Governor Patrick Morrisey addressed a reporter’s question in Charleston about Medicaid cuts that would be harmful to West Virginians. He referred to the cuts as being “fake news,” saying that the state will be getting at least $500 million dollars that will help diffuse any cuts, thanks to the federal spending bill’s Rural Health Transformation Program…     “That’s significant, and I think those investments can make a big difference so that we don’t have to see some of the changes at the back end that people are projecting. So, that’s why it is fake news to be trying to…

One of the most important steps in the River Park project is sediment testing of the Potomac River that passes under the Blue Bridge heading to Ridgeley. The price for that testing is over half a million dollars. Funding for half the cost is coming from the Appalachian Regional Commission. According to Cumberland City Administrator Jeff Silka, other stakeholders are helping the Canal Place Authority to make up the difference…     “That is a $600,000 study that is the next step in the development, and it’s funded by a $300,000 ARC grant, and then the Canal Place Authority is…

Three consecutive losses have brought about the dismissal of Penn State head football coach James Franklin.  All three losses have come in Big 10 play, leaving the Nittany Lions with a 3-3 mark.  The team had national championship aspirations to start the season.  

Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss says the Cumberland Street Bridge should undergo construction starting next summer.  The mayor added that once the Cumberland Street Bridge is repaired, the Fayette Street Bridge will close for its reconstruction.

Bishop Walsh won its Homecoming contest Saturday, 5-0, over Chestnut Ridge.  WCBC will broadcast the BW-Keyser game Tuesday at 7 p.m.  Linganore defeated Allegany, 3-2, in overtime, at Greenway Avenue Stadium.

ASSAULT ARREST   On Friday, October 10, 2025 at approximately 9:30 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 400 block of Independence Street for an assault.  Officers contacted an alleged victim who reported that he was assaulted by Jeremy Thomas.  Officers observed that the victim had sustained injuries.  After further investigation, Thomas was placed under arrest. When officers attempted to place Thomas in hand restraints, he resisted arrest.  After a brief struggle, he was able to be taken into custody.  Thomas was transported to the hospital by the Cumberland Fire Department at his request. …

Cumberland's Downtown Development Commission will be releasing a request for proposals later in November to address the ongoing maintenance of the historic City center. Over a month ago the city of Cumberland transferred its only maintenance employee that was responsible for the Baltimore Street corridor to the city's Streets Department. The RFP's will address removal of trash, maintenance of plants and trees and the removal of snow. Larry Jackson is the President of the Downtown Development Commission discussed the proposals with volunteers of the board during Thursday's meeting…     "Maintenance contract is going to go out, the RFP. The…

Garrett County Chamber of Commerce has driving tours for the north and south parts of the region. Check it out on their website: garrettheritage.com/fall-foliage-driving-tours . There is also a self-guided tour of champion trees in the county.

The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland will meet in public session beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room of City Hall on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 for the purpose of immediately closing the meeting to receive an update regarding Messick Road Property and potential businesses locating to the site.Authority to close the session is provided by Section 3-305(b)(4) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Open Work Session will then begin at 4:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room. Meeting agendas are attached and may be further referenced through the…

On Friday, October 10, 2025 at approximately 4:33 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department conducted a traffic stop on E. Industrial Blvd. at W. Second Street.  A police k-9 scanned the vehicle and alerted to the odor of drugs.  A search was conducted and one of the occupants, identified as Ronald Giles III, was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine.  Giles was arrested, issued a criminal citation, and released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Ronald Lewis Giles III       AGE:  37           Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  CDS: Possess-Not Cannabis