Angela Alsobrooks has picked up a major endorsement in her campaign for the Maryland U.S. Senate – Congressman Jamie Raskin.  The announcement comes as Alsobrooks and David Trone continue to battle it out before the primary elelction on May 14. Trone has outspent all opponents in the race and holds a lead in polls over Alsobrooks.  The Democratic winner will most likely face former Governor Larry Hogan in the General Election.

One of Maryland Senator Mike McKay’s more aggressive bills this General Assembly session has been one to restore prescription benefits to state employees who lost them under Governor Martin O’Malley.  SB349 probably won’t move out of committee this year, but McKay is encouraged about finding a future solution… A main concern McKay has is the state’s law enforcement officers who are left with possibly no benefit at all…

It looks as if the city of Cumberland and RAZ Development will be parting ways. The developer who was engaged to build housing on the lot where Memorial Hospital stood has not officially heard from the city since December.  Remarks from Mayor Ray Morriss seem to indicate some issues arose when the city took a deeper look at RAZ and is moving on…

It looks as if the city of Cumberland and RAZ Development will be parting ways. The developer who was engaged to build housing on the lot where Memorial Hospital stood has not officially heard from the city since December.  Remarks from Mayor Ray Morriss seem to indicate some issues arose when the city took a deeper look at RAZ and is moving on… Paul Kelly, RAZ spokesman, says the company has invested money in the project and doesn’t want to walk away…  

Current high school seniors who are interested in becoming teachers in West Virginia have until April 8 to apply for the state’s newest and most prestigious scholarship, the Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program. This scholarship provides up to $10,000 per year – or $40,000 total – for 25 new scholars each year. Earlier this year, the program was in danger of ending when it was discovered that funding for new scholarships was not available.  Governor Jim Justice made sure to put funding in the state’s budget as the General Assembly met in Charleston…

Phase one of work on the Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness Center should start soon. The Allegany County Commissioners awarded a bid to Excavating Associates of Hyndman, Pennsylvania, to do preliminary site work. Dan DeWitt, county engineer, describe land clearance the bid will cover in preparation for the wellness center…

A developing business in downtown Cumberland is getting some needed financial help.  The Wills Hotel, a 20-room boutique hotel slated to locate in the former Manhattan building at the corner of Liberty and Baltimore Streets will receive $350,000 from various entities to help with funding needed to renovate the building. City Administrator Jeff Silka says the funding is another example of the city and county collaborating on a project…

On March 25th, 2024 the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Anthony Ibarra. The warrant was issued after Ibarra was indicted by the Grand Jury for rape second degree. He was served the warrant and transported to Central Booking where he was later seen by a District Court commissioner and remanded to the Allegany Detention Center held without bond. NAME: Anthony Ibarra  AGE: 19  Damascus, MD CHARGES: Rape 2nd degree, Sex offense 3rd degree, Sex offense 4th degree- sex contact, Assault 2nd degree BENCH WARRANT SERVED On March 25th, 2024 the Cumberland Police Department served a Circuit Court…

A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a large boat collided with it early today. A large vessel crashed into the bridge around 1:30 AM, Tuesday. The vessel, catching on fire before sinking and causing multiple vehicles to fall into the Patapsco River below. Maryland Transportation Authority has closed all lanes in both directions, north and southbound of Interstate 695, bridge traffic is being detoured.

Public Notice – The Center City Parking Garage has the S. George Street entry gates up for a programming error. The Parking Kiosk on Lot #7 behind City Lights is out of order. We are asking all patrons to use ParkMobile to park in this lot. For information on how to use ParkMobile in the City of Cumberland, check out our FAQ page on the City's website: https://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/729/ParkMobile