Some Washington lawmakers are continuing to seek ways to help curb prices at the gas pump by temporarily suspending the federal gas tax. While that may sound like good news to consumers, experts say the change would likely not result in a meaningful reduction in prices. A spokesperson for AAA said that federal taxes make up a small portion of what consumers spend on gas and in reality a federal gas tax holiday would provide very little relief at the pumps.  Maryland was the first state in the nation to approve a gas tax holiday for one month- and although…

Despite the hit casinos took from the COVID-19 pandemic- Allegany County will receive nearly $2.7 million this year in Rocky Gap Casino proceeds. In an arrangement dating back to the casino’s opening in 2013, Allegany County receives a percentage of the revenues accrued annually from electronic gaming. Those proceeds are subsequently distributed to fire and rescue companies, educational institutions, municipalities and nonprofits each year. Allegany County Administrator Jason Bennett said the casino has rebounded from the pandemic in a big way…                                                                                                                                                                     …

The façade that surrounded the doors of the former Allegany High School on Sedgwick Street will be placed in storage by the city of Cumberland- with the hope being that some group or individuals in the community will be able to put it to good use. The demolition of the building has proven a great resource for history buffs interested in literally owning pieces of the more than 100 year old building- however much of the more interesting or significant remnants- signs and logos etc- were  claimed early on. There was some debate during last week’s city council work session-…

Gov. Jim Justice today joined officials with PepsiCo Beverages North America for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to commemorate the grand opening of their brand-new warehouse and distribution center in Cabell County. The $16.5 million, 100,000-square-foot facility will distribute millions of cases of beverages per year to customers throughout West Virginia and Kentucky. “This state-of-the-art facility is amazing and I truly believe it is going to bring even more goodness to Cabell County and beyond,” Gov. Justice said. “I could never thank the great people of PepsiCo enough for their commitment to our state and our people. All that they do across…

Candidates in West Virginia’s May 10 primary are hoping for the chance to earn their party’s nominations for the U.S. House or the state Legislature. The overall ballot in the midterm election may be smaller, but the voting landscape changed after the state's once-a-decade redistricting was completed last fall. Early voting in West Virginia runs from Wednesday through May 7.

The Cumberland Times News reports court dates and plea offers were discussed at hearings Monday for West Virginia’s largest known deer poaching case. West Virginia Natural Resources Police conducted an investigation that led to 223 charges involving at least 27 antlered bucks taken illegally in Mineral, Grant and Hampshire counties from mid-September to late December against Tyler Biggs, his father Christopher Biggs, Dalton Dolly, Colton Broadwater, his father Gregory Broadwater, Ivy Rodehaver, Robert Horner Sr. and his son Robert “Beau” Horner Jr. At Mineral County Magistrate Court Monday, Rodehaver’s attorney, Dan James, who also represents the Biggses, asked for the…

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $238,825 to help provide Maryland schools with the tools and services they need to enhance internet connectivity in their communities. These funds were provided by the Federal Communications Commission through the Emergency Connectivity Fund – a fund that the lawmakers helped establish in the American Rescue Plan to address the digital divide. Maryland has received over $68.5 million since the fund’s creation. This funding has supported over 70 schools and libraries across Maryland and expanded broadband internet access for thousands of students, school staff, and library patrons.   …

Emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Maryland Avenue and Putnam Street early this morning for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. According to Allegany County Emergency Management, one person was struck with a vehicle, with one person transported to UPMC Western Maryland with injuries. The extent of the injuries was unknown at this time. 

On Monday, April 25, 2022 at approximately 11:15 AM, the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business in the 800 block of N. Mechanic Street to check on the well-being of a female subject.  The investigating officer contacted the business owner who explained that he found the female sleeping on his property earlier and he told her that she was not to be on the property.  The owner explained that he returned this evening and found the same female asleep on his property.   The female subject was identified as Julie Lee Davis.  Davis was arrested and later released on a…

On Monday, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced only one death from COVID-19 through the weekend period. While any death is sad, the total is an indicator that the battle against the pandemic is succeeding. Dr. Clay Marsh says, though, that the improved numbers may only be temporary, and new variants could cause major problems.  Marsh says this lull would be best used to get your vaccination status up to date, especially if you are over the age of 50…