Governor Larry Hogan today attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Mother Mary Lange Catholic School, the first new Catholic school to open in Baltimore City in nearly 60 years. “Providing equitable access to education depends on the vision and the leadership of our community partners, and there is no better example of that than this beautiful new school named in honor of Mother Mary Lange—a visionary who understood the life-changing power of a good education,” said Governor Hogan. “It is within these classrooms that deserving students will be given the skills and the opportunities they need to reach their full…

WBAL NewsRadio  has confirmed the identity of the teenage swimmer who drowned in the Atlantic Ocean off of Ocean City this week. His mother, Ren Rick, confirms 17-year-old Azure Storm Martin died this week. Martin, who was from Annapolis, was reported missing Wednesday afternoon in the ocean off of 112th Street, when he got caught in a rip current.  The Ocean City Beach Patrol said three other swimmers were pulled to safety.  Martin's body was recovered from the ocean near 12th Street Thursday afternoon. Rick told WBAL NewsRadio that her son was due to start his senior year at Meade High School…

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) yesterday released new COVID-19 post-vaccination infections data, adding to its robust COVID-19 data reporting available at coronavirus.maryland.gov. The new data offer insight into the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine as Maryland, like other states, continues to see a rise in the number of COVID-19 infections attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant. “These data show clearly, and are another reminder, that vaccines are the most effective and critical tool in preventing COVID-19 infections, serious illness, hospitalizations, and death,” said MDH Secretary Dennis R. Schrader. “Anyone who is still unvaccinated remains at great risk…

A traffic stop by an alert trooper in Garrett County last night led to the recovery of guns, drugs and the arrests of two suspects, one of whom was wanted in Georgia.    The suspects are identified as Earnest Moreland III, 34, of Decatur, GA, and Donnell Lipscomb, 39, of Essex, Md.  Both were charged with more than one dozen counts each related to the illegal possession of guns and drugs.  Both were ordered held without bond, following their initial appearance before a court commissioner.    Shortly after 8:00 p.m. yesterday, a Maryland state trooper from the McHenry Barrack was…

On Friday, August 6th, 2021 the Cumberland Police Department responded to a vacant residence on Lennox Place for the report of individuals inside that are not supposed to be there.  When officers arrived, they observed the rear door had been forced open.  Officers made entry and found a male, identified as Cory Jacob Bennett, hiding upstairs.  Bennett was arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property and 4th degree burglary.  He was taken before the District Court Commissioner and was released on his own personal recognizance pending trial.   Cory Jacob Bennett, age; 32, Cumberland, Maryland.

On Thursday, August 5th, 2021 the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Robert Christopher Cain charging him with littering and identity fraud to avoid prosecution.  The summons was issued by District Court in reference to an incident that occurred on August 4th, 2021 in the area of Canal Street when an officer issued him a citation for public consumption of alcohol and later discovered that Cain had given him a fictious name.  At the time of service, Cain was again found to be in possession of an alcoholic beverage in public and was issued another citation.  He received…

Governor Larry Hogan announced Thursday that state employees who work in congregant settings with vulnerable citizens must be vaccinated or face regular Covid testing. Maryland state employees who work in congregate settings must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination effective Sept. 1. Hogan said state employees working in congregate settings will be required to show proof of vaccination or adhere to strict masking requirements and submit to regular COVID-19 testing…  

Comptroller Peter Franchot announced that Maryland Tax-Free week returns Aug. 8-14. During the week, clothing and footwear $100 or less will be exempt from the state’s six percent sales tax. Additionally, the first $40 of any backpack purchase will also be tax-free. Although it is largely viewed as a “back to school” event- Franchot tells WCBC News that everyone can participate- even those from neighboring states…

In a rare public appearance this week, Allegany County Health Officer Janelle Mayer expressed concern with the county’s lagging numbers when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. While the statewide number of those fully vaccinated is approaching 60%, Allegany County is just over 40%…  

US Wind company has announced it will bring about 500 jobs to Maryland with a $75 million investment plan. WBAL reports as part of a multi-million dollar announcement, the US Wind company will make its offshore wind-turbines at the site of the old Beth Steel facility in Sparrows Point. Jeff Grybowsk is president of U.S Wind…   US Wind has acquired an 80,000-acre federal lease area off the coast of Maryland in 2014.  US Wind will make the steel and build the wind turbines its putting off the coast of Ocean City, creating about 500 jobs. Grybowsk said that project will require welders, painters and crane operators…