Traffic Relief NOW, today released the following statement from spokesman Doug Mayer in response to the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on the State of Maryland’s New American Legion Bridge I-270 Traffic Relief Plan: “Today is an incredible day in the history of Maryland transportation and this Final Environmental Impact Statement confirms what everyone with common sense already knows–adding lanes to highways reduces congestion. It’s really that simple. Marylanders have been wasting their lives in some of the worst traffic in the nation for far too long and now they finally have a plan to get them moving again. “Governor…

Governor Larry Hogan will lead an economic development mission to Western Europe from June 18-26 that will include diplomatic engagements and economic announcements in Paris, France and Dublin, Ireland. “Maryland is open for business, and our economic recovery continues to be one of the very best in America,” said Governor Hogan. “This mission will be focused on expanding partnerships with key allies, promoting some of Maryland’s key industries, and fostering new opportunities to continue creating jobs and strengthening our economy.” This is the governor’s first mission of this kind since September 2019, when he led a joint infrastructure and economic development…

Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Secretary Dennis R. Schrader and representatives from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) and Johns Hopkins Medicine today visited the State Center Vaccination, Testing, and Treatment Site (300 W. Preston Street) to highlight Maryland’s expansion of COVID-19 Test To Treat provider infrastructure and successful vaccination efforts. The State Center site offers one-stop COVID-19 services, including vaccinations, testing, and therapeutics, at no charge to visitors.    The State Center is operated jointly by MDH, UMMS, and Johns Hopkins Medicine and is a critical component of Governor…

Allegany County Emergency Services reports a down tree in the area of 11200 Mount Savage Road in Corriganville. Both lanes are blocked at a result. No injuries reported.

On Thursday, June 16, 2022 at approximately 7:40 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 block of Decatur Street for the report of people in the apartment that were not allowed to be there.   Upon arrival, police contacted Kelly Sinclair who advised that she had permission to be there.  While speaking with Sinclair, an officer observed a suspected controlled dangerous substance on the couch.  Sinclair was arrested and later released on a criminal citation, pending trial at District Court.   ARRESTED:  Kelly Nicole Sinclair      AGE:  39        Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  CDS: Possess-not Marijuana

On Thursday, at approximately 11:05 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 100 block of Roberts Street to check on the well-being of a subject passed out in a vehicle.  Upon arrival, police contacted the resident who reported that Robert Harris took her car last night without her permission and returned sometime this morning.  She explained that when she noticed that her car was back, she observed Harris passed out in the driver’s seat.  Officers woke up Harris and he admitted to inhaling a controlled dangerous substance, but stated he was only sleeping.  After…

On Thursday, June 16, 2022 at approximately 9:13 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department were called to a residence in the 400 block of Bond Street for a disturbance.  Police contacted the resident who reported that he had invited a couple over to his residence.  He explained that Michael Alburtis became too intoxicated and began to argue with him and the other female present.  He advised that he needed Alburtis to leave and he refused.  An argument ensued which disturbed the neighbors.  Officers told Alburtis multiple times to leave the property.  He began to leave; however, he then turned…

The U.S. has taken another step toward making children younger than five years old eligible for COVID vaccinations. Advisors to the FDA this week unanimously voted to recommend authorization of Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines for kids aged six months to under five years. It’s a critical move for the youngest Americans, numbering around 18 million total, who until now have not been able to be inoculated. Maryland’s Deputy Secretary of Health Dr. Jinlene Chan said the shots could be available in the state as soon as Tuesday…

Saturday June 18, at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, the Western Maryland Jaycees will host the Tri-State Thomas Automotive Wing-Off, a daylong competition where wing-serving restaurants fry up thousands of chicken wings to be eaten and judged by the public for numerous awards including the prestigious title of 2022 Tri-State Wing-Off Champion. The 10th annual Wing-Off will be an all day extravaganza filled with a variety of unique wings, plenty of cold beverages and lots of music including country stars Collin Raye, Sammy Kershaw, and Aaron Tippin. Although it is a fun filled day of food and music, event coordinator Matt…

With gas prices now exceeding $5 in most of Maryland- and despite renewed pleas from the governor and the comptroller- it appears there is no desire on the part of General Assembly leaders to approve a new gas tax holiday. The lack of action has Lt Governor Boyd Rutherford branding state leaders as cowards.  In March, lawmakers passed emergency legislation signed by Governor Larry Hogan to give drivers a break at the pump, however they declined to extend it- and have since rejected calls for a special session. Democrats have explained that the extension would rob the Transportation Trust Fund of…