The budget has moved on from the House of Delegates to the Senate in Annapolis, but some lawmakers are still trying to make the point on the excessive costs of the Blueprint for Education.  Delegate April Rose who represents Carroll and Frederick Counties, spoke out about the increasing price and its effects on the state…     “I really love some parts of the Blueprint – workforce development, training children to be successful in career choices. But if you can’t afford it, you can’t afford it. So keep on taxing – tax, tax, tax, tax, tax – and the last…

President Donald Trump this week issued an Executive Order reaffirming some aspects of states’ election administration.  West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner was pleased that the administration’s focus is on protecting voter rights. Warner said his office is working on continuing legislation at the state level to preserve election integrity as well…     “The implantation of photo ID for voters to insure that every eligible citizen will have the right and opportunity to vote. Plans to provide counties with more resources, poll worker education, and support for ensuring the protections of their critical elections infrastructure.”

Due to developing weather patterns that will bring multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms with heavy rains and high winds in West Virginia beginning Wednesday, April 2, 2025, through Sunday, April 6, 2025, Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a state of preparedness for all 55 counties. “I am urging all West Virginians to heed weather warnings over the next few days as severe storms make their way across the state,” said Governor Morrisey. “As we continue to monitor developments, I have directed all state agencies and resources to prepare to respond as needed.” The National Weather Service has predicted rains causing localized…

Allegany County Emergency Services supporting Bedford Fire Rescue on a residential house fire at 384 Hyndman Road, just north of Springtown Hollow Road. Firefighters on scene investigating smoke in the basement. Deputy Chief and Emergency Medical Services also on scene.

During last night’s Cumberland Mayor and City Council meeting, Merje Design presented another signage design for the City’s Wayfinding Project.  They also started discussing how to implement the signs throughout the City.  Glenn Swantak with Merje said a good way to layout the signage is to direct by districts… “You want to direct not to everything from everywhere, but a good way to do it is to direct to a district, and then direct to those destinations that are within that district.  So, we’re trying to break that up and understand where those opportunities are to announce that you have…

At Monday’s press conference of Bel Air residents fighting against high water rates from Maryland Water Service, story after story was shared of high bills and severe water conservation measures.  One resident shared that even basic hygiene is being affected, trying to keep costs down…     “Sometimes he’ll take a bath and then I’ll take a bath or I’ll take a bath and he’ll take a bath in the same water, just to preserve on your water.” Community organizer Larry Smith said such loss of dignity should not be necessary in this day and age…     “Here we…

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s 1309 Steam Engine will make its first appearance in over a year leading the Frostburg Flyer, Friday May 2nd.  After working with several railroad chief mechanical officers in Maine, Wes Heinz, the executive director of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, told WCBC the long awaited pistons are in their possession…   “We’ve had three CMOs from railroads that I used to be familiar with up in Portland, Maine, Wiscasset, Maine, and Ellsworth, Maine, and we all kind of got together and got the new pistons designed and ready to go.  Our shop foreman and our…

New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all of Monday night and into Tuesday afternoon in a feat of endurance to show Democrats’ objections to President Donald Trump’s actions of program and job cuts. Booker yielded the floor to Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen long enough for Van Hollen to say that Trump has gone against who put their trust with him… “Donald Trump really is betraying the people he said he was going to fight for. And at the end of the day, and we’re going to see that later this week in…

Allegany College of Maryland is holding their Spring Open House on Saturday, April 12. Registration for the event takes place starting at 8:30am. ACM’s Coordinator of Student Recruitment, Lauren Winterburg, tells WCBC the day gives potential students and parents an opportunity to experience the campus and learn about courses and financial aid…     “Not only high school students but community members, non-traditional students, those looking for a career change or, you know, something has led to a career change, and they kid of want to start over and maybe do something else. Get some career training. This is always…

When Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr appeared with West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey recently, important announcements were made about improving health in the Mountain State, one of the most unhealthy states in the nation, according to Kennedy. In a lighthearted move, Kennedy says he will get Morrisey in shape…    “Governor Morrisey, the first time I saw him, I said you look like you ate Governor Morrisey. And there was a lot of talk about getting healthy again. And I’m very happy he’s invited me to be his personal trainer. We’re going to put him on…