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VFW Henry Hart Post 1411 will have a service at 11am at Henry Hart's grave at Rose Hill Cemetery on Fayette Street. American Legion Post 1311 will have a service at the post on Harrison Street at 11am Let's Beautify Cumberland will honor veterans and Blue Star/Gold Star mothers at Veterans Park on South Centre Street beginning at Noon Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery will have a Veterans Day Observance beginning at 2pm.

Rescue teams continue their search for a missing miner in Nicolas County, West Virginia. A wall collapse at the Rolling Thunder complex on Saturday caused flooding into a mine. The missing miner is a foreman and is believed to be about three-quarters of a mile in to the mine. He had helped his team escape before becoming trapped. Governor Patrick Morrisey said rescue efforts have been continuing around the clock…     “There have been a number of dive teams that have been going down and exploring all the potential areas where there may be air pockets and also at…

The Allegany County Commissioners took time out at their recent meeting to honor those employed by the county who have served in the military. The county’s Human Resources Director, Kristie Liller, read a statement ahead of Veterans Day to honor the employees for their service…     “A total of 23 Allegany County employees have identified themselves as veterans, with a combined total of 153 years of service, representing multiple branches. Allegany County Government would like to publicly express its sincere gratitude to all veterans for their unwavering commitment to country, justice, and democracy.”

Could abandoned communities be the result of the high water rates affecting Bel Air, Glen Oaks, Highland Estates, and Pinto?  Larry Smith, spokesman for the Bel Air Citizens committee, tells WCBC that there is economic injury involving more than the highest water bills in the nation…     “Besides the threat to the health impacts, we’re having property damage in terms of our values – the structure of our property values.” Smith said some residents are leaving and others want to do so…   “I know of families who have left their homes vacant and moved elsewhere. I have had…

The Western Maryland Food Bank is seeing first hand the effects of no SNAP benefits being distributed for November.  Director Amy Moyer talked to WCBC on Monday, saying that things have picked up considerably with those needing food. “We’re seeing a ton of people that are feeling the effects of not having their assistance. We’re seeing some government workers that aren’t getting paid and having to come ask for help for the first time. You know, it’s like going from being the donor to having to ask for assistance.” WCBC Radio is continuing its $50 for the 50th For the…

There has been no shortage of publicity on programs from both the county and city designed to attract and assist new businesses wanting to locate to the Western Maryland area. A recent caller to WCBC asked if established businesses have access to the same kind of help in getting businesses to grow.  Mayor Ray Morriss said the answer is yes – and pointed to the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation…     “Stu Czapski, from the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation – that’s one of Stu’s roles so I would say talk to Matt, talk to Stu. That’s definitely something that we…

After four years of construction, the new terminal will open on November 18 at Pittsburgh International Airport.  The renovation project cost 1.7 billion dollars.  Five more TSA lanes have been added, along with two nearby parking areas, adding more than 6,000 spaces equipped with snow-melt systems, electric vehicle charging stations, and a new space-finder system.

Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order last week formally establishing the Maryland Horse Industry Strategic Plan to guide the future of Maryland’s $2.9 billion equine sector.   With more horses per square mile than any other state, Maryland’s horse economy supports thousands of jobs, maintains open space, and attracts visitors from across the nation and world through premier events. Maryland’s horse industry also supports more than 28,000 jobs and $1.24 billion in wages statewide.

Lakemont Park in Altoona is once again hosting its “Holiday Lights on the Lake” program.  The light show will run from November 14 until January 4 from 6-10 p.m. each evening.