On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Neroli Mae.  The warrant was issued as the result of Mae failing to appear in court on an original charge of Theft less than $100.  She was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  She was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on her personal recognizance. ARRESTED:  Neroli Mae               AGE: 52              Cumberland, MD  

On Friday, April 25, 2025 at approximately 1:57 PM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department was conducting a foot patrol in the area of the train station when he observed a female trespassing.  The officer contacted the female who was identified as Mary Perry.  Perry was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters.  She was issued a criminal citation and released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Mary Kathleen Perry        AGE:  48         Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Trespass: Posted Property

Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller presented the Governor’s proclamation reaffirming April as Autism Acceptance Month in Maryland. Governor Moore first proclaimed April as Autism Acceptance Month in 2023. The proclamation recognizes people who are living with autism and those who advocate on their behalf, and honors the contributions of the autism community. She was joined by Maryland Department of Disabilities Secretary Carol Beatty and Maryland Statewide Autism Coordinator Victoria Rodriguez-Roldán in unveiling Maryland’s five-year Autism State Plan. This strategic plan, which was developed under the leadership of the State Coordinator, in consultation with MDOD’s Autism Strategy and Advisory Stakeholder Group…

Civil War history buffs can gather at the Pollock Cemetery off of River Road in Mexico Farms for a special ceremony to honor National Confederate History Month at 2pm today. Ed Taylor, President of the Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization said todays program will include a history reading and tour of the cemetery…     “James Pollock who was a Corporal in the 7th Virginia Cavalry, and he was captured at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. His sister is one of the five female Confederate spies during the war, Sally Pollock. And for many, many years her grave was unmarked and…

Frostburg State Softball team dropped their Friday doubleheader on the road to Charleston by final scores of 4-3 and 13-3.   Game one began with FSU getting just one baserunner through the first three innings off a hit batter. UC looked to strike in the bottom of the first, putting a pair of runners on with a walk and a single, but both were left stranded after a pair of fly outs and a grounder to third. The Golden Eagles didn't have to wait long to get their lead, as in the bottom of the second they got their first…

Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a man on Friday evening in Somerset County. The victim is identified as Evan Neal, 20, of Crisfield, Maryland. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical personnel. At approximately 4:43 p.m., officers from the Crisfield Police Department responded to the area outside of an apartment in the 200-block of the Somers Cove neighborhood in Crisfield for a report of a person shot.  Responding officers found the victim with an apparent gunshot wound. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was requested to respond and take the lead on the investigation. …

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., S. Liberty Street from Union Street to W. Harrison Street will be closed, and water service will be interrupted for a valve replacement.     

Garrett Christian Academy, now home to over 140 students from more than 60 families and representing 34 area churches, has officially become an independent school. Formerly operating as a satellite campus of Calvary Christian Academy, the school’s Board of Directors made the decision to establish Garrett Christian Academy as a "stand alone" institution. As of April 22, 2025, the school is officially recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

On Friday West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed three bills to protect the Second Amendment rights of West Virginians. Governor Morrisey was joined by state legislators and local supporters at Cacapon Resort State Park in Berekeley Springs, where he signed House Bills 2067 and 3342, and Senate Bill 270.  House Bill 2067 ensures firearm companies are not unfairly held liable for the actions of those who use their products.  House Bill 3342,  prohibits banks that contract with the state from discriminating against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. Senate Bill 270 prohibits the government from suspending gun rights during…

On Thursday, April 24th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Dylan Lee Robinette, 29, of Rawlings, MD. Robinette was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on March 3rd, 2025. The warrant alleges Robinette failed to appear in District Court on that date for previous traffic charges, including driving without a license. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where he was released on his own recognizance. ARRESTED – Dylan Lee Robinette,  29yo CHARGES – Bench Warrant- Fail to Appear