The Cumberland Police Department is sad to announce the passing of Canine Officer VooDoo. VooDoo passed away suddenly overnight as a result of an illness. VooDoo Has been a faithful partner to Pfc. Trevor Baluch since April 2022. VooDoo was a German Shepard who was trained in drug detection, tracking and article searches. VooDoo did a lot of good work for our community and was instrumental in recovering contraband and solving crimes, making this community safer. He will be missed.
It is looking more and more like a town hall meeting of address business owners’ questions and concerns about the impact of the Baltimore Street renovation project will take place February 23rd at 6 p.m.. Matt Miller and Stu Czapski of the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation have been working with the Downtown Development Commission on the development of a mitigation plan for the project. Prior to the town hall session, business owners will be given hard copies outlining the plans for the renovations- and there will also be follow up contact…
Maryland voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum in November directing state lawmakers to establish rules and regulations governing the production and sale of cannabis to adults. While legalizing recreational marijuana received 67% percent of the vote and carried broad bipartisan support in the state- concerns linger for some- including outgoing Lt Governor Boyd Rutherford. Rutherford, a Republican, has headed the state’s Opioid and Heroin Emergency Task Force since 2015, views marijuana as a gateway drug…
An 82-year-old Cumberland man received an early Christmas miracle when he arrived for his shift at the LaVale Walmart on December 15th . Walter S. “Butch” Marion reported to his usual post at register for duty at his usual post, register No. 4 and had a chance meeting with Rory McCarty of Cumberland. A brief chat eventually led to a viral video and a Go Fund Me account for Marion with donations exceeding $100,000 in just a few days. The fund was at more than $110,000 Christmas morning. The Cumberland Times News reports McCarty came to Walmart to purchase batteries…
The operator of the mid-Atlantic’s electricity grid has called on people to conserve electricity as the region continues to deal with weather-related outages and freezing temperatures. Potomac Edison said PJM Interconnection made the request because of high demand because of cold temperatures. PJM operates the electricity grid for about 65 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia. Many area residents spent Christmas without electricity after snow Thursday was followed by high winds, including more than 300 Potomac Edison customers in Allegany County; 275 in Garrett; 400 in Hampshire; 195 in Mineral; 150 in Grant and 200 in Hardy.
On Saturday, December 24, 2022 at approximately 7:41 PM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 200 block of Decatur Street for a destruction of property complaint. The caller reported that someone had thrown an object which struck and damaged the front door window of his residence. Anyone with any information related to this incident is encouraged to call the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600 or the Allegany-Mineral County Crimesolvers at 877-722-4307.
The Cumberland Police Department would like to remind citizens to lock vehicle doors and to not leave anything valuable in the vehicle when they are unattended. Unlocked doors present an easy opportunity for thieves to get in and get out quickly without being detected. The Cumberland Police Department would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!
WHAT…For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 55 mph. WHERE…Extreme Western Allegany County. WHEN…For the Wind Chill Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to noon EST Sunday. IMPACTS…The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Strong winds could cause tree and power line damage. ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Affects…
As a major reinvention of education policy moves forward in the state, questions remain about the impact the Blueprint for Maryland Education will have on teachers, parents and students. The legislation, passed in 2021, includes an annual $3.8 billion funding increase over the next 10 years aimed to improve education in public schools. Major goals of the legislation are to improve Maryland’s early childhood, primary and secondary education to the levels of high-performing systems around the world, and establish a career ladder system for educators as they gain expertise. Cheryl Bost is president of the Maryland State Education Association… She…
Just about to enter it’s 8th year, developers of the Cumberland Gateway Center continue to acquire and demolish properties while construction crews work on getting the first buildings complete. The center is being constructed between Park Street and Maryland Avenue and Emily and Williams streets, part of the Rolling Mill neighborhood. The developer is Ed Scott who has said that once complete, the center will contain restaurants, shops and a hotel. The project dates to 2014 when the city first began acquiring properties at the site. The effort has faced challenges from several homeowners who have refused to sell. Cumberland…
