A large and vocal crowd was present Thursday evening at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, protesting one of the proposed cuts to Allegany County’s 2025 budget – a $2 million reduction in Emergency Services. Over 25 individuals spoke before the county commissioners against the budget reduction.  Steve Corioni, president of county firefighters association 1715, said the growth in service calls, moving to 24 hour service and the improved cardiac survival rates did not equate to a budget reduction…   A possible solution that is still in discussion would be an add-on to property taxes… Many of the speakers talked about the…

The Governor Moore Administration held its last bill signing ceremony on Thursday, signing the last of hundreds of laws passed in the 2024 General Assembly.  One of the bills that the Governor touted as being a bipartisan success was the establishment of the Center For Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention.  The Center will be run by the Maryland Department of Health and is one of the first in the country…

Allegany County Economic Development is thinking out of the box when it comes to attracting businesses to the area. What used to be a cookie-cutter approach to getting manufacturing and large-scale business has been replaced by a niche called the circular economy.  Jeff Barclay, Economic Development Director for the county, explains that the concept is based on the reuse and recycling of materials that would go to waste… Geocycle is one such business to recently locate to the area, and another waste-to-value business is set to move to the county…

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is now the official candidate for the Republican party in the state’s race for Governor.  Morrisey beat out Moore Capito, son of West Virginia Senator Shelly Moore Capito, two-time Secretary of State Mac Warner, and businessman Chris Miller.  He will face Democrat Steve Williams of Huntington in November.  Morrisey had an election night party in Martinsburg where he addressed the crowd after receiving a concession call from second-place finisher Capito…

UPDATE: Friday, May 17th, 2024 at 3:10AM Cumberland City Police Department would like to thank the Public's assistance in locating a missing 13 year old on Thursday. Wyett Kennel has returned home safely.   Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at 4:35AM - The Cumberland Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, Wyett Michael Kennell.  Kennell is a 13-year-old white male, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and 125 pounds. Kennell was last seen on W. Oldtown Rd. in Cumberland on May 15, 2024 at approximately 8:00 PM, wearing a black hooded Adidas sweatshirt and black & red…

The Burlington Astros scored 5 runs in the fifth inning to secure a 9-7 win over Short Gap Thursday night on Classic Hits 107.  Catcher Collin Riggleman drove in 3 runs with a double, single, and sacrifice fly.  For Short Gap, Mariela Perdew stroked a triple and a single.  Short Gap is now 4-5-1 on the season.  Once again the final score, Burlington 9, Short Gap 7.

Governor Wes Moore today joined State of South Australia Premier Peter Malinaukas to renew an economic memorandum of understanding between Maryland and South Australia. The agreement—first signed in September 2019 and focused on collaboration in cybersecurity, small satellites and space—has been expanded to include testing ranges, workforce development, and unmanned autonomous vehicles. The agreement will last three years, with the option to renew. "Maryland and South Australia stand united in our shared commitment to innovation, growth, and discovery. We are natural collaborators and dedicated friends," said Gov. Moore. "This expanded partnership will boost business in Maryland, promote international cooperation, and…

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Alicia Marie Jewell, 38 of Cumberland, was transported from Baltimore County and served two (2) District Court Warrants. The first warrant was a Bench Warrant for Violation of Probation on the original conviction of CDS: Administration Equipment Possession/Distribution and Theft: Less $1,000 Value. For the CDS charge Jewell was sentenced to a jail term of 3-years with 2-years, 10-months, and 13-days suspended. For the Theft charge Jewll was sentenced to 18-months with 16-months and 13-days suspended. The second was an arrest warrant on charges including: 2 counts Escape-1st Degree and 2 counts Obstruction of Justice. Jewell…

Allegany County Tourism will offer tours of the LaVale Toll Gate House beginning this weekend. The National Road began construction in 1811 as a way to connect Cumberland to the Ohio River and quickly became the main transportation route to the trans-Appalachian West. The seven-sided toll gate house was the first on the National Road after the state took ownership of the Maryland portion of the National Road in 1835. It is the last remaining toll house in Maryland. Guided tours will be offered this weekend from Noon till 4 pm and on selected dates through November.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 MacKenzie Troy Leahey, 29 of Pittsburgh, PA was arrested and served seven (7) District Court Bench Warrants for Failure to Appear and Failure To Comply. Warrant 1 – FTA – Trespass Private Property Warrant 2 – FTA – Trespass Private Property Warrant 3 – Failure to Comply – Disorderly Conduct / Fail Obey Reasonable Lawful Order Warrant 4 – FTA – Trespass Private Property Warrant 5 – FTA – Disorderly Conduct Warrant 6 – FTA – Disorderly Conduct Warrant 7 – FTA – Disorderly Conduct Leahey was extradited from Front Royal, VA. He is currently being…