On Thursday, September 11th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Neil Joseph Emerick, 75, of Cumberland MD. The summons was in reference to an incident that occurred on September 10th, 2025, in the 100 block of George St. During that incident, it is alleged that Emerick was trespassing on property clearly marked "no trespassing". On this date, Emerick was served the summons and released, pending trial in District Court. ARRESTED -  Neil Joseph Emerick,  75yo. CHARGES -  Trespassing-Posted Property.  

On Thursday, September 11th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Alfred Tyree Koblinsky, 52, of Cumberland MD. Koblinsky was arrested on three active Arrest Warrants, all issued by the Allegany County District Court. The warrants were issued in reference to three separate incidents that occurred in the area of Utah St, where it is alleged that Koblinsky violated the terms of a peace order that had been issued by the District Court. Koblinsky was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is currently being held without…

A survey by Credible shows data from the U.S. Department of Education and the Census Bureau puts Maryland among the top 10 states in two out of three categories involving student loan debt.  Maryland holds the number one spot with students in the state averaging over $43,000 in student loan debt.  The state also holds the number one spot in the highest student loan repayment totals averaging $58,782 per student using the federal standard repayment plan.

The Maryland Department of Health is seeking project ideas and strategies to improve rural health in Maryland as part of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.  Residents and stakeholders may submit project proposals and ideas online until September 30th.  There will be a webinar on Monday, September 15 to explain further program details. Information is available through the Department of Health website at health.maryland.gov.

Maryland US Senator Chris Van Hollen reported on his recent trip to Gaza to observe humanitarian support in the area.  He and Oregon Senator Jeff Merkely said they observed delays in food being distributed, resulting in areas of starvation. He also said Palestinians are being pushed off their lands in what he calls ethnic cleansing in slow motion and the US needs to be the leader in ending the conflict… “Partnership has to be a two-way street. It’s not like a one-way road. And the United States has interests in bringing an end to this horrible conflict and bringing the…

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad No. 1309 Henry commemorative rifle, designed by The Gun Shop, is on display at the Western Maryland station in time for Railfest.  Wes Heinz, Director of WMSR, says the   “It’s a beautiful rifle, and we’re just flattered that somebody in our community saw a vision that we never would have seen and that we get to display it here at the station.” Rob Fout from The Gun Shop says riding 1309 and participating in The Polar Express is what sparked the idea…    “All of the talk and all of the buzz that was…

Fire units are on the scene of Georges Creek Elementary School in Lonaconing following reports of a gas odor in the building.  Students and staff have been evacuated from the building while the situation is investigated.

On Thursday, September 11th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served multiple Criminal and 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, Littering ARRESTED -  Robert Kyle Miller,  Cumberland MD,   53yo. CHARGES -  Open Container Alcohol in Public ARRESTED -  Melony Lynn Melvin,  Cumberland MD,  42yo. CHARGES -  Open Container Alcohol in Public x2, Set Up Bedding Outdoors. ARRESTED -  Brian Edward Conn, Cumberland MD,  55yo….