West Side area citizens continue to push back against the Allegany County Commissioners decision to go with D.R. Horton as the developer of choice for the acreage on Sedgwick Avenue where Allegany High once stood.  At the most recent commissioner’s meeting, five citizens spoke against Horton, including Ellen Coffey, who relayed the experience of a realtor who dealt with the builder in Richmond… County Commissioner Bill Atkinson was a guest on the Dave Norman show this past Friday. He said he understood the concerns raised by the West Side Neighborhood Association, but in the big picture, the number of complaints…

The ParkMobile app has been launched for Downtown Cumberland parking.  Over 20 parking zones are included on the app that shoppers can download to their phones free. The app provides the ability for contactless pay-to-park, including adding time to parking if a driver is away from their vehicle. According to Citizen Service Representative Denise Adams, the current meters and payment kiosks will continue to operate – the ParkMobile app is another available option for payment…

On November 5, 2023, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a Bench Warrant on Nakota Durham. The Bench Warrant was issued by the District Court for violation of probation. Ms. Durham was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center. Arrest: Nakota Cheanta Durham, age 32, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Violation of probation, Trespass: private property.

On November 4, 2023, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a Bench Warrant on Brittany Lynn Lantz. The Bench Warrant was issued by the District Court for failure to appear. Arrest: Brittany Lynn Lantz, age 35, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Failure to appear, original charge was theft less than $100.00.

Daylight Savings Time ends November 5th.  That means those clocks have to be turned back an hour, although it happens automatically with most devices nowadays.  Across the country, there is still a move to do away with the clock change.

Gov. Jim Justice invited West Virginians to a holiday festival next Tuesday, November 7, to officially send off a 63-foot Norway Spruce from the Monongahela National Forest to the U.S. Capitol. This is the first time in nearly 50 years that a West Virginia tree will be on display in the nation’s capital, and a festival will be hosted in Charleston to commemorate the honor.    The event will kick off with a parade and will include family-friendly activities showcasing winter offerings from around the state, including ice skating and a light display on the Capitol lawn. The event is free…

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…

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.  

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…

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…