Frostburg State men's wrestling program headed South on Saturday to compete in the Carolina Clash, hosted by Lander University. The Bobcats went 0-4 on the day, coming away with 18 team points. The Bobcats faced off against Mount Olive to start the day, facing a tough side in the Spartans, whose only dual loss on the season came from number one ranked Lander earlier in the year. Freshman Alex Bellarin lost narrowly 13-9 at 125 lbs, with closest contested match of the dual was at 285 lbs from freshman Gavin Bage, losing by decision 7-6. The total score of the dual was 46-0 Mount…

On Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, The Cumberland City Police responded to a business in the 400 block of Maryland Ave for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim of the alleged assault. They stated they had been punched by another patron in the store while attempting to check out. While speaking with the victim, the alleged assailant exited the store. The subject then began to curse at officers and was then observed throwing an item at the victim, striking them. At that time, officers placed Louis Levi Brown, 66, of Cumberland MD, under arrest. Brown was…

On Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, The Cumberland City Police arrested Brandon Marshal Ridgeley, 45, and Christopher Michael Emerson, 34, both of Cumberland MD. Both were served a Criminal Summons in reference to an incident that occurred on November 29th, at a residence in the 400 block of Arch St. During that incident, it is alleged that both Ridgeley and Emerson had broken into a vacant apartment building and used it as a temporary residence. It was also alleged that several hundred dollars’ worth of damage was caused to the property. Both subjects were served the summons and released, pending trial…

Maryland 1A State Championship between Fort Hill 45 / Mountain Ridge 21 in be their third straight meeting in Annapolis. Game Wrap…  

On 12/1/2023 at 4:43PM fire crews responded to 12001 Moores Hollow Road, Cumberland, Allegany County  Type of Incident: Dwelling Fire  Description of Structure / Property: One story, wood  framed, single family dwelling  Owner / Occupants: Rod Paxton Injuries or Deaths: None reported  Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $35,000.00   Contents: $15,000.00 Smoke Alarm Status: Present – unknown activation  Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present  Arrests(s): N/A Primary Responding Fire Department: District 16 Volunteer Fire Department  # of Alarms: 2  # Of Firefighters: 25 Time to Control: 10 minutes  Discovered By: Resident  Area of Origin: Rear enclosed back porch  Preliminary Cause: Accidental – electrical malfunction  Additional Information: All occupants were able to escape the residence safely. The American…

Today's Maryland 1A State Championship on WCBC between Fort Hill and Mountain Ridge will be their third straight meeting in Annapolis. In preparation for the big game, Fort Hill Coach Zack Alkire and Mountain Ridge Coach Ryan Patterson sat down with WCBC Sports to talk about the season, as well as the outlook for the title game:.. Fort Hill Coach Zack Alkire Mountain Ridge Coach Ryan Patterson

On December 1, 2023, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a Bench Warrant FTA (failure to appear) on Logan Ray Aldrich. Original charges were CDS: (2) counts of possession not Cannabis and possession of Paraphernalia. Aldrich was transported to Central Booking. Arrest: Logan Ray Aldrich, Age 26, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: (2) FTA, Original charge: CDS: Possession not Cannabis (x2), CDS Possession of Paraphernalia. On December 1, 2023, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Kenneth Lloyd Bowser Jr. The Criminal Summons was issued by the District Court of Maryland.  The charges were CDS possession with…

The First Annual Cumberland Winter Festival and Market at Canal Place Plaza is today from 5-9PM. Highlights will include festive live music, artisan and retail vendors, free gift wrapping, snacks and beverages, reindeer games for all ages, voting at the bicycle decorating contest, a selfie photo station, and fire pits for roasting marshmallows.

Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Greg Wooten to the West Virginia State Board of Education.  "Greg Wooten is a fantastic addition to the West Virginia State Board of Education,” Gov. Justice said. “With his wealth of experience and dedication to our great state, he will bring fresh perspectives to our education system. I'm thrilled about the positive impact he will help make for the students and families of West Virginia."  Wooten will succeed James Wilson for a term ending in November 2032. Greg graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Engineering in 1980 with a…