The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland will meet in public session beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room of City Hall on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 for the purpose of immediately closing the meeting to discuss issues pertaining to an employee’s work performance and to consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose and matters directly related to the acquisition.  Authority to close the session is provided by Sections 3-305(b)(1)(i) and 3- 305(b)(3) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Open Work Session will then begin at 5:15 p.m….

The Allegany County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in the Washington Board Room at the Board of Education Central Office, 108 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502.  At that time, it is anticipated that the Board will consider closure of the Open Session to meet in Executive Session, beginning at 1:00 p.m., to discuss personnel matters, negotiations, consult with counsel, and conduct administrative function. These discussion items are permitted under the Open Meetings Act, Section 10-508 (a)(1) and (a)(7) and Section 10-103.  The Public Session will begin at 4:00 p.m.  The meeting agenda is accessible at…

In it's 101st year the Allegany County Fair and Agricultural Expo is underway. Activities lined up today, 4-H animals arrive between 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exhibits enter between noon and 4:30, Rides on the Midway open at 5 p.m. and it's pay one price day at the fair. Mud bogs from the grandstands get underway at 7:30 tonight. Kevin Kamauf with the Allegany County Fair…     " Admission to the fair still $1 and parking is free below the Railroad tracks. We hope that everybody will take the opportunity to bring their family, come out and have a good time at the…

Thursdays meeting of the Cumberland Downtown Development Commission had a discussion about discontinuing the Friday After Five event. While it has been hosted in the Historic City Center for several years, the new promotions marketing consultant McClarran & Williams as well as business owners said that it's no longer drawing the numbers of people it once did. Centre Street Business owner, Michael Harris said "We’re not drawing the people from Keyser, from Ridgeley, to come to see the bands that we’re getting. I think it would be better to do away with Friday After 5 and once a summer, bring in a good…

On July 11th, 2025 the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on John Anthony Arlott Sr. The summons was issued after an officer completed an investigation into a fraud complaint made by a local business. The officer collected fraudulent checks made in Arlott's name and observed an identification card utilized by Arlott to obtain funds. After the evidence was collected, the officer filed for charges at District Court. Arlott signed for his copy of the summons and was released pending trial at District Court. NAME: John Anthony Arlott Sr.  AGE: 53  Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Forgery Private Documents, Possession of…

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced he has appointed Bray Cary, Oliver Luck, and Jim Martin to the West Virginia University (WVU) Board of Governors. He also appointed Michael Kessinger to the Parole Board, Drema Hill to the Healthcare Authority, Kishore Challa to the Board of Medicine, and hired Jack Fencl as a Policy Consultant in the Governor’s office. West Virginia University Board of Governors: Bray Cary is a current member of the WVU Board of Governors and has been reappointed by Governor Morrisey. Cary is an experienced media executive developing and leading the Sun Belt Conference Television Network. After founding Creative…

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-Md.), and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) led 73 of their colleagues in pressing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for answers on the Trump Administration’s inconsistent policies regarding Afghanistan and the legal status of Afghan nationals living in the U.S. – many of whom played important roles in supporting American servicemembers during the war in Afghanistan over two decades. In the letter, the lawmakers point out that the justifications for the decisions to implement a large-scale travel ban, which applies to Afghanistan, and terminate Temporary Protected Status conflict with one another. The…

The Office of the State Fire Marshal has released its 2024 Annual Fire Fatality Report, providing a detailed and transparent look into fire-related deaths across Maryland. The report has been completely redesigned for 2024, offering easy-to-read graphics, interactive data visuals, and a comprehensive breakdown of each fatality by county and Baltimore City.   In total, 73 fire-related deaths were recorded in Maryland during 2024. The report includes insights on contributing factors such as the absence of working smoke alarms, heating sources, age demographics, and time of day.   This new version of the report prioritizes accessibility and clarity, aiming better…

Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz has opened as favorite to win the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night in Atlanta.  As of Friday afternoon, Cruz was the plus-330 first choice to win the annual contest at DraftKings Sportsbook. Seattle’s Cal Raleigh was second at plus-360 and hometown favorite Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Braves was third at plus-450.  Raleigh, the Mariners catcher, leads MLB with 36 home runs this season, which makes Cruz’s total of 16 pale in comparison. Cruz, however, launched the hardest-hit home run in MLB this season, a 122.9-mph blast May 25 against Milwaukee.

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Bobby Hurt.  The summons was issued as the result of an incident that occurred on July 1, 2025 at approximately 4:30 PM when officers responded to the 300 block of N. Centre Street for a disturbance.  Officers spoke with an alleged victim who reported that he was in his truck, stopped at the intersection of Knox Street and N. Centre Street, when a male subject, later identified as Bobby Hurt, climbed onto his truck, damaging it.  Hurt then fled the area.  After further investigation, police filed…