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CUMBERLAND, MD – Yesterday, officers from the Cumberland Police Department were called to the 100 block of Springdale Street following a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers discovered Keith Shoemaker with serious injuries. Further investigation revealed that Keith and his wife, Kelly Shoemaker, had been involved in a heated argument that turned physical, with Kelly stabbing Keith twice during the altercation. Kelly was subsequently arrested on charges of first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment. In a surprising turn of events, Keith became enraged and started to assault the arresting officers. After a brief struggle, he was placed under The post Cumberland Couple Arrested After Assault and Stabbing Escalate Domestic Dispute appeared first on Shore News Network.

Mar. 21—CUMBERLAND — A city man remained jailed Tuesday after he allegedly brandished a handgun and threatened his neighbor, according to Cumberland Police. Mario Alexander Caperna, 63, was taken into custody Monday on first-degree assault and reckless endangerment charges before he was ordered confined to the Allegany County Detention Center without bail, pending bond review by a judge.

The Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) issued a warning of a person trying to impersonate a Police Officer. This warning follows a report of a female driver being suspicious of an attempt to pull her over by a Utility Terrain Vehicle using flashing red and blue lights in the Voit Road old Martinsburg Grade Road area in Slainsville.

SLANESVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An alert was issued in the early hours of Tuesday morning by the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office indicating that an individual is reportedly impersonating law enforcement in the Slanesville area. The Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office reports that in the late evening hours of Monday, March 20, 2023, deputies with the department […]

Mar. 21—OAKLAND — A Pennsylvania man was indicted last week on felony drug charges after he allegedly brought more than two pounds of fentanyl into Maryland, Garrett County State's Attorney Christian Mash said. A grand jury indicted Bryant Mikael Warren, 30, of Jeannette, on charges including possession of...

CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND – Yesterday, Cumberland Police arrested 57-year-old Donna Michelle Herring after responding to a disturbance at an establishment on Valley Street. Herring allegedly brandished a knife and threatened to stab a victim during the altercation. She was charged with Assault -1st Degree, Assault-2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Disorderly Conduct, and Intoxicated Public Disturbance. Officers arrived at the scene and spoke with those involved and witnesses. According to reports, Herring created a disturbance, pulled out a knife, and began waving it around. The alleged victim claimed that Herring pointed the knife at him and threatened to stab him. After further investigation, The post Woman Arrested for Assault and Threatening with Knife in Cumberland appeared first on Shore News Network.

CUMBERLAND, MD – The Central Mountain Indoor Majorettes and Colorguard were at it again this past Saturday, competing in Cumberland, MD at Allegany High School. Both groups had great performances resulting in score increases and bringing home first place finishes. Up next, both groups will travel to Catasauqua High...

Mar. 21—ROMNEY, W.Va. — Police are on the lookout for a suspect who reportedly activated red and blue lights on his vehicle and repeatedly attempted to pull over a motorist late Monday evening in the Slanesville area, according to the Hampshire County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred in...

The big picture: Dr. Lindsay Boik-Price says "...living with COPD is like carrying a backpack full of bricks..." In the news: Did you know that COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide?. As a resident of Maryland, chances are very high that you or somebody you know has...

Wellsville American Legion Auxiliary raises over $2500. Morrison Hayes Unit 702 American Legion Auxiliary donated $2,503.53 to the Allegany County Cancer Services on March 16th, 2023. The proceeds from the two events were all profit for ACCS. November 2022 the Unit held a Meat Raffle with the winners being Dennis...

BERLIN, Pa. (WTAJ) — For the second time in three years, the Berlin Brothersvalley Mountaineers are just a game away from being State Champions. “We won that last game Tuesday night and then to see all the Hershey kisses flying and the smiles on their faces and the happiness, it’s a reward for all the […]

WASHINGTON - Tony Lewis Jr. has waited a long time for this day. He's spent years advocating for his father to be released from prison – holding rallies, getting petitions signed, and asking President Biden to transform the country's clemency program to reunite families like his own. Tony Lewis...

March 22, 2023: Today is national West Virginia Day: recognizing the last state to be created from one of the original thirteen colonies. My house is just over 3 miles from the West Virginia border so I have a lot of love for our neighbors. Also, I love the towns of Thomas and Davis and I play a lot in Canaan Valley.

The Garrett County Commissioners recently presented a proclamation to All Earth Eco Tours, LLC, recognizing and celebrating the business's 30th anniversary. The proclamation was presented to Carol Calhoun, owner of All Earth Eco Tours, on March 21, 2023. Founded in 1993 by the late Crede Calhoun and his wife, Carol,...

The Shippensburg University women’s softball team played a double header on Wednesday afternoon against Frostburg State. In the first game, both teams’ bats were coming alive as they collectively scored 23 runs. The Raiders scored five runs in the first inning, and junior Morgan Lindsay hit a three-run...

MCOOLE, MD – The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a fire at an abandoned home in McCoole. The fire broke shortly after sunrise. Multiple fire companies from the region reported. At this time, there is little information available regarding the fire. The vacant home was fully engulfed in flame when firefighters arrived. Crooks Avenue and Burke Hill Road were closed as firefighters brought the fire under control. No injuries have been reported. The fire remains under investigation. The post Firefighters battle blaze at vacant home in McCoole appeared first on Shore News Network.

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn Cambria boys and Berlin-Brothersvalley girls basketball both looked to join the Berlin-Brothersvalley boys team as the only local teams to advance to Hershey for the state championship. Penn Cambria took on Deer Lakes and they had a back and forth game. The Panthers shot the ball well early on going […]

GRANTVILLE, MD – Brandy Jo McKenzie, a 37-year-old woman from Oakland, Maryland, died in a two-vehicle crash in Garrett County yesterday morning. According to the Maryland State Police, the driver of a Ford Taurus, McKenzie, was traveling north on MD Route 495 when for unknown reasons, she entered the southbound lane after exiting a right-hand curve and struck a Ram 1500. The crash caused the Taurus to catch fire, which spread to the front of the Ram. The driver of the Ram refused medical treatment on the scene. The Maryland State Police Crash team is leading the investigation, and anyone The post Maryland State Police Investigate Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Garrett County appeared first on Shore News Network.

March 21, 2023: Tonight’s Public Meeting will feature the fiscal year 2024 budget presentations from the Garrett County Sheriff’s Department, Garrett County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County. It’s worth listening in to hear the details behind the proposed figures. If you can’t make it in person, the public meeting of the Board of County Commissioners be live-streamed on their Facebook page.

Read the latest and greatest of happenings in The Springs. Don't miss the dates of events and meetings from around the community. The Spotlight, this month, is on "Women-Owned Businesses". The YMCA has activities scheduled for the next few months.