MARYLAND VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES INCREASE TODAY
Maryland’s new vehicle registration fees are taking effect today. State lawmakers passed the higher rates during this year’s General Assembly session saying the money is needed to help pay for transportation projects. Under the legislation, the one-year registration fee will vary, depending on the class and weight of a vehicle. A full list of the…
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY LAYS OFF 8, ELIMINATES POSITIONS
It is now known that Frostburg State University is laying off 8 staff members and eliminating vacant positions as officials work to address a budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2026. According to the Cumberland Times-News, the moves come following a 7 per cent state funding cut to the University System of Maryland, which amounted to…
VICTIM OF DEADLY SOMERSET COUNTY UTV CRASH IDENTIFIED
A 34-year-old man is being identified as the person killed Saturday night in the crash of an off-road vehicle in Somerset County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Sean Chaney lost control of a UTV in Fairhope Township and the vehicle overturned near Pack Saddle Road. Chaney suffered fatal injuries when thrown from the vehicle.
MINERAL COUNTY MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING INDICTMENT
Wiley Ford resident Steven Richard Kott was arrested late last week, after being indicted by an Allegany County Grand Jury on felony drug distribution and possession charges. A bench warrant was issued June 18th by the grand jury. Kott was granted pre-trial release, after posting a $10,000 unsecured bond. Court documents indicated that the alleged…
LIBRARY BOARD SUGGESTIONS REJECTED A SECOND TIME
The Allegany County Commissioners have rejected the latest suggestions for two seats on the county’s Board of Trustees. Two names-Rosa Garcia and Meghan Murphy-have been rejected. The Library Board believes there should be representatives from the Westernport and George’s Creek branches. For the time being, the two seats on the Board of Trustees remain vacant.
WOMAN CHARGED WITH RETALIATION AGAINST A WITNESS
Forty-seven-year-old Cumberland resident Elaine Marie Bunbasi has been indicted on several charges, one of which included retaliation against a witness; she was also charged with first-degree assault and conspiracy to commit second-degree assault for crimes that occurred on June 18th. She is awaiting trial in Allegany County Circuit Court, after posting a $10,000 bond Friday,…
CITY-OWNED REAL ESTATE BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
The City of Cumberland is making City-owned real estate available for purchase through a Sealed Bid Sale Process. The application process for this program evaluates the vision and plan for a property in combination with an offer price. The goal of the program is to return properties to the private sector for their highest and…
CLOSURES FOR 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY
City Hall will be closed Friday, July 4th, in observance of the Independence Day holiday, with no employees available on those days. Operations will resume on Monday, July 7th. Trash and recycling won’t be picked up on Friday. Collections will resume the following Tuesday. All other collection days remain on the regular schedule.
ABREGO GARCIA ASKS FOR JAIL RELEASE DELAY
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is asking to remain in jail in Tennessee after the Trump administration said it would deport him to a third country once released. In a filing from his lawyers on Friday, Abrego Garcia’s team said “we cannot put any faith in any representation made on the this issue by” the Justice Department. …
BROADBAND FUNDING REACHES TEN COUNTIES IN W.V.
Governor Patrick Morrisey announces broadband funding for ten West Virginia counties through partnerships with five internet providers. Included in that funding is Preston County. The project will install 362 miles of fiber infrastructure reaching two-thousand-897 locations. Officials say the expansion will benefit businesses, telehealth services, and remote workers throughout the region.
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