Five seniors from Mountain Ridge have earned the prestigious Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish. To receive this distinction, students must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English across four key areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Each of these students completed four years of Spanish during their high school career. “We are incredibly proud of the dedication and perseverance demonstrated by each of these students,” said Joseph Brewer, Supervisor of World Languages for ACPS. “Mrs. Malec-McMillan has done an exceptional job of equipping her students with advanced language skills while fostering a deep passion for language learning.”  L-R: Macey Clark,…

On May 13, devastating flash flooding tore through Western Allegheny County in Western Maryland, causing tens of millions of dollars in property damage and leaving families in crisis. While thankfully no lives were lost, many residents remain without access to clean drinking water. Homes and businesses are still caked in several inches of mud and debris, and children are frightened by every new rainfall. The response by the community as well as local, state and federal officials has been amazing but more work needs done and people still need help. In response, UFCW Local 27 — representing approximately 1,000 working…

Governor Wes Moore today announced hundreds of millions of dollars in projected long-term taxpayer savings under the Moore-Miller Administration's government modernization initiative. The initiative, which will save Maryland taxpayers up to $50 million in FY26 alone, is expected to save $250 million across procurement, IT, and vehicle fleet management over the next five years, in addition to more than $326 million in real estate savings over the next 20-25 years. “While the federal government recklessly slashes budgets and lays off public servants, we are using data to save taxpayers money and modernize government in a targeted way,” said Gov. Moore….

A flash flood warning is in effect until 8 p.m. in southwestern Allegany County and central Mineral County.  Impacted communities could include Keyser, Piedmont, Luke, Westernport, Bel Air, Fort Ashby, and Short Gap.

The Frankfort Falcons defeated Fairmont Senior Friday, 13-5, to advance to the state title game in West Virginia.  The Falcons will play Ripley at 5:30 Saturday for the state title in Charleston.  Frankfort won the AA title last year and is competing in AAA this year.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been returned to the United States from El Salvador.  Garcia, who had been living in Maryland and whose deportation became a cause celebre for U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, faces criminal charges in Tennessee for alien smuggling.

A community leader in Mt. Savage and Allegany County has passed away.  Danny Williams died Friday at the age of 76.  Williams served 55 years at the Mt. Savage Volunteer Fire Department in many office positions, and as a firefighter and EMT.  He also served as president of the Mt. Savage Water Company and was active each summer at the Allegany County Fair and Ag Expo, making announcements throughout the evening.  Williams was a frequent caller to WCBC’s Dave Norman Morning Show.  Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the…

On June 5th, 2025 the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Michael Allen Wallace. The warrant was issued as a result of Wallace violating terms of his probation for an original charge of Rogue and Vagabond. Wallace was taken into custody and transported to Central Booking where he was later seen by a District Court commissioner and held on a temporary commitment. NAME: Michael Allen Wallace  AGE: 44  Cumberland, MD CHARGE: Rogue and Vagabond

Crews are working on the cleanup of a 2,000-gallon oil spill in to Baltimore Harbor.  Contractors were filling fuel tanks for backup power generators for Johns Hopkins Hospital Wednesday night when the tanks overfilled, resulting in oil entering the harbor near Fells Point.  Governor Moore relayed that quick action by the Coast Guard is keeping the area of the spill to a minimum…     “The Coast Guard and the contractor are using oil-absorbing materials and skimmers that feed into a 4,000 gallon pump truck. That also includes in addition to the over 100 personnel who have worked through the…

Like Maryland, more states are considering “clean slate” laws, establishing a process that automatically seals records of most misdemeanor charges. Logan Seacrest with the R-Street Institute says currently, states rely on a complex petition-based system to clear old criminal records. He says when people can’t clear their record, they’re less likely to get a job or find safe housing…     “It’s been hard for companies to hire good people. And actually, people who get employment after a conviction are no less likely to quit early. In fact, their turnover rates are actually lower.”