On November 30th, 2024 the Cumberland Police Department served two bench warrants on Mariah Nicole Gomer. The warrants were issued as result of Gomer failing to appear for court on November 12th and November 23rd, 2024. She was originally charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance not cannabis. Gomer was placed under arrest and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center where she was remanded without bond.  NAME: Mariah Nicole Gomer  AGE: 25  Ridgeley, WV   CHARGES: Failure to Appear, Grand Jury Indictment

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On November 29th, 2024 the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Nicole Marie Rizzo. The summons was issued after an independent citizen filed for charges at District Court. Rizzo signed for her copy of the summons and was released pending trial at District Court. NAME: Nicole Marie Rizzo AGE:  33 Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Assault 2nd Degree

 Gov. Jim Justice today announced the launch of the West Virginia Ruffed Grouse and Wildlife Restoration Program, a groundbreaking initiative to enhance wildlife habitats through the strategic planting of soft mast-producing trees and shrubs on recently harvested private timberlands. This innovative program is designed to provide vital food sources for a variety of wildlife species, including ruffed grouse, white-tailed deer and songbirds, while also benefiting landowners and local economies. It will be administered through a cooperative effort led by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and West Virginia Division of Forestry. “We’ve been working for quite some time to launch this…

The holiday season is underway with the lighting of the downtown Cumberland Christmas tree Friday night. A large crowd gathered to cheer on the holiday and for the arrival of Santa. This year's tree, at 20-year-old Concord Fir was donated by Tom and Carolyn Matthews owners of the Intown Tree Farm. Volunteers with Let's Beautify Cumberland sponsor the illumination of Veterans Park along Centre Street in red, white and blue lights as a part of the Downtown Tree Lighting celebration with holiday music, cookies and hot chocolate. Frosty and Rudolph we're on hand for photos.

Kick off the official holiday season at Canal Place on Small Business Saturday, Nov 30th at 2p.m. This event is free to the public. Shop our stores and vendors for the perfect Christmas gifts, grab dinner or a snack at one of the restaurants or food trucks. Vote for your favorite Christmas Cookie at the first annual cookie bakeoff. Enjoy live entertainment, photos with Santa for your kids and pets and lighting up Canal Place.  https://www.facebook.com/events/1212960519940476/?ref=newsfeed.

By shopping or dining at small businesses in our community, you support our local businesses and ensure that our small, locally owned businesses continue to thrive. Shop downtown Cumberland on Saturday, November 30, and support all the unique and local shops and eateries we have right here in historic downtown Cumberland. Stay tuned. Many of our local small businesses will be offering special and other treats.