The Pittsburgh Steelers begin the post-Ben Roethlisberger era with another Ohio native. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Monday that the Steelers agreed to a two-year deal with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, per sources informed of the deal. The former No. 2 overall pick is expected to be the starter over Mason Rudolph and former first-round pick Dwayne Haskins. Trubisky spent his first four seasons in Chicago, making a Pro Bowl in his second season, but struggled down the stretch and fell out of favor with Bears fans. He spent 2021 in Buffalo rehabbing his image but hardly saw the field as Josh Allen's backup (eight pass attempts).

Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced that his office has processed more than one million individual income tax returns since the tax filing season began January 24. Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, the agency has processed more returns this year than at the same point in last year’s tax season. In addition, since January 1, staff at the Comptroller’s Offices’ call centers, located throughout the state, have answered 110,528 calls from the state’s taxpayers and responded to 45,860 emails. The one-millionth return was submitted by a Prince George’s County tax filer. As of today, 1,094,990 electronic and paper…

The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland have released the plan for the City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and have focused on some significant community programs that will provide improved services to the residents in the Cumberland area. The following programs or projects are just some of the initiatives which will be receiving funding: -Jane’s Place for Abused Children – Child abuse has been exacerbated by the pandemic and available funding is decreasing. This ARPA funding will enable the addition of an intervention counselor, increase transportation funding, and bring 100 prevention trainings called, "Stewards of Children" to the…

The Maryland House has voted  to enshrine the right to abortion in the state’s constitution and for a separate measure to broaden access to providers, as supporters cited the possibility that a conservative U.S. Supreme Court could overturn or weaken abortion-rights protections. WBAL reports the House voted 93-42 for the constitutional amendment. If approved by the Senate, voters would have the final say in November. The constitutional amendment, sponsored by Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones, comes at a time when states mostly across the South and Midwest are moving to limit access to abortion. Other states are acting to protect…

According to the Mineral County Sheriff’s office, a Pittsburgh man convicted in 2007 of robbing four Pennsylvania banks was arrested Friday in connection with the February gunpoint robbery of M&T Bank at Fort Ashby. William John Birdsall, 50, was taken into custody without incident at an undisclosed location in Pittsburgh. The robbery occurred Feb. 3 at about 11 a.m. when the suspect brandished a handgun, demanded money from bank tellers and fled the area on foot. Birdsall was arrested on charges contained in a federal arrest warrant obtained through information and evidence developed by the sheriff's office, the Potomac Highlands…

The Cumberland Police served an arrest warrant on Alaija Aunyai Cruz, age 22 of Washington DC.  The warrant was issued by the Allegany County District Court, charging Cruz with Failure to Appear for an original Theft charge.  The arrest was a result of a traffic stop and it was discovered that she had an active arrest warrant.  Cruz was taken to Central Booking for her initial appearance before the District Court Commissioner and was released on her personal recognizance.  Arrested:  Alaija Aunyai Cruz  Age:  22 Washington DC Charges:  Fail to Appear   The Cumberland Police served an arrest warrant on…

On March 12th, 2022 the Cumberland Police were called to investigate a hit and run accident involving a Cumberland Fire Department ambulance.  Upon arrival the investigating officer learned that the ambulance was traveling on I-68 W/B and was exiting at Maryland Ave, when an SUV struck them, traveling the wrong way on the exit ramp.  The vehicle then fled the scene.  A short time later, information was received that the suspect vehicle was seen parking at a residence on the 300 block of Race St.  Officers responded there and observed the suspect vehicle parked.  It had heavy front end damage. …

Construction at the Cumberland Gateway commercial center on Park Street has been making steady progress- and with spring arriving the pace is expected to pick up. Crews have erected the metal frame for the first five units at the location of what is commonly referred to as the Rolling Mill project. Perhaps the most significant actions demonstrating the progress being made is that many of the longtime property owners who have been opposed to the effort and refusing to sell- are now reaching out to the developer willing to talk. Sources tell WCBC News those now willing to sell include…

This time two years ago, Maryland recorded its first three COVID-19 cases. Over 1 million recorded cases later, the state now said it's hit its lowest number since August. The declining metrics have led to a number of eased restrictions across Maryland and has many- including Lt Governor Boyd Rutherford- touting a return to normalcy… While it may feel like a reprieve from life in the pandemic, many in the health care field are urging caution-  saying that it is not over just yet. Dr. David Dowdy, of Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, said he worries about the word…

85% of students in Maryland are not proficient in math and large part due to COVID-19 shutdowns over the past 2 years. Results from a recent state test score revealed a stunning amount of learning loss. It appears that the harm done to students by closing down schools is now apparent with the scores from the 2021 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment program.The first standardized state test students have taken since the beginning of the pandemic showing dire numbers in proficiency. The test difficulty was even reduced for students who took a shorter test in the fall that was for a grade…