WBAL reports that It looks like more than 1,000 Baltimore City school employees missed the Nov. 1 deadline to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which has left the district with few options. In short, the system said time has run out for employees to get shots or to make the case of why they should get a pass. So far, more than 87% of employees have followed the districtwide vaccination mandate. That number includes those who have applied for exemptions based on religious or medical reasons.
According to the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, two more people have been charged in connection with the kidnapping and killing of a Garrett County man last month, according to the Garrett County Sheriff's Office. A news release issued Tuesday reported that Adam Matthew Shaffer, 35, and Alexandra Gabrielle Abbott, 30, both of Eglon, West Virginia, were each charged with kidnapping, conspiracy to commit kidnapping and conspiracy to commit first-degree assault. The body of Jimmy Lee Barkley, 41, was found Oct. 16 near a cabin on Kight Road in the Eglon area. Barkley had been taken from his Oakland home and shot…
Western Maryland Jaycees has officially launched registration and fundraising for the annual Lights on the Lake event at Rocky Gap State Park. “The Jaycees are excited and proud to take on this community project to help bring cheer throughout. We are looking forward to having local businesses and organizations participate this year and really bring us all together!“ says Keira Shilling, Western MD Jaycees President & Chair of the Event. The non-profit organization is looking for sponsors and light builders to host the event that will be held at the State Park’s Day Use Parking Area the second, third and fourth weekends of December. The…
Maryland’s COVID-19 health metrics continue to decline across the board, as the state has now surpassed more than 400,000 booster shots administered. State health officials continue to strongly recommend that Marylanders eligible for a booster shot get one as soon as possible—particularly those with underlying health conditions and comorbidities. To find a vaccine provider, visit covidvax.maryland.gov or call 1-855-MD-GOVAX. Positivity Rate Drops Under 3%, Hospitalizations Under 600 Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate (2.95%) has declined by 42.2% since Aug. 22, and has dropped under 3% for the first time since July 30. Maryland’s COVID-19 case rate per 100K (11.8) has declined…
On Monday, November 1st, 2021 the Cumberland Police Department responded to a Bond Street residence for the report of a disturbance. When officers arrived, they spoke with a witness and a female victim that stated Justin Tyler Andrews had assaulted the female victim prior to police arriving. Officers observed an injury to the victim’s neck area that was consistent with the statements. Andrews was arrested and charged with assault. He was taken before the District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center held without bond. Justin Tyler Andrews, age; 32, Cumberland, Maryland.
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen joined Frostburg State University (FSU) President Ron Nowaczyk’s Leadership Circle Roundtable Friday- meeting with students to discuss his role in the Senate and current issues facing Congress. Afterwards, the Senator toured FSU’s Western Maryland Advanced Technology Center (ATC) to learn more about their tech focused initiatives. During the visit, the Senator had the opportunity to see the impact of the over $1.7 million in federal investments he hekped secure for the ATC facility to accelerate regional clean energy jobs and advance clean energy, information technology, and biotech training. The Maryland Democrat said facilities such as these are…
Legalizing recreational marijuana and efforts to reverse Roe vs Wade are two hotly debated issues dividing the nation- and Marylanders were asked for their opinions. The latest Goucher College Poll released last week found that 60% of Maryland residents support legalization of marijuana for recreational use, while 33% opposed it. This is a slight decline since a March poll where 67% supported legalization. Goucher Poll director and political science professor Mileah Kromer… As the U.S. Supreme Court considers several abortion cases, the poll found 44% wanted to keep abortion legal in all circumstances, while 44% wanted to keep it legal under…
We are a little more than three weeks away from Thanksgiving, a holiday when families get together in close quarters. That may set the table for a resurgence of the Coronavirus, and the window to get booster shots for waning immunity will get razor thin by Veterans Day. WCBC asked Dr Clay Marsh about the shrinking time frame to get boosted…or initially vaccinated…
The City of Cumberland Water Department is reporting a 24" water main break on Decatur Street. Decatur Street will be closed from Glenn Street to Davidson Street.
Allegany County COVID-19 Case and Vaccination Statistics as of October 31: New COVID Cases: 21 (cumulative total 9,807) Additional Deaths: 1 (cumulative total 249) Cases Per 100,000 Population: 25.56 (Maryland: 12.11) Positivity Rate: 6.69% (Maryland: 3.06%) Percent of population fully vaccinated: 46.8% (Maryland: 66.7%)
