A $2 billion dollar investment by pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will expand its presence in Maryland.  The company is  expanding its manufacturing facility in Frederick and building a new clinical manufacturing facility in Gaithersburg.  Together, the company will add 300 new jobs in the two locations as well as 1,900 construction jobs. Governor Wes Moore said the investment underscores the state’s leadership in life sciences and biomanufacturing…     “Their leadership that they are showing here in the state of Maryland is going to have impact well beyond the State of Maryland. It will impact this globe and it will save…

On Monday, November 24th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Kevin Lee Hewlin, 40, of Cumberland MD. Hewlin was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court for an incident that occurred earlier in the day on August 24th, 2025. During that incident, it is alleged that Hewlin broke into a vending machine in the 600 block of Columbia Ave, stealing the money found within. The investigation resulted in a warrant being issued for Hewlin's arrest. At the time of his arrest, Hewlin was also issued a Criminal Citation when he was found to be…

It’s time for deer season in the tristate area.  Firearm season is underway in West Virginia until December 7.  Maryland and Pennsylvania deer seasons are identical, November 29 through December 13.  Hunting safety tips include wearing blaze orange, knowing the target and beyond, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

The secession of Maryland’s three westernmost counties still remains a topic years after it was first explored by the Western Maryland delegation.  Now the Baltimore Sun is polling its readers on whether the state should allow the three westernmost counties to secede and join West Virginia.  The issue returned recently when a West Virginia delegate suggested the move.

Former Keyser head football coach Sean Biser has led his Morgantown high school team to the state semifinals.  Morgantown defeated Spring Mills, 34-33, in double overtime and will now meet Jefferson in the 4A playoffs this weekend.  Former Allegany student Kane Williams is starting at linebacker for Morgantown.

Investments in childcare workers are part of the Pennsylvania budget passed last week. Pennsylvania's childcare industry has 3,000 unfilled jobs – openings that, if filled, would allow providers to serve 25,000 additional children.  Governor Josh Shapiro said that previously, tax credits were enacted that helped with costs, but now expanded access is needed…      “For the first time ever, we have a childcare line in the budget – $25 million dollars specifically earmarked for recruitment and retention bonuses for childcare workers at licensed childcare facilities across Pennsylvania.”

The Farm Bureau is out with its annual cost for a Thanksgiving dinner – and this year the cost is down.  For a 10-person meal, the cost comes in at just around $5.52 per person. Faith Parum with the Farm Bureau said prices are down, despite some challenges to farmers…    “So we saw a decrease in price in about half of our basket. That includes sides and the centerpiece of our show – turkey. Turkey farmers are still battling avian influenza, but overall demand has fallen over time. Meaning that even with the smaller supply, retail prices are falling…

WTAJ is reporting that Logan Imler of Hyndman has been jailed on multiple charges including vehicular homicide for the deaths of two people in August. Imler was traveling on SR96 in Harrison Township when he crossed a double-yellow line to pass a SUV and struck a go-kart with two passengers. The go-kart became lodged under Imler’s truck and both passengers died from multiple blunt-force injuries. Imler is being held in Bedford County Jail on $200,000 bail.

Tim Roy, a Union Rescue Mission Case Worker, recently talked about his life’s journey on the Dave Norman program, He came to URM as a resident, battling alcoholism and a herniated disc, after being told about it by a local police officer. He says he found purpose at the mission and the only obstacles he faced when getting help was putting aside pride…     “Every morning you have to refresh yourself and decide, ‘I’m not going to drink today. I’m gonna try to follow the Lord the best I can every day.’ Pick up the Bible and I’m gonna…

The Doc and Rock podcast has been postponed to a later date.  WCBC will announce its next show.