A forum over the weekend highlighted two Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate seat in Maryland. David Trone and Angela Alsobrooks appeared at a Prince Georges County NAACP event where the two took questions from a moderator and the audience.  Alsobrooks was asked how she will address the cost of a college education… David Trone said that reparations for the black and brown communities in the state are needed.  One way he would go about this is through a change to business loans…

Baltimore Street Bridge will be closed to thru traffic on Tuesday, March 12th, at 7am through Wednesday, March 13th, at 5pm. The bridge will be reopened to one-way traffic flowing from Mechanic Street to Greene Street. A detour will be in place to direct vehicles around the site, during the temporary closing.  

On March 11th, 2024 the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Teresa Louise Walter. The warrant was issued as a result of Walter failing to appear for court from original charges of trespassing and failure to obey a lawful order. Walter was arrested and transported to Central Booking. She was later seen by a District Court commissioner and released on her own recognizance. NAME: Teresa Louise Walter  AGE: 60  Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Trespassing on Private Property, Failure to obey a lawful order

Governor Wes Moore today announced that Blink Charging Co., a leading global provider of electric vehicle charging equipment, is establishing its global headquarters at a 15,000 square-foot facility at 17301 Melford Boulevard in Prince George’s County. Complementing this pivotal move, Blink is also expanding its manufacturing capacity through the construction of a new LEED Gold-certified 30,000 square-foot production facility in Bowie. "We are thrilled to welcome Blink’s headquarters to the Great State of Maryland. This decision doesn't just affirm our commitment to climate action – it also supports our work to create new jobs and make Maryland more competitive," said Gov. Moore….

From the Allegany County Sheriff's Department:  Warrant Arrests – Friday, March 8, 2024 Dustin Wayne Youngblood, 31 of Cumberland, was served two (2) Circuit Court Bench Warrants for Failure to Appear. He has numerous CDS charges including CDS Distribution-Narcotics. He is being held without bond pending a bail review in Circuit Court. Shanna Nicole Roy, 38 of McCoole, was arrested on a District Court Warrant for two (2) counts of Fail To Send Child To School. She was released on her own recognizance. Jerry Wayne Morgan, 54 of Cumberland, was served a District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear….

The City of Cumberland's repairs to the City Hall elevator have been delayed until further notice.  The elevator is still available for public use.  The City will continue to update as the information becomes available.  A previous announcement said the elevator would be unavailable through April.  

From the Allegany County Sheriff's Department:   Warrant Arrests for Thursday, March 7, 2024 Paul Thomas Baylor III, 19 of Cumberland, was arrested on a Circuit Court warrant for Violation of Probation for the original charge of Assault-Second Degree. He is being held without bond. Mark William Myers, 41 of Lonaconing, was served a District Court Arrest Warrant for Assault 2nd Degree. He is being held without bond. Kristy Marie Mills, 43 of Rawlings, was served a District Court Arrest Warrant for Theft: $100 To Under $1,500. She has been released on her own recognizance. Shawn Christopher Washington, 53 of Cumberland,…

The Baltimore Street Bridge Closure will be rescheduled for Tuesday, 3/12, and Wednesday, 3/13. The closure will begin at 7am on Tuesday and reopen at approximately 5pm on Wednesday. Sorry for any inconvenience

Free trees are available from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to create “backyard buffers.”  Free tree seedlings to landowners who have creek, drainage ditch, stream, or other waterway can get a free “buffer in a bag” to create green infrastructure throughout the state. Contact Allegany County Coordinator Adam Miller at 301.777-5590 for information.

A large drug bust in Mercer County, West Virginia has seized 208 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, 21 guns, and close to 4 ounces of fentanyl.  The joint operation included the West Virginia State Police, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and the FBI.  The street value of drugs seized was close to $10 million. Arrests are expected as the investigation continues.