The City of Cumberland Engineering Department would like to notify the public on the behalf of Columbia Gas of Maryland that between January and July 2023 there will be construction performed in the Downtown, Greene St., and Washington St. area of the City on the following streets:   Bedford Street Polk Street Hanover Street Centre Street Mechanic Street Market Street Cumberland Street Smallwood Street Spruce Place Fayette Street Johnson Street Bridge Street Greene Street S. Johnson Street Winton Place Paca Street   At intermittent times, roads will be closed or flagged to safely facilitate construction between 7am-5pm. Vehicles will be…

Governor Larry Hogan announced today that the Maryland Department of Labor has awarded more than $11 million in grants through the state’s Jobs That Build Initiative. The governor announced the $15 million, first-in-the-nation policy in October as a way to eliminate real-world barriers to careers in infrastructure and help keep pace with capital projects being funded by record levels of federal and state investments. To date, more than 1,800 Maryland workers will receive support from this policy initiative. “As anticipated, the Jobs That Build Initiative is successfully addressing a critical workforce need for infrastructure workers in Maryland,” said Governor Hogan….

 Public education, health insurance for government employees and restructuring the ailing Department of Health and Human Resources will be key priorities for West Virginia lawmakers during the new legislative session beginning this week. Also, tax cuts, if Republican leaders can agree on a plan for how to do it. Lawmakers in both the Senate and the House of Delegates are planning to introduce legislation that would place teaching assistants in early-grade classrooms, Republican Senate President Craig Blair said during a preview of the upcoming session organized by the West Virginia Press Association Friday. The proposal comes after West Virginia scored historically…

Officers responded to the area of E. Industrial Blvd. near W. First Street for the report of a motor vehicle rollover accident with entrapment.  The area of E. Industrial Blvd. was closed for approximately 1 hour for investigation and removal of the vehicle. 

On January 8th, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Chandler Rhodes. The arrest warrant was issued as a result of a destruction of property that occurred on December 17, 2022, in the 100 block of Reynolds Street. An officer conducted an investigation into several slashed tires. The officer was able to observe video surveillance of the incident and filed for charges at District Court on Rhodes. Rhodes was placed under arrest and transported to central booking. He was later seen by a District Court commissioner, and released on an unsecured bond. NAME: Chandler Lafayette Rhodes AGE:…

On January 8th, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Karina Iser. The summons was issued as a result of Iser obstructing and hindering Cumberland Police officers, during an investigation of the whereabouts of a wanted subject.  Iser signed for her copy of the summons and was released pending trial at District Court. NAME:  Karina Michelle Iser  AGE: 25  Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Obstruct Justice, Obstructing and Hindering, False Statement to an Officer. CRIMINAL SUMMONS SERVED On January 8th, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Matthew Westfall. The summons was issued as a result…

The City of Cumberland, in partnership with the Maryland Historical Trust, Preservation Maryland and the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, will present a free Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Workshop on Thursday, February 9th from 11:30 – 2 in the City Hall Council Chambers located For those unable to attend in person a virtual option will be available. This event is for investors, historic property owners, real estate agents, banking specialists, accountants, government officials and local community leaders who want to learn more about utilizing vacant and/or historic buildings in Cumberland. Ruth Davis-Rogers, the city's historic preservation planner, said there is a…

With a new administration taking over in Annapolis this month- local elected officials hope to quickly develop working relationships that could benefit the region. Residents of rural Western Maryland, heavily Republican and three hours from the state capital, often feel their voices are not being heard and that the more progressive majority in the General Assembly has a vastly different agenda. Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss said the upcoming Mountain Maryland PACE Reception in Annapolis provides an ideal setting to begin building those relationships… With many new leaders starting  new positions, headed by Governor-elect Wes Moore, the mayor is cautiously optimistic…

ELKTON, MD (January 8, 2023) - State Fire Marshals are crediting a smoke alarm and a home fire sprinkler system for saving the lives of a family and reducing significant property damage at a Elkton home late last night. Singerly Fire Company and mutual-aid departments were called to the home just after 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning for a reported dwelling fire in the 200 block of Independence Drive after the occupant discovered a fire in a bedroom after a smoke alarm sounded. Upon arrival, the fire department determined the fire had been extinguished with one fire sprinkler that had activated. Fire investigators…

Kevin Ogle was recently honored by the Cumberland City Council- recognized for his 50 years of service with the City Police Department. Ogle was hired in 1972 and served with the department until retiring in 2009. However at that time he immediately began work as supervisor of the city’s Municipal Parking Authority. Acting Police Chief James Burt…