On April 12th 2024 The Cumberland Police Department responded to a Fraud complaint that occurred at a business in the 100blk of Baltimore St. Investigation revealed that an unknown female suspect had removed a sum of US Currency unlawfully from the victim's bank account while using the ATM at the business drive thru. Video footage was received from the business and the public's assistance was requested in identifying the suspect. It was determined that the video footage obtained was of the wrong transaction and the female that was asked to be identified was not the suspect. The correct footage was obtained and the…

Some important closures to note for the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday – Cumberland’s City Hall will be closed with no employees available.  Trash pickup will not occur on Monday in the city – those who have trash pickups on Monday will resume on Thursday. All county and state government offices, including schools will be closed for the holiday as well. Emergency services will operate normally.

Swimming pools throughout the area are set to open over the Memorial Day weekend.  The Dan’s Mountain pool will open on Saturday at 11am, the Frostburg Community Pool will be opening at 11:30am, and the pool at Constitution Park will be opening at Noon.  Beaches at Rocky Gap and Deep Creek State Parks will also be open for the weekend.  Cumberland Parks & Rec Director Ryan Mackey says Constitution Park pool has a number of ways to save money this summer…  

There is a reported water main break on Frederick Street in the 900-block.  Please use caution and avoid the area if possible.

A critical manpower shortage is being called out by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 144.  Currently, just two Sheriff’s Department deputies work per shift to cover all of Allegany County.  In a letter released to the media, the FOP is making a request for the public’s support in the allocation of 12 additional sworn deputies for the patrol division. The letter states that the FOP has made numerous attempts to meet with county officials on staffing issues within the Sheriff’s department. Christopher Hill, President of the FOP and a County Sheriff’s Deputy, tells WCBC that the request has less…

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is making annual passes available as the summer season approaches.  The cost is $75 for Maryland residents and $100 for out of state visitors.  The pass provides unlimited day use admission and boat launching, plus a ten per cent discount on concessions and boat rentals at all state parks. For more information, visit www.dnr.maryland.gov.

Allegany County’s Union for firefighters and EMS personnel, Local 1715, will vote Tuesday on recommendations relating to the county’s need to cut spending in the Emergency Services budget for 2025.  A $2 million dollar cut to the program brought severe pushback from providers resulting in meetings among the parties last week.  Friday, Union Representative Dan Carr, County Emergency Services Director Jim Pyles, and County Commission President Dave Caporale appeared on the Dave Norman program and it now appears there may be resolution, according to Carr…

In a Truth Social media post, former President, and candidate, Donald Trump has endorsed current Republican West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for Governor.  Saying that Morrissey has his complete and total endorsement, Trump commented that Morrisey would not let the people of West Virginia down. Some Republicans are upset over the choice, even asking Democrat Joe Manchin to enter the race against Morrissey.   Morrissey says Trump’s endorsement will find agreement with West Virginians…

DelFest is in full swing at the Allegany County Fairgrounds through Sunday. It is the 16th year for the event to be held locally – one year went virtual because of the Covid pandemic.  The festival has expanded over the years, adding stages and events, and Stan Strickland, Del McCoury’s manager, says even the rehearsals are well attended…

Memorial Day is starting for much of the nation with families traveling for a long weekend away.  Maryland’s Department of Transportation is reminding travelers to be aware of increased traffic and plan plenty of time to reach their destinations. Nationally, AAA is projecting up to 44 million people traveling during Memorial Day weekend.  Asia Diaz of AAA says that pre-planning helps to eliminate the last-minute rush to get on the road…