The NFL will not resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field, two people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday. Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the league is still figuring out how to determine playoff seedings and scheduling. The NFL Players Association must approve changes. The Bills-Bengals game had major playoff implications. Buffalo (12-3) entered Monday night needing a win to maintain the AFC’s No. 1 seed. The Kansas City Chiefs (13-3) currently hold that spot. The…

U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) secured $45 million in funding for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) – first authorized through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – in the end-of-the-year omnibus legislation. This first-time funding will support the development of walking and biking infrastructure that connects to accessible, affordable, and safe active transportation networks, allowing people to reach destinations within a community and travel between communities.    “Transportation infrastructure should connect us to all modes of transport, including walking and biking paths. These transportation networks reduce air pollution and traffic congestion as they also support healthier and more…

A high school student died Wednesday in a quintuple shooting at the Edmondson Village Shopping Center in southwest Baltimore, city police said. WBAL reports Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said five juveniles were shot around 11:18 a.m. in the parking lot outside the Popeyes restaurant, and it's believed two individuals shot multiple rounds toward the victims.  

The City of Cumberland, in partnership with the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT). Preservation Maryland and the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, will present a free Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Workshop on Thursday, February 9th, 2023 from 11:30 – 2 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 57 N. Liberty Street, Cumberland, MD. 21502. Lunch will be provided. For those unable to attend in person a virtual option will be available. This event is for investors, historic property owners, real estate agents, banking specialists, accountants, government officials and local community leaders who want to learn more about utilizing vacant and/or historic…

On Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, the Cumberland City Police responded to a Queen City Drive business for the report of a shoplifter. Once on scene, Officers contacted an employee from the business who stated they had observed the shoplifter in the store concealing items on their person. The employee then confronted the subject and had them remove the items from their person. During this time, the subject had an open bottle of alcohol which spilled on some of the merchandise, damaging it. The subject was also found to have an active Bench Warrant for violation of probation. As a result,…

On Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, the Cumberland City Police arrested Benjamin Charles Anastasio, 33, of Cumberland MD. Anastasio was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court for an incident that occurred on December 31st, 2022. During that incident, The Cumberland Police, with assistance from the Allegany County Sherriff’s Office and Maryland State Police, responded to the area of Fisher Ln and Williams Rd. It was reported that the subject had escaped from a medical facility to which they had been court committed. Officers set a perimeter in the wooded area and initiated a search…

On Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, the Cumberland City Police arrested Jessica Nicole Porter, 34, of Cumberland MD. Porter was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on December 2nd, 2022. The warrant allege that Porter violated the terms and conditions of her probation that stemmed from a previous theft charge. She was taken before the District Court Commissioner for her Initial Appearance where she was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. She is currently being held without bond. Arrested: Jessica Nicole Porter Age: 34 Charges: Bench Warrant – Violation of Probation On Wednesday,…

A scene from the 1994 classic  movie “The Shawkshank Redemption” with the warden explaining how the state views allocating funds for prisons. That does not appear to be the case in Maryland where in December the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services notified all inmates that a $15 dollar holiday gift was being deposited in their spending accounts. That money could be used for any commissary items such as food, clothing and sundries. The memorandum was signed by state duty commissioner Annie Harvey.  Harvey could not be reached for comment- but WCBC News did catch up with State Senator-elect…

With construction set to begin in April on the $15 million Baltimore Street redesign project – city officials have begun discussions on the possible distribution of some of the downtown assets. Those include items such as street lights, bike racks, benches and even the bricks on the mall. During this week’s city work session, council member Laurie Marchini said there has been interest expressed… If the decision is for the city to remove, salvage  and give away the items, there could be some cost associated involved- as opposed to simply having the contractor remove and dispose of the lights, bricks,…

The newly elected members of the Allegany County Board of Education have been officially sworn in to office with newcomer Lori Lepley joining incumbents David Bohn and Robert Farrell in ceremonies Wednesday. Those three will serve with Crystal Bender and Tammy Fraley. While Bohn and Farrell ran as incumbents, member Deb Frank opted not to seek a second term leaving one seat open- and that went to Lepley. Farrell tells WCBC News his priority beginning a new term will continue to focus on helping students recovering what was lost during the COVID-19 pandemic… Mrs Lepley, during the campaign, said on…