With an increase in political rallies and other events outside of the downtown area, questions have arisen to when city-issued permits are needed. Mayor Ray Morris told WCBC the City will be looking into more details, but currently there is a fine line that determines the permit process…     “It is in how they are promoting it, and that is something that we are going to have to take a good look at because they are just saying, ‘Oh, this is something that I nationally going to happen,’ but if they start promoting the fact that they are going…

Three counties in West Virginia have now joined the state’s whole blood program. The latest is Monongalia County, home to Morgantown and WVU. James Scheidler, Regional Director of West Virginia EMS, says whole blood transfusions increase chances of survival by restoring blood volume and enhancing clotting function quickly…    “Whole blood has shown that overall patients have lower chances of dying, they require less days in the ICU, fewer surgeries, less time on a ventilator, and overall require fewer blood products.”

Maryland’s U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador on Wednesday in an attempt to secure the release of wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego-Garcia. Van Hollen told reporters he met with El Salvador’s vice president who said he could not arrange a release or even a visit or call with Abrego-Garcia. The US Supreme Court has directed the Trump Administration to facilitate the man’s return.Van Hollen said it is an unsustainable and unjust situation…     “The Trump Administration needs to obey the law. But I’m also asking the government of El Salvador and the President and Vice President of…

The Allegany County Board of Education is making progress on its search for a new county schools Superintendent.  Board President Crystal Bender said the timeline for the search is posted on the ACPS website…   “We are at the point in the phases of the Superintendent search where the application process has closed. That closed on April 8th. We will be conducting our first round interviews between April 25 and 26 from there we’ll move into second round interviews of May 2 and 3 and after that we’ll get to the process of stakeholder focus groups.” Bender is not at…

Authorities report live wires are down at the Dingle, intersecting with Greene Street.  Drivers should avoid the area if possible.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey took another step for the “Mountaineer Mile,” the fitness program that he has been promoting.  While making an appearance Wednesday at Little Beaver State Park in Raleigh County, the governor announced the designation of “Mountaineer Mile Trails” in state parks across West Virginia.  West Virginia ranks near the highest percentage of adults in terms of obesity and diagnosed cases of diabetes.  To encourage people to get more active, the governor said his administration would designate a Mountaineer Mile trail in each of West Virginia’s state parks, 32 in all.

On April 15, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served two bench warrants for John Larrick. These warrants were issued after Larrick failed to appear for two citations for driving on a suspended license. The original incidents occurred following a motor vehicle accident, during which it was determined that Larrick's driving privileges were suspended. The second incident occurred approximately one hour later when Mr. Larrick was again observed operating a motor vehicle. Name: John C. Larrick, 42 years of age, Cumberland resident. Charges: (2) Bench warrants for Failure to appear. Larrick was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center. On April…

In portions of Maryland, black bears are awake and exploring the areas around them, searching for food. Homeowners who leave food sources out in the open – like birdseed, dog food, even trash – may unintentionally draw bears to residential areas. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages residents who live near bear habitats to remove backyard bird feeders from April through November, lock garbage in a bear-proof trash bin or store trash in a garage or shed, store pet food inside and keep cooking grills clean of food residue.

West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack says he is pleased the State legislature and the Governor passed bills that will fully fund the Hope Scholarship program for students in the Mountain State.  The scholarship gives parent option to their student’s education, allowing choices including private schooling, home schooling and microschools.  Pack says the program helps the state to lead in education innovation…     “The program we funded for the 25-26 school year with one hundred million dollars – that will cover about 19,000 students which is about double the size of the number of students we had the year…

Allegany College of Maryland is having its second "ALLegany Gives" event today. College alumni and community members can donate to ACM through select Impact Funds or to the area of their choice. Throughout the day, matches and challenges will help to boost donations.  More information is at www.allegany.edu/alleganygives