Buyers are lining up to get their Powerball tickets for the next drawing this week.  The Saturday night drawing had no winner and the $900 million jackpot has grown since then.  Matt Moulden at Allegany Liquors spoke with WCBC and said they have had well over 100 people come in for tickets in the past few days and are expecting more before the next drawing.   Some of those people are new to buying lottery tickets… The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million chances.  The game is played in 45 states across the country as well…

A report released from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Amsterdam this week shows some worrisome numbers for Marylanders.  Two of the top five counties in the country for Alzheimer diagnosis are in the state. Both Baltimore City and Prince Georges County have over 16% of their populations suffering with the disease. And Maryland ranks overall as the highest of all states for Alzheimer cases at 12.9%. Marlyn Taylor of the Alzheimer’s Association told reporters that the high rate in Baltimore City is because of the high population of African-Americans and their high rate of heart disease that can be…

A Circuit Court bench warrant was served on Alex Michael Hall for Failure to Appear. His Original Charges are: CDS: Possess-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession With Intent Distribute Narcotics. Hall was detained at the Allegany County Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing In Circuit Court. Individual: Alex Michael Hall Age: 41 City: Cumberland, MD A District Court bench warrant was served on David Lee Sheppard for Failure to Appear for the Original Charge of CDS Possession: Not- Marijuana. As Mr. Sheppard was placed under arrest under the strength of the District Court Bench Warrant, his hands were handcuffed behind his…

The Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Paul Skenes, the No. 1 pick in Major League Baseball's recent amateur draft, have reached an agreement on a record-setting contract, according to MLB.com's Jim Callis. Skenes will receive a $9.2 million signing bonus, per Callis. That's about half a million under the recommended slot value for the No. 1 selection, but it's still a large enough sum to shatter the previous record of $8.4 million set by Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson back in 2020. 

Last evening, Monday, July 17th near dusk, a camel was sighted walking along Winchester Road. Believed to be owned by a local law enforcement officer, WCBC has confirmed the camel’s name is Clyde.

The City of Cumberland would like to notify the public that the elevator in City Hall will be out of service on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 from 7:00AM-5:00PM. Handicap accessibility accommodations will be made while the elevator is out of service. If you have business to conduct in City Hall during these hours, please see the front desk of the Community Development Office on the Frederick St. entrance for assistance. Any questions or concerns regarding the matter can be directed to the City’s main line at 301-722-2000. 

While Maryland is struggling to straighten out its college savings plan after incorrect information was released regarding dividends, Pennsylvania is actually cutting some fees for its 529 savings program. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that fees will now range from 0.1925% to 0.2925% annually, depending on the investment chosen. The drop is 0.0125 points.  Garrity said that contributions to a 529 account are tax-deductible and funds are tax-free when withdrawn. Accounts are invested through Vanguard, offering a number of portfolio options including funds targeted to the student’s expected enrollment date. Families can use the funds for tuition and other education…

Dr. Brenda McCartney, Interim Superintendent of Schools for Garrett County, has announced the relocation of the Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) Central Office. The office will be moved to the Dennett Road Educational Complex and the Northern Complex in the middle school. The Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education Departments will move to Northern Middle by the end of August, while the Office of the Superintendent, Finance, Human Resources, and Student Services Departments will move to Dennett Road by the end of November. The move of offices to the Northern Complex is temporary, as those offices are expected to move to…

BENCH WARRANT SERVED  On Monday, July 17, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on William Jenkins Jr.  The warrant was issued as the result of Jenkins failing to appear for court on July 14, 2023.  He was originally charged with Peace Order: Fail to Comply.  He was arrested and later seen by District Court Commissioner for his initial hearing.  Jenkins posted a $2,500 unsecured personal bond. ARRESTED:  William Ray Jenkins II       AGE:  28        Cumberland, MD ARREST WARRANT SERVED  On Monday, July 17, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Marquis King.  The warrant was…

The Hogan Administration left the state of Maryland with a record 5.5 billion dollar budget reserve.  Enter Governor Wes Moore – with the new governor’s aggressive campaign promises and programs, the state is now going to be looking at deficits in future budget years with no guarantee of revenues to match spending.  The bulk of the spending lies in the Blueprint for Education plan that is already causing tightened belts in the state’s counties. Delegate Mike McKay says the best thing to do right now may be to put the plan on the backburner… Going into the next session, McKay…