Cumberland fire crews have responded to Virginia Avenue for a house fire.  It is now a second alarm assignment.  The fire is in the 200 block and Virginia Avenue is closed between Second and Third Streets.

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 144 has announced it is endorsing Dave Morgan for the office of Sheriff of Allegany County. The announcement came along with a derby day car dubbed "Deputies For Dave" ran in the annual Frostburg Elks event. A release from the F.O.P. stated that while candidates Dave Morgan and Rich Godlove have a similar number of years in law enforcement, Morgan's experience with the Sheriff's office shows an advantage. The announcement came from lodge president Chris Hill. 

On July 4th, 2025 at approximately 12:57 a.m., the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 500 block of Fayette Street for an assault. Upon arrival officers made contact with Ricky Allen Broadwater. Broadwater advised that there had been an assault and the other party had left the scene. Officers interviewed Broadwater and then made contact with the other party. The other party advised that they were grabbed by Broadwater while they were sleeping, while speaking with them the officer observed bruising and fresh blood on the victim's arm. At this time, It was determined that Broadwater was the primary aggressor,…

On July 3rd, 2025 at approximately 10:24 a.m., an officer from the Cumberland Police Department was patrolling in the area of Canal Place when they observed Frank Leonard Nicol enter upon CSX property that was clearly and conspicuously posted "No Trespassing." Nicol was issued a criminal citation for trespassing on posted property and released pending trial at District Court. NAME: Frank Leonard Nicol  AGE: 58 Cumberland, MD CHARGE: Trespassing on Posted Property

UPMC is among the first health systems to implement protocols for treating patients with xylazine wounds.  UPMC clinicians developed protocols for managing hospitalized patients exposed to xylazine—a veterinary sedative found in the unregulated opioids.  The team created guidelines from admission to discharge.  The guidelines help recognize symptoms earlier, coordinate treatment, and manage complex wounds.

Maryland’s sixth-district congresswoman April McClain-Delaney released a statement reacting to the passage of HR-1, the Trump spending bill. She said the bill will hurt her Maryland constituents in a number of ways including cuts to Medicaid coverage and SNAP funding. Delaney said rural hospitals will lose 21 cents of every Medicaid dollar. She also indicated the legislation also guts the Child Tax Credit by making 1 in 4 children in our district ineligible for the full benefit.

On July 4th, 2025 at approximately 12:35 a.m., officers from the Cumberland Police Department responded to Karns Avenue for an assault. Upon arrival officers made contact with the victim who advised that Rachel Renee Harper had struck them in the face. The officers were able to see visible injuries on the victim's face. They contacted Harper who admitted to striking the victim. She was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking where she is currently awaiting a bail review.  NAME: Rachel Renee Harper  AGE: 39  Cumberland, MD CHARGE: Assault 2nd Degree

When the Freedom Train visited Cumberland in 1976, thousands flocked to the Western Maryland Train Station to visit the museum on wheels that celebrated the country’s Bicentennial.  Now, there’s a mystery to be solved, and Bruce Pfeifer of the Western Maryland Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is inviting the public to help by stopping by the train station to check out a photograph…    “We have a picture from 4 years ago. If you were in Cumberland June 28, 1976 when the Freedom Train was here – we have a photograph of the platform and we’re trying to…

Let’s Beautify Cumberland! will be joining The Canal Place Preservation Authority for the 4th of July Festivities at Canal Place. LBC! is sponsoring DJ Mark Stevens, who will be playing patriotic music during the Fireworks which follow the Potomac Concert Band which begins at 7:30 p.m. Some chairs will be available, but it is recommended that attendees bring their own seating. Free parking will be provided by The Cumberland Times-News at their lot on South Mechanic Street.  WCBC Radio and will broadcasting live the evening’s musical events and fireworks on 1270AM and 103.1FM.  Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization will hold a history-based…