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Short Gap Little League at 7p.m. Game 1 of Championship Series, Short Gap vs. Keyser Braves

Missing Juvenile.

Update @ 3.20a.m. Janyia Wilson has been located safely.  06/01/25 @ 3:55p.m. Janyia Chantrell Wilson (age 15) has been reported missing to the Cumberland Police Department. She was last seen on Woodside Avenue in Cumberland at approximately 2:30 a.m. on today's date. Anyone that has information as to her whereabouts is urged to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600. Callers may remain anonymous.

PUBLIC NOTICE Mayor and City Council of Cumberland Meeting

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, June 3, 2025 for the purpose of immediately closing the meeting to discuss issues pertaining to an employee’s work performance.   Authority to close the session is provided by Section 3-305(b)(1)(i) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Open Work Session will then begin at 5:15 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room. The Mayor and City Council's regularly scheduled Public Meeting will be held at 6:15 p.m. in…

THEFT ARREST

On May 31st, 2025 at approximately 7:47 p.m, an officer responded to the area of Queen City Drive for the report of a theft from an adjacent business. Upon arrival to the area, the officer located an individual matching the description of the suspect. The officer made contact with Jason Donald Kaufman who was still in possession of the reported stolen items. Kaufman was subsequently placed under arrest, after a brief investigation. Kaufman was transported to police headquarters and issued a citation. He was released pending trial at District Court. NAME: Jason Donald Kaufman  AGE: 40  Cumberland, MD CHARGE: Theft…

Annual Garden Tours sponsored by Garden Club of Cumberland

The Garden Club of Cumberland will sponsor the annual garden tour on June 21, 2025 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. rain or shine. Charlotte Lapp serves as chairperson for the tour. Five local gardens and the Gilchrist Gallery will be featured. The Gilchrist Gallery and Museum, 104 Washington Street, Cumberland will feature plants, boutique items and crafts for sale. Master gardeners will be available for questions and planting advice.  Refreshments will be available inside the gallery and visitors will be able to view art exhibitions by Shauna McClure and Logan Hartlaub. At the home of Jim and Stephanie Furstenburg, 514 Avondale…

Gov. Morrisey Signs Pro-Life Bills to Support Mothers, Protect Children and the Unborn

Governor Patrick Morrisey ceremoniously signed three pieces of legislation supporting expecting mothers, protecting children, and extending protections for the unborn. The Governor was joined by legislators and supporters at CrossPoint Church in Beckley to celebrate the new laws strengthening West Virginia’s commitment to defending the sanctity of life. “West Virginia has a proud history of standing for the value of and dignity of life,” said Governor Morrisey. “I am pleased to sign these bills into law to further defend and protect the most vulnerable among us.” Senate Bill 537 strengthens the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program by expanding…

Westernport Elementary School back in the Classroom

Westernport Elementary School staff and students were excited to be back in the classroom Thursday. Westernport staff and administration welcomed each student on the Frostburg State University campus, where they will be attending school, until June 6, 2025. Mr. Horne addressed the students in a morning announcement “We’ve all missed you. We’re excited for the next seven days.” Students were treated to a special presentation from Kick Masters Karate, before they finished their day in the classroom. ACPS is grateful for the opportunity FSU has given our students to finish their school year in such a great facility and for the contribution…

WVDOH awards contract to rebuild part of Interstate 79

A project to rebuild Interstate 79 from the ground up between the Roanoke exit and Jane Lew Road is among 26 construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The awards were from a bid letting conducted Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Mountaineer Contractors Inc. was awarded a contract for $15,603,905 to pulverize the existing pavement on the section of I-79 to create a new road base, part of the process of rebuilding the road from the ground up. The work is necessary because the original concrete slabs the interstates are built on…

Business After Hours Scheduled at 2G4

Garrett County Government invites local business owners, community leaders, and professionals to join the Business After Hours networking event on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Garrett County Airport (2G4). This casual after-hours event provides the perfect opportunity for community members to connect, share ideas, and build relationships in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Enjoy complimentary refreshments while mingling with fellow community members. The event will also feature a special display showcasing the history of aviation in Garrett County, presented by the DCL Centennial Committee. Additionally, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will celebrate the launch of a…

Frankfort High School Tournament Update

The softball team lost in the finals Saturday afternoon to Winfield, 2-1.  The team completed the season at 29-2. The baseball team defeated Bridgeport, 10-6, to advance to the state tournament next week.  The Falcons are the defending state champions.