Allegany County Emergency Services reports a vehicle accident at Mile Marker 53 West Bound Interstate 68. 

Allegany County Emergency Service reports a vehicle accident at Oldtown Road near Green Rdige Road.

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Johnna Buckley.  The warrant was issued as the result of Buckley failing to comply with a court order.  Buckley was originally charged with Assault-2nd Degree and Reckless Endangerment.   She was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  Buckley was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center on a $5,000 bond. ARRESTED:  Johnna Maxine Buckley     AGE:  32       Cumberland, MD   On Thursday, March 9, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on James Feagin.  The warrant was issued…

During the recent town hall meeting on the upcoming construction and redesign of Baltimore Street and the downtown mall some of the questions centered on how parking would be addressed- with one person suggesting free parking be allowed.  The issue was raised again during Thursday’s regular monthly meeting of the Downtown Cumberland Development Commission by vice-chair Larry Jackson. He suggested free parking during construction would provide incentive for people to shop downtown even when it will be challenging to navigate the downtown shopping area… Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss disagreed, noting that not only would the city lose the revenue stream from…

Delegate Jason Buckel tells WCBC News that the announcement this week that the Hunter Douglas Cumberland plant is closing is unfortunately further reflection on a lack of planning and urgency on the part of local officials in the area of ecomomic development. Buckel says in many ways the county is not adequately prepared for the high tech 21st century business model- focusing instead on tourism, lite manufacturing and small business. He said he finds it disconcerting when he hears local officials lament losing major employers like Hunter Douglas or Verso without ever having reached out for assistance… He says while…

The city of Cumberland has engaged the Lakota Group to assist in developing a historic preservation strategic plan. The Chicago based firm has completed projects in more than 300 towns and cities across the nation, gaining recognition for its work in planning. Landscape architecture and historic preservation. City Councilwoman Laurie Marchini says the group has been retained to assess Cumberland’s historic preservation review process, collect information and seek community input…

All Allegany County Public Schools will be CLOSED, Friday, March 10, 2023 due to the forecast of inclement weather. Synchronous learning will take place for students via the Schoology platform with login hours at 8:30 am for elementary and 8:00 am for middle and high.  As always, students without access to connectivity will be given up to two days to submit assignments. Additionally, all staff may work remotely Friday, March 10, 2023, with the exception of essential personnel. Calvary Christian Academy is closed tomorrow, Friday, March 10, 2023.  Daycare is available at the Early Learning Center Bishop Walsh School will…

 The Maryland Senate voted Thursday for a measure to give the state’s attorney general independent authority to bring criminal charges against police officers after investigating deaths when officers are involved. The bill, which passed on a 27-20 vote, would expand a part of a package of police reforms approved two years ago in response to concerns about police accountability after the 2020 killing of George Floyd in Minnesota. The measure now goes to the House, where a similar bill has also been filed. The Independent Investigations Division was created in the attorney general’s office to investigate in-custody deaths of civilians throughout the state,…

The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism will open the application process on March 15 for the new Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund. Applications will close on April 30 and reopen again on July 15.  “Maryland’s breweries, wineries and distilleries are a significant economic generator in our state, as well as a draw for residents and visitors alike, and this program offers a great opportunity to further expand this growing industry,” said Maryland Commerce Secretary Kevin A. Anderson. “We are committed to ensuring our brewers, distillers and winemakers have the tools they need to take this industry to the…

A large prescribed burn in the Dan's Mountain area in Rawlings by the Department of Natural Resources. Smoke will be visable for much of the day, but again this is a controlled, planned burn.