For many, the thought of having a heart catheterization is daunting. However, innovations in the procedure have taken some of the anxiety away from patients. At the UPMC Western Maryland Heart and Vascular Institute, Dr. Hani Alkhatib who directs the structural heart program says these new innovations help lessen the stress of the diagnostic procedure…     “For the ones that don’t have a history of bypass surgery, it becomes much easier. I would say 95% of our procedures or the procedures that I perform at least are through the arm or through the wrist.”

National Guard troops in the US Capitol for crime control has had mixed reactions. When the announcement first came, the Baltimore was singled out as being “so far gone” because of crime. Maryland Governor Wes Moore says that crime is actually down in Baltimore and there’s no way a similar situation will happen in his state…    “I want to be very crystal clear to anyone who is listening. I will not authorize the usage of the Maryland National Guard for any mission that I do not deem to be mission-critical or mission-aligned.” Moore said he believes working through the…

The Appalachian Regional Commission annual conference takes place this fall at Frostburg State University.  The theme for the conference this year is Appalachian Places: Growing Local Economies and will be held on October 6 and 7. The theme highlights connections between Appalachia’s culture and geography and how they drive economic opportunity. The conference will open with a slate of guest speakers including A-R-C Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin, Interim President for Frostburg State Darlene Brannigan, and keynote speaker Maryland Governor Wes Moore who also serves as the A-R-C co-chair for 2025.

The Union Rescue Mission started with a motto of “Soup, Sip, Salvation.” But the new location on Franklin Street will have a more comprehensive plan. Pastor David Ziler tells WCBC the shelter will offer a four-phase program, starting with shelter but will also provide more help and require more from those in what is called the Life Recovery Program…     “That’s where we start w2orking on driver’s ed, their driver’s license, getting their social security card, their birth certificates, any educational issues they may have. If they need a GED or if they want to go to college or…

A Dense Fog Advisory issued by the National Weather Service until 10 a.m. this morning in Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Mineral and Western Mineral Counties. Visibility one-quarter of a mile or less in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

On August 12, 2025, Captain Zimmerman, Detective Jeffries, and Detective Pritt participated in a summer CSI Camp at Friendsville Elementary School. Students were able to dust for fingerprints, examine and process a mock crime scene, collect evidence, and observed a demonstration with the agencies drone. Detectives enjoyed the day as much as the students and enjoyed interacting with an amazing group of kids.    

Allegany County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Michael Martirano has released a reorganization of roles in the central office on Washington Street. Dr. Martirano said his philosophy is that everything should be organized around the support of students and teachers. A new 3-chief model of financial officer, administrative officer and superintendent was revealed along with two new director level positions for elementary and secondary education…    “The directors will have oversight and responsibility for the development of goals at each one of our schools, the evaluation of our principals, the establishment of our school improvement planning and the monitoring. Providing coherence with…

AAA Mid-Atlantic is reminding homeowners to keep their home safe while away on vacation.  Investing in a security system, disconnecting computers to avoid hackers, and having neighbors check on property are a few ways to be secure. Kara Hitchens of AAA adds safety can also mean not posting on social media while away from home…   “Posting on social media while you’re gone is a clear indication to thieves that you are not home. So you wanna, you know, take as many pictures as you can but wait until you get back home to do the uploads for all those…

America’s 9-11 Ride will be coming through Cumberland Friday morning between 8:30 and 9:30. Almost 300 motorcyclists are expected to take part in the 25th annual ride from the Flight 93 Memorial near Somerset to New York City, honoring the memory of those lost in the September 2001 terrorist attacks. Roger Flick of the America’s 911 Foundation tells WCBC that founder Ted Sjurseth did the first ride a week after the attacks…     “One fella chased Ted down and said, “I make $500 and $700 suits for the people on Wall Street and nobody’s coming into my store. Bring…

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced on Wednesday that West Virginia has signed agreements with ICE – Immigration and Customs Enforcement , West Virginia State Police, and the Department of Corrections to assist in rounding up illegal aliens, giving them specific immigrations enforcement functions.  Morrisey said the effort would make state residents safer in their communities….     “This gives them the ability to interrogate any alien or person believed to be an alien as to his right to remain in the United States.  To process for violations those individuals who have been arrested for state and federal criminal offenses.”