Cumberland Community Church at 12900 Bedford Road will be holding a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross today. The event is taking place from 12:30 to 6:00 with blood donations as well as Power Red being accepted. Blood donations typically take less than an hour… Power Red donations collect the red cells that returns most of the plasma and platelets to the donor, the donors must meet specific eligibility requirements.The blood drive again is at the Cumberland Community Church between 12:30 and 6:00 today. 

The Cumberland Police Department has responded to an increased number of incidents involving the use of Orbeez Guns, and would like to remind the public that they are prohibited under City Ordinance 11-94. The City Ordinance indicates that no person shall discharge, fire or shoot any air gun, spring gun, bb gun, paintball gun, airsoft gun, bow or crossbow or any other similar contrivance manufactured and calculated to discharge any shot or missile within the city, and no person shall possess any such weapon upon any of the streets or alleys of the city; provided, however, that this provision shall…

On Sunday June 5th, 2022, officers of the Cumberland Police Department served and Arrest Warrant on Kristie Lynn Dawson. The Arrest Warrant was issued by the District Court stemming from a theft on June 1st, 2022. During the incident officers responded to the teen block of Queen City Pavement where they spoke with the victim of the incident. The victim advised that Dawson had taken their identification card, checks, as well as other items. The victim also advised that the check was cashed and the officer as able to obtain of evidence this, and completed an application for charges against…

Last week, President Biden called on Congress to advance an assault weapons ban as a means of decreasing gun violence in the nation. A few days ago, Maryland U S Senator Ben Cardin took to the Senate floor to push for much of the same, but Cardin also reached across the aisle with a proposal to expand mental health screening as part of the package…  

In addition to the much talked about North South Corridor, the local region is also expected to get a major boost when Corridor H through West Virginia is completed. Last fall, WCBC News spoke with Senator Joe Manchin about the infrastructure bill containing funding for the project, and last month, Manchin pushed for more action on the highway…  

For over two years, the West Virginia National Guard has been spanning the state with free COVID testing. That program is coming to an end. Last week, Governor Jim Justice announced the program would move to health departments and health centers…  

On Saturday June 4th, 2022, officers of the Cumberland Police Department served and Arrest Warrant on Jon Christopher Vanetta. The Arrest Warrant was issued by the District Court when Vanetta failed to appear for his trial on June 2nd, 2022. Vanetta was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center where he awaits his initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner. Arrest: Jon Christopher Vanetta, age 33, Cumberland Maryland. Charge: Failure to Appear.   On June 4th, 2022, officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Natarsha Lynn Whaley. The Arrest Warrant was issued by the District Court,…

For the 7-day period of May 27- June 2, 2022, Braddock Middle School had one cohort that met the definition of a Cohort Outbreak.  There were no schools that met the definition of a School Wide Outbreak of COVID-19. ACPS had 17 staff members and 27 students reported as positive for COVID-19 during this time.  ACPS had 4 staff members and 8 students quarantined as a close contact.    

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the City of Cumberland Parks and Recreation Department has made modifications to the lineup of artists (those with an asterisk) who will be performing at this summer’s Sunday in the Park Concert Series. Each Sunday, beginning at 7:30 p.m., join us at the Constitution Park Amphitheatre for an evening concert under the stars. All concerts are free and open to the public. The schedule of events are as follows: May 29 Potomac Concert Band June 5 Night Traveler (Featuring Greg Larry) June 12 The Hounded June 19* 33 1/3 Band June 26* 40 West July 3…