A new poll shows that Maryland Governor Wes Moore may be losing his grip on the high popularity ratings he’s had since taking office. A Maryland Now poll shows 50% of those surveyed still approve of Moore’s job performance but the gap between approval and disapproval is narrowing, dropping 13% in the past six months.  Apparently in response to those results, former Governor Larry Hogan posted on his social media poll results from May that showed 76% who were asked approved of Hogan’s job as governor.

The City of Cumberland Water Department and Street Maintenance Division would like to notify the public that Shades Lane will be reduced to one-way eastbound traffic between Oakland Street and the City Limits, with a reduced speed limit of 15 MPH. This traffic adjustment will allow City crews to replace critical water infrastructure and perform pavement restoration. Work will begin Monday, August 18, 2025, and continue through Phase 1 of the project. This traffic pattern will remain in effect until November 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted. Traffic Pattern: * Eastbound Only: Vehicles will be able to travel from Oakland Street toward…

On Monday, August 11, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 100 Block of North Mechanic Street for a disturbance. Upon arrival, the Officers completed an investigation, and it was learned that a domestic assault had occurred. The suspect, Matthew O'Reilly, was not located on scene. An application for charges was completed, and an arrest warrant was issued. O'Reilly was located the next day and placed under arrest. He was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center, where he was held without bond pending his trial. ARRESTED:  Matthew Ryan O'Reilly   AGE: 33       Cumberland, Maryland CHARGES:…

Comptroller Brooke Lierman is setting forth comprehensive finance and accounting training for the state’s fiscal workforce. The training will provide learning opportunities for employees on state-specific accounting practices and skills used in the state’s Financial Management Information System.  Lierman says the training will improve interactions with businesses, vendors, and other partners…     “We’ve created the Maryland Accounting Academy, or MDAA, to support our state finance and accounting staff with access to centralized training and support tools that will help reduce confusion, speed up processing, and streamline our operations.”

The Allegany County Library System and the Allegany County Health Department have joined forces to host free community health and wellness classes. Ashley Swinford, the library’s marketing director, says local dietician-nutritionist Teresa Stahl is leading the classes. A full class schedule with locations is on the ACLS website at alleganycountylibrary.info…     “Theresa is a great partner. She comes in and does a number of health and wellness classes, some about nutrition, stress management, how to manage those holiday sweet tooth’s so that way we can stay healthy year-round.”

Governor Patrick Morrisey signed orders this week for land acquisitions, making it easier for Milton, West Virginia to build a long-awaited floodwall.  The levee will be over a mile long and when completed by the US Army Corp of Engineers will redirect part of the Mud River, protecting 600 homes.  Milton experienced a 100-year flood in 2023. Morrisey said the wall would provide a 250-year level of protection…     “This project is now going to pave the way for so much good work – for the real estate activities that will occur in the region and ultimately for construction…

For the third year in a row, Allegany County has been selected as a USA Today 10Best “Best Place to Visit for Fall.”  Through Monday, September 8th, voters can submit their choise once daily at 10best.usatoday.com. Winners will be announced September 13th.  Ashli Workman, Director of Tourism, says the county is ranked among destinations such as Ashville, North Carolina, Bar Harbor Maine, and Gatlinburg, Tennessee…    “These are really huge destinations that have a very large recognition and they have a recognition for fall, and to see our county as a destination amongst 20—20 in the whole country—USA Today travel…

On Monday, August 11, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the George Street parking garage for a nuisance complaint. Upon searching the area, Officers located two individuals trespassing at the top of the garage who appeared to be using a controlled dangerous substance. The Officers made contact with Samantha Nelson and Jason Stottlemyer and were able to observe paraphernalia in plain view. The Officer then advised Nelson that she was under arrest. She began to resist but was ultimately arrested and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center, where she was held without bond. Stottlemyer was transported…

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of First Energy, would like to notify the public that a portion of Franklin Street between N Centre Street and Columbia Ave will be closed on Thursday, 8/14/25 from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in order to replace a broken pole. Please follow all detour signage during this time frame and traffic will be fully restored after work completes at 2:00 PM. Individuals may lose service for periods of time while the work is being performed. Additional information will be released in the event the operation needs to be extended. Thank you for your…

Dwight Myers "Casey" Lambert, 86 of Ridgeley passed away on August 9, 2025.  Mr. Lambert was a 1957 graduate of Ridgeley High School and worked at the Kelly Springfield TIre Company from 1958 to 1999. Re retired as Vice President of Purchasing.  After retirment, he served on the Carpendale Town Council and was Mayor of Carpendale for three terms. Arrangements are being handled by the Adams Family Funeral Home.