It's been two years since the beginning of the pandemic, and Maryland Senator Ben Cardin believes the government has performed well. Cardin made his remarks on the Senate Floor…

A hearing over veterans' medical issues relating to burn pits was held in Washington recently. West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin sits on the committee, and questioned the VA Secretary.

  CRIMINAL SUMMONS SERVED On Saturday, April 2, 2022, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on James Patterson Jr. The criminal summons was issued as a result of a private citizen filing for charges against Patterson at the District Court of Allegany County. Patterson was released pending trial.   ARRESTED: James Lee Patterson Jr. AGE: 23 Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Assault-2nd Degree     TRESPASSING ARREST   On Saturday, April 2, 2022 at approximately 8:47 AM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department was on patrol in the area of Henderson Avenue when he observed a female, later identified…

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of April 1, 2022, there are currently 376 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been four deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,835 deaths attributed to COVID-19.   DHHR has confirmed the deaths of an 80-year old female from Mason County, a 75-year old male from Hardy County, an 89-year old female from Berkeley County, and a 74-year old male from Wetzel County.   “As West Virginians, we must not tire of preventive measures that ensure the health and safety of our friends, family…

On Wednesday, the CDC released updated COVID-19 booster guidelines, allowing additional booster doses for certain populations. The new guidelines include the following: a second booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech) for anyone age 50 and older whose last booster was at least four months ago; an additional mRNA booster dose for those who are moderately to severely immunocompromised and whose last booster was at least four months ago; an additional mRNA booster dose for those who received a Johnson & Johnson primary vaccine and booster at least four month ago.   The Allegany County Health Department…

Young Angler Events Return Across Maryland Among the fishing rodeo locations is Fort Frederick State Park’s Beaver Pond, held this year 8 a.m. to noon on April 2. Photo by Cpl. Chris Warden, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Youth anglers of all ages are encouraged to hone their fishing skills at any of Maryland’s nearly 50 youth fishing rodeos spread out across the state this year.  The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working with dozens of organizations in 14 counties crisscrossing the state to offer free and engaging fishing opportunities for thousands of youth. Many of the events are held on Maryland…

A joint investigation continues between the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Calvert County Sheriff's Office into the cause of a dwelling fire that claimed one life. Just after 3:00 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and St. Mary's County responded to the 12100 block of Double Tree Lane in Lusby for a reported house fire with possible entrapment. 911 dispatchers reported the subject was able to be pulled from the residence before the arrival of firefighters, with callers reporting the victim had severe burns, and Maryland State Police Aviation Command was requested. A short time after their arrival, paramedics…

Grant County man was killed in a deputy Sheriff injured Friday following a shooting incident according to West Virginia State Police. The suspect Jeremy Berg, 43 of Maysville was killed during the incident. Tthe Grant County sheriff's deputy has not been identified, was transported to a local hospital and was in stable condition with the gunshot wound to the arm.The incident happened along US route 220 near the Hardy and Hampshire County line. Due to the ongoing investigation, no further details are released at this time. 

The legal battle over Maryland's Congressional maps continue. A judge on Friday deferred her decision about the state's newly redrawn Congressional map. Noteing that a hearing on her ruling striking down the previous map which was determined unconstitutional has been appealed by the attorney general's office at the state's highest court. The judge also pointed out that the new map which the General Assembly approved Wednesday is not yet been endorsed.The newly drawn political boundaries for these states 8 US House seats has not been signed by the Republican Governor, Larry Hogan.

On Friday, April 1, 2022, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Kathryn Jefferys. The warrant was issued as a result of an incident that occurred on March 27, 2022.  On this date at approximately 11:30 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a facility on Willowbrook Rd. regarding a CDS complaint.  Upon their arrival, they contacted the staff who reported that Jefferys had been in possession of suspected illegal drugs.  After further investigation, the drugs were seized and  an application for charges against Jefferys was submitted to the District Court and an arrest warrant was…