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.

On Friday, November 7, 2025 at approximately 10:57 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department observed a suspicious female standing in the 400 block of Columbia Street.   Police contacted the subject, identified as Johnna Buckley, in the Furnace Street area and spoke with her regarding her actions they had observed on Columbia Street.  Buckley consented to a search and she was found to be in possession of suspected crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and other controlled dangerous substances.  Buckley was arrested, issued criminal citations, and released pending trial.   ARRESTED:  Johnna Maxine Buckley      AGE:  35      Cumberland, MD…

The State Highway Administration is doing work to replace a highway drainage inlet overnight at Exit 40 off of I-68 West at Vocke Road tonight. Drivers can expect a ramp closure between 10pm and 6am while the project is completed. Traffic will be detoured using westbound I-68 Exit 39 in LaVale.

During the early morning hours the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 500 block of North Centre Street for an assault. Officers arrived on scene and secured a perimeter around the suspects residence. The investigation is currently ongoing by C3I. 

Honor Roll report from Lighthouse Christian Academy.  A Honor Roll: Benjamin Samuel, Aslynn Whitacre, Gracelyn Helmstetter, Ana Toner, Henley Whitacre, Evelyn Buser, Paislee Korns, Aizen Frost, Elijah Toner, Ezra Harper, Haley Rawls, Elijah Livengood, Keaton Wagoner, Rivers Westrom, Logan Gray, Jade Madden, Grace Zufall, Zeke Raines, Esther Moore, Aaron Carpenter, Evelyn Fike, Erica Doman, Easton Wagner, Lydia Westrom, Caleb Kosack, Victoria Carpenter, Isabelle Carey, and Abigail Samuel. A & B Honor Roll: Brayden Bise, Benson Kendall, Preseley Merritt, Jadence Ross, Lukas Willetts, Ryan Conway, Claire Hobart, Solomon Hocherl, Miles Fike, Kamryn Robosin, Amaya Kaur, Kieran Kaur, Gabriella Kosck, Sarah Maistros,…