In anticipation of major construction starting in the spring or early summer next year- the popular weekly farmers market will relocate in 2022. The hope is that groundbreaking on the nearly ten million redesign of the pedestrian mall can take place in May or June. Melinda Kelleher, executive director of the Downtown Development Commission, said that even though there is no firm date at this point- the plan now is to hold the farmers markets at Canal Place…

The Maryland State Board of Education will review its universal masking mandate, scheduling a  special board meeting Tuesday, much sooner than was anticipated. The state school board was supposed to discuss masking in December. Instead, it now believes it's a topic that needs to be discussed sooner rather than later. Maryland State Board of Education President Clarence Crawford… In recent months, there's been some opposition to mask wearing from parents attending Allegany County School Board meetings…

Cumberland water crews were called to the area of Seton Drive and Braddock Road for what was descibed as multiple water main breaks. The initial call was reported by the Allegany County Joint Communications Center at 5:05 PM.

The Joint Communications Center of Allegany County dispatched emergency units to eastbound Interstate 68 at the 42 mile marker for a truck fire. The initial call was reported at 6:20 PM,  Units cleared the scene by 7:40 PM

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, according to official CDC data, 99% of Marylanders 65 and older have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The state continues to lead the region—and ranks in the top 10 in the nation—in boosters for seniors. The governor also announced that the state has already surpassed 50,000 vaccinations for 5- to 11-year-olds.   “From our oldest to youngest eligible, we continue to lead one of the most successful vaccination campaigns in the country,” said Governor Hogan. “We have gotten to this point by listening to the experts and by following the…

Tuesday, November 16 – Volleyball State Semifinals  5:00 pm - Class 1A – Bohemia Manor vs. Mountain Ridge Game to be played at Hartford Community College Check out the APG Federal Credit Union Arena Guest Information.   In accordance with all local school system policies for indoor education-based events, Masks are Required for all individuals entering the facility.     Friday, November 19 – Football State Quarterfinals  7:00 pm – Class 1A – Forest Park at Mountain Ridge

On November 13th, 2021 officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 200 block of Columbia Street for a reported breaking and entering. Upon officer’s arrival they spoke with the victim who advised that no one had permission to be inside the residence. Officers then checked the residence and located a female suspect who they later discovered had provided a false name. The officers continued their investigation, and identified the female suspect as Jessica Ann Hamilton. Hamilton was placed under arrest and a subsequent search officers found a quantity of a controlled dangerous substance. Hamilton was then taken before…

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of November 12, 2021, there are currently 6,727 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been no  deaths reported since the last report (most likely attributed to yesterday’s state holiday) with a total of 4,610 deaths attributed to COVID-19.     CURRENT ACTIVE CASES PER COUNTY: Barbour (69), Berkeley (464), Boone (118), Braxton (62), Brooke (78), Cabell (284), Calhoun (36), Clay (30), Doddridge (6), Fayette (157), Gilmer (8), Grant (90), Greenbrier (100), Hampshire (128), Hancock (105), Hardy (98), Harrison (256), Jackson (88), Jefferson (171), Kanawha (538), Lewis (61), Lincoln (187),…

On Friday officers of the Cumberland Police Department, and C3I responded to the 200 block of Baltimore Avenue for a reported stabbing. While officers responded they were notified that Rahmier Hussan Chase had identified himself as the suspect who had stabbed someone. Upon officer’s arrival they observed the victim laying on the ground with an obvious injury, and rendered first aid. The victim advised officers that Rahmier Hussan Chase had stabbed them. Officers observed Chase to still be in the area and placed him under arrest. Officers continued their investigation, and located evidence of the crime, and interviewed witnesses. Chase was…

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct a controlled burn on Dan’s Mountain Wildlife Management Area between now and November 22 as weather and other conditions allow. Residents or drivers who see smoke in the area southwest of Rawlings should be aware that it may appear to be a forest fire, but is deliberate and controlled and there is no need to report it to authorities. The fire will create smoke but it will be a controlled flame targeting underbrush and ground cover debris. Access to the wildlife management area at its primitive camping area and at Middle Ridge Road…