On Saturday, January 25th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 700 block of Fayette St for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim of the alleged assault who had visible injuries to the face and arm. It was determined that an argument began in the home between the victim and Kerri Michelle Fisher, 34, of Cumberland MD. During the argument, Fisher shoved the victim, causing them to fall and be injured. As a result, Fisher was placed under arrest and transported to Police headquarters for processing. She was taken before a…

 The U.S. Air Force “Airmen of Note” will perform at 4pm Saturday, February 8 as part of Frostburg State University’s annual Jazz Festival. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington DC, the band presents its own brand of big band jazz and more contemporary forms as well. The band was created in 1950 to continue the tradition of Major Glenn Miller’s Army Air Force dance band. Tickets are available at tickets.frostburg.edu.

The City of Cumberland, the Downtown Development Commission (DDC) and the Parks and Recreation Department extend an invitation for the 18th annual Groundhog Day Celebration at City Hall Plaza on Monday, February 3rd . Cumberland’s prognosticator mascot, Queen City Charlie, will be on the steps of City Hall to help answer the question, “Will it be an early spring or six more weeks of winter?”  On hand to interpret the prediction will be Mayor Raymond Morriss and members of Cumberland City Council. The program will begin at 7 am with Mayor Morriss announcing the coloring contest winners, reading the Proclamation,…

Senior Tom McCoy secured a first-place finish for the Men's Track & Field team in the Elite Pole Vault at the Spire Collegiate Midwest Invite on Saturday.   In a day of competition that featured teams from all three NCAA Divisions, McCoy secured the top mark in the pole vault high division at 4.85m. In the intermediate level, junior Ryan Schlauch (3.80m) and freshman Morgon Corwine (3.65m) each set personal bests for the event.   Sophomore Gage Osborne led the way for FSU in the distance events, earning fourth place in the 800m at 1:56.99, which set a new personal…

The Mayor and Council of Frostburg will be meeting in special session on Tuesday, January 28 at 4pm for an early legislative session update from Percy Public Affairs. Percy’s representative, Rich Reinhardt, is a lobbyist that works for both the City of Frostburg and the City of Cumberland. He is expected to go over legislation that may have an effect on the city in the coming budget year.

Congressman Riley Moore from West Virginia introduced the United States Reciprocal Trade Act along with eight other House colleagues. The legislation would empower the President to address harmful trade imbalances caused by foreign tariffs and non-tariff barriers placed on U.S. manufactured goods. It authorizes the President to negotiate with other nations on behalf of the American people to lower tariff rates on American goods.  This is Riley’s first bill to be introduced since he took office at the beginning of the month.

Maryland Congresswoman April McClain-Delaney voted for the Fix Our Forests Act this week.  In a statement, the congresswoman said that more must be done to respond to disasters such as the fires in Los Angeles – firefighters must be equipped with the tools needed to fight these fires.  She said she voted for the bill but objects that there are no resources for funding included to make the provisions come to fruition and equip fire departments with needed equipment.

Catholic Schools Week is being celebrated nationwide with the theme “United in Faith and Community.”  Bishop Walsh principal Jen Flinn says that this week kicks off with parish Masses over the weekend where BW students will give presentations.  Other activities include Bring a Friend Day, Catholic Schools Week Mass, Prayer Buddies, and a White Out basketball game Monday night.

Linda Widmyer will be sworn in Monday as the new member of the Allegany County Board of Education.  Widmyer was approved by a 2-1 vote by the county commissioners Thursday.  The swearing in will be at 10 a.m. at the Washington Street office of the school board.

Saturday, January 25th, 2025.     ***Adult Arrest*** On Friday, January 24th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Mary Ellen Marlow, 65, of Cumberland MD. Marlow was arrested on charges of being a fugitive from justice when it was discovered that she had an extraditable warrant for her arrest in West Virginia. The original warrant was issued by the Hampshire County Magistrate Court in 2009 for charges of felonious CDS possession. She was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance where she was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. She is currently being held without bond,…