The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of Belt Construction, would like to notify the public that water service will be shut down in the Decatur Heights region of the City on Wednesday, June 22 from 8am – 12pm (noon), in order for the contractor to repair a portion of the existing system. Residents and businesses on the following streets are expected to be without water:   Frederick Street from Decatur Street to Linden Street   Additional information will be released in the event the planned outage area needs to be expanded or the duration needs extended.   Residents are…

UPMC is partnering with Hall of Fame Health—a joint venture between the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Sovereign Healthcare— to bring world-class health care solutions and services to former professional football players, as well as their families and dependents.   “UPMC is one of the best health systems in the country and in the world, and we couldn’t be happier to be announcing this relationship,” said Jeremy Hogue, CEO of Hall of Fame Health. “Our goal is to make this a broad partnership through the expansive scope of all that UPMC does. The integrated nature of their delivery system…

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has been awarded a one-year, $699,987 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support statewide efforts to improve health equity by expanding telehealth services in family planning and preventive care service sites.    MDH will use the funds through May 31, 2023, to provide telehealth capacity-building training and technical assistance to 11 local health departments and three non-profit family planning clinics, thereby expanding access to family planning and preventive services appointments in sites throughout Maryland.   MDH’s Maryland Family Planning Program (MFPP) was one of only 31 programs chosen…

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $41,636,405 in federal funding for Head Start programs across the state to expand early learning, development, health services and family well-being.   “The COVID-19 pandemic has had lasting impacts on our children’s education, and none have felt the effects of the widening learning gap more strongly than those families in our most vulnerable communities,” the lawmakers said. “The Head Start program is a vital tool for closing this gap…

On June 20th, 2022, The Cumberland City Police arrested Stephen Kenneth Heath, 33, of Cumberland MD. Heath was arrested on an outstanding Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court. The Warrant was issued as a result of an incident that occurred on June 18th, 2022. During that incident, it is alleged that Heath violated the terms and conditions of a Protective Order issued by the Allegany County District Court. Heath was taken before the District Court Commissioner for his Initial Appearance where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is currently being held without bond….

On June 20th, 2022, The Cumberland City Police responded to a residence in the 300 block of Grand Ave. for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, contact was made with Jessica Nicole Porter, 34, and Douglas Bryan Combs, 59, both of Cumberland MD. Both were suffering from minor head and facial injuries sustained in the reported assault. Investigation revealed that an argument had occurred between Porter and Combs over Porter being locked out of the residence. An argument then ensued after Porter gained access to the home. The argument then escalated and both subjects assaulted one another. As a…

FINA, swimming’s international governing body, is facing backlash over the new "gender inclusion policy" that was approved Sunday setting the standard for transgender athletes’ participation in the sport. The "gender inclusion policy" will only permit swimmers who transitioned before the age of 12 to compete in women’s events. In March, Lia Thomas made history in the United States as the first transgender woman to win an NCAA swimming championship, the 500-yard freestyle. Thomas said last month on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that she was aiming to become an Olympic swimmer. She also disputed those who say she has an unfair biological edge that ruins…

Following through on a pledge made last year, the Cumberland Mayor and City Council is expected to approve $20,000 annually for the next three years to support the Canal Place Concert Series Project. The large crowd that attended a Del McCoury Band show at Canal Place in May of last year-  led city officials to begin exploring adding more entertainment in the future at that location.  At the time Mayor Ray Morriss said this is a stepping stone to let people see how the stage and festival area at Canal Place can fit into the arts and entertainment activities downtown…

President Joe Biden said Monday that he’s considering a federal holiday on the gasoline tax, possibly saving Americans as much as 18.4 cents a gallon. Such a move would be welcome relief for Marylanders who are facing an automatic gas tax hike come July 1st. Despite calls for a special session to stop the gas tax hike or to consider a gas tax holiday- legislative leaders seemingly are content in accepting the status quo at this point.  Allegany County Commissioner Jake Shade, a candidate for state senate, says it is irresponsible and tone death for lawmakers to ignore the situation…

UPMC Western Maryland recently received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2022. The hospital was one of 240 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes UPMC Western Maryland’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that it has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations. Dr. Christopher Hass, medical director of Cardiology, said receiving this and other awards is a testament…