Kenneth Pierce Jr (age 35) has been reported missing to the Cumberland Police Department.  His most recent residence was in Alabama but was last seen in the Cumberland area in approximately late June. He has previously resided in the Cresaptown area.  He is described as a white male, approximately 5-7. 185 lbs with blonde hair.  Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is urged to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600.  Photo is attached.  

On Monday, September 15th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served multiple Civil Citations as a result of ongoing increased patrols in the downtown mall and surrounding area. During the patrols, officers observed numerous violations resulting in the following charges: ARRESTED -  Sydni Rene' Radcliffe,  Meyersdale PA,   27yo. CHARGES -  Open Container Alcohol in Public ARRESTED -  Melony Lynn Melvin,  Cumberland MD,  42yo. CHARGES -  Open Container Alcohol in Public  ARRESTED -  Johnna Maxine Buckley, Cumberland MD,  35yo. CHARGES -  Set Up Bedding Outdoors. ARRESTED -  Nicky Lee Linn, Cumberland MD, 59yo. CHARGES -  Open Container Alcohol in Public  All subjects…

There’s good news and bad news to report about poverty in America. ABC’s Jim Ryan says more people managed to rise above the poverty line in the latest government estimate, but senior citizens are facing issues…     “The glaring exception in the Census Bureau’s Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage Report is the fastest growing population – those over 65. Based on pretax cash income, the percentage of seniors in poverty rose to 9.9% last year from 9.7% in 2023. Every other age group either saw gains made against poverty or remained steady.”

Calming that sweet tooth will cost a little bit more in the coming days. Sheetz Convenience Stores is increasing prices on select Hershey products, citing costs from the manufacturer. Hershey implemented a 26% cost increase on candy bars incuding Reese’s, Hershey’s, Kit-Kat, and PayDay. The increase only applies to Hershey-branded items; all other products at Sheetz remain unaffected according to Sheetz Public Affairs Manager Nick Ruffner. The increase takes effect Wednesday.

Over 200 people attended a vigil this past Saturday evening at City Hall Plaza in Cumberland in memory of political activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was assassinated during a speaking engagement in Utah last week.  Organized by a group of local ministers in response to rising political violence causing separation in the country, Pastor Michael Mudge of Bethany House of the Lord said the pastors all had the same thought concerning the event…    “Everybody just had a sense of burden; that we’ve got to come together, we’ve got to pull the community together and we’ve got to turn our thoughts…

Richard Springer, 94, passed away September 6 in Florida. Springer was a 1949 graduate of Fort Hill High School and founded General Graphics in 1965. He was a Master Photographer who opened a studio in Florida following his retirement and had many photos published in magazines, journals, and reports.  Interment will be private and celebration of life will take place. Scarpelli Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

On Monday, September 15th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Amber Nichole Jefferson, 34, of Ridgeley WV. Jefferson was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court for an incident that occurred on July 22nd, 2025. The warrant alleges Jefferson assaulted a male subject on that date and attempted to burglarize a residence in the 800 block of Patterson Ave. Jefferson was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where she was released on his own recognizance. ARRESTED -  Amber Nichole Jefferson   34yo. CHARGES -  Assault 2nd Degree, Attempted Burglary 4th Degree.

Maryland’s Comprehensive Assessment Program found improvement in Allegany County schools this past year. The county surpassed state levels in 15 of 21 testing areas. The county has also seen a 4% increase in graduation rates. Trina Simpson, Supervisor of Assessments for county schools, says English results were steady, but math saw a decrease that is being investigated..     “Math across the state – not just Allegany County – does decrease every year in proficiency. The state is looking at it. We are looking at it. They are in the midst though of revamping some of the math tests which…

Governor Patrick Morrisey is pleased about rule changes coming to the March Madness basketball tournament selection process.  His office along with the West Virginia Attorney General had claimed the 2025 March Madness selection process was flawed, eliminating WVU from participating. Governor Morrisey says the new rules will level the playing field… “That as a result of the investigation and the work by our attorney general and our office, the NCAA is changing its conflict of interest policy to make sure what happened in the past that led to the WVU snub will never happen again.”