Allegany College of Maryland will soon start to look different as solar energy comes to the campus. With the recent award of $414,000 from the Maryland Energy Administration in addition to previous money received, plans can go ahead for adding solar panels and other photovoltaic systems.  Solar panels will be installed on the roof of the Allied Health building, but visitors will also see energy generating additions to parking areas…     “Solar-powered parking canopies with EV chargers will be constructed. And that’s really great because not only can you park under the solar canopies which can be great, with…

Advocates for senior citizens are supporting Maryland bills that would require increased inspections for assisted living facilities and the installation of video surveillance in common areas. Currently, such facilities do not have the same oversight as nursing homes.Tammy Bresnahan with AARP Maryland says much of her focus in Annapolis this year is on assisted living…     “So they look a lot like what’s in a nursing home, but people are privately paid for that. The regulations really only require initially for the licensure to have the inspection and if there’s a problem, they have to go out. So they…

University of Maryland Global Campus is working with Amazon Web Services to promote the AWS Cloud Institute, a training program for learning entry-level cloud computing roles. Learners can build a digital job skills portfolio and receive skill and career services throughout the program. The virtual program has four start times throughout the year with the next one starting April 7.  More information is at umgc.edu.

The American Red Cross is offering free A1C screenings for anyone donating blood in March. Diabetes affects one in ten people but a fourth of those are undiagnosed. Jason Keeling with the Allegheny Highlands Red Cross says the free screening enables them to give donors much-needed health information…     “One of these ways is the A1C testing so they can understand if potentially they have high levels of this which could indicate potentially type two diabetes. We want to try to help give donors the most information we can about their current health status.”

Pipe installation operations will be performed on Knobley Road, County Route 9, between Fairview Valley Road and Georges Run Road, in Mineral County, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use an alternate route if possible. Exact schedule is weather dependent.​ ​

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at approximately 6:47 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 block of Knox Street for a disturbance.  Police had received multiple calls for a man causing a disturbance.  Officers eventually contacted the man who was identified as Jeremy Livengood.  Livengood had already been told earlier by police not to cause any further disturbances.  Several people in the area had gathered to witness Livengood’s disruptive behavior.  Officers attempted to arrest Livengood and he resisted.  After a brief struggle, Livengood was taken into custody and transported to Central Booking.  He…

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at approximately 12:49 PM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department was patrolling the area of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad when he observed a male walking on the train tracks which is posted ‘No Trespassing.’  The male was identified as Tyler Poole.  Poole was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters.  He was issued a criminal citation and released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Tyler Scott Poole            AGE:  34           Cumberland, MD    CHARGE:  Trespass: Posted Property

On Thursday, March 6, 2025 at approximately 3:15 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 block of Bond Street for a breaking and entering complaint.  Officers contacted the alleged victim who reported that Robert Rodriquez Jr. forced his way into her residence.  Rodriquez was located inside the residence.  After further investigation, he was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking where he is currently being held pending his initial appearance before the court. ARRESTED:  Robert Rodriquez Jr.                AGE:  49             …

Tyus Allen Washington has been reported missing to the Cumberland Police Department.  Tyus is a black male, 13 years old, approximately 5’1”, approximately 120 lbs.  He was last seen in the area of W. Reynolds Street on Wednesday afternoon, 3/5/25 at approximately 3:00 PM. His possible clothing description is as follows: a black Nike hooded sweatshirt and pajama pants.  Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is urged to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600.