West Virginia saw a pro-life victory in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.  The case challenged West Virginia’s ban on abortion medication sales.  After the Supreme Court decision returning the issue of abortion to the states, West Virginia enacted a law prohibiting abortion in most circumstances and included a ban on the sale of abortion medication in the state.  Governor Patrick Morrisey had argued the case when he was the state Attorney General.

Maryland’s House Minority Leader tells WCBC that he does not expect significant fiscal impacts on Maryland in the short-term from the DC Mega-bill.  Jason Buckel told WCBC most changes in the legislation do not come into law until between 2026 and 2028.  Right now, he says there are many scare tactics touting the loss of benefits…     “There’s nobody who’s losing food assistance this month. There’s nobody who’s losing Medicaid. In fact, there’s nobody who’s losing food assistance or Medicaid at all unless you’re an able-bodied individual without young children at home and you don’t work. If you work…

The Allegany County Administrative Charging Committee will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m.  This committee is related to the Police Accountability Board.  The committee reviews investigations and complaints about police conduct and whether to administratively charge a police officer.  The agenda for Wednesday includes a public session and a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

Dr. Michael Martirano, the new Superintendent of Schools for Allegany County, is presiding at today's board of education meeting.  One of the agenda items is a second reading of a revised cell phone policy.

The city of Cumberland's Roman Catholic parish, Our Lady of the Mountains, has announced that this Sunday Father Gregory Chervenak will celebrate Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's on Oldtown Road.  Following Mass, there will be a celebration of his ministry in the church hall.  Father Greg has been pastor at OLM since its formation in 2011.  Father Stephen Fernandes will be the new pastor later this summer.

The Washington Commanders have announced that they will retire Wide Receiver Art Monk's jersey.  Monk's #81 will be retired in a midseason game vs. Seattle.  He spent 14 years with the Washington franchise.

On Monday, July 14, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Amber Warner.  The summons was issued as the result of an incident that occurred on June 29, 2025 at approximately 9:39 PM when officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of Lafayette Avenue for a trespassing complaint.  Officers had knowledge that the residence had been condemned and deemed uninhabitable.  When officers arrived, they contacted Amber Warner.  Warner claimed that she had permission to be at the property.  After further investigation, officers determined that Warner was not allowed to be at the residence.  Police filed…

The Allegany County Library’s Board of Trustees is accepting applications for three open board positions.  Applicants can be from anywhere in Allegany County and serve five-year terms that can be renewed once. Trustees are selected based on character, ability, and a demonstrated commitment to library services. Individuals must complete and submit their applications no later than Thursday, July 31. Applications are available at all library branches and the library website.

The State of Maryland is actively buying out jobs from its employees in an attempt to cut over $120 million in spending.  This comes after a hiring freeze that went into effect July 1.  House Minority Leader Jason Buckel sees the buyout move as a short-term solution but shows clearly the financial health of the state…    “Two years ago you were saying we’re going to hire so many more people in state government. You’re all getting a raise and we’re just going to bring on thousands of new people. You were saying that anybody let go by the federal…

City of Cumberland report water service will be interrupted on Union Street for an emergency leak repair. Park Street will be closed from Harrison Street to Baltimore Street.  Union Street will be closed from Altamont Terrace to Gulf Memorial Drive.