Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine has once again nominated Cumberland as a “Top Adventure Town.” The public will select the top outdoor town in four categories including large, medium, small, and tiny town. Cumberland can be found in the medium town category. There will be three rounds of voting and all four winning towns will be featured in the November issue of the magazine. Cumberland has been nominated numerous times, coming in as runner-up, but has yet to take the full title. Vote at blueridgeoutdoors.com.

Maryland State Police Aviation Command helped rescue a swimmer, hiker and ATV operator over the weekend in three separate hoist missions in Maryland and West Virginia. On Saturday afternoon, Trooper 5, a helicopter crew based in Cumberland, responded to rescue a swimmer with a diving head injury from a river at Audra State Park in Belington, West Virginia. The AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter hovered above the river while a Trooper/Paramedic was lowered to a rock to assist the swimmer. The swimmer was flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, for treatment of injuries. On Sunday afternoon, Trooper 3, based…

Vehicle accident in the area of Oldtown Rd SE and Landis Dr SE / Oldtown Rd SE is shut down in the area. The road reopened at 12:13 a.m.

Governor Wes Moore today announced $7.3 million in workforce grants to upskill Maryland’s workforce and make Maryland more competitive in emerging healthcare, information technology, skilled trade, and hospitality industries through the Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Maryland program. The grants, administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, strengthen the homegrown talent pipeline for Maryland businesses to meet increasing demand for their products and services.  “We are proud to announce the largest investment to date in the EARN Workforce Grant Program–an effort which will help over 500 businesses throughout the state,” said Gov. Moore. “These grants empower our business owners and their employees…

Eastbound traffic on Interstate 68 was blocked for some time this morning after a tractor trailer overturned near mile marker 44, close to the Route 220 exit.  Cars werer backed up for a time until the roadway could be opened. State Highway workers were cleaning up a fuel spill that occurred with the crash.  Cars detoured onto Greene Street in the City were then stopped again when a truck became stuck at the railroad trestle.

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, attended the 96th West Virginia State Fireman’s Association convention on Friday where he ceremonially signed House Bill 5128 which was approved in the 2024 General Assembly.  The bill allocates $12 million to volunteer fire departments and other first responders across the state to fund their operations.  Justice addressed the firefighters, thanking them for their bravery and the sacrifices they make on a daily basis…    

Bel Air and Pinto residents are looking for any assistance to deal with proposed water rate increases from Maryland Water Service. The company has applied to the Public Service Commission for a rate hike that could raise monthly bills for some to over $500.  While no one approached the Allegany County Commissioners at their regular meeting to bring up the matter, Commissioner Creade Brodie did take time to address the issue, saying there’s little the county can do…    

Keyser, West Virginia, is turning 150 years old this year.  A three-day celebration will begin on Friday, August 16th with a Car Show on Main Street followed by music at the North Branch Pub.  Saturday will include a 5k walk, a community float on the North Branch of the Potomac River, a festival downtown, Potomac State College soccer game, and a historical slide show.  As the finale to celebrations, Committee member Cindy Pyles says Sunday will bring a parade on Main Street followed by festival fireworks at the South End Field…    

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has joined the state to the Elizabeth Dole Hidden Heroes campaign, pledging support for 150,000 Maryland military and veteran caregivers. Hidden Heroes brings critical resources to those who care for wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans, connecting them with businesses, civic, faith, and government leaders.  Moore says joining the campaign is part of giving back to caregivers and those who have served their country…    

The Allegany County Library System is offering free, online tutoring and extra practice resources for students.  A range of courses are available to explore for ages thirteen and up, including test and career prep.  Mango Languages gives students online access for learning up to 70 languages.  Ashley Swinford, Marketing Director of Allegany County Library, says Brainfuse provides a real-time tutoring support system for students seven days a week from 3 pm to midnight…