During Tuesday’s World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced a $2 million investment in the state’s Global Gateway Initiative. Managed by the Maryland Department of Commerce, this first-in-the-nation program helps attract international businesses and ease their transition into the U.S. market by connecting them with local incubators and accelerators…
The news has generally been less than encouraging when it comes to crime rates in municipalities across Maryland- however a snap shot of the past month in Cumberland shows most numbers on the decline. During a review of the monthly report from the City Police Department as part of the city’s work session, Councilman Joe George praised Chief Chuck Ternent and his officers for the improvement…
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science students from Allegany High School, Fort Hill High School, and Mountain Ridge High School were recognized at their schools at the 4th Annual White Coat Ceremony. Each school held its own event. Allegany High School’s ceremony was on Monday, May 16, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., and Mountain Ridge and Fort Hill High Schools held events on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively. Prior to the ceremonies, students showcased their research projects in a gallery walk. The White Coat Ceremony is a recognition awarded to senior students who have…
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) have submitted their first requests to provide direct federal investments in our communities (Congressionally Directed Spending) for the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations process. The Senators worked hand-in-hand with local community leaders to identify these project requests, which range from helping improve energy efficiency to supporting local economic growth. These initial asks are for the fiscal year that begins October 1, 2022. Included are projects for the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, Agriculture & Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee, and the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. Last…
In a letter to Governor Larry Hogan and the Presiding Officers of the Maryland General Assembly, House Republicans have requested a Special Legislative Session to address Maryland’s gas tax. Specifically, to enact a gas tax holiday and to eliminate the automatic increase in the gas tax that is scheduled for July 1. When the gas tax was increased in 2013, it also included yearly automatic increases indexed to inflation in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). If there is no increase in the CPI, the tax rate stays the same. If inflation increases, the tax will also increase. Under the Biden…
Congressmen David Trone (D-MD) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) led a group of their colleagues in introducing a House resolution designating the week of May 23 to 27, 2022, as Educator Mental Health Awareness Week. Over the course of the pandemic, 27% of teachers reported symptoms consistent with clinical depression, 37% reported symptoms consistent with anxiety disorder, and 19% reported increased use of substances to cope with stress. Teachers are almost twice as likely to experience frequent job-related stress and nearly three times as likely to experience symptoms of depression than the general adult population. On top of…
Allegany County Emergency Services reports a house fire on Bedford Street. Units are on the scene.
On May 23rd, 2022, The Cumberland City Police arrested Desserai Alaise Burns, 35, of Cumberland MD. Burns was arrested on an outstanding Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court. The warrant was in reference to Burns failing to appear in District Court on a previous charge of failing to send her child to school. Burns was taken before the District Court Commissioner for her Initial Appearance where she was held on $1000 bond. Arrested: Desserai Alaise Burns Age: 35 Charges: Bench Warrant – Failure to Appear On May 23rd, 2022, The Cumberland City Police arrested Curtis Tryell…
For the first time since its inception in 1994, there are no candidates from Allegany County running for Maryland House of Delegates seat 1C, which will leave the county with a total of just two house representatives in the General Assembly. It won’t be unprecedented as Leroy Myers of Washington County held the seat prior to current office holder Mike McKay- but it is the first time that no candidates from Allegany County are vying for the seat. Delegate McKay opted to make a run for the state senate, choosing not to seek a third term for the 1C seat….
After a two year COVID hiatus- DelFest is back at the Allegany County Fairgrounds- but not before a unique kick-off event tonight. The popular bluegrass and American music festival returns this Memorial Day weekend after being force to cancel in 2020 and 2021. Barb Beuhl, DelFest liaison, tells WCBC News that new this year- and just one of the highlights of DelFest week will be this evening’s DelVille Pub March in downtown Cumberland. The pub march will feature stops at various pubs and eateries. According to Beuhl, the McCoury family wanted to spread the festival's economic benefit into the city…
