Members of Maryland’s Democratic federal delegation came together to send a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins urging the immediate release of SNAP funding for November, highlighting the impact on Marylanders. Two federal judges have ruled that the government must release funding but President Trump had threatened to withhold those funds until government reopened. Congressman Jamie Raskin told reporters that the monies should be released…    “Theoretically, everybody should be getting their benefits on time, if the court ruling is to be enforced properly. We don’t know that for sure so we’re going to stay on that to make sure…

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced plans to cancel 10% of flights at major airports across the country due to staffing issues. What is being termed as “controller fatigue” is to blame as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay, with many calling off sick. Airport locations include BWI, Dulles, and Reagan National.  ABC’s Nicole D’Antonio has details on the cancellations…     “Forty airports will be affected from Hartsville-Jackson in Atlanta to LAX in Los Angeles and from Miami to JFK in New York. Sources say the FAA will begin cutting 4% of the flights and will ramp…

A new bridge is being erected by the West Virginia Department of Transportation on Headsville Road – County Route 16 – near Cabin Road in Fountain. The bridge is a $1.83 million project. Delegate Gary Howell shared with WCBC that funding is through state and federal sources to replace deteriorated metal pipe arches with a full bridge. One-lane traffic through the area will be maintained during the construction process.

A boil water notice for the residents on Valley St & Armstrong St. A new notice will given once the boil water is lifted.      

In support of Senator Mike McKay’s letter regarding the Bel Air water crisis, the Allegany County Commissioners will be writing their own and sending it to Governor Wes Moore’s office, the Attorney General’s Office and the Public Service Commission.  Research showing local water price comparisons will be included.  With the impending 17% increase, County Administrator Jason Bennett said he would be in contact with Moore’s office.  In the commissioner’s Open Work Session, Commissioner Creade Brodie said the water crisis is beyond the County… “Regardless of how much we try we can’t fix this—this is strictly a state issue and the…

An overnight closure of Exit 40 off of I-68 West at Vocke Road is planned for Sunday. The State Highway Administration is doing work to replace a highway drainage inlet along the exits. Drivers can expect a ramp closure between 10pm and 6am while the project is completed. Traffic will be detoured using westbound I-68 Exit 39 in LaVale.

The first Maryland location of Rural King is having its grand opening this weekend. Located on the grounds of Country Club Mall in LaVale, Rural King bought the property that formerly housed JC Penney. Rural King was established in 1960, providing livestock feed, workwear, hunting gear, and home goods. The grand opening weekend will feature food trucks, specials, and giveaways. Rural King supports 4-H, FFA and also partners with the Gary Sinise Foundation.

House Minority Leader Jason Buckel recently spoke to WBAL Radio about Governor Moore’s redistricting commission, saying it was a tactic for Moore to gain more street cred to further his political ambitions.  Buckel said gerrymandering districts is just wrong…    “It’s wrong for politicians to use consultants and computer programs to try to guarantee what the results of the election are going to be.” Buckel said districts should be made up of citizens of similar backgrounds…     “They should be relatively compact. They should be areas that have communities of interest and commonality. You shouldn’t be combining Western Maryland…