he Allegany County Combined Criminal Investigations Unit (C3I) is still actively investigating the homicide of Todd Ellisworth Adams, Jr., which occurred in December 2024 at the Frederick Street Parking Garage in Cumberland.   The public's help is essential in this matter. Anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, is encouraged to come forward. Every detail could be crucial in moving this investigation forward.   Information can be provided by contacting the Combined Criminal Investigations Unit at 301-777-0326, or through Allegany/Mineral County Crime Solvers at 301-722-4300, 877-722-4307, or online at www.allegany-mineralcountycrimesolvers.com.    Tips submitted to Crime Solvers can remain anonymous. Individuals who…

On Thursday, July 17th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Eugene Victor Edwards Jr, 36, of Cumberland, MD. Firstly, Edwards was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on July 10th. The warrant was issued in reference to numerous incidents that have occurred over the previous year. During those incidents, it is alleged that Edwards engaged in numerous criminal activities, including violating a protective order, theft, stalking, and trespassing. Secondly, Edwards was served with two Bench Warrants issued on July 14th, both alleging he violated the terms and conditions of probation that had been placed…

National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for portions of western Maryland, including the following areas, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany and Western Garrett and eastern West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Western Grant and Western Mineral from noon today through this evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. ADDITIONAL DETAILS… Showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the area this afternoon to evening. Thunderstorms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall, with amounts of 1 to 2 inches…

Activities continue through the weekend at the Allegany County Fair.  Tonight, features Bull Mania beginning at 7pm, followed by the annual fireworks display at 10:30.  Kevin Kamauf said that rides open at 5pm Friday and Saturday and Saturday evening’s main event is an annual fair favorite – the demolition derby, beginning at 7:30pm… “We have our annual demo derby. There will be 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder, 8-cylinder, mini-van, and mid-size SUV derbies."

Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-MD) released a statement denouncing the House Majority’s FY26 Defense Appropriations bill: “Today, I voted against the Defense Appropriations bill because it fails to meet the basic standards of strategic planning, fiscal responsibility, and national security that the American people—and our service members—deserve. Congress was not given the necessary information to do its job. The Administration never submitted a full budget request for the Department of Defense, which is essential to bringing together military, civilian and Congressional stakeholders to craft a strategic, effective defense budget. This bill also simply repeats last year’s funding levels, ignoring the…

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of First Energy, would like to notify the public that a portion of Maryland Avenue near Putnam Street will be under a flagging operation on Friday, 7/18/25 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM in order to perform critical utility work. Please follow all flagger instructions during this time frame and traffic will be fully restored after work completes at 4:00 PM. Individuals may lose service for periods of time while the work is being performed. Additional information will be released in the event the operation needs to be extended. Thank you for your…

A Maryland man is facing a federal indictment for allegedly threatening U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.  Seth Jason, of Edgewater, was arrested Thursday morning by the U.S. Capitol Police and the Anne Arundel Police Department in connection with allegedly threatening Rep. Greene over a period of 15 months starting in 2023.

Due to the condition of the track at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, the Tractor/Truck and Semi-Truck Pull has been cancelled for this evening.  The poor condition is due to all the rain received at the Fairgrounds.

On Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Tylee Ashaun Powell, 26, of Cumberland, MD. The summons was in reference to an incident that occurred on June 6th, 2025, in the area of N. Centre St and Pershing St. During that incident, an officer with the Cumberland Police was flagged down by a subject who advised they had just been assaulted by Powell, who had fled the area on foot. As a result, an application for charges was submitted to the District Court for charges and a Criminal Summons was issued related to the…

The Allegany County Historical Society has a received a grant of $10,000 from the Maryland Heritage Area Authority.  The funds are tipped to go toward research and creation of an exhibit for the Gordon Roberts House museum. Dave Williams, president of the historical society, says the planned exhibit will specifically highlight the African American workers in Cumberland’s history, spanning the years 1840 to 1920…     “Letting everybody know who visits the Gordon Roberts House and everybody who is interested in the community that these folks were here and that they made contributions to the local economy. Many of their…