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Flag Day

Today is Flag Day in the United States.  Flag Day officially began in the U.S. in 1916 under President Woodrow Wilson.  The day was... Read Full Story

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Two Openings on Library Board

In the past appointments to the Allegany County Library Board were routine and without fanfare.  With controversy swirling over library... Read Full Story

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Mineral County Fair Begins Next Week

The Mineral County Fair begins Tuesday in Fort Ashby.  The 75th annual event is sponsored by the Fort Ashby Volunteer Fire Company.

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City Police Report for Saturday

 

**ADULT ARREST**

On Friday, June 13th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Adrienne Marcel Thomas, 53, of... Read Full Story

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Lane Closures Coming for Bay Bridge

The Maryland Transportation Authority has announced several lane closures are in store next week for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.  The lane... Read Full Story

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Two Killed in Train Collision in Pennsylvania

Two Somerset women were killed Thursday when their vehicle was hit by a train in Rockwood.  The accident occurred at 10:30 a.m. and... Read Full Story

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Missing Person Located Missing Neroli Mae has been located and she is safe.  The Cumberland Police Department would like to thank the public for its assistance in the... Read Full Story
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Mayor Encourages Neighbors Complete Surveys

The Enough Act, passed by the Governor Moore administration, is working to create opportunities in neighborhoods where more than 30% of children... Read Full Story

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City Council is Holding Back-to-Back Closed Work Sessions

The Cumberland Mayor and City Council will be holding back-to-back Closed Work sessions on Monday, June 16.  Beginning at 4pm, the first... Read Full Story

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Prescription Drug Take Back Days

The Allegany County Health Department is sponsoring two upcoming prescription drug take back days.  Residents can turn in unused or expired... Read Full Story

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Bench Warrants Served

Lauren Kirby Finan, 36 of Cumberland, was served a District Court Bench Warrant for her second Violation of Probation in this matter. Her original... Read Full Story

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Fugitive Arrested

Antonio Matquis Penn, 32 of Cumberland, was arrested as a Fugitive From Justice due to a arrest warrant from the Polk County Sheriff's Office... Read Full Story

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Friday After Five Canceled This Evening, Rescheduled

Downtown Cumber'and's Friday After Five event scheduled for this evening has been canceled due to pending inclement weather.  It has... Read Full Story

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TRESPASSING ARREST

On Thursday, June 12, 2025 at approximately 7:58 AM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department observed two male subjects sitting in an area... Read Full Story

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Commissioners Address Bel Air Residents’ Concerns

Allegany County Commissioners heard the concerns from a room full Bel Air residents regarding the cost and quality of their... Read Full Story

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New Water Company Probably Not An Improvement

Bel Air residents were out in force at last night’s County Commissioner meeting, repeating their request for a “force of four”... Read Full Story

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DDC Still Working On Changes To Tax Structure

Efforts continue by the Downtown Development Commission to establish a new Business Improvement District that will change how property owners pay... Read Full Story

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McKay Fundraiser Marred By Protests

An evening celebrating senatorial scholarship winners and announcing a re-election campaign was somewhat dampened by protests earlier this week.... Read Full Story

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Police Officer Graduates DUI Program

A Cumberland City police officer has graduated from the University of Maryland’s DUI Institute. Officer Jacob Garrison of Cumberland... Read Full Story

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WV Hope Scholarship Deadline

Sunday, June 15th is the application deadline for new West Virginia students to receive full funding from the Hope Scholarship for the... Read Full Story

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Elks To Celebrate Flag Day Saturday

Saturday is National Flag Day and the Frostburg Elks will be celebrate by holding a Flag Day Ceremony in the lodge parking lot at 6pm. Exalted... Read Full Story

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Maryland Historical Trust announce grant awards

Maryland Historical Trust announce nine Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program grant awards totaling $699,000 to Maryland and one... Read Full Story

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Maryland Avenue Assault Arrest

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at approximately 11:20 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 800 block of Maryland Avenue... Read Full Story

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Bishop Walsh Grads All Accepted to Colleges

Bishop Walsh School has announced that 100% of its 2025 senior class received college acceptances. The students received 2.5 million dollars in... Read Full Story

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Hearing Scheduled For Solar Project

The Maryland Public Service Commission will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, June 18th to invite comment ona a proposed 5-megawatt solar... Read Full Story

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Ocean City Continues to Fight Offshore Wind Project

Ocean City Maryland officials continue to push back against the proposed offshore wind farm planned for the coast off the state.  The... Read Full Story

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Bel Air Residents To Meet With Commissioners This Evening

Residents of Bel Air will be meeting with the Allegany County Commissioners during this evening's meeting to address the ongoing water utility... Read Full Story

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West Virginia Looking at Electricity Reserve

As Americans continue to be concerned with energy supply and prices, West Virginia’s Attorney General is urging the federal government to... Read Full Story

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Western Maryland Lemonade New Distribution Facility

Western Maryland Lemonade has a new production facility on Lexington Avenue.  The company received $1 million dollars from the George... Read Full Story

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Recycling Updates for Cumberland

Changes are taking place in the City of Cumberland when it comes to recycling. City Environmental Specials Racquel Ketterman says new trash trucks... Read Full Story

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Protest Scheduled Saturday in LaVale

The nationwide “No Kings” movement has scheduled a protest event on National Highway for Saturday between 4 and 6 pm.  The event... Read Full Story

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Garden Tour Coming Next Week

The Garden Club of Cumberland’s annual garden tour is scheduled for Saturday, June 21.  This year, several local gardens are featured... Read Full Story