Beginning Monday, June 16, 2025, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, N. George Street from Baltimore Street to Butler Alley will be closed to traffic for a water main replacement.  Butler Alley will be open to traffic. The project will continue through the end of June. There will be no interruption of water service. 

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey today joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 other attorneys general to stand with military veterans and their families to ensure they receive the full G.I. Bill education benefits by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Virginia-led amicus brief was filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. “When our brave men and women answer the call to defend our country, we must fulfill our promise to take care of them when they return home, it’s the least we can do. To deny those benefits is an injustice, and I’m…

Maryland House Republicans celebrated President Donald J. Trump’s signing of legislation to end California’s vehicle emissions standards that would ultimately ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles not only in California but in Maryland and other states.  Today, President Trump signed House Joint Resolution 87 and House Joint Resolution 88 to disapprove the waivers the State of California received under the Clean Air Act to enact Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) emissions standards. Maryland has adopted both emissions standards under the California waiver. “Today was a good day for Maryland’s automotive community and consumers,” said…

The Rotary Club of Cumberland will accept allocation requests now until July 31, 2025 that help support local organizations and programs. Cumberland Rotarians raise funds through the collection of dues and through annual fundraising efforts. In 2024-2025, Rotary provided allocations totaling $8,200 to a variety of organizations. These include: Allegany Arts Council, Allegany County Animal Shelter, Allegany County Habitat for Humanity, Allegany County Historical Society, Inc., A*Star 4-H Robotics Club, Beyond the State Foundation, Inc., Bikes for the World, Bruce Learning Center, CASA of Western Maryland, County United Way, Inc., Cumberland Cultural Foundation, Embassy Theatre Corporation, Evergreen Heritage Center Foundation,…

Today is Flag Day in the United States.  Flag Day officially began in the U.S. in 1916 under President Woodrow Wilson.  The day was officially recognized by Congress in 1949.  The Frostburg Elks will hold a ceremony this evening at 6 p.m.

In the past appointments to the Allegany County Library Board were routine and without fanfare.  With controversy swirling over library decision-making that process is garnering plenty of attention this summer.  There will be two vacancies on the board and the Allegany County Commissioners indicated at their Thursday meeting that they will take a much more active role in the process this year.

The Mineral County Fair begins Tuesday in Fort Ashby.  The 75th annual event is sponsored by the Fort Ashby Volunteer Fire Company.

  **ADULT ARREST** On Friday, June 13th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Adrienne Marcel Thomas, 53, of Cumberland, MD. Thomas was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on October 22nd, 2024. On that date, it is alleged that Thomas failed to appear in District Court for a previous charge of CDS possession, not marijuana. Thomas was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where she was released on her own recognizance. ARRESTED -  Adrienne Marcel Thomas,     B/F 53 yo CHARGES -  Bench Warrant-Failure to Appear. **ADULT ARREST** On Friday, June…

The Maryland Transportation Authority has announced several lane closures are in store next week for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.  The lane closures will take place between June 15 and 21.  Officials said closures may change and times are depending on traffic volumes and other factors.

Two Somerset women were killed Thursday when their vehicle was hit by a train in Rockwood.  The accident occurred at 10:30 a.m. and investigators say crossing gates were functioning properly.  The deceased have been identified as Susan Spangler, 67, and Deloris Latshaw, 85.