Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan continues to make the rounds in the Sunday morning network news programs- with an appearance on “Meet the Press” where he talked about his political future; potential GOP candidates and expected campaign issues. Hogan, a popular two term Republican governor in a Democrat heavy state, has been rumored as a possible presidential candidate for the past two years-  and he says he’ll announce his decision in the next few months… On the national scene, Hogan says unfortunately many in his party are focusing on culture issues such as gender identity and what is being taught…

The Cumberland Mayor and City Council, following a public hearing, voted unanimously to move forward with plans to obtain $4.2 million via the issuance of a state municipal bond. The money is targeted to  update the vehicle fleet and make repairs in the city sanitation system. During a recent work session, City Comptroller Mark Gandolfi said the equipment additions and improvements include $1.2 million for general fund needs such as information technology upgrades as well as the acquisition of several emergency services and maintenance vehicles including four police patrol vehicles totaling $250,000 and a new ambulance for $385,000. Gandolfi said…

The Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization will be recognized this week during the regular public meeting of the Allegany County Commissioners. Celebrating it’s 40th year, President Ed Taylor tells WCBC News that the organization began with modest goals back in 1983 but has since developed into an operation dedicated to restoring and building monuments across multiple states… The major event for last year was a monument unveiling at Green Mount Cemetery for a police officer,  Patrolman August Baker,  killed in the line of duty 115 years ago and laid to rest in a previously unmarked grave; and this year the tributes will…

Former Cumberland City Council member Dellann Dugan Fultz (Campbell) has passed away. Dellann was a 1955 graduate of Fort Hill High School. Dellann retired as manager of the Cumberland Arms Apartments, where she had worked for 28 years. She was also a former member of the Cumberland City Council. Dellann was 86. Services were private

A motor vehicle accident reported at Henderson Avenue and North Mechanic Street. Units are on the scene

Allegany County Emergency Services reports that multiple companies have responded to a brush fire on Mobile Road in Artemas, PA

West Virginia State Police said Monday, two people were killed and a suspected drunken driver arrested following a two-vehicle accident Saturday evening on state Route 28 near Springfield. The crash happened about 6:20 p.m. just south of the Hampshire County town. According to police, Ronald Hore, 63, of Springfield, was traveling north on Route 28 in a 2002 Ford F-250 and attempting to make a left turn into a driveway when he turned into the path of a 2002 Dodge Dakota driven by Nancy Alvarado, 61, of Points. Alvarado and her passenger, Debra Arbaugh, 65, of Springfield, were pronounced dead…

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s abortion law.   The lawsuit, filed recently by the Women’s Health Center of West Virginia against the president and secretary of the West Virginia Board of Medicine, claims the state’s new abortion law violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.   “We have a strong case and we are ready to defend West Virginia’s abortion law to the fullest,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “As your first pro-life state Attorney General, I will stand strong for the life…

WBAL reports now that Gov. Wes Moore has named a new head of the Maryland Stadium Authority, Orioles' CEO and Chairman John Angelos has said he's hoping a deal happens soon. Angelos told reporters on Sunday that he's anxious for an extension of the lease agreement at Camden Yards. "I'd love to have that as an All-Star Break gift for everybody in the community," Angelos said. "There's just no 'there-there' other than that we are going to get that done. That's always one of the things I committed too." A long-term lease would allow access to money for upgrades for the ballpark,…

On February 17th, 2023 the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Tifenie Broadwater. The summons was issued as a result of a private citizen filing charges on Broadwater at District Court. Broadwater signed for a copy of her charges and was released pending trial at District Court. NAME: Tifenie Earlene Broadwater  AGE: 29  Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Theft scheme $100 to under $1,500, Theft less than $100 (x4), Use of another’s credit card (x2)