Cumberland Local News

A Hardy County man admits to his role in a drug trafficking operation.  43 year old Richard Allan Howell, of Moorefield, West Virginia pleaded guilty to one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.” Howell admitted to having methamphetamine, also known as “crystal meth” or “ice,” in October 2018 in Hardy County according to […]

Maryland State Police are actively recruiting motivated young men and women to join one of the most prestigious law enforcement agencies in the state with an increased starting pay. The Maryland State Police announces a salary increase for newly hired troopers as many law enforcement agencies around the country work to recruit qualified applicants. Effective […]

The Allegany County Health Department still has several appointment slots available for Tuesday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 3 for Moderna COVID vaccine boosters. Those clinics will take place in the Multipurpose Building at the Allegany County Fairgrounds. Individuals seeking a Moderna booster at the clinics must pre-register for an appointment online at health.maryland.gov/allegany, be […]

Several streets in South Cumberland will be closed during the Annual Halloween Parade on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. The parade begins at 7:00 p.m.; however, street closures and detours will be in place prior to the start of the event. All of the following areas and streets, to include alleys, leading to them will be […]

The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission (Citizens Commission), a balanced commission created by Governor Larry Hogan to draw fair and representative legislative and congressional district maps for the 2022 elections, will hold its final public hearing on Wednesday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. Marylanders are encouraged to join and participate in the public meeting. The final proposed […]

Maryland State Police are investigating the death of two people found inside their home in Allegany County. The victims are identified as 65 year old Gregory Zembower and 54 year old Lorraine Zembower of Rawlings, Maryland. Both individuals were pronounced deceased in their home located along Meadowdale Drive in Rawlings. Their bodies have been transported […]

Following final CDC approval, Governor Larry Hogan today announced the updated status of COVID-19 booster shot eligibility in the State of Maryland and the opportunity to mix and match vaccines. State health officials are strongly recommending that anyone with an underlying health condition or comorbidity get a booster shot as soon as possible. “From day […]

Moderna COVID vaccine booster appointments announced last week for October 26 and 27 filled up very quickly, and today the Allegany County Health Department has announced additional Moderna booster clinics for Tuesday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 3 from 9 to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. each day. Those clinics will take place in […]

ACPS bus #36 for Allegany High School and Cresaptown Elementary School (which has been being covered by bus #163) will not be running in the morning or afternoon Tuesday, October 26, 2021. ACPS Buses #33 for Washington Middle School, bus #50 for Fort Hill High School, and bus #50 for John Humbird Elementary School will […]

Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury visited Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) Wednesday. State Superintendent Choudhury attended a meeting with district instructional and behavior support personnel regarding the Response to Intervention (RTI) initiatives with Ms. Barbara Baker, Superintendent, in the morning. Together, they later visited several classrooms and spoke with students at Yough Glades […]