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…

Cumberland Pollice report the 14 year old youth has been located. They thank the public for their assistance.

On March 13, 2022, at approximately 1306 Hours, deputies were dispatched to Sheetz located in Lavale Maryland for a report of a red vehicle with Arkansas registration almost striking several vehicles in the parking lot. When the first deputy arrived on scene, he observed a male seated in the driver’s seat of a red colored sedan bearing Arkansas registration. The deputy exited his patrol vehicle and made contact with the operator who initially provided deputies with a false name to avoid apprehension.Subsequently a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted, located in the vehicle were multiple bags of methamphetamine….

Three people were taken to UPMC Western Maryland, one by Trooper 5. Maryland State Police is investigating. INITIALREPORT: Police, Fire, EMS and Trooper 5 Medevac have been sent to Eastbound Interstate 68 near Frostburg for a vehicle accident. The Joint Communications Center of Allegany County says the mishap occurred near Exit 34 at around noon.

DST arrived at 2:00 AM Sunday. We hope you  remembered to set your clocks forward one hour.

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 11, 2022, there are currently 1,432 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been six deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,550 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 43-year old male from Raleigh County, a 73-year old male from Kanawha County, a 69-year old male from Jackson County, a 74-year old female from Lincoln County, an 81-year old male from Lewis County, and an 82-year old male from Marshall County.   “We mourn with all families suffering the…

Following his address yesterday on America’s energy crisis and the war in Ukraine, Gov. Jim Justice sent a letter requesting that the West Virginia Legislature join him in pledging $5 million in assistance for the Ukrainian maternity and children’s hospital recently bombed by Russian military forces. VIEW FULL LETTER “The ongoing war on Ukraine is beyond tragic, with Russia bombing civilians and committing war crimes upon the heroic people of Ukraine. The killing of civilians is despicable and must not ever be tolerated. But the worst atrocity imaginable is the murder of innocent women and children,” said Gov. Justice in his letter….

Weather Conditions Lead to Additional Week for Trapping   A muskrat den at Taylors Island Wildlife Management ARea. Maryland DNR photo                       The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has added a one-week extension to the muskrat trapping season in all counties except Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, and Washington. The revised season will now close March 22, 2022, to make up for unfavorable weather conditions. An extremely cold winter and more recent tide fluctuations have limited trapper access to many waterways and wetlands, reducing the ability and opportunity to harvest this valuable furbearer. State law…