The man accused of three homicides last September in Howard and Allegany counties was found incompetent to stand trial by an Allegany County Circuit Court judge this week, court records reflect. The Baltimore Sun reports that Allegany County Circuit Judge Michael O. Twigg signed an order Wednesday afternoon indicating Jeffrey Allen Burnham, 47, was incompetent to stand trial due to a mental disorder and committed him to the Maryland Department of Health. An annual review hearing will be held on Sept. 13, according to the document. In Allegany County, Burnham faces one count of first-degree murder and one count of…

The Cumberland Times News reports a Cumberland resident questioned the appointment Tuesday of a member of the Historic Preservation Commission who was convicted in 2013 of possession, transportation and distribution of child pornography. "How did this happen? What is the process for filling these positions on boards and commissions. Are background checks required? If not, why not?," said Mark Nelson during a City Council meeting. "What is the council going to do about this?" Christopher Andrew Myers was appointed to a four-year seat on the Historic Preservation Commission, a volunteer position, in December 2018. He is also a candidate for…

Pittsburgh Pirates' Bob Walk offically opened the Spring Training Reports for the 2022 season, as WCBC's Garrett Eagan talked to Walk about his off-season, the new CBA, and the Spring opener today against the Yankees: 

The Cumberland Police were called to a business on Queen City Drive for a reported shoplifting.  Upon arrival they contacted store employees who advised that a female had been observed concealing items in her bag and then left the store without paying for them.  Officers contacted the female, identified Taylor Reed Quick, age 30 of Cumberland MD.  Quick was placed under arrest and transported to the Cumberland Police Station where she was issued a Criminal Citation for Theft Less than $100 and released pending trial.   Arrested:  Taylor Reed Quick Age: 30  Cumberland, MD Charges:  Theft Less than $100

The Cumberland Police served an Arrest Warrant on Bryan Lane Kidwell, age 24, of Bloomington MD.  The warrant was issued by the Circuit Court for Allegany County for Failure to Appear for a court date.  His original charges was for First Degree Assault.  He is being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center.   Arrested:  Bryan Lane Kidwell  Age:  24  Bloomington MD Charges:  Fail to Appear

The future of the NFL’s Washington Commanders in Maryland continues to be subject of discussion-  but Governor Larry Hogan says he has no interest in getting involved in a bidding war with Virginia- and he has little appetite for allocating taxpayers money for a new stadium. The team has taken tangible steps toward building a new stadium in Virginia with owner Dan Snyder recently among a contingent meeting  with Virginia legislators to discuss funding proposals and potential sites. Rumors continue to swirl that the team is planning a move when its lease for FedEx Field in Landover, Md., expires after…

Maryland lawmakers have voted unanimously to approve the emergency gas tax holiday to help battle the rising gas prices here in the State. On Thursday, both the House and Senate voted to pass the emergency bill. The chambers must sign off on each other’s bills before they go to Gov. Larry Hogan's desk for final approval and signing. This is expected to happen as early as Friday. The action, first proposed by Comptroller Peter Franchot, was met with wide bi-partisan support and was pushed for by Governor Larry Hogan. The bill enables Maryland gas stations to stop charging the state…

The newly appointed Carver Community Center Board will meet on Tuesday as efforts to rehabiliate the dilapidated facility begin in earnest.  Located at 340 Frederick Street,  the facility was constructed in 1921, where it operated as the George Washington Carver High School. It later served as the original Allegany Community College but later the building  fell into disrepair until a $1.5 million renovation was performed in 2003. The facility subsequently reopened at the Carver Community Center in 2004 and was organized as a tax-exempt nonprofit. However, once again, the facility fell into neglect and disrepair, suffering vandalism which led to…

In a year of extraordinary budget surpluses, Maryland lawmakers are planning to set aside $800 million to cover future costs of the state’s sweeping education reform law known as the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. The decision was made in recognition of last week’s announcement that revenues are projected to be $1.6 billion higher than previously estimated, on top of a budget surplus that already was huge. The reform blueprint for the state’s K-12 schools is being phased in over a decade, with costs rising in later years. While state lawmakers work toward finalizing the education allocation, the Allegany County School…

Maryland leaders are responding to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's powerful address to congress. WBAL repots the Maryland governor, congressmen and senators all agree the United States needs to step up to help Ukraine. Congressman John Sarbanes spoke to Zelensky's pleas, saying the U.S. is going to be a "steadfast ally" of Ukraine. He said one of the best ways to help is to provide support for Ukrainians who have escaped the country…