Heritage Days street festival set
CUMBERLAND — Cumberland’s official street festival, Heritage Days is a celebration of the city’s past, which began long before the American Revolution. Now in its 49th year, Heritage Days offers something for everyone from children to history buffs to arts…
Love for hops farming inspires local resident to create craft brews
CUMBERLAND — A new drinkery and hops farm, the 1812 Brewery, will soon open on Mason Road and serve locally brewed beer. The establishment will be managed by 24-year-old Cory McCagh. McCagh, a 2011 graduate of Allegany High School and 2015…
Pittsburgh Pirates award grant for little league field
CUMBERLAND — The Pittsburgh Pirates have awarded a $10,000 grant to the city of Cumberland for upgrades to Al Abrams Field. Located on Leiper Street on the city’s East Side, the field has been regularly utilized for Dapper Dan Little League baseball — along…
Scenic railroad excursion to Frostburg returns
CUMBERLAND — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s popular excursion train to Frostburg has resumed after landslides along the route forced the shutdown of the trip for more than a year. “When you believe in something, you stick with it,” said Diana Howard, the scenic…
Springtime on Washington Street
More Rolling Mill properties to come down
CUMBERLAND — A new phase of demolitions, which could include 14 homes, is expected to begin any day in the city’s Rolling Mill neighborhood, Cumberland Mayor Brian Grim said. “I understand the CEDC (Cumberland Economic Development Corp.) has 14 properties that…
Raceway kicking off 2017 season Saturday
CUMBERLAND — For nearly five years, the Fairgo Half Mile at the Allegany County Fairgrounds sat abandoned. That will change Saturday when The Greater Cumberland Raceway kicks off its 2017 season with the Mudd Classic 100 Enduro race. “We know it’s going…
Wisp Resort Set to Re-Open for Winter Operations
In February, Wisp Resort was forced by rain and temperatures in the 50’s to suspend skiing and snowboarding operations. Now, in the midst of a cold and snowy March, Wisp Resort is anticipating a re-opening of winter operations sometime…
