Morrisey Sees Energy Policy Positive For Mountain State
Overall, Governor Patrick Morrisey sees President Trump’s energy policies as a plus for West Virginia. Morrisey is working to understand the new president’s executive orders to see what effect they may have on major West Virginia industrial developments. There is some uncertainty, but Morrisey says he is talking with the Trump administration about current and future projects… “We are having conversations with the Trump Administration already, but I think you are going to see more and more. Part of it is unpacking what all these changes and regulations do.”
Landis Office Turning Business Over To WB Mason
By the end of this week, Landis Office Center will become a new branch of W.B. Mason workplace products. Jeff McKenzie, spokesperson for the McKenzie family who have owned the business since 1964, said it was time to make a change. Mason has branches across the country. McKenzie said it was a good fit and may offer more competitive pricing… “It should be a good thing for everybody – the community and everything. Really, they operate in Morgantown already, Altoona, and Winchester. So we’re like that donut hole in the middle so for them it really made a lot…
Garrett County Schools Possibly Virtual Thursday
Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is preparing for the possibility of a Virtual Learning Day on Thursday, February 6, 2025, due to the Ice Storm Warning. All necessary learning materials will be sent home with students today, Wednesday, February 5, 2025. No decision has been made at this time. A message will be sent through our regular media outlets and school system alerts no later than 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025, on whether or not a virtual learning day will be implemented. Additionally, all evening activities scheduled for today, February 5, 2025, will conclude by 7:00 p.m.
ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT TO NOON THURSDAY
National Weather Service has issued a ICE STORM WARNING from 7p.m. Wednesday to noon Thursday in portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between two tenths and three tenths of an inch. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of…
Arrest Warrants Served
On Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Oliver Dalton McIntyre, 32, of Cumberland MD. McIntyre was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court for an incident that occurred on February 3rd, 2025. On that date, a Cumberland City Police School Resource Officer was alerted by Allegany County Public School staff when a student came to school with what appeared to be injuries from an assault. Officers then responded to an Arch St residence to investigate the matter and learned that McIntyre had allegedly struck the child, causing the injuries. As a…
North Mechanic Street Trespassing arrest
On Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 100 block of N. Mechanic St for a trespassing complaint. Upon arrival, officers contacted the complainant who advised a male subject would not leave their home. The complainant further advised that they had permitted the male to spend only one night in the home, the terms of which they had both agreed to. When the male subject refused to leave the residence on this date, he defecated in the bed and refrigerator of the residence. Officers then made contact with the male, Eric Roger Marmaduke,…
Garrett County Animal Control Investigation
On February 1, 2025, the Garrett County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Division responded to the 2000 block of Steyer Mine Road, Oakland, for a report of a cow that had been shot. The investigation revealed the incident took place between January 31-February 1, 2025. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Garrett County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Division at 301-334-8096, the Sheriff's Office at 301-334-1911, or www.garrettcountycrimesolvers.org.
George Edwards Fund Reauthorization Bill Projects Funding through 2031
Rich Reinhardt with Percy Public Affairs spoke with the Cumberland Mayor and City Council during last night’s Open Work Session. Reinhardt updated the council on the Senator George C. Edwards Fund, saying that it is now in Governor Moore’s new Budget. Though the fund looked like it would be put into a discretionary for the governor, Reinhardt says it no longer is. He also said the reauthorization bill put forth by Delegate Jason Buckel and Senator Paul Corderman projects $10 million in annual funding beyond 2026… “One of the great things that I saw come out of this bill was that it’s…