Cumberland News

Cumberland Goes to War, which begins today, is not just a celebration of those who fought more than six decades ago in the most terrible war this world has seen.

Jordan Schupfer of Cumberland appears on the Rosie the Riveter poster that promotes this year's Cumberland Goes to War event.

Three people were arrested in domestic incidents that occurred within a two-hour period Monday night, Cumberland Police said.

Even in the best of times, it is often difficult for the American Red Cross to keep adequate blood supplies on hand.

A 28-year-old woman was arrested early Sunday morning after police say she struck a Cumberland Housing Authority security officer during a disturbance at Fort Cumberland Homes.

A second man has been charged in connection with a series of arsons that occurred last month at downtown Cumberland businesses.

Four former state correctional officers face sentencing in Cumberland for assaults on inmates at the North Branch Correctional Institution.

Charles Robin Woods, 47, has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape that occurred at his Bedford road residence Oct.

A family of four was left homeless after an accidental fire heavily damaged their residence onMarion Street early Monday afternoon.

Several streets in South Cumberland will be closed today for the 60th annual Halloween Parade, which begins at 7 p.m. Virginia Avenue, Grand Avenue, Seymour Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, South Street, East First Street, East Second Street, East Third Street and East Fourth Street are all included in the parade formation areas and route.

"Give them a chance to get in a cell," said the incident commander from the Federal Correctional Institution during a training exercise.

Information is being sought in connection with the theft of a diaper bag outside the Accident Laundromat on South Main Street, Wednesday.

Frostburg, Md. - THREE hours by bike from Cumberland, Md., on the Great Allegheny Passage, I rode into the mouth of the abandoned Borden Tunnel near here, where freight trains once rumbled, hauling coke, steel and coal.

During World War II, Cumberland was the second largest city in the state and was a hub of activity.

A head-on collision on National Highway in LaVale Wednesday night killed three Mount Savage residents, including an 11-year-old boy.

A Cumberland man is under arrest and facing multiple arson charges, and police say more arrests are on the way.

City man injured in Frederick County accident FREDERICK - John Sparks, 28, of Cumberland, was flown to University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore following a two-vehicle accident Tuesday on state Route 180 at U.S. Route 340, according to Maryland State Police.

Carol Trottier suffered severe injuries, including respiratory burns, in the 9:20 a.m. fire at 217 Carroll St.

A 30-year-old Baltimore Avenue man remained jailed without bond Tuesday following his arrest on burglary, robbery and theft charges filed by the C3I Unit in connection with two residential burglaries that occurred on Oct.

A 47-year-old city man was sentenced to serve 18 months in the county jail after he pleaded guilty to a sex offense charge Tuesday in Allegany County Circuit Court.