The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of Rommel Construction, would like to notify the public that N. Centre Street will be closed to thru traffic between Union Street and Frederick Street from 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Thursday, September 7th. Signage will be in place to detour passenger vehicles around the road closure. Pedestrian traffic will also be re-routed around the construction at the intersection with Baltimore Street. Additional information will be released in the event the closure duration needs to be extended. Thank you for your cooperation during this time. Please use caution in the area…

…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE…The District of Columbia, most of Maryland between the Appalachians and the Chesapeake Bay, portions of northern and central Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in…

As a result, the following individuals have been apprehended. Friday, September 1, 2023 Cory Joseph Crabtree, 32, of Cumberland, was arrested on two Circuit Court Bench Warrants: 1. Violation of Probation on the original conviction of Armed Robbery, 2. Failure to Appear on the original charges including: Theft $100 To Under $1,500, Theft Less than $100, Theft Scheme: $100 to <$1,500, and CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis. He was released on an $2,500 Unsecured Personal Bond in each case. Brain Scott Shelton, 36, of Cumberland, was arrested on a District Court Bench Warrant for Violation of Probation for the original…

Local Development Council Announces Rocky Gap Fund Disbursements to Municipalities & Nonprofits September 5, 2023 – Allegany County receives 5.5% of the slots revenues generated from the casino operation at Rocky Gap. According to State of Maryland Law, 20% of this revenue must be spent on capital requests from Allegany County municipalities and non-profits. On behalf of the Allegany County Commissioners, the Allegany County Local Development Council accepts applications for funding annually. There were 34 requests this year, with funds being awarded to 31 organizations. A sub-committee of the Local Development Council reviews all requests and awards funds based on…

The House and Garden Club of Frostburg is hosting their third Thrift Shop Sale on Sat, Sept 9 and Sun, Sept 10 from 9 am to 4 pm at Frostburg City Place, 14 South Water Street to raise money for beautification projects in Frostburg. If you would like to contribute to the sale, donations for this event will be accepted and can be dropped off at City Place between 2 pm and 7 pm on Friday, Sept 8, 2023. In addition to quality donated furniture, gardening related items and household items, there will be handcrafted items, baked goods and house plants. Items are organized in sections by price and are marked down…

Tonight’s Mayor and City Council meeting in Cumberland will include a public hearing on the proposed raise for council members.  The annual rate of pay for the council has not been adjusted for 42 years – currently the Mayor receives $7,200 per year and council members $4,800.  The suggested raise would be more than double to $15,000 and $10,000 respectively.  The Mayor and Council meeting is scheduled for 6:15 this evening.

On September 4, 2023 officers of the Cumberland Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Oldtown Road for a report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival Officers made contact with the victim who advised she was punched in the face by her boyfriend, Sean McElwee. Officers observed injuries consistent with the victim’s statement.  McElwee was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. Arrest: Sean Patrick McElwee, age 45, Cumberland Maryland Charges: Assault 2nd degree.    

On September 4, 2023, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Elm Street for a report of a domestic assault. When Officers arrived they made contact with the victim and observed injuries sustained in the assault. Victoria Lynn Greer admitted to striking the victim in the head. The injuries were consistent with statements from both parties involved. As a result Victoria Lynn Greer was then placed under arrest and later released on personal Recognizance. Arrest: Victoria Lynn Greer, age 54, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Assault 2nd degree.

Early fall means some new events happening at the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. In addition to the upcoming Pumpkin Patch and Alpaca Trains, a special edition Fireside Fireball Train will run every other Friday evening, starting September 8th and features a new experience for riders. Wes Heinz, Executive Director for the railroad, says the Fireside Fireball will have special events at the Frostburg end of the run…   

History buffs and whiskey enthusiasts will be able to rub elbows with the likes of George Washington and Alexander Hamilton this month at the annual Whiskey Rebellion.  Named after the 1791 uprising of farmers against a federal tax on liquor, it also commemorates George Washington’s last military effort and visit to Cumberland. This year’s event takes place on Friday, September 8th at the Allegany Museum. Courtney Jensen, Marketing Director for the museum, explained that the event is a mix of history and entertainment…