Maryland House Republicans have repeated their call for Governor Moore to remove Juvenile Services Secretary Vincent Schiraldi. A recent audit of the Department of Juvenile Services found criminal background checks were not conducted on contractors along with contract issues, vendors, and overtime.  Delegate Jesse Pippy told Fox 45 news that the Governor’s office needs to deal with Schiraldi… “At some point this is going to be Governor Moore’s problem. Right now, it appears that there is a secretary who’s gone rogue who believes they can hire convicted murderers, having them work at the agency. We’ve now found that there’s an…

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the area of the Downtown Mall for the report of a male occupying the newly installed outdoor restrooms. Upon Officer's arrival, they discovered a male, who was later identified as Kendall Lowers, had closed himself inside the restroom with his personal belongings and camping equipment. Lowers was arrested and searched. During this search, controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia was located. While in custody, Officers learned Lowers had a criminal summons for burglary. Lowers was issued criminal citations, served with his summons, and released pending his trial at the Allegany District…

On Friday, May 9, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department were on patrol in the area of Maryland Avenue when they observed a vehicle make an unsafe lane change. An investigation discovered that the vehicle was not registered,  insured, and the operator, Dylan Miles, did not possess a valid license.  During the stop, it was confirmed that Miles had a fugitive warrant for failing to appear in court in Pennsylvania. Miles was placed under arrest and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center. He was held without bond pending extradition to Pennsylvania.  ARRESTED: Dylan Tyding Miles      AGE: 32       …

On Friday, May 9, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department were patrolling the area of Queen City Drive when they observed a male trespassing on the railroad tracks. The Officer stopped the male, who was identified as Matthew Nazelrod. Nazelrod was placed under arrest. While affecting the first arrest, the Officer then observed a second male, Larry Dailey, who was also trespassing on the railroad tracks. Dailey was stopped and placed under arrest. Both subjects were transported to Police Headquarters, where they were issued criminal citations and released pending their trials at the Allegany District Court. ARRESTED:  Matthew Everett…

The annual Bikes for the World collection will be held on May 17 at Canal Place from 10 am until noon. Repairable bikes and portable sewing machines are collected and shipped overseas to developing countries or programs for at-risk youth in the U.S. Bikes for the World officials suggest those donating bikes and sewing machines also donate $10 to help defray shipping costs. The Western Maryland Wheelmen and the Cumberland Rotary support the project, but since it costs about $20 to ship one bike overseas, contributing cash or a check can send a bike to where it will have an…

A wonderful sound once again in our community as Western Maryland steam engine 1309 returns to excursion service. The locomotive had been sidelined during 2024 season for work on its pistons and cylinders. Guess aboard the train Friday night we're entertained by Ken Nolan a guitarist from Surrender Dorothy, a local in the community who not only perform some great music but also provided some interesting stories along the way and a bit of comedy…     Music in the song " from the golden microphone of ERB – to  103.1 – WCBC – Those radio waves coming down from…

Allegany County Historic Society is hosting Basket Making History Huddle at the History Discovery Center 400 North Mechanic Street, Cumberland from 1:30 – 3 PM today. Nathan and Stina Jenkins were big hits at Heritage Days '24! As the Bodging Bigfoot, they carry on the traditions of Irish basket making forward from Nathan's roots in the Shenandoah Valley. Some of their completed baskets will be available for sale on Saturday. Registration is requested because space is limited to 40 participants. ACHS plans to have firehouse doors wide open in the early afternoon, so feel free to wander on over.    

On Friday, May 9, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the area of Somerville Avenue for the report of a disturbance. Upon the Officer's arrival, they could observe the disturbance in progress. Several warnings were provided to the suspects to cease creating a disturbance. After one suspect, who was later identified as Arthur Brown, refused to stop yelling, he was placed under arrest. Brown was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center and taken before a District Court Commissioner. Brown was released on his own recognizance pending his trial at the Allegany District Court. ARRESTED:  Arthur Lee…

On Friday, May 9, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department were on patrol in the area of Queen City Drive when they observed a vehicle with improper registration. Upon conducting the traffic stop, the Officer observed evidence of impairment. The investigation was completed, and as a result, the operator, Leon Corley, was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. Corley was later released on citations pending his trial at the Allegany District Court.  ARRESTED:  Leon Frank Corley      AGE: 40           Cumberland, Maryland CHARGES:  Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Unregistered Vehicle, Uninsured Vehicle, Displaying Plates…