"Crooked Joe Biden is a complete fraud and a disgrace to our Country. Biden has left our borders wide open, allowing up to 20 million illegal aliens to enter the United States, creating a Biden Migrant Crime Wave and taxing precious resources. Biden has taken our once-great economy and ruined it, creating record inflation and causing Americans to have to choose between groceries and gas. Biden has been so weak, pathetic, and incompetent as a leader that he allowed 13 American servicemembers to be killed in Afghanistan, which set off a chain reaction that caused Putin to invade Ukraine and…

Congressman David Trone (D-MD) released the following statement following President Joe Biden withdrawing as the 2024 Democratic Nominee “President Joe Biden stepped up to serve America in its hour of need. When facing a man who puts himself over the American people and undermines our nation’s most sacred values, Joe Biden stood tall. “President Biden’s leadership has brought our nation into a new era of industry and innovation, driving down unemployment to historic lows and bolstering economic opportunity for millions of Americans today and millions more tomorrow. Unequivocally, his presidency has brought brighter days to America and its future. “I…

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding President Biden “Joe Biden has time and again shown our nation the true meaning of a dedicated public servant. Over the last four years – and throughout his decades of prior service – he has delivered on behalf of the American people, working to better the lives of millions, while never forgetting where he came from and who he was fighting for. President Biden has always put our country first, and in making this decision, he has once again done what he thinks is best for the future of…

Joe Biden is a friend, and has been a passionate public servant throughout his lifetime, putting the needs of this nation first time and again. As president, he has led an administration that for nearly four years has helped our nation, helped our people and has created hope and opportunity where there was sickness, despair and inequality. Unemployment is at historic lows, small businesses creation is at record highs and the Fed is on the cusp of cutting interest rates again because inflation is in check. America has earned back respect and leadership around the free world. For all this…

Larry Hogan posted the following on his social media in reaction to President Biden's decision to leave the Presidential race: I respect President Biden for his decades of public service. I believe he made the right decision for his family and the country. These are dangerous and unprecedented times. He should be commended for putting the country ahead of personal ambition. The only way out of this cycle of chaos, divisiveness and dysfunction is to elect principled, common sense and experienced leaders who will focus on the day-to-day challenges facing Americans. We need less palace intrigue, less partisan nonsense, and…

Downtown Cumberland will ring with iconic ’80s songs like “We Built This City” on Saturday, October 12th, when Rock The Block takes over Pershing Street and Merchants Alley for an afternoon of throwback pop culture and free live music. The Reagan Years, the East Coast’s Original ‘80s Tribute Band based in Hagerstown, and Frederick’s Milk Mountain are booked to appear at the afternoon event, which will run from noon to 7:30 PM. The idea of celebrating completion of the downtown renovation project with an 80s-era destination event originated with businessman Chris Myers, who is coordinating the event through a Downtown…

On Saturday, July 20, 2024 at approximately 11:37 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business on Ali Ghan Rd. for a shoplifting complaint.  Police contacted the staff who reported that the suspect stole multiple items from the store.  Officers contacted the suspect who was later identified as Tracey Shanks.  Shanks was found to be in possession of the stolen merchandise.  She was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking where she is currently being held awaiting a bond hearing.   ARRESTED:  Tracey Laraine Shanks            AGE: 49               Corsicana, TX CHARGES:  Theft less than $100

On Saturday, July 20, 2024 at approximately 7:35 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business on Queen City Drive for a shoplifting complaint.  Police contacted the staff who reported that the suspect stole merchandise and fled the area.  Officers later located the suspect in the area of the Canal Shops and identified him as Harry Frotman.  Frotman was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and posted a $1,000 unsecured personal bond.   ARRESTED:  Harry Frotman              AGE: 31               Los Angeles, CA CHARGES:  Theft less than $100

Overnight work will continue on the week of Sunday, July 21st to Wednesday, July 24th between the hours of 8pm to 5am each day on Industrial Boulevard (near Virginia Avenue) and Virginia Avenue. Water customers along Industrial Boulevard and Virginia Avenue can expect temporary water outages during construction hours. Traffic Control will be in place to direct vehicles around the site, during the work.  

The Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area (PWPHA) was awarded $239,000.00 in grant funds for FY2025 by the Moore Miller Administration through the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.  The announcement came on July 12th from the Governors office.  $5.19 million dollars was awarded to support heritage related projects in Maryland.  The Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area (PWPHA) received funds for operations of the Heritage Area at Canal Place Heritage Park and within the Heritage Area boundaries as well as, funds to support the Wills Creek Museum, and an Augmented Reality App for Heritage Tourism and $25,000 to support…