Advancing Maryland’s fight to reduce child poverty is one the top priorities of Governor Moore’s administration.  Through a partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, Moore hopes to bring their proven model of innovation teams to the state level.  Moore introduced and passed the ENOUGH Act in 2023, designed to tackle the root causes of concentrated poverty by marshaling targeted data and resources…  

The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin a pavement patching project on westbound I-68 between Beall Street and Vocke Road on Monday, July 8. The patching project should be complete by July 25, weather permitting. Crews will work nightly 8pm to 6am. Drivers can expect alternating lane closures on westbound I-68. The SHA’s contractor, Belt Paving of Cumberland, will use electronic message boards, detour signs, barrels, and cones to guide motorists safely through the work zone.

The inaugural meeting of Maryland Community Investment Corporation Board took place on Wednesday, marking the state's commitment to community and economic development. The board will draw crucial federal resources to invest in underserved communities across the state. Established under House Bill 599, the Corporation represents Maryland's first state-sponsored Community Development Entity.  Housing Secretary Jake Day said the state needs to tap into federal funding for needed development…    

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, The Cumberland Police responded to a vacant business in the 100 block of S. Smallwood St. for the report of a suspicious subject. Upon arrival on scene, officers located the subject outside the business and identified him as Tyler Daniel Johnson, 34, of Cumberland MD. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that an exterior door on the property had been broken and was unsecure. Upon a search of the property, property belonging to Johnson was found inside. As a result, Johnson was placed under arrest. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner for his…

On Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024, The Cumberland Police responded to a residence in the 400 block of Baltimore Ave for a trespassing complaint. Upon arrival, officers located two subjects inside the property. It was then discovered that the property had been posted “unfit for human habitation” by the City of Cumberland, and that the subjects could not be on the property. As a result, Scott Tyler Levine, 37, and Brittany Alice Loscig, 26, were placed under arrest. The subjects were each issued a criminal citation for trespassing and released, pending trial in District Court. Arrested: Scott Tyler Levine                          Age: 37 Charges:…

On Thursday, July 4th, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Joshua Michael Clark Sr, 29, of Cumberland MD. Clark was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on July 1st. The warrant alleges Clark failed to comply with an order of the court that had been placed upon him due to previous charges of theft, obstructing, and violating a protective order. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner for his Initial Appearance where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is currently being held without bond. Arrested: Joshua Michael Clark…

Governor Wes Moore today participated in multiple events to celebrate and observe Independence Day.  “On July 4, we both celebrate hard-won freedoms and acknowledge the broad shoulders we stand on. The American spirit is enduring – not because of a lack of challenges, but because we’ve always faced them together,” said Gov. Moore. “I saw true patriotism when I led soldiers in combat, and I see it in the lives of courageous Marylanders who serve their communities with dignity. When the story of our country is written, their ink will be on the page.” The governor began the day with the…

UPDATE @ 1 p.m. Anastaesia Irma Martinez has been located by Law Enforcement and is safe.  The Cumberland Police Department would like to thank the public for its assistance. On Thursday, July 4th 2024, The Cumberland City Police Department took a report of a missing 26-year-old female. Anastaesia Irma Martinez, 5’5”, 160 lbs, black hair, hazel eyes, was last seen in the area of Love’s Truck Stop on Ali Ghan Rd. It was reported that the female entered the store and asked for help, before quickly leaving the property in an unknown direction. Any persons with information concerning the whereabouts…

Several community events are available to celebrate your Independence Day. Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization will hold a special two-part service beginning at 10 a.m. to honor the area’s Revolutionary War soldiers at CHCO headquarters on South Allegany Street. Let’s Beautify Cumberland Celebrates the 4th of July on Historic Washington Street from 6 to 10 p.m. with music by Surrender Dorothy & DJ, Mark Stevens spinning some patriotic music. A Cumberland clock booth will be set up by volunteers of Let's Beautify Cumberland to answer questions and see a rendering of the new clock. Individuals who make a donation of $5…

On Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Kylie Brooke Doll, 23, of New Creek WV. Doll was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on June 24th. On that date, it is alleged that Doll failed to appear in court on previous charge of driving on a suspended license. She was taken before a District Court Commissioner for her Initial Appearance where she was released on her own recognizance. Arrested: Kylie Brooke Doll                    Age: 23 Charges: Bench Warrant-Fail to Appear On Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Kevin…