On Sunday, November 22, 2025 at approximately 9:29 PM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department stopped a vehicle on N. Mechanic Street and identified the operator as Ronald Iser.  A Police K-9 responded and alerted to the odor of drugs inside the vehicle.  Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and located suspected heroin.  Iser was issued a criminal citation and released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Ronald Lee Iser              AGE:  49            Ridgeley, WV CHARGES:  CDS: Possess-Not Cannabis  

The Salvation Army of Cumberland is still looking for sponsors in their annual  Angel Tree program for Christmas. According to Angel Tree Coordinator Karen Wells, over 600 children need adopted for the holidays and over 100 are still in need of sponsors. Wells wants sponsors to enjoy their Christmas Angel shopping..     “Provide 2-3 outfits per child and then 2-3 toy items or wish list items for that child. There is no right or wrong way to do it. I just ask that people have fun doing it.” To become a sponsor, Wells says to contact her through the…

Senator Shelly Moore Capito announced that West Virginia’s application for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment – or BEAD funding, has been approved by the federal government.  The funding is nearly $546 million for 142 deployment projects, connecting 73,044 unserved and underserved locations throughout the state. Governor Patrick Morrisey said the numbers look good for job growth through the projects…     “From the Marshall Center for Business and Research, that could be up to 1,500 immediate jobs for the construction project and a lot of the initial installation. Long-term, they’re projecting that this could result in another 7,000 jobs from…

The Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad are bringing back the Golden Ticket Promotion this holiday season.  Passengers on the railroad’s Polar Express will receive a Golden Ticket to take to participating locations in the downtown area and will receive a discount or free item, according to Canal Place Marketing and Media Director, Kim Folk…     “All they have to do is show their Golden Ticket which they will receive a digital Golden Ticket when they get the confirmation and then they also receive a commemorative Golden Ticket.  So, they can use…

A letter has been sent to Governor Wes Moore’s office from the Allegany County Commissioners, backing the Western Maryland delegation request for a state of emergency regarding the Bel Air water system. If accepted the declaration would allow the state attorney general to open an investigation of Maryland Water Service and their business practices. Administrator Jason Bennett says the letter requests rapid relief…    “It declares a state of emergency for that area, temporarily halts water shutoffs for affected residents, deploy mobile water and sanitation units for short term relief, direct the public service commission to review Maryland Water Service…

Cumberland has somewhat of an insider’s view on the work of Maryland’s redistricting advisory commission. Mayor Ray Morriss sits on the commission as the only Republican and has now sat through two rounds of virtual public hearings, receiving input from citizens across the state.  He believes there should be good reasons to determine redistricting, not just those for political gain…     “Fair districts are districts that are competitive. By being competitive, you create an environment in which you get people elected who are more willing to work across party lines because they’re going to be accountable when they go…

The new artificial Christmas tree lighting will take place this Friday night downtown.  The $23,000 tree was donated by Fred and Kristin Timbrook.  The tree has been erected at the corner of Baltimore and Liberty Streets.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a proclamation granting state employees a half-day off before Thanksgiving.  The order excuses state employees for the second half of Wednesday, November 26 without charge against accrued annual leave. It does not affect private businesses, local governments, and other entities and individuals not employed by the State of West Virginia.

The Johnstown inclined plane has been closed for repairs for years and should reopen soon.  The inclined plane should reopen in January or February after more inspections are completed.

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Nathan Tallman.  The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing for charges against Tallman at the District Court of Allegany County.  Tallman was released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Nathan Michael Tallman      AGE:  28        Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Theft: $100 to under $1,500 FUGITIVE WARRANT SERVED On Saturday, November 22, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a fugitive warrant on Clifford Dewoehrel.  He had an active warrant through the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for violating parole.  Dewoehrel was arrested and transported to the Allegany…