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Traffic Alert – I-68 At Route 40 Exit
Emergency services are on the scene of a multi-vehicle accident in LaVale at the Route 40 exit of Interstate 68. Police and fire crews responded... Read Full Story
Posted 13 mins ago
Attorney McMullen Had Two Outstanding Careers
Recently announced was the retirement of local attorney Jack McMullen from the Geppert, McMullen, Paye, and Getty law firm. McMullen had two... Read Full Story
Posted 4 hours ago
River Park Meeting Includes Q&A
The second River Park at Canal Place public update forum is scheduled for Tuesday at 6pm at the Allegany Museum. Progress updates will be... Read Full Story
Posted 4 hours ago
September Employment Snapshot
After a delay prompted by the shutdown of the federal government, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is out today with the September employment... Read Full Story
Posted 4 hours ago
BENCH WARRANT SERVED
On Thursday, November 20th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a Circuit Court bench warrant on Casey Abraham Stokes. The warrant was... Read Full Story
Posted 4 hours ago
North Pole View from the Polar Express
A sneak peak of the North Pole from the Western Maryland Scenic Railroads Polar Express train beginning departures today from Cumberland,... Read Full Story
Posted 8 hours ago
Former Teacher Enters Alford plea on Charges of Sexual Abuse
A former Allegany County Public Schools teacher entered an Alford plea on charges relating to sexual abuse of a minor. Derek Shank former band... Read Full Story
Posted 9 hours ago
Commissioners Head to Annapolis Regarding Flood Recovery
Allegany County has spent $6.4 million to date on infrastructure restoration in the Westernport and Lonaconing areas since the May flood. ... Read Full Story
Posted 12 hours ago
Former County Commissioner Suggests Bridge Solution
Former Allegany County commissioner Jake Shade presented the argument at Tuesday's city council meeting that Delegate Jason Buckel’s... Read Full Story
Posted 12 hours ago
Historic Planner Updates City on Wayfinding Project
City Historic Planner Ruth Davis-Rogers presented the final draft of Cumberland’s Wayfinding project to the mayor and city council during... Read Full Story
Posted 12 hours ago