Recently, Dr. Dennis Dey spoke with WCBC about the importance of quick treatment for stroke patients. Dr. Dey is the Medical Director for UPMC Western Maryland’s Stroke Center. He says there are signs people should be aware of and act on quickly…     “Which would be for example, sudden weakness of the face, sudden weakness of the arm, leg, or both.  An inability to speak or see or walk. Then you should be treated at a certified stroke center as soon as possible.” UPMC’s Stroke Center staff has to meet certain criteria to serve patients as a certified center……

The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired 42 year old Dan Muse as their new head coach.  Muse served several years as an assistant in PIttsburgh and most recently was an assistant for the New York Rangers.  Muse replaces longtime head coach Mike Sullivan, who is now the head coach of the Rangers.

The 2025 Hurricane Season officially began Sunday, June 1st and goes through November.  The Maryland Department of Emergency Management is urging Marylanders to have ways of communication and evacuation planned.  Families should have a disaster kit prepared with nonperishable foods, water, important papers, medications, items for children, pets and cash because the season is looking intense, according to Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center…    “We have a 60% chance of seeing above normal levels of activity across the basin.  We’re expecting between 13 and 19 named storms, systems becoming at least tropical storms.  Six of 10 of…

C&O Canal National Park Superintendent Tina Capetta has retired after serving in the National Park Service for 37 years. Chris Stevens, NPS Program Manager for the Canal, told the Canal Place Preservation Board that for now the park service’s deputy superintendent will be in charge…     “Our superintendent, Tina Capetta, is retiring. She’s had 37 years of service in the park service and she will be leaving May 31. Our deputy superintendent Ed Wenschof will be acting as Superintendent, and I’m sure will be acting as the representative to the board here.”

In its ninth-best month, Maryland’s sports wagering market contributed $6.3 million dollars in tax revenue to the state. Sports wagers for the month totaled $513 million with $454 million dollars in payouts. Mobile betting made up the majority of wagers placed. Since the inception of the state’s sports wagering program, over $160 million dollars has went to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Education Fund.

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Arthur Bunbasi Jr.  The warrant was issued as the result of an incident that occurred on May 28, 2025 at approximately 3:52 AM when police responded to a residence in the 200 block of Pear Street for an assault.  Police contacted an alleged victim who reported that she had been assaulted by Bunbasi.  Officers observed that the victim had sustained injuries.  After further investigation, police filed for charges against Bunbasi at the District Court of Allegany County.  Bunbasi was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He…

West Virginia continues to roll out programs tied to its Make West Virginia Healthy initiative. On Monday, Governor Patrick Morrisey cut the ribbon on a new mobile teaching kitchen operated by West Virginia Health Right. The mobile kitchen will travel the state, bringing healthy cooking education to residents. Morrisey said the effort will help tackle chronic illnesses and habits… “For years and years, just let the health challenges continue. We have to make effort to attack the root causes of our healthcare systems and the disease states that arise – the obesity, diabetes, congestive heart failure, cancer. We have to…

The Seneca Rocks Discovery Center in West Virginia will be holding their annual Discover Nature Day on Saturday, June 7th. Communication Director Ben DuVall-Irwin says the day is free for anyone interested in the National Forest… “This is about getting kids and families involved in nature with hands-on activities for them to learn about animals, plants, geology, outdoor recreation, heritage. Anything and everything you can do in nature.” Morgan Tracy is one of the coordinators for the event. She says other organizations will also be on hand… “There are going to be live animals like raptors and snakes. Macro organisms…

Effective at 10am this morning, residents in the Carpendale, West Virginia area are advised they are under a boil water notice for water used for bathing, drinking, and cooking.  On Tuesday, officials discovered issues with the pump for the town’s water tower leading to a call to conserve water. Until repairs are made, residents should continue water conservation as well. Updates will be made on the town’s social media outlets.