Over the past week, the Cumberland Police Department, in cooperation with the Allegany County Board of Education, has been actively investigating a series of threats made against local schools. Fortunately, all reported incidents have been determined to be non-credible and have been classified as pranks. As part of the investigations, officers recovered three toy guns and seized multiple student cell phones and computers. Several students have been arrested in connection with these incidents, and additional arrests are pending. The Cumberland Police Department is committed to pursuing the maximum penalties allowed by law in each of these cases. In addition to…

The Allegany County Board of Education approved its Capital Improvement Plan this week. Seven projects are listed for Fiscal Year 2026 – an Early Childhood Center is planned as an addition to Washington Middle School to address requirements of the Blueprint For Maryland’s Future. Pre-Kindergarten students from South Penn, John Humbird, and West Side will relocate to the new center. Planning and design funding is being requested for Frost Elementary renovations that would eventually bring in the students from Beall Elementary. HVAC work is needed at several schools and a roof replacement for West Side Elementary is scheduled.

Merje Design from West Chester, Pennsylvania met with local business owners, developers and officials to discuss the City of Cumberland’s Wayfinding Project – a new signage system to improve getting around the area.  Merje representatives presented their ideas and gathered input to revamp the City’s current signage layout.  John Bosio of Merje explained the goal is to make getting around simple for first time visitors… “You get off those exit ramps and you hit those one-way streets and you have to go circle around. We have to make this really simple for people and not overwhelm them with six listings…

In a clash of state champions in Baltimore, Fort Hill takes on Dunbar at Morgan State University.  Garrett Eagan and Brad Reed will bring complete coverage starting at 4 p.m. on Classic Hits 107 FM.  Kickoff is at 5 p.m. Allegany hosts state champion Oakdale tonight with airtime at 6 p.m. and kickoff at 7 p.m.  Rock Cioni, Jim Zamagias, Mike Connelley, and Tony Orndoff will provide full coverage.

Today, September 13, 2024, 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 was no disruption to the school day. As a precaution, there will be an increased police presence at the school today.  

Today, September 13, 2024, 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 was no disruption to the school day. As a precaution, there will be an increased police presence at the school today. 

On Thursday, September 12th, 2024, The Cumberland Police Department arrested Hallie Hansford Holder, 61, of Cumberland MD. Holder was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court for an incident that occurred on September 12th. During that incident, officers responded to the area of York Place for the report of a disturbance. Upon arrival on the scene, officers contacted multiple subjects, including Holder. During the investigation, it was discovered that Holder had threatened to shoot multiple subjects. Holder also made the same statements to officers on scene. At the time, Holder was taken to a…

Each day, the downtown Cumberland area looks more complete as sidewalks are bricked and light poles and plants are installed.  Recently, Mayor Ray Morriss talked to WCBC about how the new streetscape opens up views of the buildings in downtown, a view that residents may take for granted, but the architecture is a delight for visitors to the area… “When you look at our downtown area and you look at the architecture that’s there, it really is amazing and sometimes people who aren’t from here – when they walk in, and they see it, they’re like, ‘wow, this is really…

The annual Heritage Days Festival this weekend on Cumberland’s Historic Washington Street promises something for history buffs, craft lovers, trivia experts and foodies. The return of festival favorite Cumberland Jeopardy will be back for both Saturday and Sunday according to organizer Dave Williams… “Saturday, right after the troop review, we’re going to do Celebrity Jeopardy. Then on Sunday, we’re going to do Expert Jeopardy where we’re trying to find some of these serious historians who work with us on our Facebook page at Western Maryland History and that set of questions are going to be harder than the Saturday questions.”…

West Virginia’s Department of Human Services is joining efforts to spotlight the importance of suicide prevention during National Suicide Prevention Month. Governor Jim Justice signed a proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month in the state. Justice said he hopes the proclamation plays a part in making people aware of those around them who may be in need of help… “This piece of paper won’t do much but at the end of the day if it gets us to just think, if it gets us to just be aware, and it gets us to really, really, really try to do…