On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Dillon Lowery.  The warrant was issued as the result of an incident that was reported on November 19, 2024.  On this date at approximately 10:59 AM, police responded to a residence in the 500 block of Linden Street for a motor vehicle theft.  The alleged victim reported that Dillon Lowery stole his vehicle the previous night.  After further investigation, police filed for charges against Lowery at the District Court of Allegany County.  Lowery was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a…

The City of Cumberland Water Department had an emergency shutdown due to a water leak on Harrison Street The area affected includes Harrison Street from N. Mechanic Street to Park Street. Please use caution while driving in the area as alternative traffic patterns may be in place. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience while the crew works to repair the problem.

In partnership with the Cumberland Police Department and in continuation of their efforts to increase the safety of the City of Cumberland, the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) recently purchased a new surveillance trailer funded by a grant provided by the State’s Department of Housing and Community Development. The trailer is a mobile unit that can monitor and record activity in a given area. “Cumberland Police Department and I would like to express our appreciation for our partnership with the CEDC and their support for public safety.  CEDC has worked diligently to support our local economy by obtaining grant funds…

A day filled with events is in store for the town of Lonaconing’s “Coney Christmas,” happening this Saturday. A Christmas breakfast kicks off the day, starting at 8am at the Goodwill Fire Department Armory.  A parade, scavenger hunt, Santa Claus and a variety of vendors are part of the event.  Jane McAlpine who coordinates the day, tells WCBC Coney Christmas is all about the community… “It means community. It means providing a variety of stuff for the kids in this community and the adults that like to go around to the vendors. But it’s a fun-filled family day.”

A nostalgic short holiday film featuring Cumberland brings together tourism, small business and community. The project is a partnership with Stone Lyons Media and actors Garrett Webb and Kathryn Disher from the Embassy Theater who play elves traveling to downtown Cumberland for the Christmas tree lighting. Stone Lyons, who relocated his business to Cumberland during the pandemic, talks with WCBC News about his motivation for the film…   "To create something that was unique to help promote the businesses not only for people locally but also for outside to drive business and tourism to the downtown area and also to…

On Thursday, December 12, 2024 at approximately 5:23 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 700 block of Fayette Street for a disturbance.  Police contacted the alleged victim who reported that he had been assaulted by Lindsay Mannis.  Police observed that the victim had sustained injuries.  After further investigation, Mannis was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking.  She was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on her personal recognizance. ARRESTED:  Lindsay Marie Mannis        AGE:  26       Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree

It isn’t all doom and gloom, but the deficit that the State of Maryland is facing is a serious one.  At the Western Maryland Annapolis Delegation’s recent legislative preview, there was a recurring theme of having to be frugal and tightening the belt on spending.  Senator Mike McKay shared that the deficit issue is not new, but the state is not close to being in the black in the coming years…     “So just remember that this is the greatest shortfall budget that we’ve had since the great recession in year 2000.  And unfortunately, 84% – 84% of our…

A $40 million rural health grant will go to eight hospitals across West Virginia. Governor Jim Justice announced the awards this week in a special ceremony at Boone Memorial Hospital. Justice recalled how important health assistance was to his parents and grandparents who live away from larger hospital centers… “They couldn’t have made it without rural health. There’s no way. There’s so many of us that depend on you, but it’s the same in different areas all across the state. And that’s why we celebrate others that we have checks for here as well that total that $40 million dollars.”

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources annual “Gift of Trees” program is available again this holiday season. Marylanders can purchase native trees, singly or a grove of 10 trees, for planting in honor of a celebration, or commemoration. A certificate will be issued and mailed to the buyer within a week or two of an order. All trees will be planted in the next growing season, in locations such as parks, playgrounds, and schoolyards, and along creeks and streams.