In response to the recent decision by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to revoke Alderson Broaddus’ (AB) authorization to confer degrees, Frostburg State University’s Office of Admissions will host a virtual event exclusively for AB students on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 3 to 3:45 p.m.  During this virtual event, AB students will learn about the opportunities available to them at FSU, including merit scholarship eligibility and generous transfer credits to keep them on track for graduation. It is the University’s goal to offer AB students a smooth and affordable transition to FSU.  Students can register to join Thursday’s…

The City of Cumberland is making City-owned real estate available for purchase through an auction on GovDeals.com. A City-owned property on Altamont Terrace has been posted for live online auction. The auction is view only starting on August 1, 2023 and ends on August 30, 2023. The auction begins on August 31, 2023 and will end on September 6, 2023 at 7:00PM. The property for auction is at 102/104/106 Altamont Terrace, Cumberland MD. Information and bidding are available at https://www.govdeals.com and search Cumberland Maryland. Inspections are by appointment only. Contact Kevin Thacker at kevin.thacker@cumberlandmd.gov to request an inspection. This property…

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of Carl Belt Inc., would like to notify the public that the Baltimore Street Bridge will remain closed to thru traffic until Wednesday, August 2nd, at 3pm. A detour will remain in place to direct vehicles around the site. The Engineering Department will issue further notification if anything changes. Thank you for your cooperation during this time. Please use caution in the area and follow all traffic control devices that will be in place. If there are any questions, please contact the City of Cumberland Engineering Department, 301-759-6600.

The City of Cumberland water department issued a boil water advisory on August 1, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. for residents on Naves Crossroad to Willowbrook Road, Morningside Drive to Ali Ghan Road, Mason Road, and Eastman Road. Customers are advised to bring the water to a rolling boil for one minute before consumption until further notice.

Administration at Allegany High School was made aware of a possible threat of a person with a weapon at a nearby business. The police investigated and it was determined that the threat was non-credible. Safety precautions were taken until the threat was cleared.

The City of Cumberland is making City-owned real estate available for purchase through an auction on GovDeals.com. A City-owned property on Altamont Terrace has been posted for live online auction. The auction is view only starting on August 1, 2023 and ends on August 30, 2023. The auction begins on August 31, 2023 and will end on September 6, 2023 at 7:00PM. The property for auction is at 102/104/106 Altamont Terrace, Cumberland MD. Information and bidding are available at https://www.govdeals.com and search Cumberland Maryland. Inspections are by appointment only. Contact Kevin Thacker at kevin.thacker@cumberlandmd.gov to request an inspection. This property…

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has announced $7.1 million in funding for the Homelessness Solutions Program which supports organizations across the state.    The funding will be awarded to Continuums of Care across the state to aid in reducing the need for emergency shelter and promoting permanent housing outcomes for Maryland’s unsheltered population. The program will help residents make fast connections to permanent housing, getting the unsheltered off the streets. The department has adopted national best practices that have shown to dramatically reduce homelessness. Maryland has seen a 36% reduction in homelessness since 2015.

Six projects have been awarded money through the Connect Allegany competitive grant program to bring new and/or improved broadband capabilities to parts of the county.  Over $900,000 made available through the American Rescue Plan Act will be used to expand broadband infrastructure throughout the county to underserved areas.  Senior Project Manager Nathan Price announced the award winners at the most recent Allegany County Commissioner’s meeting – Breezeline, Connxx, Broxel Broadband, and Fiber Creek…

The City of Cumberland Water Department had an emergency shutdown due to a 16" water main break on Naves Crossroad.  The area affected includes Naves Crossroad, Bedford Road, Frederick Street, and Ali Ghan Road.  

On Monday, July 31, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on William Moye III. The warrant was issued as the result of Moye violating his probation. He was originally charged with CDS: Possess-Not Marijuana. Moye was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond. ARRESTED: William Moye III AGE: 38 Cumberland, MD