An update on the Downtown Surveillance Project was given by Matt Miller of Cumberland Economic Development to the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday during their work session.  Miller said that Phase one of the camera installation is almost complete and plans for the Phase two expansion are ongoing…

Baltimore Street Bridge will be closed to thru traffic on Thursday, October 12th, at 7am to 12pm in order to perform necessary construction in the area.  A detour will be in place to direct vehicles around the site.  

Allegany County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police – Barrack C have combined resources to target open and active warrants. As a result, the following individuals have been apprehended. Monday, October 9, 2023 Jules Michael Schwarz Jr., 63 of Cumberland, was arrested on a District Court Bench Warrant for Violation of Pre-Trial Release. His original charge is Assault 2nd Degree. He was released after posting a $1,000 bond. Tuesday, October 10, 2023 On 10/10/23, Patrol Deputies responded to a Domestic on Washington Hollow Road. There Deputies made contact with Ryan Lee Campbell. When it was discovered, Campbell had a warrant,…

The Cumberland Police Department is requesting assistance from the public related to a reported missing person; John Erik Barker, W/M, 50 years of age.  Mr. Barker was reported as missing to the Cumberland police department on October 10, 2023. Please contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600 if you have information which will help us locate Mr. Barker.

Frostburg State University’s Vice President of Student Affairs has been recognized by The Daily Record, a publication that focuses on law and government.  Dr. Artie Travis has been awarded as one of the inaugural “Veterans in Business and Law” winners. The award honors military veterans living and working in Maryland and in a senior leadership position at a company or firm.  Dr. Travis previously served in the Army as a Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Communications for the 421st Medical Evacuation Air Ambulance Company.

West Virginia’s Department of Human Resources was awarded more than $33 million in federal funding for mental health and substance abuse programs. Funding in the form of grants will be given to projects that work with adults with serious mental illness who also have physical health conditions, as well as those with chronic disease and have a substance use disorder. Monies will go to support systems for homeless transition-to-housing and treatment services and screening programs to assess and treat maternal mental health.  Also, over $1 million will be provided to improve capacity for the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline service….

On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., water service will be interrupted on Lincoln & Marietta Streets for a valve replacement. The area affected includes Lincoln Street from Victoria Street to Marietta Street and Marietta Street from Frederick Street to Bedford Street.

On 10/10/2023 the Cumberland City Police served an Arrest Warrant on Amanda Swauger. The warrant was issued when Swauger failed to appear in District Court for a destruction of property case. Swauger received a hearing before a District Court Commissioner and was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center on a $2,000.00 bond. Arrested – Amanda Renee Swauger (34) Cumberland, MD Charge – Bench Warrant Failure to Appear Summons Served On 10/10/2023 the Cumberland City Police served a Criminal Summons on Pamela Connors. A citizen submitted charges to a District Court Commissioner alleging Connors destroyed their property. Connors signed for…

The saga of “The Bridges of Cumberland, Maryland” continues to be dramatic. Three main bridges on West Side are damaged – two by CSX trains.  Delegate Jason Buckel says he is ready to introduce legislation that would sanction CSX for not working with the city to get the Washington Street bridge repaired.  Recently, Mayor Ray Morriss was happy to announce that funding for work on the Cumberland Street bridge was complete and work could begin on it and the Fayette Street bridge but not immediately…  

A unique partnership between Frostburg State University, the Maryland Symphony, and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is providing a special train excursion in November.  A concert at FSU featuring the Symphony on November 10th can be attended by taking the steam train. Wes Heinz, Scenic Railroad Executive Director, provides details about the trip that can be booked on the train’s website…