On Friday, May 10, 2024 at approximately 8:35 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 400 block of Ascension Street for the report of a hit & run.  Officers learned that the victim was riding a bicycle in the area of Spring Street and Maryland Avenue when they were struck by a vehicle. The vehicle then left the area.  The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600 or the Allegany-Mineral County Crimesolvers at 877-722-4307.  Callers can remain anonymous.

Friday's chilly and damp weather didn't stop 520 volunteers from tackling 52 projects throughout the community. The 27th annual County United Way Day of Caring and Sharing brings the community together to clean up and revitalize parks and roadways across the county. WCBC news caught up with Terry Jessie, County United Way Community Engagement Specialist at Constitution Park to provide a recap of today's projects…   Jessie said a big thank you to volunteers and sponsors who make the event a success… This year's event was made possible by very generous sponsors Columbia Gas, CSX Transportation, Let's Beautify Cumberland, City of Cumberland,…

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading 25 states in a lawsuit asking the U.S. Court of Appeals declare unlawful the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on existing coal-, natural gas- and oil-fired power plants. The rule forces plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down. AG Morrisey said that Congress hasn’t given EPA clear authorization to remake the electricity grids. He says the EPA cannot sidestep Congress to exercise regulatory power that would radically transform the nation’s energy grids, forcing states to shift energy portfolios away from fossil fuel-fired generation.

Monday, May 13, at 6 P.M. the Garden Club of Cumberland will hold its May general meeting at Allegany College of Maryland Continuing Education Building.  The program "The Small Stuff " will be presented by speaker Marta Fiscus. Fiscus specializes in macro photography. She has earned many awards and recognitions for her expertise. Ray Shipley will speak and give advice on horticulture entries for the Allegany County Fair and Ag Expo.  The public is invited to attend.    

On Thursday May 9th, 2024 at approximately 11:55 pm an officer of the Cumberland Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had traveled the wrong way on Centre Street, which is a one-way street. The officer contacted the operator, Lori Zehfuss, and observed evidence of impairment. After the performance of Standardized Field Sobriety further evidence of impairment was observed. Zehfuss was subsequently placed under arrest and later released on driving under the influence related citations.   Arrest: Lori Zehfuss, age 55, Baltimore Maryland. Charges: Driving Under 

On Thursday May 9th, 2024 at approximately 11:19 am officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business in the 700 block of Park Street for a reported disturbance. Upon officer’s arrival they spoke with an employee who indicated a female and been creating a disturbance and soliciting on the property. A description was provided and officers were able to locate a female matching the description. Officer’s attempted to identify her due to her involvement in the incident and she refused to identify herself. She was subsequently placed under arrest and later identified as Damera Davis. She was then…

On Thursday May 9th, 2024 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served two Arrest Warrants on Isaac Case. The Arrest Warrants were issued by the District Court when he violated the conditions of his probation on two different cases. Case was taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was held without bond. Arrest: Isaac Case, age 23, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Two Counts of Violation of Probation.

Long-time residents of Cumberland were used to the form and function of the downtown mall and often disagree about the need to redesign the area.  However, Mayor Ray Morriss is keen to point out the amount of investment that has come to downtown with the work that is going on.  Recently, Mayor Morriss shared with WCBC’s Dave Norman a conversation he had with a relatively new resident in the area…

Maryland state retirees are scrambling to figure out what to do about prescription drug coverage that will be ending in December.  Moves by the General Assembly in 2009 to balance the budget resulted in the state dropping the prescription coverage.  Senator Mike McKay had submitted a bill to reinstate the coverage, but it did not make it out of committee.  He’s not sure about another bill happening…   McKay says the retirees should start making plans about what to do before the end of the summer…

Allegany County Tourism has launched a new section on their website to feature events that may need local volunteers.  The many festivals and community activities often need helping hands and the new page will assist as a resource for coordinating the assistance needed for events.  Interested persons can find a list of activities where help is needed at mdmountainside.com/volunteer.