The City of Cumberland is having a public meeting on Thursday, January 9 at 1pm for input on the upcoming Wayfinding Plan with Merje Design.  Discussion of preliminary findings for use in the plan for new directional and informational signage will take place.  Historic Preservation Planner Ruth Davis-Rogers says the designer needs public insights, opinions, and ideas to move forward in the process…     “Now it’s not just time for them to talk to us but to talk to the public.  And they want to, you know, just kind of give them some of their feedback, some of their…

Maryland Department of Transportation out treating roads since just after Thanksgiving for portions of the listing area in Garrett County and they are out enforce once again in preparation of the upcoming winter storm. WCBC News spoke with Charlie Gischlar, Deputy Director of Communications with Maryland Department of Transportation…     "We're waiting for this, we have all of our crews all ready to go, will be stationed out there all the state maintain roads and the number roadways are often pre-treated were there wasn't enough residual salt from the previous storm so, we're all ready to go and we're tracking…

Around 8:52 PM on Friday, January 3, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 100 Block of Bedford Street for the report of a motor vehicle crash. Officers were advised that a dark in color two-door Jeep Wrangler had struck a parked car and continued traveling onto Centre Street. The investigation is ongoing and the Cumberland Police Department requests the public’s assistance. Please contact 301-777-1600 with any tips or information.   

National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Washington and Central and Eastern Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. Heavy snow expected with total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches and amounts of 10 to 12 inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. Highest snowfall rates occur late tonight into early Monday morning. A lull in precipitation will occur sometime during the afternoon. IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A second round of heavy snow is possible Monday…

Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness in advance of the elevated winter storm threat to Maryland from Sunday, January 5 through Monday, January 6. The storm will likely affect roads and transportation centers and could cause significant snow accumulation in some parts of the state. Marylanders are cautioned to avoid travel if possible, to follow local forecasts, and to stay prepared for winter storm hazards.  A State of Preparedness enhances the state’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively to potential hazards and threats before they escalate and provides an easy path for information sharing and coordination. Multiple State…

A winter storm watch is in effect from Sunday evening into late Monday night.  Heavy snow is possible, with potential for some sleet and freezing rain. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 5 inches or greater and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch are possible.  A localized band with up to 10 inches of snow is possible.

The Cumberland Economic Development Corporation has released its Request for Proposal for the future development of the former Memorial Hospital site.  The 9 acre site includes the parking garage on Memorial Avenue.  Proposals are due to CEDC by the close of business on February 14.

***Adult Arrest*** On Friday, January 3, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Eric Clark Jr. The warrant was issued as a result of Clark failing to comply with the conditions of pretrial release originally set by the Allegany District Court. The originating charges were Child Abuse Second Degree and Assault Second Degree. Clark was located and arrested. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center and held without bond pending trial. Arrest: Eric Lynn Clark Jr., Age 33, Cumberland, Maryland. Charge: Failure to Comply….

Friday night's Bishop Walsh vs. Paw Paw basketball games (boys and girls) have been postponed due to inclement weather.

According to data collected by U-Haul, not many people who are relocating are choosing to settle in the Old Line State. Maryland came in 42nd out of 50 states in what the company calls its “Growth Index” data analyzing one-way customer transactions in 2024.   The moving and trucking company released the latest migration trends data based on its customers’ one-way moves throughout the United States in 2024. According to U-Haul data, Maryland did rise two spots from its 2023 ranking, but the company’s arrivals into Maryland fell 1%. Departures from Maryland also fell 1%, indicating an overall slowing of traffic in and…