According to Public Information Officer Christian Brooks,  administration at Fort Hill High School was notified of a threatening note written on a bathroom wall. Cumberland City Police, along with school administration, conducted an investigation and found the threat to be non-credible. There was no disruption to the school day. 

The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Western Maryland has performed its first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure. The patient, Dr. Ed Root, 83, of Cumberland, is recovering well at home. TAVR is a sophisticated alternative to open-heart surgery for patients with aortic valve disease and is minimally invasive. It is used to treat patients with aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the heart’s aortic valve that can lead to debilitating symptoms, such as shortness of breath, lightheadedness and fatigue or shortened lifespan. “I appreciated this option primarily because of the recovery time. I had my procedure at 7…

The West Virginia Department of Human Services is recognizing March as Social Work month in the state.  Through the Bureau of Social Services, social workers are employed in various capacities to address the needs of individuals and families across West Virginia. Governor Jim Justice made a special proclamation for the month, saying social workers are on the front lines solving pressing social problems including help with opioid addiction and mental health issues.

If you have hidden treasures in your attic, garage, or outbuilding, American Pickers wants to talk to you.  The History Channel show is going to be traveling through the area in April and are looking for unique, rare or historically significant items. The show is looking for leads for individuals and private collections – nothing that is open to the public.  If you have something interesting, email them at americanpickers@cineflix.com.

Facebook, Instagram, and X all had outages on Tuesday morning.  Users reported being kicked off the platforms, feeds not loading, or problems with passwords.  Meta's status page showed major disruptions with logins and said they were aware of the issue.  No reason has been given for the outage and most users are able to access platforms again.  

On Monday, March 4th, 2024, the Cumberland City Police arrested Drezdin Jose Delgado, 22, of Cumberland MD. Delgado was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court for an incident that occurred on February 26th. During that incident, it is alleged that Delgado stole approximately $200 worth of clothing from a LaVale sporting goods store. Delgado 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: Drezdin Jose Delgado                      Age: 22 Charges: Theft $100-$1500 On Monday,…

The 27th annual United Way Day of Caring and Sharing is scheduled for Friday, May 10, 2024. Day of Caring and Sharing is a partnership between United Way of Allegany County, Let’s Beautify Cumberland! and the City of Cumberland. Sponsored by Columbia Gas of Maryland and CSX Transportation, the event brings together people from throughout the community to work on projects across the City. Hundreds of flowers will be planted, countless loads of mulch will be spread and large quantities of trash will be removed. Volunteers will gather at Veteran’s Park on Centre Street for opening ceremonies, the pledge of…

Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, has been recognized as a top emerging destination by USA Today 10Best. This time, both the Queen City, Cumberland and the Mountain City, Frostburg are getting well deserved attention. Nominees are submitted by a panel of experts. 10Best editors narrow the field to select the final set of nominees for the Readers’ Choice Awards. Readers can vote once per category, per day. Cumberland, MD, nominated for BEST HISTORIC SMALL TOWN! The United States has a fascinating history, and exploring the places which most affected it is much more fun than simply reading about it. These…

Another new addition is on the way to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.  Wes Heinz, executive director, made the announcement on the WCBC Dave Norman program on Monday… Once the diner car is in Cumberland, plans are already moving to get the car outfitted for cooking. Naming the car is also in the works…

Maryland Congressional Candidate Dan Cox is claiming that President Joe Biden is trying to intimidate him.  In a social media post, Cox is seen at an open window in his home in Cascade, Maryland, claiming that a number of Blackhawk helicopters made low sweeps over his property. The Republican candidate lives about 12 miles from Camp David where President Biden stayed for the weekend. Cox says the scare tactics are being used because he spoke out about a journalist for radio host Glenn Beck being arrested…