The State of Maryland is launching a multisector plan to improve services and policies supporting a growing population of older adults. Longevity Ready Maryland will encourage collaboration between state agencies, according to Governor Wes Moore, building on actions to support and provide coordinated access for older adults by consolidating and modernizing programs of assistance…      “Our plan is comprehensive and focuses on expanding access to critical care and services, promoting opportunities and optimizing health and wellness for Marylanders across their lifespan.”

Ocean City is hosting the annual meeting of the Maryland Association of Counties, or MACo.  Officials from all of Maryland's 23 counties will be in attendance.  The Roland Powell Convention Center hosts the annual event.

A fire in Mount Savage early Saturday morning destroyed the Savage BBQ Food Truck.  The fire was called in shortly before 6 a.m.  Almost three dozen firefighters were engaged in extinguishing the fire.  The truck was owned by Larry Thomas Snyder and the cause is still under investigation.

On Sunday, August 10th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Chad Haas. The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing charges against Patterson at the Allegany County District Court. Arrest: Chad Haas, Age 53, Cumberland, Maryland. Charge: Assault-2nd Degree

From Associated Press:  In a news conference, Trump said he’ll place the D.C. police department under federal control and deploy the National Guard. Trump said he wants to “rescue our nation’s capital from crime, bloodshed, bedlam and squalor.” The Democratic mayor of D.C., Muriel Bowser, has noted that violent crime in Washington has decreased since a rise in 2023. Trump cited a number of recent high-profile incidents, including the killing of a 21-year-old Congressional intern and the beating of a DOGE staffer during an attempted carjacking. “This is liberation day in D.C. and we’re going to take our Capitol back,” the…

Citizens could have the opportunity to name their favorite place to sit downtown. Cumberland is considering selling naming rights to the 17 pedestrian benches placed around the downtown in an effort to support the maintenance of the retail area. Mayor Ray Morriss shared details around the idea with WCBC…      “What we’re looking at is creating the ability for the naming rights for those benches. We’re knocking it around – probably about a thousand dollars and you’ll have that for the life of that bench. The time that the bench needs to be replaced, you’ll have first option to…

Nominations for the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce’s annual recognition awards are open through August 22.  Annually, the Chamber recognizes businesses and individuals in categories including Community Service, Non-Profit, and Business of the Year.  Juli McCoy, President of the Chamber, says this year small businesses as well as large business will be recognized…     “Over the years, a couple of them have applied for that honor of a Business of the Year, but it’s really difficult for them to compete against someone much larger than them.  So, we, of course, recognize that our community has changed, and it’s time…

Maryland has some of the toughest guardrails for those facing medical debt, including preventing property liens and foreclosures. According to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund, more than 40% in the state say their debt comes from outpatient services, dentists, OBGYNs, and other billing.  Eva Stahl, with advocacy group Undue Medical Debt, says more states have been improving consumer protection in medical debt…    "Putting guardrails around payment plans and protecting people, making sure that doors are open around financial assistance at hospitals, with respect to medical debt on credit reports."

On August 10, 2025, at 7:51 PM, Deputies with the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a large fight involving baseball bats and knives at 15800 Barnes Drive. Upon arrival, Deputies found multiple injured victims. After the scene was secured, Emergency Medical Services were called to the location. Several individuals were transported to UPMC for treatment, and one victim was airlifted by Trooper 5 to Ruby Memorial. While Deputies were still on the scene, an additional assault occurred, leading to further arrests. Following an investigation, a total of seven suspects were arrested at the location. Cody D….

The Allegany County Commissioners this past week heard a brief update on changes coming to the Bel Air water system ownership. Administrator Jason Bennett relayed that no paperwork has been submitted to the Public Service Commission yet on the sale of the Maryland Water Service, but the PSC was able to give the county some guidance…     “There’s been no filing as of yet for this transfer of ownership, but the PSC gave us a little bit of homework that we need to do over the next couple of weeks to research potential next steps, so we’ll come back…