A large water main break has been reported in Cresaptown in the area of Brant Road. County utility crews have been notified and dispatched to the scene. Residents in the area can expect their water service to be interrupted while crews work on the water main. The extent of the damage and interruption of service is not known at this time.
Fire that destroyed two wooden barns on Bedford Road early Friday caused about $100,000 damage, investigators with the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal said. The fire at 14015 Bedford Road NE started about 12:55 a.m. and drew 35 firefighters from around the area. The 30-by-40 and 20-by-30 barns owned by Doug Bittinger were burnt to their foundations. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire remained under investigation Friday. Anyone with information was asked to call investigators at 301-766-3888.
On 5/20/2021 at approximately 4:31pm, the Maryland State Police Cumberland Barrack responded to a car versus pedestrian collision on MD 36 n/o Richfield Avenue. A juvenile pedestrian was attempting to cross MD 36 from the northbound shoulder of MD 36 to enter a dance studio located on the southbound side of Rt 36. After crossing the northbound lane, the juvenile entered the southbound lane directly in front of a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Kathleen Beal, of Meyersdale, PA. After the collision, the juvenile was transported to UPMC Western Maryland with life-threatening injuries. Mrs. Beal immediately stopped on scene. …
On Thursday, May 20, 2021, Frostburg City Police arrested two 16-year-old male suspects on felony animal cruelty charges. The case originated with a report on Tuesday night, May 18, 2021, that two juveniles were injuring a dog near Mount Pleasant Street. Officers responded promptly, but neither the witness nor the police could locate the individuals, the animal, or further evidence in the area at that time. On May 19, 2021, Frostburg Police received a report of a deceased cat on the playground equipment at the top of a slide at the Mt. Pleasant Park. Officers examining the deceased cat observed…
Nearly a month after it was first announced, registration is now open for $100 COVID-19 vaccination incentives in West Virginia. That announcement Thursday from Governor Jim Justice. Any West Virginia resident, between the ages of 16 and 35, can now register online to received either a $100 savings bond or a $100 gift card. This applies to anyone in that age group who has been or will be vaccinated. Justice projected that the program will cost around $20 million…
Wednesday’s visit to Allegany County was not all business for Governor Larry Hogan, as the state’s top elected official ended his day by demonstrating his ax throwing skills. After stops at the Western Correctional Institution; the youth vaccination clinic at Greenway Avenue Stadium; a tour of West Side school and meetings with local officials- Governor Hogan capped of this afternoon with a visit to one of downtown Cumberland’s newest business ventures: Fore Axes, an ax throwing and gold simulator lounge on the third floor of the Rehab First Building on Baltimore Street. The governor’s back-to-back bullseye tosses went viral and…
More than two years after Cumberland city officials decided not to pursue construction of a skateboard park- the concept is now back on the table and is gaining momentum. In December of 2018 the mayor and City Council agreed that the project- at the time planned for Constitution Park- was no longer viable, largely the result of a general lack of interest from the public. That apparently is no longer the case. During this week’s city work session, Councilman Seth Bernard announced that the individual who spearheaded the development of a skateboard park in Hagerstown would be in Cumberland next…
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced Thursday that the state health department has partnered with Maryland Lottery to bring $2 million in prize money for lucky vaccinated Marylanders. The grand prize is $400,000. Hogan stated that the Maryland Lottery will randomly select one vaccinated Marylander every day for 40 days until July 3 for a $40,000 prize. On July 4, they will have a final drawing for a grand prize of $400,000. He said that anyone who has already gotten their vaccine will be automatically entered into the drawings. The governor says the hope is that this promotion will provide incentive for…
Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Karen Salmon visited two Allegany County Public Schools while in Western Maryland Thursday. Her first stop was at Braddock Middle School, where she was greeted with a song by members of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade chorus, followed by a tour of several classrooms led by principal, Dr. Molly Stewart. Later, Salmon stopped to tour classrooms at South Penn Elementary School accompanied by principal, Scott Sisler, and assistant principal, Tessa Fairall. Allegany County was the latest stop by Salmon who has been visiting school systems across Maryland sounding concern for the impact the Coronavirus has…
Allegany County officials took advantage of Governor Larry Hogan’s day long visit to the area- discussing a number of local economic development projects; as well as the county’s response to COVID-19. County Commissioners President Jake Shade tells WCBC News that Hogan was impressed with the county’s efforts with the school board in seeing that kids returned for in-person classroom instruction ahead of many other systems across the state… He said the county is most interested in continuing to lobby for state dollars to help bolster the regional economy…
