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Cumberland, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Cumberland! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Free gun safety locks available at Cumberland libraries
  • A 1911 account recalls Emory Cave's fatal Cumberland train incident
  • Three Cumberland residents arrested on bench warrants

Also on today's calendar: Men’s Group and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a touch of rain, temps: high: 52, low: 39.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 45 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Free gun safety locks available at county libraries (times-news.com) — Cumberland residents can pick up free gun safety locks at county libraries, including South Cumberland and Washington Street. County residents 18 and older may request two locks per household daily, with no identification required and only their ZIP code recorded. Weapons must not be brought into libraries.
   

2. Cave hit by train (pagevalleynews.com) — A newspaper account from 1911 recalls the death of Emory Cave after a train struck him at Cumberland's William Street crossing. The Virginia man, about 38, had stopped in the city while traveling home from lumber work in West Virginia. The account leaves unexplained how he reached the tracks after purchasing his onward ticket.
   

3. Bench Warrants Arrest (wcbcradio.com) — Cumberland police arrested three city residents Monday on bench warrants alleging probation violations, a missed court appearance and a pretrial release violation. Joshua Levi Walker, 39, and Julie Marie Johns, 29, were held without bond. Natasha Marie Groves, 42, whose warrant alleged failure to appear in an assault case, was released on her own recognizance.
   

4. Garcia leads Garrett past Allegany College as Lakers split pair (wvnews.com) — Allegany College of Maryland fell 75-66 to Garrett in Cumberland on Saturday, despite Elijah Hall’s 18 points. Alejandro Garcia’s 18 points and 10 rebounds helped Garrett withstand a second-half challenge. The Lakers return to ACM for games Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m.
   

5. Two Inmates Eyed As Suspects After Prisoner Dies Inside Maryland Max-Security Prison: Police (newsbreak.com) — Maryland State Police are investigating an inmate’s death at North Branch Correctional Institution in the Cumberland area, with two fellow prisoners identified as suspects. Neither has been charged, and investigators are awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause and manner of death. The deceased inmate’s name remains withheld pending family notification.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Most Marylanders are missing out on rebates and programs designed to lower their monthly costs.
    We do the digging so you don’t have to. • Rate alerts: Know when prices are shifting before they hit your bill. • Rebates and assistance: Cash-back… (Nextdoor )
  • Most Marylanders are missing out on rebates and programs designed to lower their monthly costs.
    We do the digging so you don’t have to. • Rate alerts: Know when prices are shifting before they hit your bill. • Rebates and assistance: Cash-back… (Nextdoor )
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time in Cumberland. Apply here.
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Cumberland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumberland here.

Ok Cumberland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cumberland

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