On Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Mariah Star Howell, 19, of Cumberland MD. The summons was issued in reference to an incident that occurred on September 5th, 2025, at a Queen City Drive business. During that incident, it is alleged Howell assaulted a subject outside the business. On this date, Howell was served the summons and released, pending trial in District Court.  ARRESTED -  Mariah Star Howell, 19yo. CHARGES -  Assault 2nd Degree On Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Alex Brady Unger, 19, of…

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at approximately 1:21 PM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department stopped a vehicle on N. Centre Street.  A police K-9 was utilized and alerted to the odor of drugs in the vehicle.  One of the occupants, later identified as Michael Campbell, initially provided officers with a false name.  Campbell was found to have two active Circuit Court bench warrants for his arrest. The warrants were issued as the result of Campbell violating probation on original charges of Theft: $1500 to under $25000 and Con-CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics. Campbell was arrested and…

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Vanessa Frost.  The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing charges against Frost at the District Court of Allegany County.  Frost was released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Vanessa Grace Frost      AGE:  36             Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Peace Order: Fail to Comply

Ongoing complaints about system failures at Country Club Mall in LaVale have reached the ears of the Allegany County government officials.  Economic Development Director Jeff Barclay spoke with WCBC about calls his office received concerning the lack of air conditioning and businesses closed, leaving or having limited hours at the mall. Barclay said he has had conversations with C-O-O Dan Dalmanian of mall owner Namdar Properties, who said they were preparing to address issues…     “There’s going to be some major money spent, you know, it could be upwards of $150,000 but he has assured me they’re aware and…

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is making preparations for the statewide Adopt-A-Highway Fall Cleanup on Saturday, September 27th.  Individuals, families, churches and community groups gather annually to pick up trash on state-maintained roads, back roads, or main routes. Local DOH garages provide supplies for the event. Last year, volunteers removed over 215,000 pounds of litter from roadways in the Mountain State.

The March For America culminated in Washington D.C. where supporters gathered to give members of Congress copies of the U.S. Constitution. The March traveled from Philadelphia to the nation’s capital to bring awareness to ideals in the historical document that are not being upheld.  Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen spoke at the end of the march, saying citizens must stand against attacks on free speech…     “So we must stand with all of those who resisting the political blackmail of Donald Trump and his lackeys. His lackeys at the Department of Justice, the Attorney General, the FCC, wherever they…

Cumberland residents and businesses can now apply to the city to name one of the 17 benches on Baltimore Street or the waterfall at Liberty Street. The naming process is on a first-come, first-served basis. Proceeds will be used to maintain Baltimore Street. Those interested in naming or dedicating can apply through cumberlandmd.gov. Naming rights for the waterfall can be 5 or 10 years according to Mayor Ray Morriss…     “For the waterfall, it’s $5,000 for five years, $10,000 for 10; and also the benches are $1,000 dollars for the life of the bench which is probably 10 years.”

Adrienne L. Ottaviani, 78, was called to be with her Lord and Savior at on Tuesday, September 23. She passed after a long battle with cancer at home with her family at her side. She was born in Denbo, Pennsylvania, on July 7, 1947, to Francisco Saverio Voso and Ruth Ann (Trocano) Voso. The Voso family later moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where she met her husband, Philip. They were married in 1968 and shared their lives for the next 57 years. Adrienne and her family moved to Cumberland in 1980 when her husband transferred to the area. Adrienne quickly became…

National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement for Patchy Dense Fog. The combination of light winds and lingering low level moisture will create areas of fog through daybreak this morning. Visibilities can become less than a quarter of a mile at times in the thickest of fog. Please use caution if traveling early this morning.

Cumberland Fire Department dispatch to a house fire just before 1 a.m. near Virginia Avenue and Elder Street. Fire fighters remained on scene till just after 3:45 a.m. No report of any serious injuries. The Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.