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CPD
Warrant Arrest

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Keshaun Dada. The warrant was issued as a... Read Full Story

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$329 Million in Funding for Projects Across Maryland Chief Deputy Comptroller Andy Schaufele joined Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and Chief Deputy Treasurer Jonathan Martin for today’s meeting of the... Read Full Story
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Police Silent Regarding Public Disturbance and Assault

Cumberland’s Police Department has yet to release information regarding a large public disturbance that occurred Saturday morning just... Read Full Story

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Ordinance Violation and Violation of Probation Arrest

On Sunday, July 6, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department were conducting routine patrols of the Downtown Mall when they observed a... Read Full Story

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Virginia Avenue Theft and Malicious Destruction of Property Arrest

On Sunday, July 6, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business in the 400 Block of Virginia Avenue for a theft... Read Full Story

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City of Cumberland Zoning Board of Appeals Vacancy Announced

The City of Cumberland Zoning Board Appeals is seeking to fill a Board member vacancy. This membership seat requires City residency and the... Read Full Story

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Gov. Moore Announces Increased Energy Assistance Benefits

Governor Wes Moore today announced that eligible Maryland households will begin to see increased energy assistance benefits. Through the Maryland... Read Full Story

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Morriss and Silka Take on MML Responsibilities

Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss has been elected to the board of the Maryland Municipal League.  City Administrator Jeff Silka was elected... Read Full Story

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Medevac Lands on Bay Bridge

A crash on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Friday morning involved the landing of a Medevac helicopter on the bridge.  The crash happened at 11:30... Read Full Story

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Rabid Sheep in West Virginia

A case of rabies has been confirmed in a sheep on a Monroe County farm in West Virginia.  The Monroe County Health Department confirmed the... Read Full Story

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City Police Report for Saturday

On Friday, July 4, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on William Dibuono. The originating incident... Read Full Story

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House Fire on Virginia Avenue

Cumberland fire crews have responded to Virginia Avenue for a house fire.  It is now a second alarm assignment.  The fire is in the 200... Read Full Story

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F.O.P. Endorses Morgan

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 144 has announced it is endorsing Dave Morgan for the office of Sheriff of Allegany County. The announcement... Read Full Story

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Fayette Street Assault Arrest

On July 4th, 2025 at approximately 12:57 a.m., the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 500 block of Fayette Street for an assault. Upon... Read Full Story

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Trespassing Arrest

On July 3rd, 2025 at approximately 10:24 a.m., an officer from the Cumberland Police Department was patrolling in the area of Canal Place when... Read Full Story

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UPMC Implements Protocols for Treating Xylazine Wounds

UPMC is among the first health systems to implement protocols for treating patients with xylazine wounds.  UPMC clinicians developed... Read Full Story

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Congresswoman Releases Statement on Bill Passage

Maryland’s sixth-district congresswoman April McClain-Delaney released a statement reacting to the passage of HR-1, the Trump spending bill.... Read Full Story

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Karns Avenue Assault Arrest

On July 4th, 2025 at approximately 12:35 a.m., officers from the Cumberland Police Department responded to Karns Avenue for an assault. Upon... Read Full Story

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Help Solve Photo Mystery

When the Freedom Train visited Cumberland in 1976, thousands flocked to the Western Maryland Train Station to visit the museum on wheels that... Read Full Story

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4th of July Festivities Today

Let’s Beautify Cumberland! will be joining The Canal Place Preservation Authority for the 4th of July Festivities at Canal Place. LBC! is... Read Full Story

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20% Small Business Deduction will be Permanent

Congress made the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent for small business owners by including it in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill is... Read Full Story

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WV Governor Signs School Discipline Bill into Law

A new law in West Virginia outlines school discipline procedures for violent and threatening behavior in classrooms.  If a student is... Read Full Story

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Street Closures For July 4th Derby Day

For the Frostburg Elks Derby Day on July 4th, Main Street will be closed to traffic from Grant Street to Broadway from 8 AM to 7... Read Full Story

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Program Offers Summer College Credit For High Schoolers

High school juniors and seniors can access free college-level courses over their summer break. Sophia Learning is an online platform offering 70... Read Full Story

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AG Brown Joins Coalition Calling on Court to Protect Incarcerated Transgender People

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 13 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Jones v. Bondi in the U.S. Court... Read Full Story

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Readers Digest Recognizes Frederick

Downtown Frederick’s Market Street has been named one of the top 20 most beautiful main streets in America by Reader’s... Read Full Story

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Former Pirate Hurler Placed on Leave in Gambling Investigation

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball,... Read Full Story

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Maryland DNR Launches New Online Licensing System

Maryland residents and visitors are now able to purchase hunting and fishing licenses online through M-D Outdoors that has replaced the old... Read Full Story