Governor Larry Hogan today announced the launch of the Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant program, a new Maryland Department of Commerce initiative that provides grants to small and mid-sized Maryland manufacturers to invest in Industry 4.0 technologies to modernize their operations. This pilot program is funded by $1 million in the fiscal year 2023 budget, which focuses on continuing the state’s strong economic recovery. “Manufacturing and innovation have played a critical role in our incredible economic turnaround,” said Governor Hogan. “We are excited to launch the new Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 program as another tool to help our manufacturers stay competitive in…

A Multi-Match jackpot win on Aug. 18 made a Maryland Lottery player in White Marsh a millionaire. Meanwhile a scratch-off player in Ocean City claimed a $250,000 prize, and players each won $100,000 on tickets sold in Berwyn Heights, Edgewood and Upper Marlboro in the week ending Aug. 21.   The Multi-Match ticket is worth an annuity value of $2.2 million ($1.6 million cash value). Multi-Match is a Maryland-only rolling jackpot game with a top prize that starts at $500,000 and grows after each drawing where no jackpot-winning ticket is sold. The Multi-Match top prize had been rising since May…

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) today announced the opening of the Fiscal Year 23 (FY23) Solar Canopy and Dual Use Technology Grant Program. This program provides funding to businesses, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, state agencies, and local governments. For the first time the program has been opened to farmers operating as sole proprietors.  With funds provided through the Strategic Energy Investment Fund, the program encourages development of solar canopies over parking lots and parking garages. For the first year ever, MEA will be piloting a new element of the program to incentivize installation of solar panels over bodies of water.  “We…

On Sunday, August 21, 2022 at approximately 11:11 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a Baltimore Street business for a breaking and entering complaint.  Police contacted the caller who reported that she arrived at the facility to work.  She explained that when she went to retrieve the keys for the secured rooms, she was approached by a dog who began barking at her.  She then observed an unknown male, later identified as Gerald Moore Jr, inside the building.  She then called the police.   Moore was later located at a different location and positively identified as the suspect. …

The Cumberland Mayor and City Council took time during the regular public meeting to recognize dozens of individuals who have supported the community through the planning and execution of festivals and events. Among the events held in recent months: Taco Da Mayo; Delville Pub Crawl; Pride Festival; Juneteenth; Tri-State Wing Off; Chalk It Up to Civility; For the Kids; Lovers Leap Film and the North Centre Street Festival. Councilwoman Laurie Marchini said that all the efforts are greatly appreciated by the city and it’s citizens… Councilman Eugene Frazier echoed those sentiments…  

With a new school year now underway in West Virginia- Governor Jim Justice said he hopes to see a move away from the COVID-19 pandemic that has wreaked havoc on school systems that last two year- and a renewed focus on the fundamentals…

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan may have campaigned for a more inclusive Republican Party, but his second-in-command floated the idea last week that he could run as an independent. The governor himself is doing little to quiet the chatter of a possible presidential run making appearances recently at the Iowa State Fair. Hogan’s Lt. Governor, Boyd Rutherford, added fuel to the political fire by speculating on a Baltimore radio program that may not run in the Republican Primaries- but rather campaign as an Independent. In the days following those comments, Rutherford made it clear that he was just expressing his opinion. He added…

Although it is the middle of summer with temperatures still hovering in the 80’s most days- officials with the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad are fully emerged in planning for the fall and winter holiday season which once again be headlined by the popular Polar Express. The holiday excursion based on the 2004 movie features a ride from the Western Maryland Railway Station to Helmstetter's Curve near Cash Valley Road, where Santa's North Pole workshop with lights will be set up. Last year’s Polar Express ticket sales approached 26.000. Railroad general manager Wes Heinz said although the theme is Christmas- there…

West Virginia University Potomac State College in Keyser is seeing more and more young people from Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia choosing to attend. Interim President Dr Chris Gilmer said the campus is known for its small class sizes, student-centered focus, entrepreneurial spirit, and staying true to its core values — for more than 1,100 students he says the college is a home away from home… He says in addition to the affordable cost of a college that is now a full portal to the WVU system- the growing curriculum is provides a tremendous range of opportunity…

On Saturday, August 20, 2022, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Deborah Lynddane.  The warrant was issued as a result of Lynddane failing to appear in court on August 18, 2022.  She was originally charged with Failing to Send Child to School.   She was later seen by a District Court Commissioner for her initial appearance and released on her personal recognizance. ARRESTED:  Deborah Lynn Lynddane     AGE: 57      Cumberland, MD On Saturday, August 20, 2022 at approximately 5:03 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 300 block of Columbia Street for a female stating that…