On Sunday, August 10th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested William Stewart Sr. Stewart was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on August 7th, 2025. On that date, it is alleged that Stewart failed to appear in District Court for a previous charge of trespassing on private property. Stewart was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where he was released on his own recognizance. Arrest: William Stewart Sr, Age 42, Cumberland, Maryland. Charge: Bench Warrant- Fail to Appear

The City of Cumberland is asking bill payers to double check their account set-up for online payments. Several banks have done software or other system updates that affect account numbers for payments, resulting in returned payments.  Payers should make sure the full account number is entered, including any leading zeros when submitting payments. Anyone with questions can contact the city’s Tax and Utility office at 301.759.6409.

Allegany County Emergency Services responding to a 911 call just before 4:00 p.m. on Saturday at Rocky Gap State Park for a drowning victim. The juvenile male was pulled from the lake and CPR in progress as responders arrived on scene. Maryland State Police Trooper 5 landing in the amphitheater to transport the juvenile. No additional information has been released on the status of the patient.

Campers and Sentinels gathered Saturday morning at Greenway Avenue Stadium to help raise funds for improvements. High school students and alumni from the class of 74 walked a mile raising just over $2,400. WCBC News spoke with Jon Felten, Secretary of Greenway Avenue Stadium Capital Improvement Fund and said the walk is to raise awareness and funding to continue improvements at the stadium and highlighted some of the past improvements the committee has already accomplished…    "We started off with new field turf and now we moved to a renovated scoreboard, sound system, then an 8 lane running track replacing…

On Saturday, August 10th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Jermiah Robert Tigner, of Cumberland, MD. The warrant was issued as a result of Tigner failing to appear in Allegany County District Court on an original charge of CDS Possession of Paraphernalia. Tigner was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where he was released on his own recognizance. At the time of his arrest, Tigner was found to be in possession of a quantity of suspected drug paraphernalia. He was subsequently issued a criminal citation for the offense. ARRESTED – Jermiah Robert…

Allegany County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in the Washington Board Room at the Board of Education Central Office, 108 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502.  At that time, it is anticipated that the Board will consider closure of the Open Session to meet in Executive Session, beginning at 1:00 p.m., to discuss personnel matters, negotiations, consult with counsel, and conduct administrative function. These discussion items are permitted under the Open Meetings Act, Section 10-508 (a)(1) and (a)(7) and Section 10-103.  The Public Session will begin at 4:00 p.m.    The meeting agenda is accessible at…

Governor Wes Moore is encouraging Marylanders to take advantage of Maryland Tax Free Shopping Week, this year from Sunday, August 10 – Saturday, August 16. “Whether you’re gearing up for back-to-school season or looking to refresh your wardrobes, Maryland’s annual tax-free week is a great opportunity for families to save on clothing, shoes, and backpacks,” said Gov. Moore. “In partnership with Comptroller Lierman and the Maryland General Assembly, we’re helping Marylanders have a little extra breathing room this summer while supporting local businesses through their tax-free purchases.” During the annual weeklong sales tax holiday, the state’s six percent sales tax is…

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of First Energy, would like to notify the public that a portion of Franklin Street between N Centre Street and Columbia Ave will be closed on Monday, 8/11/25 from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in order to replace a broken pole. Please follow all detour signage during this time frame and traffic will be fully restored after work completes at 2:00 PM. Individuals may lose service for periods of time while the work is being performed. Additional information will be released in the event the operation needs to be extended. Thank you for…

The plan to fund a monument to honor Black Marylanders who fought in the Revolutionary War has been approved by the state’s Board of Public Works.  The monument would be placed on the grounds of the Maryland State House.  The monument would be placed on the side of the statehouse that previously featured the statue of Roger B. Taney, the nation’s fifth chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.  Taney is remembered for writing the majority opinion in the 1857 Dred Scott case, which ruled Black people, whether free or enslaved, could not be considered citizens of the United States.  The proposal is timed…

A longtime local pastor and leader in South Cumberland has passed away.  Reverend Wayne Turner died Thursday at the age of 86.  Reverend Turner was a constant presence at Fort Hill High School, leading prayers at many events.  The Adams Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.