House Minority Leader Jason Buckel is pleased that parts of the concealed-carry gun laws have been successfully challenged in court. Republicans says they had told Democrats that the passed bill went too far. Portions of the bill that restrict where people with permits are allowed to conceal-carry their weapons now have a preliminary injunction prohibiting the limitations going into effect…  

Autumn Michelle Vanous, 45 of Frostburg, Circuit Court Bench Warrant for Violation of Pretrial Release pending a Violation of Probation charge. Her original conviction was for Conspiracy – CDS: Possession with intent to Distribute: Narcotics. She is being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center pending a bail review. Debra Lee Linaburg, 63 of Cumberland, Circuit Court Bench Warrant for Violation of Pretrial Release. Her original charges include 3 counts of Assault-2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Resist/Interfere with Arrest, Disorderly Conduct and Obstructing & Hindering. She is being held without bond pending a bail review. Aaron Devon Manning, 47…

The Allegany County Commissioner's meeting was filled with citizens not happy with the choice of developer for the housing project on the land where Allegany High School once stood.  Six citizens spoke against the decision to go with D.R. Horton Builders, mostly concerned with quality of building and the absence of intergenerational housing and greenspace concepts.  Citizens who spoke also asked for more due-diligence in future projects including community listening sessions for input and to avoid being "hoodwinked" by companies who have not done research into the community. 

Several events this weekend will dictate traffic changes around the City of Cumberland.  Beginning at Noon on Friday, Centre Street from Dexter’s Alley to Frederick Street will be closed for Friday After Five events.  Live music begins at Noon with Sam DeMartino, Hyatus at 3pm followed by the Never Too Late Ladies and Scott Ross. At 7:30pm Gilbert Lee & The Ghost on the Radio is on the main stage.  On Saturday morning, most downtown streets from Harrison Street to Southern States as well as Route 40 through the Narrows will have traffic interrupted between 8 and 11am for the…

In our news series this week, Silence During Crisis, WCBC News looks at how emergency information is disseminated to the public. We look at yesterday's National test and concerns local emergency service officials have with the emergency alert system.  While the official report will not be available for another 3 to 4 months FEMA officials are calling yesterday's test a success. Millions of cell phones, TVs and radios in the United States blared distinctive emergency alert tones for about a minute at 2:18PM Wednesday. "The test went extremely well," said Antwane Johnson, acting deputy assistant administrator for FEMA’s National Continuity Programs Directorate. Wednesday alert…

Due to an allegation of a threat, Westmar Middle School was placed in a HOLD status befroe 8:30AM of the Standard Response Protocol, this morning. A HOLD status is used when the hallway needs to be kept clear of occupants. Administration followed protocol and the allegation was found non-credible. The HOLD status has been lifted after 8:30AM today..

Due to an allegation of a threat, Westmar Middle School was placed in a HOLD status of the Standard Response Protocol, this morning. A HOLD status is used when the hallway needs to be kept clear of occupants. Administration followed protocol and the allegation was found non-credible. The HOLD status has been lifted.

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department would like to notify the public of a temporary water outage on Thursday, October 5th. Customers that will be affected include those fed from Baltimore Street between Park Street and Waverly Terrace, as well as customers fed from Waverly Terrace and Ridgeway Terrace. The outage will occur between 7AM and 10PM. Additional information will be released in the event the outage duration needs to be extended. Thank you for your cooperation during this time. If there are any questions, please contact the City of Cumberland Engineering Department, 301-759-6600.

On 10/01/2023 at approximately 2:00 PM the Cumberland City Police were dispatched to the area of East First Street and Seymour Street for an assault. Upon arrival officers contacted a juvenile victim who advised Mark Coleman had punched them and then threatened them with a knife. Officers observed minor injuries on the juvenile. Coleman was not located at that time. The officer submitted an application of charges to the District Court Commissioner and an Arrest Warrant was issued. On 10/05/2023 Coleman was arrested and taken to the Allegany County Detention Center. Coleman received a hearing and was held without bond….

On 10/04/2023 at approximately 8:45 PM the Cumberland City Police were dispatched to a business on Queen City Drive. An employee advised that a female shoplifter had stolen a large amount of clothing from the store. The officer searched the area and located Penny Marshall who matched the description provided. The officer observed Marshall to be in possession of stolen property. Marshall was placed under arrest and transported to the police station. Marshall was issued a Criminal Citation and released pending trial in District Court. Arrested – Penny Hope-Lynn Marshall (37) Cumberland, MD Charge – Theft over $100.00 to under…