Mike Tomlin wants to be part of the post-Ben Roethlisberger era in Pittsburgh. The Steelers on Tuesday signed their longtime coach to a three-year contract extension that runs through the 2024 season. Tomlin is 145-78-1 in 14 years with the Steelers, winning one Super Bowl and going to another. The franchise has reached the playoffs nine times during Tomlin's tenure and captured its seventh AFC North title under him in 2020. "I am extremely grateful for this contract extension and want to thank Art Rooney II and everyone in the organization for the support in my first 14 seasons,” Tomlin…

Latest COVID-19 numbers from Frostburg State University. Through the university’s twice-weekly testing protocol, 24 positive tests were identified during last week’s seven-day testing period. The week’s positivity rate is 0.99 percent. While the rate remains below the region and state positivity rates, students and employees must remember that the virus IS IN OUR community and practicing health and safety measures is essential.    Currently, more than 1,200 FSU students and employees have reported receiving a first dose, second dose or single dose of a COVID vaccine. And 940 have reported being fully vaccinated. Additionally, students and employees not yet vaccinated can…

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council has approved 27 new registered apprenticeship programs from March 2020 to March 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. These diverse new apprenticeships are expanding opportunities for jobseekers by connecting them with high-wage jobs in traditional and non-traditional industries while supporting the workforce needs of local businesses.  “As we move forward with our recovery from COVID-19, it is critical for us to continue our focus on investing in a well-trained, highly-skilled workforce in order to rebuild our economy and ensure a sustainable future,” said Governor Hogan. “Maryland is nationally recognized…

WCBC News has confirmed the passing of local optometrist Dr. Chip Harvey at the age of 58. He is the son of retired orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jack Harvey and the late Rebecca Harvey. Upchurch Family Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements, which will be announced later today. 

WCBC Radio celebrated its 45th anniversary yesterday. Several people called into the Dave Norman Program to wish WCBC a happy birthday, one being Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss:

On Monday, April 19th, 2021, The Cumberland City Police served a Criminal Summons on Donald Robert West, age 27, of Cumberland MD. The summons was in reference to an incident which occurred on April 15th, 2020 at a residence in the 200 block of Pennsylvania Ave. During this incident, the Cumberland City Police executed a Search and Seizure Warrant at the home of West. During the search, a quantity of suspected cocaine as well as CDS paraphernalia was located inside the residence. West was served the Summons and released, pending trial in District Court. Arrested:  Donald Robert West        Age: 27,   …

The Mineral County Health Department on Monday confirmed a case of the United Kingdom coronavirus variant. Department officials said the case had been identified through routine surveillance. The variant is more contagious, but studies suggest existing vaccines are effective in protecting against it. The Hampshire County Health Department announced last week that a case of the variant strain had been identified there. That patient’s case was also confirmed through routine screening, according to the department.

With the trial of the former police officer accused in the death of George Floyd wrapping up in Minnesota- no matter the verdict- anxiety is high in cities across the nation in anticipation of the potential for violent reaction and rioting. Tensions are high in every state with authorities having ramped up security. Locally, while there are have been rallies and marches in reaction to events taking place in other parts of the country, there have been no real problems. Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss…  

Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday 3,300 state employees from 12 state agencies will be relocated to offices in downtown Baltimore to help support economic development. During a press conference, Hogan said the move will help support the economy in the Central Baltimore business district. The Maryland Department of Human Services’ 700 employees and the Maryland Department of Health’s 1200 employees will be the first to move to Baltimore. While Baltimore is the focal point of this announcement- the governor said the entire state will benefit…

Before ending his regular COVID-19 briefing Monday, West Virginia Governor Justice announced that he will be signing a new executive order designed to reduce some of the confusion that may have resulted in what has been a total of 91 executive orders signed during the Coronavirus pandemic. Justice issued another Executive Order in regard to the elimination of social gathering limitations and unemployment benefits…