The U.S. Attorney for Maryland has resigned, effective immediately.  Erek Barron was appointed to the post by President Joe Biden in 2021.  The U.S. Justice Department is undergoing rapid changes with a new administration taking office last month.

Five Allegany College of Maryland students visited Annapolis Thursday along with President David Jones.  The contingent visited Annapolis on Student Advocacy Day.  Attending were Mandy Wharton, Trinity Hillegas, Jazz Rodriguez, Megan McKenzie, and Owen Pratt.     

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey delivered his first State of the State address Wednesday night in Charleston.  The Republican governor said that with a friendly administration in Washington, he feels that energy innovation will help boost the Mountain State.  Morrisey also described his plans for the West Virginia Power Technology Center, which will involved the collaboration of West Virginia University, Marshall, Shepherd, and Blue Ridge Technical.

On Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Joslyn Jeree Allen, 37, of Cumberland MD. The summons was issued in reference to an incident that occurred on February 9th, at a residence in the 600 block of Cecil St. During that incident, it is alleged that Allen assaulted a male subject at the home and left the scene prior to officer's arrival. On this date, she was served the summons and released, pending trial in District Court. Name:    Joslyn Jeree Allen                         …

Maryland Governor Wes Moore says diversity and excellence go hand in hand.  Appearing on MSNBC, Moore touted the talents of his cabinet while not shying away from diversity.  Moore said diversity and excellence are not in conflict.

The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved investing $49,000 for the construction of a lacrosse field in Finzel.  The sport is immensely popular in central Maryland and the investment in the field at Eastern Garrett Community Park demonstrates the growth of lacrosse interest in Western Maryland.

The City of Cumberland will conduct a ribbon cutting at noon Friday at 307-309 Arch Street. These units on Arch Street are the first completed by Teabow Residential, LLC in the development collaboration project with the City of Cumberland and Allegany County. 

Frostburg, Georges Creek, and Westernport libraries will open at noon today due to icy conditions.

On February 13, 2025, Allegany High School administration was notified of a possible threat. Cumberland Police and school administration conducted an investigation and the threat has been deemed non-credible. There will be no disruption to the school day. As a precaution, there will be an increased police presence at the school today.