The Frostburg Mayor and Council recently heard a recap of the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session from Rich Reinhardt of Percy Public Affairs. Reinhardt is a lobbyist for both Frostburg and the City of Cumberland. During his presentation, he encouraged the council to keep a presence in Annapolis…    “It was nice to have the presence of seeing Frostburg in Annapolis this year, at PACE as well. The more we can kind of see that in Annapolis, the more visibility of Frostburg. It just kind of continues to help support whatever we need we have there. They remember that.”

Sheriff Meyers and the administration of the Garrett County Detention Center would like to congratulate its newest Correctional Officers. Nicholas Butina, Kenneth Derham, Ethan Glotfelty and Jacob Harvey, graduated from the Allegany County Detention Center’s entry level correctional training program.

On Saturday, May 17th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served Criminal Summonses on Araya Maureen Plauger, 31, of Ridgeley WV, and Keith Louis Wilkens, 37, of Frostburg MD. Both summonses were in reference to an incident that occurred on May 10th, in the area of the Great Allegheny Passage trail in Cumberland. On that date, officers discovered a camp occupied by both Wilkens and Plauger. After being told to clean up the makeshift camp and leave the area, a large amount of garbage and debris were left behind by the subjects. As a result, an Application for Statement of Charges…

The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland will meet in public session beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room of City Hall on Tuesday, May 20, 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 5:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room.   The Mayor and City Council's regularly scheduled Public Meeting will be held at 6:15…

A promotional video for downtown Cumberland and the Memorial Day parade will air during DelFest at Allegany County Fairgrounds on “Delevision” large screens. Chris Myers, Event Coordinator told WCBC news “The idea was a partnerships with the DelFest promotions team, 60 Pershing Street and Let's Beautify Cumberland to promote businesses open on Monday, May 26th and encourage festival participants to visit downtown Cumberland." The parade will also include Del McCoury and his wife Jean. Video Link  

Registration for the Memorial Day parade ends this Wednesday, May 21st. Ed Mullaney, co-chair of Let’s Beautify Cumberland is encouraging patriotic participants in the parade, including youth and school groups, clubs, local businesses and musical groups. If your organization would like to participate, please contact LBC at office@windsorcastleeventscentre.com or at 301-338-2325. Let’s Beautify Cumberland, County United Way, Cumberland Times-News and WCBC Radio is sponsoring the Memorial Day parade to honor veterans on Memorial Day, May 26th. Roger Lantz, a Vietnam veteran who retired as owner of M&M Bake Shop will be grand marshal of the parade. The parade is planned to stage on Frederick Street, proceed…

On Saturday, May 17th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Matthew Desales Washington, 25, of Cumberland MD. Washington was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court for an incident that occurred on May 12th, at a residence in the 400 block of Oldtown Rd. During that incident, it is alleged that Washington had been involved in an argument and had assaulted a juvenile female. Washington was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where he was released on his own recognizance.  ARRESTED -    Matthew Desales Washington,     B/M 25yo CHARGES…

On Saturday, May 17th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Araya Maureen Plauger, 31, of Ridgeley WV. Plauger was arrested on two active Bench Warrants issued by the Allegany County District Court on May 14th, 2025. On that date, it is alleged that Plauger failed to appear in District Court for a previous theft charge. A second warrant was served, which alleged Plauger had violated the terms and conditions of probation that had been placed upon her due to a conviction on a previous assault charge. Plauger was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where she…

In response to the recent flooding along the Savage River corridor, numerous community groups have collected donations to support affected residents. Although no formal request for donations was made, generous contributions were received and are being delivered to impacted residents along Savage River Road this afternoon. “At times like these, the strength of our community really shines,” said Emergency Management Director Justin Orendorf. “We’ve had numerous people reach out asking how they can help and, thankfully, we do not have unmet needs at this time.” Garrett County Emergency Services would like to suggest donations to an organization such as the…

Garrett County Deputies travelled to Washington DC to participate in the National Police Week ceremonies. They were able to tour the White House and visit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, where they paid their respects and honored one of our own, Deputy David G. Livengood, who died in the line of duty in 1979, protecting the citizens of Garrett County.