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Frostburg State Layoffs Going Into Effect

After months of hints and rumors, Frostburg State University has released a statement regarding faculty layoffs.  The statement below was... Read Full Story

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Cumberland Police Investigating Homicide At Parking Garage

On Sunday at 1:32 AM, officers from the Cumberland Police Department, along with personnel from the Cumberland Fire Department, responded to the... Read Full Story

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Downtown Cumberland Developments

The ribbon cutting for the downtown D’Atri’s will be Friday, January 3, at 10:30 a.m.  The downtown eatery is at the McMullen... Read Full Story

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McCutchen Returns to Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that Andrew McCutchen wll be returning to the team in 2025.  Cutch agreed to a one year, five million... Read Full Story

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MDOT Urges Caution for Tuesday Morning Travel

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is urging motorists to curtail non-essential travel on Tuesday... Read Full Story

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Moore Receives Bronze Star In Private Ceremony

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has received his controversial Bronze Star in a private ceremony in Annapolis.  The Governor learned he had... Read Full Story

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Baltimore Street CDS Arrest

On Sunday, December 22, 2024 at approximately 12:35 PM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department was conducting a foot patrol in the area of... Read Full Story

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Hospitality Management Program Gains Accreditation

Allegany College of Maryland has gained accreditation for its Hospitality Management program from the Accreditation Commission for Programs in... Read Full Story

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Virginia Avenue Disorderly Conduct Arrest

On Sunday, December 22, 2024 at approximately 12:22 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business in the 400 block of... Read Full Story

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“Christmas In Maryland” Program Scheduled for Christmas Eve

This Christmas Eve, join WCBC for “Christmas in Maryland,” starting at 8am on Tuesday morning.  John Patti who travels the state... Read Full Story

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Edwards Funds Vested In Downtown

The Senator George Edwards Fund is thoroughly confident in the future of downtown Cumberland.  The fund has made grants to several projects,... Read Full Story

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Main Street Committees Receive Kudos

Doug Schwab, chair of the Downtown Development Commission, brought recognition to members of the five Main Street committees at the recent Mayor... Read Full Story

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Local Retailer Encourages Outings To See Lights

Marlene Lennox, owner of Lennox East – the oldest bridal shop in Maryland, was recently a guest on the Dave Norman program.  Lennox is... Read Full Story

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City Asked To Support Rail Safety Act

There are plans to reintroduce the Maryland Railway Safety Act in the coming General Assembly session.  The legislation did not make it out... Read Full Story

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Planning Commission Looking At New Restaurant Site

The City of Cumberland Planning Commission meeting today will go over a site plan review with developer Ed Scott for the location of a Chipotle... Read Full Story

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Holiday Travel Numbers Up in Mid-Atlantic

AAA Mid-Atlantic is projecting that 2.3 million Marylanders will be traveling at least 50 miles to holiday destinations, with 90% of them going by... Read Full Story

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Cumberland Holiday Trash Schedule

Trash collection schedules will change on Christmas and New Year’s Days for Cumberland residents with Wednesday pick-ups. Collection is... Read Full Story

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Governor Proclaims Tuesday as State Holiday for Employees

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced that state agencies and offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in observance of Christmas... Read Full Story

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Hilltop Drive Arrest

On Saturday, December 21, 2024 at approximately 10:27 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 500 block... Read Full Story

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Oldtown Incident Results in Arrest

On Saturday, December 21, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Eric Clark Jr.  The warrant was issued as the... Read Full Story

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Commanders Look to Solidify Playoff Berth

The Washington Commanders are in position to claim a playoff berth in the NFC and a win today at home vs. Philadelphia would bolster their... Read Full Story

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CDS Arrest Near Queen City Drive

On Friday, December 20, 2024 at approximately 12:00 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department were conducting a foot patrol in the area of... Read Full Story

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Criminal Summons Served Over Greene St. Assault

On Friday, December 20, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Darryl Powell Jr.  The summons was issued as the... Read Full Story

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Trespassing Arrest on Oldtown Road

On Friday, December 20, 2024 at approximately 7:30 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 1600 block of... Read Full Story

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Saturday Is Presents For Paws Event

Saturday is the Allegany County Animal Shelter’s annual Presents For Paws Event, starting at 11am. The shelter, located on Furnace Street in... Read Full Story

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Maryland State Police Prepare for Holiday Travel

Maryland State Police will increase highway safety patrols over the next two weeks as millions of Marylanders hit the roads for holiday travel.... Read Full Story

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Perez Estavon James Extradited To Allegany County

Perez Estavon James, 32, of Glen Burnie was extradited from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Allegany County Warrant Unit transported to the... Read Full Story

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Bench Warrants Served

Thomas Scannell Jr, 64 of Cumberland, was served two (2) District Court bench warrants for Violation of Probation. Scannell was previously... Read Full Story

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Gov. Justice Appoints Darren Thorne to the Fifteenth Senatorial District

Gov. Jim Justice announced today he has appointed Darren Thorne to the Fifteenth Senatorial District seat to fill the vacancy created by Charles... Read Full Story