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…

Update: November 23 at 9:51 p.m. Elijah Twigg has been located. The Cumberland Police Department would like to thank the public for any assistance they may have provided. Report: /November 23 at 6:02 a.m. Elijah James Twigg (14 yrs old) has been reported missing to the Cumberland Police Department.  He was last seen in the area of Yale Street on Saturday.  He is approximately 5' tall and approximately 120 lbs. If anyone has information as to his whereabouts, they are urged to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600.  

Potomac Valley Hospital proudly celebrates National Rural Health Day, honoring the resilience of rural communities and the dedicated healthcare professionals who serve them. The staff is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible care to Mineral County and the surrounding region.   

On Friday, November 21, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Samantha Driver.  The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing for charges against Driver at the District Court of Allegany County.  Driver was released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Samantha Rachel Driver      AGE:  31        Cumberland, MD  CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree  

Update: November 22nd at 8:25 a.m. Missing juvenile located. Cumberland Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance. Report: November 22nd at 3:20 a.m. Tyus Allen Washington (14 yrs old) has been reported missing to the Cumberland Police Department. He was last seen in the 300 block of Beall Street yesterday, November 20th 2025, riding a white bicycle. He is approximately 4'11" tall and approximately 145 lbs. If anyone has information as to his whereabouts, they are urged to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600.