he Allegany County Combined Criminal Investigations Unit (C3I) is still actively investigating the homicide of Todd Ellisworth Adams, Jr., which occurred in December 2024 at the Frederick Street Parking Garage in Cumberland.   The public's help is essential in this matter. Anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, is encouraged to come forward. Every detail could be crucial in moving this investigation forward.   Information can be provided by contacting the Combined Criminal Investigations Unit at 301-777-0326, or through Allegany/Mineral County Crime Solvers at 301-722-4300, 877-722-4307, or online at www.allegany-mineralcountycrimesolvers.com.    Tips submitted to Crime Solvers can remain anonymous. Individuals who…

On Thursday, July 17th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Eugene Victor Edwards Jr, 36, of Cumberland, MD. Firstly, Edwards was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on July 10th. The warrant was issued in reference to numerous incidents that have occurred over the previous year. During those incidents, it is alleged that Edwards engaged in numerous criminal activities, including violating a protective order, theft, stalking, and trespassing. Secondly, Edwards was served with two Bench Warrants issued on July 14th, both alleging he violated the terms and conditions of probation that had been placed…

The revitalization of downtown Frederick continues.  On Wednesday, the Maryland Board of Public Works approved a 7.5 million dollar capital grant to support the Downtown Frederick Hotel and Conference Center.  The project will generate more than 200 new fulltime jobs and spur over one billion dollars in economic impact in the next two decades. 

The next steps for bringing a field house to the area includes seeking funding for a feasibility study.  The Cumberland Economic Development Commission is working with the Appalachian Regional Commission for a grant to cover those costs.  Mayor Ray Morriss says once funding is solidified with ARC, the study will show whether a field house is worth the cost… “Is this something that is feasible, is this something that will work in our local? If it does, where would it be located?  Who would be the participants in it?  Would it be the City of Cumberland, Allegany County, Allegany College…

National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for portions of western Maryland, including the following areas, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany and Western Garrett and eastern West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Western Grant and Western Mineral from noon today through this evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. ADDITIONAL DETAILS… Showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the area this afternoon to evening. Thunderstorms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall, with amounts of 1 to 2 inches…

On Thursday, July 17th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 10 block of Pennsylvania Ave for the report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned that subjects in the home had gotten into a verbal altercation and a female had been locked out of the home. The female then began to scream and beat on the door and damage the property, eventually gaining entry into the home. The female then began to assault the male, causing him visible injuries. As a result of the investigation, Sara Denelle Smith, 38, of Oakland MD, was placed under…

Jade Meadow III, LLC will be holding two public hearings regarding a 300 MW solar project before Public Utility Law Judge Christine L. Burke.  The first meeting will be on Tuesday, August 5, at 6 pm at the George’s Creek Library in Lonaconing.  The second meeting will occur on Wednesday, August 6 at 6 pm at the Garrett County Public Library.  Comments can be sent in electronically by Friday, August 8 through the Commission’s online portal at https://www.psc.state.md.us/make-a-public-comment/, or by mail addressed to: Jamie Bergin, Chief Clerk, Maryland Public Service Commission, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, 16th…

Activities continue through the weekend at the Allegany County Fair.  Tonight, features Bull Mania beginning at 7pm, followed by the annual fireworks display at 10:30.  Kevin Kamauf said that rides open at 5pm Friday and Saturday and Saturday evening’s main event is an annual fair favorite – the demolition derby, beginning at 7:30pm… “We have our annual demo derby. There will be 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder, 8-cylinder, mini-van, and mid-size SUV derbies."

A new lawsuit is challenging Maryland’s closed primary system. If the lawsuit is successful, nearly a million voters in the state may be able to participate in upcoming primary elections. Unaffiliated voters, meaning those not registered as Republican or Democrat, currently cannot vote in primaries. Jeremy Gruber with Open Primaries Education Fund, says states need to expand access to independents because the majority of general elections are not competitive… “Maryland is well behind the rest of the country in recognizing and empowering independent voters. This is a voting rights issue that has to be addressed in Maryland. When a million…

Maryland U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen spoke on the floor of the Senate on the rescission package that cuts $9 billion dollars from many government-supported programs.  The bill passed the Senate 51-48, but Van Hollen noted Republican members of congress reversed what they had just voted to pass less than two weeks ago… “One day Republicans vote for a package that includes essential investments, and the next day they turn around on a party-line vote and erase the investments that were just signed into law.”