Mariela Roca, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and 12-year Maryland resident is a candidate for Maryland’s 6th Congressional seat- and she is running in part because of her frustration with the Biden administration. Roca initially filed to run for Congress in District 8 before gerrymandered maps were overturned- and now joins a crowded field of Republicans in the 6th District currently represented by Democrat David Trone.  Roca, born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a Medical Logistician currently working as a contractor for the Department of Veterans Affairs after deploying to Afghanistan in 2007. The Biden administration’s handling for…

Having received FDA approval Friday, Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for use in young children is now available in Maryland.  Specifically, the FDA authorized two doses of Moderna for children ages 6 months to 17 years and three doses of Pfizer for children ages 6 months to 4 years.  Previously, the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine was authorized for ages 18 and older, while Pfizer was authorized for ages 5 and up. Testing, vaccinations, and treatment for COVID-19 are available locally through primary care providers, pharmacies, and other healthcare facilities.  The Allegany County Health Department continues to offer COVID-19 vaccinations and testing…

Straight A Honor Roll Seniors: Bailey Albright, Claudia Baker, Demetri Bascelli, Genevieve Batman, Emily Blough, Liam Brady, Rachel Bush, Jordan Chaney, Jocelyn Crabtree, Isabel Cramer, Breanna Crippen, Ethan Duckworth, Emilee Dye, Maleah Emrick, Solomon Green, Paul Haberlein, Brayden Hedrick, Lillian Jackson, Patrick Joseph, Erica Kasecamp, Ryland Kienhofer, Gavin King, Sofiia Kucher, Halie Leek, Tucker Leighty, Wyatt Leighty, Kathryn Loar, Anna Martz, Kateria McKenzie, Emily Metheny, Erica Metheny, Brooklyn Moreland, Sydney Nines, Sabrina Orner, Brianna Palasik, Aidan Paulman, Kendall Pennell, Phoebe Puffenbarger, Ava Pyles, Drake Rose, Alicia Rumsley, Brianna Sarver, Kathryn Schram, Lila Spencer, Faith Stevenson, Olivia Thomas, Daniel Vozhol, Grace Watson,…

Deputy State Fire Marshal Robert "Rocky" Reed is the recipient of the 2021 "James C. Robertson, Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year" award. "Deputy Reed exemplifies the overall desire and commitment our investigators embrace to ensure the safety of Maryland's citizens," stated State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci. The award was presented to him during the Maryland State Fireman's Annual Convention and Conference in Ocean City. Deputy Reed was nominated by his supervisor, Chief Deputy Jason Mowbray, former commander of the Western Region. Reed was praised for his consistent performance throughout the year. Reed was in the top ten employees statewide…

The We Are Fort Hill Committee recently announced three Fort Hill High School alumnus as the 2022 Hall of Fame inductees. The newest members of the HOF include Mr. William Edward Peck, Sr., Class of 1956; Commander Jared Thomas Jacobs, Class of 1993; and Mr. Larry DeMar Boggs, Class of 1969.               William Peck graduated from Fort Hill in 1956 as one of three of the first integrated students to do so. Peck was a member of the Washington Metropolitan Police Department’s Intelligence Division. He also graduated from the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA, in 1980 and the Florida Law…

In a memo to top supporters obtained by WBAL NewsRadio, a top advisor to Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Schultz accused the Democratic Governors Association of interfering in Republican primaries across the country. Doug Mayer said the Democratic Governors Association is behind push polls designed to boost Shultz's opponent, Delegate and Trump-endorsed candidate Dan Cox. Schultz has been endorsed by Gov. Larry Hogan. Schultz was a former commerce secretary for Hogan. In a Baltimore Sun poll released earlier this month, Schultz led Cox 27% to 21% with 40% undecided.

StudentAccess/Heiberg Consulting is recognizing Calvin “C.J.” Snyder for his ability to overcome hardships to pursue his academic goals. Snyder, a Cumberland native and a second-year medical laboratory technology student at Allegany College of Maryland, received a $500 StudentAccess Scholarship. He was nominated by Tara DeVore, director of ACM’s Pathways for Success TRiO/Student Support Services program.   “Despite having numerous roadblocks thrown in his way over the years, Calvin is one of those students who rises to the occasion despite it all. He is the definition of a determined, humble, and hardworking TRiO student. Our Pathways family feels blessed to be…

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will hold a news conference with guests on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, to commemorate and celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of Title IX’s guarantee of equality in women’s sports. The Attorney General will also update the media on the state’s fight regarding protecting women’s sports.

The Warbird Showcase at the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport over the Father’s Day weekend was a big hit with Junior aviators, parents, especially David Burns from Cumberland, winner of the B-25 flight giveaway. Local members of Experimental Aircraft Association and the Civil Air Patrol were on hand provide information and aviation education. The event was made possible by Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, in conjunction with the Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation.   

The Cumberland Police responded to the area of the Canal Shops for a report of two subjects possibly using CDS.  Upon arrival, officers contacted Cody Michael Horwath, age 33, of Cumberland, MD.  Horwath had an outstanding Arrest Warrant for Fail to Appear for an original assault charge.  Horwath was placed under arrest.  Once in custody, Horwath was found to be in possession of CDS.  He was charged additionally with two counts of Possession of CDS-Not Marijuana and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia.  He was taken to Central Booking for his initial appearance before the District Court Commissioner and was released on…