Governor Jim Justice announced his call for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in Special Session on Monday, September 30 in Charleston.  During this second Special Session of the year, Justice says he wants to address personal  income tax cuts, support for childcare, and the appropriation of supplemental funds to address other needs in the state… “I promised you that I would stand up and fight like crazy for you in trying to get another 5% tax cut for you. I promised you that I would try to help out with childcare. And absolutely try to get our tax break…

Frostburg State University President Ron Nowaczyk and Al Delia who was acting President for a time both have received no-confidence votes from the FSU faculty. Over 80% of the faculty voted no confidence in the university leadership. Sources point to a lack of transparency, a move to Division II athletics, and top-down decision making. President Nowaczyk released a brief statement saying they are aware of the vote's outcome and a summary of comments by faculty will be takin into consideration as they move forward.

Today, September 11, 2024, Braddock Middle School was placed in a brief HOLD status after school administration was notified of a possible threat with a weapon on a bus. Cumberland Police and school administration conducted an investigation and found two plastic, toy weapons. School administrators gave the “All Clear” and the instructional day has resumed as normal.  

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at approximately 10:15 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a condemned building in the 200 block of Baltimore Street in an attempt to locate a person.  Officers observed that the door to the building was open.  Police entered the building and observed two subjects, Tyrell Brown and Timothy Winkler, asleep on the first floor.  It had been determined that nobody was allowed to be at the residence.  Brown and Winkler were placed under arrest.  After a search incident to arrest, Brown was found to be in possession of suspected fentanyl and CDS…

CRIMINAL SUMMONS SERVED On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Brittany Monchel Carder.  The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing for charges against Carder at the District Court of Allegany County.  Carder signed for her copy of the summons and she was released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Brittany Monchel Carder        AGE:  36            Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree, Disturb the Peace/Disorderly, Trespass: Private Property BENCH WARRANT SERVED On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Joseph Wood.  The warrant was issued as the result…

Bringing back the vitality to downtown Cumberland has been the focus of city leaders for the past few years. Now, with the completion of the downtown reimagining, the city wants to turn its attention to another area in need of rebirth – South Cumberland.  Mayor Ray Morriss tells WCBC that they will begin with the same programs that helped renew businesses in downtown… “We want to do the same façade type grants that we did for downtown. We want to do that on Virginia Avenue to really bring a vibrancy back to the South End. That’s our second business district…

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has awarded the Maryland Technology Development Corporation $10 million to support small business growth. Maryland applied for the funds in coordination with Delaware, Virginia, and the District of Columbia to provide regional assistance.  Maryland Governor Wes Moore says the support will benefit the small businesses that need critical services… “You know, what if we made legal and accounting and financial guidance more accessible to everyone? That’s what this announcement today is really all about. It’s going to help us to create pathways to work, wages, and wealth which is a promise we made to…

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia is facing legal challenges for its 2021 directive that Appalachian Power increase capacity at three of its coal plants. Critics say the utility is paying more to keep coal plants open, and passing the cost onto residents.  Bruce Perrone is a retiree in who says older and low-income residents will bear the burden of higher energy bills. He adds that state regulators are tasked with ensuring that power companies charge reasonable rates…     "My problem with this whole scheme is telling them to run their coal-fired businesses at levels where they're going…

In addition to being an opportunity for lovers of spirits like whiskey, bourbon, and moonshine to gather for tastings, the Whiskey Rebellion scheduled for September 13 at the Allegany Museum serves the purpose of raising funds for the yearly operation of the museum and celebrating local history. During this year’s festival, over 20 re-enactors will be present to interact with patrons about the history of the area and the Whiskey Rebellion of 1791. Museum Vice President Vic Rezendes notes that the re-enactors are very knowledgeable about their characters… “They’re not just lookalikes. These are people who have ingrained themselves in…

Over $377 million dollars in wagers were placed by gamers in August through the retail and mobile sports books in Maryland.  That brought more than twice the tax revenue to the state than the previous August – a total of $5.6 million dollars.  Wager totals increased 43% over August of 2023.  The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Education Fund, where the tax money goes, surpassed $100 million for the first time.