A new poll indicates a deadlocked Senate race in Maryland, where Republicans are aiming to flip a long-held Democrat seat in an overwhelmingly blue state. Former two-term Gov. Larry Hogan, the Republican nominee in the race, and Democratic nominee Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks both stand at 46% support among likely voters in Maryland, according to an AARP public opinion survey released on Tuesday. Seven percent were undecided, according to the survey conducted Aug. 14-20.
The City of Cumberland Engineering Department would like to notify the public that the Baltimore Street Bridge will be restored to two-way traffic tomorrow, August 28th, at 9:00 AM. The Greene Street lane reduction will remain in effect until construction on the clock tower is finished. Traffic devices and signage will be in place due to the lane reduction on Greene Street. Additional information will be released in the event the lane reduction changes.
The State of Maryland is letting farmers in the state know that low-interest federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is available to assist Maryland farmers in central and western counties. Farmers in Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties that are experiencing drought conditions are eligible for emergency loans that may be used to meet recovery needs including replacing essential equipment or livestock or refinancing certain debts. More information is available at farmers.gov.
Some Marylanders’ utility bills are set to go up hundreds of dollars starting next year, according to a state agency report. The Office of the People’s Council says that PJM Interconnection, the regional energy grid operator is to blame. Baltimore Gas and Electric customers will see increases of $250 or more per year starting in 2025 while locally, Potomac Edison customers may see a monthly increase of around $18. The OPC’s David Lapp told WBAL reporters that PJM is behind schedule in assuring adequate power generation… “We’re also seeing, sort of, the results of PJM’s lack of forward and…
On Monday, August 26, 2024 at approximately 12:27 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business in the 400 block of Virginia Avenue for a theft complaint. Police located the suspect, David Swanger, on Virginia Avenue. An officer contacted the staff who reported that Swanger stole property from the store. After further investigation, Swanger was issued a criminal citation and released pending trial. ARRESTED: David Joe Swanger AGE: 66 Cumberland, MD CHARGE: Theft less than $100 On Monday, August 26, 2024 at approximately 8:46 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business in the…
After a weekend of trading written statements publicly about continued budgeting and staffing issues between Allegany County and the union representing EMS employees, it seemed like all that was getting done was pointing fingers. The county’s administrator took to the airwaves Monday with WCBC’s Dave Norman saying that a solution can still be worked out, even though the county has to continue to find ways to close a budget gap that started at $2 million dollars. Jason Bennett says the county works well with several different unions… “We have five different unions we deal with. We have really good…
Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss spoke with WCBC regarding the ongoing Rolling Mill Project, also known as Cumberland Gateway. He said the city has about $3.5 million dollars in the project, but there was more to doing it than an immediate return-on –investment strategy. He spoke of looking more at the long-term benefits the project will have once completed… “In some instances, you have to look at it and say, is it about the revenue source that’s going to come quickly after a project is done, or is it the best the long-term for the City? And the best long…
A tougher law to address animals running at large without their owners was passed at the most recent Allegany County Commissioners meeting. A public hearing was held and there being no testimony, the commissioners passed the amendment to the Code Home Rule. County Attorney Lee Beeman said that Animal Control has been getting an increasing number of calls for animals, particularly dogs, running free, some being aggressive towards people and other animals… “Primarily what this act is looking to do is to establish a procedure for Animal Control to forfeit animals that are habitually running at large, or habitually…
A new solar plant will power an estimated 90,000 homes in Nicholas and Clay counties in West Virginia. The state Public Service Commission approved construction of the 150-megawatt solar electric plant on a former surface mine. The construction phase will produce 300 construction jobs. Gary Zuckett with the West Virginia Citizen Action Group says the move is a win for the state and the environment… “West Virginia will generate probably 89% of its electricity by burning fossil fuel. Any kind of new renewable energy is good news. We have a lot of policy makers in the state who sort…
Governor Moore announced a nearly $23 million initiative from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Building America initiative to connect more than 7,000 jobseekers to new apprenticeship opportunities in Maryland. The funding will help recruit under-represented Marylanders to fill registered apprenticeship programs in industries including health care, technology, and transportation. Among those receiving funding are The University of Maryland Global Campus, The Asian American Center of Frederick and the Amalgamated Transit Union.
