WBAL reports students will no longer be required to submit SAT and ACT scores for admission to universities in Maryland. The University System of Maryland voted on the matter on June 17 for its 12 universities. The universities can still make their own policies when it comes to testing. Several Baltimore area schools are already test-optional including UMBC, Towson University, University of Baltimore and University of Maryland.

Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died. He was 26 years old. "We are profoundly saddened by the passing of Jaylon Ferguson," the Ravens said in a statement. "He was a kind, respectful young man with a big smile and infectious personality. We express our heartfelt condolences to Jaylon's family and friends as we mourn a life lost much too soon." Baltimore Police said they responded to the 400 block of Ilchester Avenue on Tuesday just before 11:30 p.m. for a report of a questionable death. The cause of death is under investigation. Ferguson, known as Sack Daddy, was…

On June 21st, 2022, The Cumberland City Police arrested Gerald Allen Moore, 32, of Cumberland MD. Moore was arrested on an outstanding Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court. The Warrant was issued as a result of an incident that occurred on March 27th, 2022. During that incident, it is alleged that Moore destroyed a television set and assaulted and a female victim. Moore was taken before the District Court Commissioner for his Initial Appearance where he was released on a $2,500 unsecured personal bond. Arrested: Gerald Allen Moore Age: 32 Charges: Assault 2nd Degree, Destruction of Property…

Some heated exchanges headlined Tuesday’s meeting of the Cumberland Mayor and City Council as officers of the local branch of the NAACP made veiled accusations of racism when it comes to the planning for the renovation of the former Carver Community Center. The former Carver Board dissolved several years ago as the building sat vacant and deteriorated- however the city was requested to take the lead and a new board was recently appointed to help oversee a proposed renovation and rebirth of the aging facility. Last night’s dialogue began when NAACP President Tifani Fisher criticized Mayor Ray Morriss, suggesting his…

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of Belt Construction, would like to notify the public that water service will be shut down in the Decatur Heights region of the City on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 8am – 12pm (noon), in order for the contractor to repair a portion of the existing system. Residents and businesses on the following streets are expected to be without water: Frederick Street from Decatur Street to Linden Street.

A Wicomico County Sheriff's Deputy killed in the line of duty earlier this month was laid to rest on Tuesday. The event continues to shine a light on the growing number of incidents of violence against police officers- and Delegate Mike Mckay says it also puts a spotlight on what he believes are the failures of Maryland lawmakers when it come to criminal justice issues. The suspect in the shooting death of Sheriff Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard was not incarcerated back in 2020 when he was convicted of armed robbery. McKay, a candidate for state senate, tells WCBC News…

Governor Larry Hogan has called for a criminal investigation after a recent report by the Maryland Office of the Inspector General revealed that Baltimore City Public Schools changed thousands of failing grades to passing over a five-year period. While the focus of this scandal is Baltimore City schools, anecdotally there are similar reports that have surfaced through the years in many school systems across Maryland. In Allegany County, Superintendent Jeff Blank says there are safeguards in place, and accountability measures followed to ensure these types of issues do not surface…

Three West Virginia state and local agencies at the heart of a lawsuit challenging the prohibition on transgender girl and woman student-athletes all put the blame on the Legislature and Governor Jim Justice for the law, claiming they have no enforcement authority. On Tuesday, West Virginia Attorney Patrick Morrisey updated the media on the state’s fight to protect women’s sports- maintaining that the case is about basic fairness for female athletes and needs to be upheld…

Mount Savage Middle School Honor Roll  4th Marking Period 2021-2022 Grade 8 All A's: Christopher Baker, Cameron Breighner, Sophia Brill, Bryleigh Bucy, Meghan Bucy, Grayson Cummings, Benjamin Davis, Nicholas Diaz, Connor Fenton, Nathaniel Fousek, Adalee Guinn, Zachary Haberlein, Ellie Harbert, Kalyi Hardy, Carolyn Hughes, Katelyn Imes, Braelyn Kenney, Kacey Komatz, Alyssa Laisure-Murphy, Samson Lewis, Lea Lu, Braden Martin, Avery Mathews, Aubrey McKenzie, Laken Miller, Lincoln Mulcaster, Gracie Murray, Gillian Myers, Emma Oyer, Norah Patterson, Braelyn Pheasant, Lillian Rase, Jamyson Reece, Kennedy Shaw, Evan Speir, Allison Tringler, Chance Warnick, Taylor Whitehead, Molly Williams, Brayden Wooldridge, Savannah Yutzy Grade 7 All A's: Ava Armstrong, William…

The following students from Beall Elementary School earned Principal's Choice awards for the fourth marking period of the 2021-2022 school year: Kindergarten: Corbin Becker, Cecelia Beeman, Lilie Bolinger, Maliya Bonds, Isaiah Brandon,  Adalyn Brodie, Catalina Brown, Marie Brown, Benjamin Byzon, Whitney Callander, Wyatt Collins, Ava Daum, Maverick Dicken, Brexlee Emerick, Delilah Freeman, Maggie Frenzel, Quinn Glass, Legend Hartman, Arya Hutter, K’Marion Jenkins, Thorin Korns, Delia Leasure, Braxton Lipscomb, Asher Marchinke, Declan Metheny, Embry Metz,  Natalie Porter, Ariah Powell, Bryson Preston, Kamryn Robison, Adalee Robosson, Ryan Schall, Gavin Shipe, Caerra Shirey,  Dominic Sipes, Olivia Stafford, Kalianna Taylor, Wren Thompson, Chloe Whetstone,…