West Virginia Governor Jim Justice began latest COVID-19 briefing by reporting an increase in the number of straight days active cases have decreased (20) as well as a decrease in “red” counties, now down to eight. The state is meeting its goal of administering at 100% of vaccine doses it receives each week, Justice said, as the end of the first week of vaccine clinics in all 55 counties wrapped up. Despite the glowing numbers in the state – leading the nation – there are still reports of some people avoiding the vaccinte. That is a point of frustration for the governor……

The community remembered Dr. Sean McCagh Friday, as a private memorial service was held in Cumberland. The service was streamed online, providing an opportunity for friends and family to observe a touching tribute to one of the true community leaders in the area. Dr. McCagh, a Cumberland dermatologist who founded the Hooley Plunge, died January 31st  from complications related to COVID-19. He was 60.  Among those sharing memories, longtime family friend Jim Stafford…  

The State of West Virginia this week continued to lead the nation in rolling out the COVID-19 vaccines, and has set up Save Our Wisdom clinics in all 55 counties in an attempt to get those most at risk protected. Coronavirus Czar Dr. Clay Marsh says with more vaccines about to be approved shortly, the task will start to get a little easier…  

Potomac Edison has installed the City’s second electric car charging station in Cumberland, at the Liberty Street Surface Parking Lot. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in the lot, located at 40 N. Liberty St. Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss and City Council Members welcomed James Crowder, Regional External Affairs Consultant and Marty Dunnington, Distribution Tech IV – Design Services from Potomac Edison in jointly introducing the new charging station and familiarize everyone with the EV Driven program. Over the course of the next five years, Potomac Edison will install 59 charging stations, including twenty fast-charging stations, across its seven-county Maryland territory.  Mayor Morriss called…

Maryland's first two COVID-19 mass vaccination sites opened Friday, one at Six Flags America in Prince George's County and the other at the Baltimore Convention Center. Governor Larry Hogan called the move “another critical step forward in the plan that has taken us from 2,500 shots a day to 25,000 shots a day in a matter of weeks"…

 On February 7th, 2021 an officer from the Cumberland Police Department responded to a North Lee address for a reported disturbance. Upon officers arrival they observed Crystal Nicole Rymer to be at the residence creating a disturbance. Through the officers investigation they learned that Rymer had recently been served with a Protective Order and that she was ordered to stay away from the victim and the residence. Rymer was placed under arrest and taken before a District Court Commissioner where she was held without bond.   Arrest: Crystal Nicole Rymer, age 29, Cumberland MD.   Charge: Violation of a Court…

 On February 6th, 2021 an officer from the Cumberland Police Department conducted a traffic stop on East Industrial Boulevard where they made contact with the operator, Wayne Scott Skipper II. A K-9 was requested which indicated a positive alert on the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle and his person revealed several items of controlled dangerous substances, and controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia. Skipper was placed under arrest and taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was released on his own recognizance. Arrest: Wayne Scott Skipper II, age 33, Springfield WV.   Charges: Two Counts of Possession not Marijuana,…

  After reporting a one-day record of 37,844 shots, Maryland providers have administered 671,899 COVID-19 vaccines. 79.8% of all first doses received from the federal government have been given. Official data is posted daily at coronavirus.maryland.gov. The state’s first mass vaccination sites are now open at the Baltimore Convention Center and Six Flags America in Prince George’s County. To receive updates on appointments for mass vaccination sites, text ‘MdReady’ to 898-211. The state is expanding the distribution network for COVID-19 vaccines, including hospitals, county health departments, and neighborhood pharmacies. Use covidvax.maryland.gov to find a provider near you by zip code, or call 211 for assistance. Vaccinations are by appointment only, and…

West Virginia Week in Review Share Tweet Forward   Gov. Justice calls on federal government to supply more vaccine doses to West Virginia On Friday, Gov. Jim Justice said that he and other state pandemic response leaders are “pushing as hard as we can” – urging the federal government to supply more doses of the COVID-19 vaccines to West Virginia. According to the latest numbers posted to the CDC’s National Vaccination Tracker, out of the 57.4 million vaccine doses that have been delivered to states across America, only 35.2 million have been administered to date; an overall administration rate of 61.2…

Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford joined a hike at Patuxent River State Park on Jan. 1, 2020, kicking off a record year for state park attendance. Photo by Joe Andrucyk           Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a 45 percent increase in final attendance for Maryland State Parks in 2020 compared to the previous record-setting visitation attendance in 2019. In 2020, Maryland State Parks welcomed 21.5 million visitors, compared to 14.9 million in 2019.  In addition, State Parks reported a record 292 capacity closures across 11 parks statewide last year. By…