Cumberland Times-News

The Cumberland Times-News is a daily newspaper published every morning, operating seven days a week. It caters to the community of Cumberland, Maryland, along with the nearby regions of Allegany and Garrett counties in Maryland and Mineral County in West Virginia.

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City approves CDBG submission for funding

1 day ago | times-news.com | Teresa McMinn

CUMBERLAND — A funding recommendation, as part of a $3.5 million five-year plan for the city’s Community Development Block Grant program, is headed to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The mayor and City Council approved submission of the plan that includes more than $786,000 in suggested funding for various community needs this year. kAm%96 a_ad E@ a_ah rsqv 4@?D@=:52E65 A=2? AC@46DD DE2CE65 :? y2?F2CJ[ 2?5 :?4=F565 >66E:?8D 2?5 AF3=:4 962C:?8D]k^Am kAmrC62E:@? @7 E96 A=2?
County approves slots revenue allocations

1 day ago | times-news.com | Teresa McMinn

CUMBERLAND — Based on the county's cut of estimated gambling proceeds, local fire and rescue services are set to gain up to about $866,000. Other area organizations stand to benefit as well. kAmr@F?EJ 4@>>:DD:@?6CD %9FCD52J 2AAC@G65 2==@42E:@?
SiriusXM launches 24/7 pro wrestling channel on July 1

2 days ago | times-news.com | Joe Reedy

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Moore to offer buyouts, implement hiring freeze for state employees

2 days ago | times-news.com | Carson Swick

BALTIMORE — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will offer a voluntary buyout program and implement a hiring freeze for state employees, according to an internal letter from the governor obtained by The Baltimore Sun Tuesday.
New charges for Zizians group members

3 days ago | times-news.com | Teresa McMinn

CUMBERLAND — Three people arrested in Frostburg earlier this year who are linked to the cult-like group known as the Zizians face new charges. Jack Lasota, believed to be the group’s leader, and alleged members of the organization Michelle Zajko and Daniel Blank are tied to the killing of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland near the Canadian border in January and five other deaths in three states. kAmx? u63CF2CJ[ E96 EC:@ H6C6 2CC6DE65 :?
Maryland GOP balks at Gov. Wes Moore’s $400M for underserved communities

4 days ago | times-news.com | Carson Swick

Candy WoodallANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s Juneteenth announcement of $400 million in state funds to historically underserved communities isn’t sitting well with some Republican lawmakers, who view the initiative as an unproductive government handout. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ E96 |2CJ=2?5 s6A2CE>6?E @7 w@FD:?8 2?5 r@>>F?:EJ s6G6=@A>6?E[ E96 7F?5D — H9:49 4@>6 AC:>2C:=J 7C@> swrs’D 3F586ED 7@C E96 a_ae 2?5 a_af 7:D42= J62CD — H:== 36 56D:8?2E65 7@C AC@8C2>>:?8 :?
FEDERAL FALLOUT | 'Job creators and economic anchors': Hospitals could see higher number of uninsured patients, receive less for providing services, health leaders say

5 days ago | times-news.com | Russ O'Reilly

Editor’s note: Federal Fallout is a Tribune-Democrat news series addressing the potential local impact of funding cuts. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The sweeping federal budget reconciliation bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could lead to massive Medicaid cuts, increasing struggles for all hospital patients across Pennsylvania, hospital advocates say. kAm%96 A=2?
City officials: Bonner acting chief

6 days ago | times-news.com | Teresa McMinn

CUMBERLAND — A local radio station’s reports that the city’s police chief was removed from his job are not accurate, Cumberland officials said. WCBC radio Thursday reported Cumberland Police Chief Chuck Ternent was “out” and “has been relieved of his duties.”kAmx? C6DA@?D6 E@ BF6DE:@?D 7C@> E96 rF>36C=2?5 %:>6D\}6HD uC:52J[ r:EJ p5>:?:DEC2E@C y677 $:=<2 D2:5 G:2 DE2E6>6?E E92E E96 C25:@ DE2E:@?’D C6A@CED 2?5 D@4:2= >65:2 A@DED ?665 “4@CC64E:@?
City officials: Ternent retires, Bonner acting chief

1 week ago | times-news.com | Teresa McMinn

CUMBERLAND — A local radio station’s reports that the city’s police chief was removed from his job are not accurate, Cumberland officials said. WCBC radio Thursday reported Cumberland Police Chief Chuck Ternent was “out” and “has been relieved of his duties.”kAmx? C6DA@?D6 E@ BF6DE:@?D 7C@> E96 rF>36C=2?5 %:>6D\}6HD uC:52J[ r:EJ p5>:?:DEC2E@C y677 $:=<2 D2:5 G:2 DE2E6>6?E E92E E96 C25:@ DE2E:@?’D C6A@CED 2?5 D@4:2= >65:2 A@DED ?665 “4@CC64E:@?
How to stay cool in the heat wave hitting parts of the US - even without air conditioning

1 week ago | times-news.com | Caleigh Wells |Melina Walling

The first big heat wave of 2025 has arrived, coinciding with the official start of summer. More than 40 million people in the U.S. were under heat alerts Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures in the Midwest are expected to crest well into the 90s Fahrenheit (30s Celsius) this weekend. Triple-digit highs could pop up in New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Denver. The peak will likely hit the East Coast early next week.