The State of West Virginia held an inaugural Medal of Valor ceremony for first responders from across the state. WV Delegate Daniel Linville provided some background on how the Honor Board for the medal came about… Governor Jim Justice was on hand for the ceremony and offered words of appreciation for the medal recipients including city police, sheriff’s officers, state police, and firefighters…  

The off-campus shooting that occurred in Frostburg over the weekend is continuing to be investigated by Frostburg Police and C3I.  20-year old Alexander Redondo of Westernport was killed in the shooting and three Frostburg State University students were also victims of gunshots at a student rental on College Avenue Sunday morning.  Frostburg Police Chief Nicholas Costello spoke with WCBC Monday afternoon about the shooting… Chief Costello emphasized the importance of witness statements in helping to authorities to solve this crime… The chief made an appeal to anyone that has information about the shooting to come forward and speak with the…

This week, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) joined their colleagues in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case of Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, urging the Court to reverse the district court’s stay on the FDA’s more than 20-year-old approval of mifepristone. In April, the Supreme Court issued a stay of the lower court ruling that allows mifepristone to remain on the market while the case is under review. This effort was led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Bernie Sanders…

On Thursday, May 4, a myriad of Frostburg State University students was honored at the 2023 Leadership and Engagement Awards reception for their dedication and contributions to the University’s leadership. This eclectic group of individuals tirelessly serve the campus community in a variety of capacities, lending their time and talents to everyone they encounter.  The process for nominating a student for an award is open to anyone who has witnessed exceptional leadership and service of a scholar, peer, mentor or friend. Selection committees ultimately chose the award recipients after thoughtful review of the submissions.   The evening’s student award winners are…

Congressman David Trone has thrown his hat into the ring for the Maryland Senate seat being vacated by Ben Cardin. He has been a member of Congress for the Maryland 6th district since 2018. In his press release, Trone stated that, “Marylanders need a Senator who will build on Cardin’s legacy of legislating with tenacity, integrity, and a commitment to delivering for Maryland families rather than just playing political games.” Trone lives in Potomac, Maryland with his wife June.

Frostburg State University Leadership and Engagement Awards celebration held on May 4, Dr. Lilly Ye, a professor in FSU’s Department of Marketing and Finance and advisor of the FSU Marketing Club, was honored with the Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award for support and contributions that go above and beyond her current duties as a faculty member. The event was hosted by FSU’s Office of Student Engagement.  “Becoming involved as a student organization advisor is a unique opportunity, one with many challenges, but also with many rewards,” stated the director of FSU’s Cultural Events Series, Melanie Moore, who presented this award….

On May 7th, 2023 at approximately 5:40 pm officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 400 block of Grand Avenue for a reported assault. Upon officer’s arrival they contacted the victim who had been pepper sprayed. The victim advised that Jason Winfield engaged in an argument with them and then jumped on top of them and struck them. Officers observed evidence of injuries to the victim and placed Winfield under arrest. Winfield was taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was held on a $1,000 bond. Arrest: Jason Lynn Winfield, age 41, Cumberland Maryland. Charge: Assault Second…

On May 7th, 2023 at approximately 8:50 pm officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 900 block of Maryland Avenue for a three-vehicle crash. Upon officer’s arrival they interviewed all parties and witnesses. Throughout the officer’s investigation they observed evidence that the at fault driver, Damon Claycomb, was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Claycomb was placed under arrest and was later released on DUI related citations. Arrest: Damon Schyler Claycomb, age 21, Cumberland Maryland. Charge: DUI and Traffic Related Citations.

On May 7th, 2023 at approximately 7:40 pm officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 30 block of Queen City Drive for a report of a male tampering with a vehicle in the parking lot. Upon officer’s arrival they spoke with a witness who advised Matthew Zink had been tampering with a motor vehicle. Officers were able to locate Zink near bye and when they advised him to stop, he began to run from officers. Officers were able to place Zink under arrest and he was taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was held on a…

Mayor Ray Morriss was on the Dave Norman show recently and described some good news that occurred at the recent council meeting.  While most public comments at the council meetings tend to be complaints of one sort or other, the Mayor and Council were treated to a thank you from city resident Julia Miltenberger who received help through Community Development with a roof replacement…