ELKTON, MD (January 8, 2023) - State Fire Marshals are crediting a smoke alarm and a home fire sprinkler system for saving the lives of a family and reducing significant property damage at a Elkton home late last night. Singerly Fire Company and mutual-aid departments were called to the home just after 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning for a reported dwelling fire in the 200 block of Independence Drive after the occupant discovered a fire in a bedroom after a smoke alarm sounded. Upon arrival, the fire department determined the fire had been extinguished with one fire sprinkler that had activated. Fire investigators…

Kevin Ogle was recently honored by the Cumberland City Council- recognized for his 50 years of service with the City Police Department. Ogle was hired in 1972 and served with the department until retiring in 2009. However at that time he immediately began work as supervisor of the city’s Municipal Parking Authority. Acting Police Chief James Burt…

Anthony Brown has been sworn in as Maryland’s new attorney general,  pledging to work to increase equity and “dismantle barriers of opportunities.” Brown — a Democrat who is a former congressman, lieutenant governor and state legislator — noted the historic nature of his victory in November, as well as the historic election of Gov.-elect Wes Moore, a Democrat who introduced Brown after the attorney general was sworn in by Gov. Larry Hogan, a term-limited Republican. Moore is the state’s first Black candidate elected governor. Brown noted that Maryland is one of the most diverse states in the country, but still had work to do…

84 Lumber and Nemacolin resort founder Joseph A. Hardy III died Saturday on his 100th birthday, A statement from the family said the following: "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph A. Hardy, III. The Hardy family lost their patriarch and all-around great man. Many knew Joe as a brilliant businessman and enthusiastic entrepreneur. Even with his vast success, Joe always remembered what matters most: people. He helped make the American dream real for so many, and he will be greatly missed. "Joe proved that nothing is impossible by willing himself to his 100th birthday….

On 01/07/2023 at approximately 1:30 PM the Cumberland City Police Department were dispatched to the area of North Cresap Street and West Second Street for an unattended juvenile. The complainant had observed the toddler aged child alone in the roadway and brought them to safety. Officers received a call from the mother stating her child was missing. The juvenile was returned to the mother and officers started an investigation. The child was supposed to be in the care of Michael Caswell at a nearby residence. Officers contacted Caswell and observed him showing signs of being under the influence. Caswell was…

WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch. WHERE…In Maryland, Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Mineral Counties. WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Monday. IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. AFFECTED AREAS: GARRETT … EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY … WESTERN GRANT … WESTERN MINERAL Instructions: Slow down and use caution while traveling. When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a…

The shooting death of Ashli Babbitt is discussed frequently by the corrupt liberal media and their allies in Congress. So, it is up to Judicial Watch to uncover the full truth about the ONLY homicide tied to the January 6 disturbance. We just received 31 pages of documents from the Department of the Air Force that show U.S. Capitol Police Lieutenant Michael Byrd was housed at taxpayer expense at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after he shot and killed U.S. Air Force veteran Ashli Babbitt inside the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Judicial Watch obtained the records in response…

The goodbyes for outgoing Maryland Governor Larry Hogan continue as his tenure in office is rapidly coming to a close. Last week he said goodbye to the Board of Public Works at his last meeting with the panel, sharing some heartfelt moments with state colleagues.The meeting was filled with goodbyes, well wishes and messages of thanks as Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot finish up the last couple weeks of their terms. Governor Hogan said it's a group that Hogan said worked well together despite their differences… Treasurer Dereck Davis honored Hogan, praising what he said is a defining moment of…

The Cumberland Economic Development Corporation on Tuesday is expected to officially approve a contract with a developer for the former Memorial Hospital property. Cumberland City officials last April agreed to transfer ownership of the property on  Memorial Avenue to the CEDC with plans for the location expected to involve construction of a housing development-  specifically market rate residential housing. Located in South Cumberland the hospital was vacated in 2009 with the opening of a new hospital on Willowbrook road. The former hospital structure was demolished in 2015 leaving in 8 acre track that included a 300 space parking garage still…

Plunge events include Super Plunge January 27-28th, Cool Schools February 2nd, Corporate, Police, Military, EMT and Firefighter February 3rd, followed by the Maryland Plunge & PlungeFest February 4th at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis all to benefit Special Olympics Maryland athletes. WHAT: Vendors and entertainment are booked, and our Plungers are ready to take back the beach for the 27th year of the MSP Polar Bear Plunge. Join us the first week of February for the COOLEST Maryland winter party, PlungeFest. With games, entertainment, live music, and food and drink; it’s a party that the whole family can enjoy….