Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss spoke with Governor Wes Moore about the funds needed for Westernport and Lonaconing’s flood recovery, especial now as winter approaches. The mayor stressed to Moore that heating is a big issue – Morriss tells WCBC the governor said he is working on the need for furnaces…    “We talked about the Georges “Crick” and the possibility of using Rainy Day Funds to be able to pay for the damage that happened there. We also talked specifically about the fact that he was working on a plan to get furnaces out to Western Maryland because he definitely…

Counties from states surrounding West Virginia are being approached by State Senator Chris Rose to join the Mountain State.  In a press release, Rose said he has introduced a resolution asking those from Virginia and Maryland to consider joining West Virginia, aiming to strengthen regional ties and promote shared Appalachian values. Rose believes residents have concerns over policies in their current states that may not align with local priorities, such as Second Amendment rights, economic development, and rural representation.

Maryland State Police Aviation Command performed an aerial hoist rescue on an injured person in Allegany County, Maryland on Saturday. At approximately 12:30 p.m. on November 8, rescue personnel from Allegany County were dispatched to Greenridge State Forest for an injured person who fell approximately 15 feet off of a tree stand. Due to the victim’s extended extrication time and the nature of the victim’s injuries, the Maryland State Police Aviation Command was requested to perform an aerial hoist rescue. Trooper 5, the MSP helicopter based in Cumberland, was dispatched to the mission by the SYSCOM Duty Officer. Emergency medical…

Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss says the city has acquired an easement on Cumberland Street which will facilitate construction of a new bridge.  Morriss said he anticipates putting the project out to bid soon and construction could begin by July 31.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore will be a guest on Face the Nation on CBS Sunday morning at 10:30.  The governor is often mentioned as a possible Democratic presidential nominee in 2028 and his move toward a redistricting commission has also garnered headlines.

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Patrick Kenneth Conners Sr.  The summons was issued in connection with a fraud investigation that began on September 24, 2025 when police were called to a credit union on W. Union Street.  The staff reported that Conners attempted to cash a fraudulent check.  After further investigation, police filed for charges against Conners at the District Court of Allegany County.  Conners signed for his copy of the summons and he was released pending trial.   ARRESTED:  Patrick Kenneth Conners Sr.     AGE:  57     Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Fraud ID…

Liberty High School edged Allegany, 2-1, Saturday afternoon.  The game went to two overtimes.  Liberty is the defending state champion.  Harford Tech defeated Mountain Ridge, 2-1, in double overtime Saturday.

Let’s Beautify Cumberland! will host a Veterans Day service on Tuesday, November 11th at Noon at Veterans Park on South Centre Street. The community is invited to gather and honor our servicemen and women. The service will include patriotic music, guest speakers, a wreath presentation to be placed on the Veterans Memorial.  Following the service a cake will be served in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Windsor Castle, formerly the National Guard Armory.

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 8 am to 5 pm, water service will be interrupted for the installation of new services on Liberty Street. The affected areas include Liberty Street from Frederick Street to Union Street and Merchant's Alley. Liberty Street will be closed to traffic from Frederick Street to Union Street. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience while our crews complete their work.