The nominees for the 2023 Grammy Awards have been announced, and in addition to all the glitzy pop stars, the bluegrass awards were also listed. Del McCoury is a nominee for his album Almost Proud. This is McCoury’s 15th  nomination.  Del made an appearance on WCBC's Dave Norman show Friday… 

With Thanksgiving just a few days away healthy holiday eating tips should be something to consider not just for your waistline but for your long-term health. Allison Lutz, a registered dietitian with UPMC Western Maryland, dropped by WCBC's Dave Norman show and provided some tips…  

      On November 19th, 2022, The Cumberland City responded to a residence in the 200 block of Baltimore Ave for the report of an assault. Upon arrival on scene, officers contacted a victim and witness of the alleged assault. It was learned that an argument had broken out inside the residence between the victim and suspect that turned physical. During the altercation, the suspect began to choke the victim, causing her to lose breath. The victim was able to get away from the suspect prior to receiving any further injury. As a result, John Frederick Ammons, 90, of Cumberland MD,…

On Sunday, November 20th, 2022 at 1137 hours, the Maryland State Police, McHenry Barrack, received a complaint of a 'road rage' incident that reportedly occurred on Interstate 68 eastbound at the 27 mile marker, near the Allegany County line.  Initial reports indicated that the male operator of an Acura SUV pointed a pistol at another motorist during the incident before continuing east into Allegany County.  A general broadcast was put out with the suspect and suspect vehicle information by the McHenry and Cumberland Barracks.  A short time later, Deputies with the Allegany County Sheriff's Office located the vehicle near the 45…

The Office of the State Fire Marshal added a new employee to the ranks yesterday, and while every newly minted Deputy State Fire Marshal is required to raise their right hand and be sworn in, K9 Deacon just wanted belly rubs and loved. Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Jeff Thomas's new partner, Deacon, is a 13-month-old female, purebred yellow Labrador retriever. She was raised by Paws for a Cause and later transitioned to Von Der King Kennels and Training before being acquired by the ATF for the accelerant detection canine program. They will join nearly 60 other teams across the…

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today reminded hunters that West Virginia’s buck firearms season will start Monday, Nov. 21 and that they need to purchase their license and deer stamps before the season starts if they want a chance to take an additional buck during the state’s most popular hunting season. “West Virginia’s buck firearms season is an incredible time of year and one of the most exciting ways you can enjoy a hunting adventure and experience all of the outdoor goodness our beautiful state has to offer,” Gov. Justice said. “Whether you’re a lifelong hunter like me or just…

  WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) led his colleagues this week in a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland, urging the two agency heads to follow the guidance set out by President Joe Biden to proactively prevent discriminatory profiling based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) or disability. Signing the letter with Cardin are Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.),…

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred this morning in Baltimore County. At about 7:20 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police JFK Memorial Highway Barrack responded to I-95 South in White Marsh, Maryland for a report of a pedestrian struck on the roadway. According to a preliminary investigation, a tractor-trailer was parked on the right shoulder of I-95. The pedestrian, identified as Joseph Russell Thomas II, 52, of New York, was wearing a fluorescent vest and was attempting to assist another truck driver with connecting his tractor-trailer to his truck. At the same time, a…

On 11/18/2022, at approximately 1655 hours, Deputies attempted to affect a traffic stop on a vehicle for operating with expired registration, traveling Eastbound on Interstate 68, near mile marker 50.  The vehicle failed to yield to Deputies, and recklessly fled on to Pleasant Valley Road.  A vehicle pursuit ensued, but was ultimately terminated after the suspect vehicle began to pass other motorists traveling on Pleasant Valley Road in an unsafe and negligent manner.  After terminating the pursuit, Deputies were able to maintain a visual on the suspect vehicle as it traveled into Pennsylvania, and then back into Maryland.  After re-entering…

The following students from Parkside Elementary School earned Principal's List honors for the first marking period of the 2022-2023 school year:  Grade 3:  Adalyn Alvey, Quinn Andrews, Emma Benson, Bentley Cowan, Graham Dorsey, Jasper Foster, Rocco Fox, Aria Fussell, Brighton Gray, Kaydence Jackson, Finneas Kranz, Christian Larrick, Chase Layman, Ophelia Lopez, Graham Miller, Mila Price, Dylan Rando, Roman Raucci, Dax Reyes, Connor Sheetz, Nathan Sheetz, Ezekiel Wharton Grade 4:  Isabella Alburtis, Isaiah Banks, Frederick Benson, Brody Burk, Shelby Carden, Aubrie Covalt, Piper Daley, Bailee Garlitz, DaMari Green, Hunter Haller, Sophie Holbrook, Dracke Kozlowski, Landon Lantz, Wei Hao Lin, Summit MacGray, Sterling Mallow,…