Some major infrastructure work needs done in Cumberland in order to accommodate the pending project to re-deck Interstate 68’s bridges through the city.  Work to enlarge the intersection of Harrison and Mechanic Streets is needed as trailer trucks will be detoured off the highway during the project.  Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss says a combination of local, state and federal funds will be pursued…    

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of First Energy, would like to notify the public that Butler Alley and Church Alley will be closed to thru traffic between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 11th, and Wednesday, June 12th, to allow First Energy to perform work in the area. Signage will be in place to detour passenger vehicles around the alley closure. Individuals impacted by the alley closure may use the George Street parking garage. The alleys are expected to be restored at 3:00 PM on each day of work, June 11th & 12th. Additional information will…

Maryland's Joint Republican Caucus issued the first “Moore Taxes, Moore Fees” report of the current four-year term.  Since taking office in 2023, Governor Moore and the Democratic Supermajority are responsible for a staggering 338 new or increased taxes and fees. “Maintaining and sharing this list with Marylanders is one way we hold the Governor and Democratic Supermajority accountable for their legislative and regulatory policy,” said Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey. “Unfortunately, this is the beginning of a trend. Spending is projected to outpace our revenue and a large budget deficits loom. It is unlikely that the appetite for tax increases has been satisfied, as…

The City of Cumberland would like to inform the public that the elevator in City Hall is now open. The elevator is fully accessible to the public to gain access to and from the lower level and first floor of City Hall.

It’s Museum Week in Allegany County. Running through June 16, the county-wide event pulls focus on the many museums in the area that preserve the history of the region from its earliest settlers through its role in the Revolutionary War and the Industrial Revolution. Allegany County Tourism’s website mdmountainside.com has a list of ten museums and their opening schedules for the third annual promotion.

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen has played a pivotal role in efforts to coordinate with the White House and federal agencies to keep offshore wind projects on for Maryland. He attended a signing ceremony in Annapolis that will ensure that Maryland will have two leasing areas off the Delmarva Peninsula to develop wind energy in the Atlantic Ocean…    

The Cumberland Police Department would like to remind citizens to lock their residences and vehicles to prevent thefts from occurring.  Many burglaries and thefts occur as crimes of opportunity.  People often leave items in plain view in vehicles with their doors unlocked.  We strongly suggest not to do this.  It is a good practice to always lock your homes and vehicles to prevent these crimes from occurring.

Maryland Democratic-led General Assembly passed increases in vehicle registration fees earlier this year. Unfortunately, these vehicle fee increases are just the start with new and increased taxes and fees under the Moore Administration. Since the end of the 2024 Legislative Session, the Joint Republican Caucus in the Maryland General Assembly has worked to tally the number of tax and fee increases that have occurred since Governor Moore took office, either at his direction or through the actions of the Democratic majority in the legislature. 338 new or increased taxes and fees, 38 were the product of the 2024 Legislative Session. The…

Senate Republicans blocked passage of a bill that would codify the right to contraception into federal law, although birth control options are readily available in every state. Republicans called it more “scare tactics” against women by Democrats. Maryland Democratic Senator Ben Cardin wanted to see passage of the Right to Contraception Act to protect birth control from becoming another battleground…     

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $173 million dollars in revenue from slot machines and table games during May, an increase of 2.2% compared to May of 2023. Tax contributions to the state totaled $74 million for the month and the Education Trust Fund received $54 million.  For May, Rocky Gap Casino generated almost $5 million, a decrease of $50,000 from this time last year.