FedEx Distribution Center operational and local officials hope it will be a shot in the arm for regional economy
Construction of a FedEx Transport Distribution Center has concluded at Mexico Farms- providing what local officials hope will be a tremendous shot in the arm for the regional economy. The project began last November when the Allegany County Commissioners approved construction plans for 193,000-square-foot facility on 40 acres at the corner of Maryland Route 51 and Mexico Farms Road. Commissioners President Jake Shade says the distribution center will result in many new jobs for the area- and will be the first high-volume employer to build in the area since American Woodmark opened along U.S. Route 220 nearly 20 years…
Growing problems created by bullying and cyber bullying
Among the details that emerged during the sentencing last week for Devon Burroughs in the stabbing death of 17 year-old Saiquan Jenkins was that Burroughs was bullied and had a history of mental illness. The tragedy shines an even brighter spotlight on the growing problems created by bullying and cyber bullying. Boards of Education; administrators; teachers and councelors have all worked diligently for years to create some potential solutions. In Maryland, student board members are now getting more actively involved, addressing the issue during a recent conference of the Maryland Association of Board’s of Education. Allegany County School Board member…
Winter Weather Advisory until 08:00AM Tuesday
Severity: Moderate – Possible threat to life or property Urgency: Expected – Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour) Certainty: Likely (p > ~50%) Category: MET: Meteorological (inc. flood) Event Description: Winter Weather Advisory Alert: Winter Weather Advisory until 08:00AM Tuesday Dear WCBC News Room, * WHAT…Areas of freezing rain. Ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE…In Maryland, Allegany County. In West Virginia, Hampshire and Mineral Counties. * WHEN…Until 8 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Road conditions could change between wet and icy due to localized temperature differences. * AFFECTED AREAS:…
WV AG Urges Consumers to Use Caution with Holiday Credit Card Offers
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to exercise caution when evaluating credit card offers this holiday season. The advice comes as part of the Attorney General’s Holiday Consumer Protection Week. Consumers may see an uptick in credit card offers with the Christmas shopping season now in full swing. While it may be tempting to take advantage of the “buy now, pay later” option, the Attorney General urges consumers to verify the credit card offer is legitimate. “It’s always a good idea to verify any sort of offer you may receive,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “Credit cards…
Fatal accident on U.S. Route 40
On 12/5/22, at approximately 0637, troopers from the Hagerstown Barrack responded to the area of US Route 40 and Rockdale Road for a single vehicle Collison. Upon arrival troopers located a rollback into a utility pole with the driver unconscious. The investigation revealed that a 2013 Ford F650 rollback was traveling eastbound on US Route 40 in the area of Rockdale Road and went off the roadway for an unknown reason striking a utility pole. The driver who was identified as Zachary Reid was transported to Meritus Medical Center and was pronounced deceased at 7:16 am. …
Officers, suspect injured during morning altercation on Bedford Street
On Monday morning at approximately 0720 officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Bedford Street for a disturbance. Officers arrived and were confronted by the suspect. Officers attempted to take the individual into custody. The suspect resisted and began to assault officers. Additional officers were called to the scene, and the suspect was taken into custody. As of result of the encounter, several officers and the suspect were transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information will be released about this incident at a later time. The investigation is still ongoing.
Assault involving a knife on Park Street leads to Arrest
On December 5th, 2022 at approximately 4:04 a.m, the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 300 block of Park Street for an assault involving a knife. Upon arrival officers contacted the victim who advised that Kathleen Somers started a physical altercation with them. Somers produced a knife during the altercation, and cut them with the knife. The officers observed injuries that corroborated the victim’s statement and placed Somers under arrest for the assault. She was transported to central booking where she is currently awaiting a bond hearing. NAME: Kathleen Marie Somers AGE: 43 Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Assault 1st, Assault 2nd,…
Pedestrian struck by motor vehicle
On December 4th, 2022 at approximately 3:00 p.m, the Cumberland Police Department responded to the intersection of N. Centre Street and Frederick Street for a pedestrian that was struck by a motor vehicle. The pedestrian was transported to UPMC Western Maryland for minor injuries. The investigation is on-going.
WMSR has no time for post holiday break as 1309 is set to run at full steam in 2023
Maryland Thunder steam engine 1309 is the centerpiece of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad according to CEO Wes Heinz and it will be leading the way with next month's kickoff of the 2023 calendar. While the railroad is in the midst of it's busiest time of the year running the popular Polar Express excursions Heinz says there will be no time for a post holiday break as 1309 is set to be running at full steam come January….
Wes Moore pledge to develop a world-class education system starting with free Pre-K
Almost immediately after being declared the next governor of the state Maryland, Wes Moore pledge to develop a "world-class education system, starting with free Pre-K for every single child in need in the state of Maryland". That's a key plank for the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, the 10-year plan to overhaul the state's education system fueled by an injection of $3.8 billion to increase education funding. While Baltimore city schools have routinely been singled out for a variety of problems, Moore says every school system in the state is on notice… While local school systems will be permitted a great deal…