Allegany County Public Works Director Adam Patterson has worked several 20-plus hour days since the flooding of Lonaconing and Westernport. Now that waters have receded, the work begins to rebuild and improve those areas to prevent a similar disaster.  Patterson spoke at a county work session about hopes for FEMA disaster relief to help the county…    “I want to make sure that we continue to prioritize making sure that people have safe access to their homes in case of emergency whether you’re on a county road or not. It’s encouraging to think that the money – that we may…

Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed a bill kick-starting a program called Troops-To-Teachers, focusing on making it easier for veterans to become teachers in West Virginia schools. Morrisey says the program will fix the teacher shortage in the Mountain State and benefit veterans and students…    “One of the best ways to address that is to have people who have really wildly succeeded in other walks of life come in, and they can have other alternative certification pathways to get into the classroom quicker. This bill is going to gut the time to allow veterans to come in and to teach….

After decades without a Memorial Day Parade, Monday saw hundreds ot people lined up along Baltimore Street for a solemn ceremony and a parade festival.  City councilman Rock Cioni served as master of ceremonies for a service which began at 10 a.m., featuring the pledge of allegiance, the national anthem, prayers, a poem,  and taps played by Chris Myers.  The parade followed with various youth groups, including the Dapper Dan Little League.  The state champion Bishop Walsh Mock Trial team was in the parade, as well as various fire companies and classic cars groups.  All participants are hopeful the Memorial…

Two passengers of a box truck died in a fiery crash Sunday afternoon on Interstate 70 in Frederick County, police said.  Maryland State Police said troopers were called around 4:10 p.m. to westbound I-70 near Exit 62 in New Market.  State police said a preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a BMW SUV rear-ended a box truck near Maryland Route 75. The box truck subsequently crossed the median and struck an oncoming tractor-trailer.  Both the box truck and tractor-trailer were propelled into the wood line alongside eastbound I-70 and caught fire.

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served eight bench warrants on Ryan Roach.  Four warrants were issued as the result of Roach failing to comply with court orders on original charges of Theft less than $100 (x3), Con-Theft less than $100 (x2), Motor Vehicle Unlawful Taking, Unauthorized Removal of Motor Vehicle, and Rogue & Vagabond.  The other four warrants were issued due to Roach failing to appear in court on original charges of Burglary-4th Degree-Store, Burglary-4th Degree-Dwelling, Theft less than $100 (x2).  Roach was arrested and later seen by a District Court Commissioner for a bond hearing. …

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Michael Wallace.  The summons was issued as the result of an incident that occurred on May 15, 2025 when an officer observed Wallace throw trash onto the roadway in the area of Park Street.  Police filed for charges against Wallace at the District Court of Allegany County.  Wallace signed for his copy of the summons and he was released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Michael Allen Wallace        AGE:  44       Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Litter/Dump Under 100 lbs

Due to unseasonably cool temperatures over Memorial Day weekend, Dans Mountain Pool has delayed opening until May 31.  Hours for the season will be 11 a.m. till 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.  The pool will be closed June 2 through June 6, due to lifeguards' school schedules.

The Cumberland Police Department would like to strongly encourage the citizens of Cumberland to lock their vehicles and to not leave valuable items in them when they are unattended.  Leaving a vehicle unlocked presents an easy opportunity for thieves to quickly steal items without detection.  

Cumberland’s Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade is today in historic downtown Cumberland. Sponsored by County United Way, Let's Beautify Cumberland and co-sponsors Cumberland Times-News and WCBC Radio. This year's Parade Marshall, Roger Lantz a Vietnam veteran and owner of the M&M Bake Shop we'll lead off the parade with an honor guard from the Cumberland Civil Air Patrol, Cumberland Police Department motorcycle unit and color guard from Boy Scout Troop 89. A number of honored guests will be featured during the parade along with youth organizations, Schools, Classic and hot rod cars. Local businesses and fire departments said Chris Myers,…