaptown, was one of Allegany County’s Most…

MD 1A WEST PLAYOFFS Allegany 50 / Smithsburg 14

Safety Urged Following October Highway Deaths

Maryland transportation and safety officials are urging all drivers in the state to rededicate themselves to safety on roadways.  In October 40 people died in Maryland as a result of motor vehicle crashes.  State Motor Vehicle Administrator says the yearly projection for highway deaths is not good…    

Funding for Dislocated Workers

Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Department of Labor has secured $4 million to connect over 300 Marylanders to careers in fast-growing industries and strengthen the talent pipeline in Western Maryland.   Funding will support projects that address the challenges facing residents trying to access good paying jobs and training. The Western Maryland Consortium will use training resources to prepare dislocated workers for careers in local high-demand occupations in healthcare, information technology, and automotive services. A second project in Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties will address employment and training for returning citizens released from Maryland state institutions.