On Thursday August 17th, 2023 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Jessica Metty. The Arrest Warrant was issued by the District Court stemming from a violation of a court order on August 15th, 2023. During the incident officers were contacted by the petitioner of the court order who advised that Jessica Metty had contacted them in violation of the court order. An application for charges was completed and the Arrest Warrant was issued. Metty was taken before a District Court Commissioner where she was held without bond. Arrest: Jessica Marie Metty, age 41, Cumberland Maryland….

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad received a historical rail car Wednesday afternoon. The Silver Palace dome car from the California Zephyr train line arrived in Cumberland to join the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad fleet as part of their scenic train. Wes Heinz, Executive Director of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad spoke with WCBC news about the features including a bar under the Dome, expanded seating and a better experience for entertainment…   Photos TJ Abe: Onboard Services Lead

Let’s Beautify Cumberland has been working on enhancing the look of the city’s parklets, sidewalks, and gardens for 27 years. This week, the group handed out its annual awards for beautification at the Mayor and City Council meeting. Ed Mullaney, co-chair for the organization, presented 14 certificates to home- and business owners for making their properties more attractive. He said more people have volunteered this past year than ever before, working on different projects around town to increase the city’s attractiveness… Mullaney remarked community efforts have been happening since the group began in 1996 and were improved even more when…

West Virginia’s economic development efforts have paid off with the announcement this week of a lifecycle carbon-neutral hydrogen production facility in Point Pleasant.  Governor Justice made the announcement about the facility and new jobs at a special press conference… The plant will be built over time in four phases and over 4200 construction jobs will be created for the plant’s construction. Fidelis New Energy’s Mountainer Gigasystem will produce net-zero carbon hydrogen from natural gas that can be used in datacenters, greenhouses, transportation and steel production.  

During this week’s Mayor and City Council meeting, Cumberland Police Chief Chuck Ternent presented a diploma to police Lieutenant Korey Rounds for completing intensive training through the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety in Illinois.  Lt. Rounds currently runs the Patrol Division for the City of Cumberland Police Department.  Chief Ternent explained the coursework the Lieutenant needed to complete was beyond normal policing duties…

30-year mortgages are at a “critical stage,” according to the National Board of Realtors. As of Thursday, the rate on a 30-year mortgage averaged 7.68% – up two-tenths of a percent from last week.  Experts say as the economy continues to rebound, the US Federal reserve could raise its benchmark rate, causing mortgages to top 8%.  Locally, Realtor Liz Rhodes of Coldwell Banker doesn’t think the rate will go that high in this area, but for the Allegany County area, buyers have to consider the cost of renting versus buying… The rising mortgage rates are actually pushing buyers from metro…

Calman Dennis McKenzie, 28, of Cumberland was arrested after being designated to Allegany County’s Most Wanted list. He was served eight (8) warrants total. Two (2) Circuit Court Bench Warrants for Violation of Probation and four (4) District Court Bench Warrants for Failure to Appear. His original charges include: Theft, Rogue and Vagabond, Resisting Arrest, Fail to Obey Lawful Order, Obstruction and Hinding, CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia and several traffic offenses. According to the District Court Arrest Warrant he was also charged with Fleeing and Eluding Uniform Police by failing to stop and Fleeing Eluding on Foot, as well as…

According to Southwest Journal, an online magazine, Ocean City is considered to be the riskiest place to live in Maryland.  Checking in at number five on the list is Cumberland.  The list notes Cumberland has a population of just fewer than 20,000 and a property crime rate of 781 per 100,000 people. This means there is a 1 in 22 chance of being the victim of property crime. Ocean City’s population of 6,900 has a property crime rate of 1,317 per 100,000 people.  Conversely, the magazine cites Ocean Pines, located just 10 miles west of Ocean City as the safest…

Justin Donald Morgan, 35, of Frostburg was arrested on a District Court Bench Warrant for Violation of Probation. His original charge was 2nd Degree Assault. He is currently being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center.   Codey Leo Wolfe, 25, of Cumberland was served with a Circuit Court Body-Attachment for Failure to Appear at a Child Support Hearing. He was released from custody after posting a $100 bond.  

The Potomac District Scout show will be hosted at Canal Place on Saturday, August 19th from noon to 4PM. The family friendly event will showcase Scouting and highlight the many opportunities Scouting provides area youth. Michele Brenneman, Assistant Scout Executive spoke with WCBC news about the scouting program and how it helps young people develop character and become service minded citizens…   Scout Units from Allegany, Garrett, Mineral, Hampshire, Hardy & Grant counties will be on hand with interactive fun displays on camping, Dutch oven cooking as well as tasting. Visitors can participate in fun games and activities including TP story time and a…