Allegany College of Maryland recognized 62 graduates from five states at the conclusion of the summer session. The graduates earned 66 associate degrees and certificates through the college’s in-person and online programs.   

WV Secretary of State Mac Warner was one of just six state chief election officials invited to testify before Congress regarding election security and voter confidence in the upcoming November 5 General Election The public hearing titled "American Confidence in Elections: Looking Ahead to the 2024 General Election". was held on Wednesday, September 11, and was hosted by the Committee on House Administration. Secretary Warner's invitation to testify came from Committee Chairman and Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil. Secretary Warner has been a leading critic of nefarious political activities during the 2020 Presidential Election and attempts to federalize state elections. He is also concerned about…

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Miami Marlins, 3-1 Wednesday afternoon.  The PIrates went 7-0 vs. Miami this season.

Shawn Douglas Oates, 30, of Burlington, West Virginia, was sentenced Monday to 110 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to court documents, Oates’ residence was searched and officers seized nearly 70 grams of fentanyl. Oates has prior drug and theft convictions. Oates will be on three years of supervised release following his prison sentence.

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…