The financial situation of the City of Cumberland seems to be a good one right now. At the recent work session for the Mayor and Council, City Comptroller Mark Gandolfi presented a debt-affordability study that seemed to put a positive light on finances and debt service. Mayor Ray Morriss agrees the City is doing well right now but does see there is some needed work that will have to be addressed in the coming years…
On Monday November 27th, 2023 Officers of the Cumberland Police Department observed Desean L Thomas Jr trespassing on the CSX Railroad tracks. Desean L Thomas Jr was contacted and issued one Criminal Uniform Citation for Trespassing. Arrest: Desean L Thomas Jr, age 27, Baltimore Maryland Charges: Trespassing
On Sunday November 26th, 2023 Officers of the Cumberland Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 20 block of Grand Ave. for a disturbance. Upon arrival Officers learned that the female was assaulted by James E Robinette Jr. As a result of the assault, James E Robinette Jr was arrested on scene and taken to the Allegany County Detention Center. Arrest: James E Robinette Jr, age 34, Midland Maryland Charges: Assault Second Degree
On Sunday November 26th, 2023 Officers of the Cumberland Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of E Second Street for an assault involving a handgun. Upon arrival Officers observed that Gerald Allen Moore assaulted an adult and a juvenile with a handgun. It was later determined the handgun was a replica airsoft gun with the orange markings removed. Due to the assaults, Gerald Allen Moore was arrested on scene and taken to the Allegany County Detention Center. Arrest: Gerald Allen Moore, age 33, Cumberland Maryland Charges: First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, First Degree Assault,…
The West Side Neighborhood Association is keenly interested in the housing development that will be taking up residence where Allegany High School once stood. They continue to have concerns over the lawsuits and quality ratings that developer D.R. Horton has received from other builds across the country, especially the specifications used to build the homes. Neighborhood Association spokesperson Max Green says the density of the build isn’t among their major concerns…
It’s almost time for the holiday break for Allegany County schools and while there have been day-to-day challenges including an ongoing need for bus drivers and substitute teachers, School System Superintendent Jeff Blank is happy with how the academic year has been going…
Today is Cyber Monday for the holiday shopping season, that time when staying home to get good deals on gifts beats going out to the stores. It is estimated that over 77 million customers make purchases online the Monday following Thanksgiving. Nerd Wallet’s Tommy Tindall has some tips for cyber buying this year…
The Winter Market being planned for the Canal Place Plaza is new to the area for the holidays. Downtown Development Director Melinda Kelleher tells WCBC that the event has activities for all ages and is family-friendly. Crowds are expected at the event that takes place December 2 and 9 from 5-9pm as it takes place at the same time as the Polar Express on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. Kelleher says part of the event will include help for non-profits in the area… Kelleher hopes to see the Winter Market continue next year and will be looking at this year’s…
Governor Wes Moore has signed an order establishing a State of Preparedness. The State may be declared by the Governor when there is heightened rist of disruption to the lives of Marylanders. It directs the Department of Emergency Management to coordinate services ahead of a potential impact from hazards or threats through early coordination and proactive protection. It also allows emergency services more flexibility to act without the declaration of a full State of Emergency. When a State of Preparedness is declared Maryland residents and visitors should stay informed through trusted local and state communications and news sources.
On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at approximately 4:42 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the area of N. Centre Street for an intoxicated male subject in the middle of the roadway. Officers located the subject and identified him as Ernest Nelson II. Nelson was uncooperative and causing a disturbance. He was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking. He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on his personal recognizance. ARRESTED: Ernest Clyde Nelson II AGE: 53 Ridgeley, WV CHARGES: Intoxicated Public Disturbance, Disorderly Conduct, Fail to Obey a Reasonable & Lawful Order
