A Boswell man is facing charges in Somerset County for allegedly shooting his father following an argument.  Mason Jack, 20, faces two counts of aggravated assault for shooting his father in the abdomen after quarreling over a weed-eater.  Jack called 911 claiming he had shot his father after being followed home from his grandmother’s house where the two were doing yard work. Reports say both men drew guns and then got into a physical fight before Jack says he lost his glasses and shot his father claiming he couldn’t see clearly.  The father was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at approximately 1:07 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 300 block of Columbia Street for a disturbance.  Police contacted the residents and learned that an assault had occurred.  The alleged victim reported that Heather Windle assaulted her.  Officers observed that the victim had sustained injuries consistent with her statement.  After further investigation, Windle was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters.  Windle was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on her personal recognizance. ARRESTED:  Heather Renee Windle                 AGE:  48                  Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree  

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Annika McAleer.  The summons was issued in connection with a theft investigation that was initiated on October 2, 2023.  On this date at approximately 11:00 PM, police learned that Halloween decorations had been stolen from a residence in the 1000 block of Frederick Street.  One of the suspects was identified as Annika McAleer.  After further investigation, police filed for charges against McAleer at the District Court of Allegany County.  McAleer signed for her copy of the summons and she was released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Annika Nychole…

Allegany County Health Department’s Tobacco and Chronic Disease program has grant funds available for community organizations to develop tobacco cessation education activities.  A total of $15,000 in funding is available. About 10% of Marylanders are smokers while 3.6% of high school students say they smoke.  Vaping or e-cigarette use among highschoolers is almost 15%, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.  Contact the health department for more information.

Fall fire season has started throughout West Virginia and continues through the end of the year.  The Department of Forestry reminds residents to confine outdoor burning to between the hours of 5pm and 7am with all fires out by 7am. Violation of the burning law is punishable with a fine of up to $1000. Debris burning is West Virginia’s most common cause of wildfires, averaging more than 35% of all wildfires over the past ten years. Over 20,000 acres of land were burned by wildfires in the state in 2022.

US Senators Chris VanHollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone announced $200,000 in funding for the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership. The funds will support local manufacturing businesses and create job opportunities in Western Maryland. The federal funding is awarded through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s ARISE Program to provide support to manufacturers of renewable energy, hydrogen power, smart grid improvements and green buildings. The lawmakers said the fund will generate quality job opportunities while building the clean energy economy of the future.  

Frostburg State University Police Chief, Cynthia Smith, presented members of her team with awards for their selfless responses to dangerous situations earlier this year. On March 24, S/Cpl. Livingston, Sgt. Dunn, Cpl. Sanabria and Cpl. Robinette responded to the scene of an incident involving gunfire to assist in suspect restraint, render aid and assist with crime scene control. For their efforts, both officers were presented with a Bravery Ribbon and a citation. On May 7, Sgt. Lewis, Cpl. Shoemake and Sgt. Bevan, who was off duty at the time, responded to the scene of a crime also involving gunshots. The…

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Larry Casey Jr.  The warrant was issued as the result of Casey violating the conditions of his probation.  He was originally charged with violating a Protective Order.  Casey was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond. ARRESTED:  Larry La Verne Casey Jr.        AGE:  53           Cumberland, MD CRIMINAL SUMMONS SERVED On Saturday, October 14, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Michael Wallace.  The summons was issued as the result of an incident that…

Frostburg State Football team rallied on offense after being held scoreless in the first quarter, defeating Concord on the road Saturday afternoon by a final score of 34-3. Frostburg received the ball first, gaining 11 yards on their first drive before being forced to punt. The Mountain Lions took over on their opening possession, marching down to FSU's seven yard-line to complete a 23-yard field goal for a quick 3-0 lead. Both teams struggled to get their offense going to finish out the quarter, with both sets of defenses stepping up. Junior Jeremiah Baxter was credited with a broken up pass,…

Governor Wes Moore yesterday evening delivered remarks at the 33rd annual Maryland Teacher of the Year Gala, hosted by the Maryland State Department of Education. The event recognized and celebrated Maryland’s teachers, highlighting Maryland’s 24 local teachers of the year and the 2024 Maryland Teacher of the Year, Mary Kay Connerton, who teaches at Annapolis High School. “When a teacher sees a child for who they are, they change that child's life. I'm in awe of our tremendous educators, who have gone above and beyond to unleash the potential in our students–no matter their race, background, religion, or family lineage,”…