Frostburg State Women's Soccer team lost a tightly-contested home game to No. 15 Charleston (WV) by a 1-0 score line.  Prior to the match, FSU honored seven of its players who are rounding out their Bobcat careers on senior day in Ashley Bilger, Kayla Robinson, Keely Knotts, Hannah Thompson, Lela Clark, Toni Fiocco-Mizer, and Dez Mortimer.  The top two sides in the MEC proved their mettle in the opening minutes, as UC won the game's first corner kick six minutes in, before junior Madi Allen got a shot away that was saved by Jordan Maynard in goal two minutes later….

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement on his vote to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government running through November 17, averting a government shutdown. “Passage of this funding bill means we will avoid major disruptions to our economy and vital government services Americans rely on, the nearly 200,000 federal employees and servicemembers living and working in Maryland will stay on the job and receive their pay, and federal relief efforts in the wake of recent natural disasters will proceed. It shouldn’t have taken until the 11th hour, but I’m encouraged that enough House Republicans…

Today, David Trone, Congressman for Maryland’s 6th District and a Democratic candidate for United States Senate, released a statement lambasting Republicans for playing political games with the American people and risking the livelihoods of hard-working families, after the House passed a 45-day funding bill for the federal government. Statement from David Trone: “Far-right Republicans in Congress have spent months playing games with American lives and threatening to shut down the federal government,” said Rep. Trone. “Rather than fighting to find real solutions for American families, the most extreme Republicans in Congress have had a shouting match with themselves, risking the…

On Friday, September 29, 2023 at approximately 10:02 AM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department conducted a traffic stop on E. Oldtown Rd. at Wempe Drive.   The officer contacted the operator who was traveling with two passengers.  The officer learned that the rear passenger provided him with a false name to avoid apprehension.  This passenger’s true identity was Amber Westfall and the officer confirmed that she had an active bench warrant for her arrest.  Further investigation into the stop revealed that Westfall and the front passenger, Joshua Day, were in possession of suspected fentanyl and CDS paraphernalia.   Day was…

On Friday, September 29, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Christopher James Manherz Sr.  The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing for charges against Manherz at the District Court of Allegany County.  Manherz signed for his copy of the summons and was released pending trial.   ARRESTED:  Christopher James Manherz Sr.              AGE:  37                  Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Unauthorized Removal of Motor Vehicle   CRIMINAL SUMMONS SERVED On Friday, September 29, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Shelby Meade.  The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing for…

On Friday, September 29, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Adam Shipway.  The warrant was issued as the result of Shipway failing to appear in court on September 26, 2023.  He was originally charged with CDS: Possess-Not Cannabis.  Shipway was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and posted a $500 percentage bond. ARRESTED:  Adam Lee Shipway      AGE:  44          Cumberland, MD BENCH WARRANT SERVED On Friday, September 29, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Tracy McDonald.  The warrant was issued as the result of…

Queen City Bar-Athalon, a new event concept created by Mezzos owner Dan Bowser, will take place at noon today in downtown Cumberland. The Downtown Development Commission (DDC) is sponsoring the event. Local establishments Mezzos, Fore Axes, JZ's Pub, and Centre Street Collective will build four teams of five players each to compete in a traveling competition of skill with axe throwing, darts, bowling and corn hole. Each winning team member will receive a $50 gift card to a downtown establishment. The entry fee is $15 per person and the event is for those 21 or older. Sign up for a team at…

Rain or shine today from 9AM – 12PM you can bring up to five legal-size boxes or paper market bags from home or office for free on-site shredding. In lieu of a shred fee, Chessie asks that non-perishable food items be brought for the Western Maryland Food Bank. The event is at Chessie Corporate Office, 15 Commerce Drive in Cumberland.  

Frostburg State Volleyball team lost 3-0 to Notre Dame (Ohio) on the road Friday night.   Each side traded the first six points to start set one before the hosts took control, using a 10-3 run to go up 13-6. FSU tried to make a late run with scores from senior McKaily Thomson-Moran, freshman Maddie Lewis, and back-to-back kills by senior Beverly Braun, but the Falcons took the final three points of the set to win 25-16.   NDC kept their momentum going into the second set, jumping out to a 6-3 lead early on. The Bobcats were able to…

It has been confirmed that AES Warrior Run will cease coal-powered production as of June 2024.  WCBC spoke to Allegany County Commissioner Bill Atkinson this week after rumors circulated that the plant was closing next May.  An email from plant manager Matt Ottaviani to Commissioner Atkinson states that the plant will cease coal production June 1, 2024 but no decision has been made to retire the unit.