With families traveling more often during the summer months, naturally the price of gasoline becomes a concern.  In Western Maryland, the price of gas has historically been 20 to 40 cents higher per gallon than other areas of the state.  What’s the explanation? House Minority Leader Jason Buckel says there seems to be no real rhyme of reason for the difference, except perhaps the amount of competition…     “We don’t have as many types or competing gas stations in our region as you well know. You go to Ocean City, they might have 15, 20 different types of retailers…

Data from the Georgetown Center for Children and Families shows more than a third of women in West Virginia of childbearing age rely on Medicaid for health coverage. Congressional plans to cut over 800 billion dollars from Medicaid would close labor and delivery rooms across the state. Ellen Allen with West Virginians for Affordable Healthcare says distance to care is critical for those having babies…     “I know a young woman in the southern part of the state who says, ‘we’re thinking about having a family, but my closest hospital would be 90 minutes away. What if I have…

A ground-penetrating radar survey is going to take a look at the Fort Cumberland site on Washington Street, beginning June 17th. Archaeologist Dr. Time Horsley will conduct a non-invasive survey with radar equipment designed to locate buried structures or artifacts without damage. Cumberland’s Preservation Coordinator, Ruth Davis-Rogers, worked with the Maryland Historical Trust to fund the project…     “He found the fourth oldest settlement in the United States down in St. Mary’s County. We spoke with him and found out he was available; it just so happened to be during Museum Wee. Tim Horsley is an archaeologist, but he…

Recently, Dr. Dennis Dey spoke with WCBC about the importance of quick treatment for stroke patients. Dr. Dey is the Medical Director for UPMC Western Maryland’s Stroke Center. He says there are signs people should be aware of and act on quickly…     “Which would be for example, sudden weakness of the face, sudden weakness of the arm, leg, or both.  An inability to speak or see or walk. Then you should be treated at a certified stroke center as soon as possible.” UPMC’s Stroke Center staff has to meet certain criteria to serve patients as a certified center……

The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired 42 year old Dan Muse as their new head coach.  Muse served several years as an assistant in PIttsburgh and most recently was an assistant for the New York Rangers.  Muse replaces longtime head coach Mike Sullivan, who is now the head coach of the Rangers.

The 2025 Hurricane Season officially began Sunday, June 1st and goes through November.  The Maryland Department of Emergency Management is urging Marylanders to have ways of communication and evacuation planned.  Families should have a disaster kit prepared with nonperishable foods, water, important papers, medications, items for children, pets and cash because the season is looking intense, according to Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center…    “We have a 60% chance of seeing above normal levels of activity across the basin.  We’re expecting between 13 and 19 named storms, systems becoming at least tropical storms.  Six of 10 of…

C&O Canal National Park Superintendent Tina Capetta has retired after serving in the National Park Service for 37 years. Chris Stevens, NPS Program Manager for the Canal, told the Canal Place Preservation Board that for now the park service’s deputy superintendent will be in charge…     “Our superintendent, Tina Capetta, is retiring. She’s had 37 years of service in the park service and she will be leaving May 31. Our deputy superintendent Ed Wenschof will be acting as Superintendent, and I’m sure will be acting as the representative to the board here.”

In its ninth-best month, Maryland’s sports wagering market contributed $6.3 million dollars in tax revenue to the state. Sports wagers for the month totaled $513 million with $454 million dollars in payouts. Mobile betting made up the majority of wagers placed. Since the inception of the state’s sports wagering program, over $160 million dollars has went to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Education Fund.

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Arthur Bunbasi Jr.  The warrant was issued as the result of an incident that occurred on May 28, 2025 at approximately 3:52 AM when police responded to a residence in the 200 block of Pear Street for an assault.  Police contacted an alleged victim who reported that she had been assaulted by Bunbasi.  Officers observed that the victim had sustained injuries.  After further investigation, police filed for charges against Bunbasi at the District Court of Allegany County.  Bunbasi was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He…