Appalachian Festival
The Appalachian Festival will celebrate our 21st year on September 17-19 at Frostburg State University! On Thursday the 17th at 7pm kick off the weekend with our Film Festival at the Palace Theatre on Main Street. On Friday the 18th don't miss the Symposium on FSU's Upper Quad which features a variety of speakers. On S...
Convoy for Kids
SEPT 19th at Moran's Lounge inn Westernport. Proceeds each year go to families of children with serious illnesses. the Convoy will start at 10 am: Motorcycles-$20, Diesel trucks-$20, Semi-$40 (includes a Convoy for Kids shirt) Follow Convoy for Kids on Facebook (event: 11th Annual Convoy for Kids) This on-site event ...
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POLICE SEEK BURGLARY SUSPECT
On September 16th,2026 Officers with the Cumberland Police Department responded to Grow West Cannabis Dispensary located at 213 South Walnut Place for a commercial burglary alarm. Upon arrival, officers observed signs of forced entry into the business and cleared the building. Officers later reviewed video surveillance...
MAYOR, COUNCIL APPROVE FILM ORDINANCE
The Cumberland Mayor and City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that is designed to control commercial TV shows, movies, photography, and "related activities" produced on public property. The legislation was passed unanimously, without discussion; no one from the public addressed the issue.
