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The new pastor for our Lady of the Mountains has been appointed. Father Steve Fernandes, who spent four years in Cumberland a decade ago, will... Read Full Story

On June 29th,2025, the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 700 Block of Lafayette Avenue for a trespassing complaint. Upon arrival,... Read Full Story

Maryland residents need to prepare for higher electric bills this summer. The Office of People’s Counsel of Maryland says its research... Read Full Story

The Maryland Higher Education Commission has awarded $17.2 million dollars in grants to strengthen the state’s nursing workforce. Locally,... Read Full Story

UPDATE: June 30th, 7:36 a.m. The Cumberland Police Department is advising that the missing juvenile, J Hunt, has been... Read Full Story

On June 28, 2025, at approximately 11:23 a.m., the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business in the 2000 Block of Bedford Street for a... Read Full Story

In February of this year, multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in the apprehension of three members of the cult-like group called the... Read Full Story

The Allegany County Commissioners approved expansion plans for an area Cannabis Company at their most recent meeting. Grow West which recently... Read Full Story

The City of Cumberland is finalizing plans for the annual fireworks display on the fourth of July.  Ryan Mackey, director of Parks and... Read Full Story

Recent laws passed in Maryland are helping to bolster the behavioral health workforce. One new law allows school mental health professionals to be... Read Full Story

Medicaid in West Virginia has become essential for affordable and accessible health care yet recently Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim... Read Full Story

Friday’s Supreme Court Ruling that parents in Maryland could opt-out their children from school lessons that use LGTBQ+ themed books has had... Read Full Story

The Experimental Aircraft Association is having its breakfast at the Cumberland Airport’s Chapter House, beginning at 8am. Hotcakes,... Read Full Story

Let’s Beautify Cumberland! will be joining The Canal Place Preservation Authority for the 4th of July Festivities at Canal Place and not on... Read Full Story

The Pride Parade will be held on Sunday, June 29th, from 11:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Due to the number of citizens attending the parade, some... Read Full Story

Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-MD) released a statement after voting against H.R. 275, the House Majority's bill that would require... Read Full Story

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey today hailed a landmark Supreme Court victory that fundamentally transforms how federal courts can... Read Full Story

Dave Parker died Saturday at the age of 74, just one month away from his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.  Nicknamed... Read Full Story

Frostburg State University has announced that eight vacant staff positions will be eliminated in its upcoming budget.  Eight staff members... Read Full Story

The Supreme Court Friday ruled in favor of Montgomery County, Maryland, parents who objected on religious grounds to the use of books with LGBTQ... Read Full Story

While Joann Fabric has closed in Lavale Plaza after decades, a new store has opened in that location.  The new store is called The Craft Room... Read Full Story