The Pirates took sole possession of first place Wednesday night with a 17-0 shutout of the Athletics.  The Pirates were paced by the pitching of Grayson Long and the hitting of Caden Hall, who drove in three runs.  Dylan Irons and Max Fradiska added triples.  The next Dapper Dan broadcast will be the All Star game Sunday night at 7 p.m.  Once again the final score:  Pirates 17, Athletics 0.

Maryland State Police have arrested two people who were indicted Monday on charges associated with the deaths of six highway construction workers following a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on March 22, 2023 on Interstate 695 in Baltimore County. Lisa Adrienne Lea, 54, of Randallstown, Maryland, has been indicted on six counts of manslaughter, six counts of negligent homicide, six counts of causing the death of a vulnerable individual while operating a motor vehicle, driving under the influence, conducting an unsafe lane change, speeding, failure to control speed to avoid a collision, following a vehicle too closely, negligent driving and…

The Maryland Department of Health, in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is now accepting applications from eligible Maryland primary care practices, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Care Transformation Organizations for participation in the Maryland Primary Care Program beginning January 1, 2024. This will be the final application period for the program under the current agreement with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “Expanding our statewide primary care program is a critical part of our mission to build a strong and equitable primary care delivery system inclusive of all Marylanders’ health care needs,” said Maryland Department of Health…

State Treasurer Riley Moore, chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today announced his Office has approved the Hope Scholarship for more than 5,000 West Virginia students for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, with several hundred more students potentially being awarded in the coming weeks. “There has been a tremendous interest in the Hope Scholarship this year and our Office has been working diligently to ensure every eligible West Virginia family that wants to take advantage of this program to educate their children can do so,” Treasurer Moore said. As of Monday morning, June 5, the Office had approved 5,099 Hope…

Governor Wes Moore today announced increases in key targeted cargo at state-owned marine terminals at the Port of Baltimore during the first quarter of 2023. General cargo is up 8% and containers are up more than 7% compared to the first three months of 2022, and roll on/roll off farm and construction machinery is up 42% year over year. “Maryland’s Port of Baltimore is one of the largest economic engines in the state, and that engine is now firing on all cylinders,” said Gov. Moore. “The maritime industry knows we have the critical tools they need: world-class infrastructure, state-of-the-art technology,…

The Council Meeting in June will be held on the 15th at 4PM here will be no work session  The agenda items for the Council meeting will be added prior to the meeting.  Should you have any questions, please email estahlman@frostburgcity.org. 

The GIANT Company announced its Healing Our Planet initiative, in partnership with its customers, raised more than $1.46 million to support Rodale Institute™, Planet Bee Foundation™, and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful™. The campaign, now in its third year, has raised more than $5.6 million to grow health and sustainability initiatives centric to connecting families for a better, more sustainable future. John Ruane, interim president, The GIANT Company, announced the campaign results at Rodale Institute in Kutztown, Pa., presenting $850,092 to support the nonprofit’s regenerative organic agriculture initiatives, including climate science research to strengthen food system sustainability practices and climate resilient communities…

U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Special Representative on Anti-Semitism, Racism, and Intolerance for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly, issued the following statement on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Pride Month 2023. Information on upcoming Maryland Pride events can be found at this link. “Pride is celebrated throughout June, when the weather is warm, spirits are high and school is out, but it has been far from sunshine and the signature LGBTQ+ rainbows for the community. “Fifty-four years ago on June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City, became the birthplace…

On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at approximately 12:57 AM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on W. First Street and identified the operator as Thomas Scott.   The officer learned that Scott had an active bench warrant for his arrest.  The warrant was issued as the result of Scott failing to appear for court on June 5, 2023.  He was originally charged with driving without a license.  Scott was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on his personal recognizance. ARRESTED:  Thomas…

On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a Frederick County District Court bench warrant on Heather Sager.  The warrant was issued as the result of Sager failing to appear for court on March 7, 2017.  She was originally charged with CDS: Possess-Not Marijuana, Possess Contraband-Place of Confinement, CDS Admin Equip Poss/Dist.  Sager was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  She was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center on a $1,000 percentage bond. ARRESTED:  Heather Renee Sager        AGE:  30        Cumberland, MD