Two new bills were signed into law by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey to improve pregnancy programs and to toughen up laws on child abuse. At a stop in Raleigh County, Morrisey signed bills to expand funding for the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program and a bill that extends jail terms for child abusers…      “We have to protect the most precious among us and if you harm a child as a parent or guardian, you’re going to pay a heavy price. We’re now increasing the jail time for abuse of a child that causes bodily…

Some say Maryland is going through growing pains while others say living and doing business in the state is a pain.  Either way, the best way to improve the situation is to be part of it. Political elections are a way to do that.  Maryland’s House Minority Leader Jason Buckel tells WCBC that people who want to see change need to become more active in the political system…    “Until we rise up, folks from suburbs, folks from rural communities on the Eastern Shore, Southern Maryland, ourselves, Frederick, Carroll, all these places. Until we rise up, like kind of what…

The city of Hagerstown continues to add new businesses. A company called NewCold plans to invest $275 million dollars in a temperature-controlled automated warehouse. NewCold is a leader in advanced food logistics, with 22 warehouses on three continents, specializing in advanced automation to move and store product. The new warehouse will be located on Oak Ridge Drive and will create up to 150 new jobs.

Update @ 3.20a.m. Janyia Wilson has been located safely.  06/01/25 @ 3:55p.m. Janyia Chantrell Wilson (age 15) has been reported missing to the Cumberland Police Department. She was last seen on Woodside Avenue in Cumberland at approximately 2:30 a.m. on today's date. Anyone that has information as to her whereabouts is urged to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600. Callers may remain anonymous.

The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland will meet in public session beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room of City Hall on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 for the purpose of immediately closing the meeting to discuss issues pertaining to an employee’s work performance.   Authority to close the session is provided by Section 3-305(b)(1)(i) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Open Work Session will then begin at 5:15 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room. The Mayor and City Council's regularly scheduled Public Meeting will be held at 6:15 p.m. in…

On May 31st, 2025 at approximately 7:47 p.m, an officer responded to the area of Queen City Drive for the report of a theft from an adjacent business. Upon arrival to the area, the officer located an individual matching the description of the suspect. The officer made contact with Jason Donald Kaufman who was still in possession of the reported stolen items. Kaufman was subsequently placed under arrest, after a brief investigation. Kaufman was transported to police headquarters and issued a citation. He was released pending trial at District Court. NAME: Jason Donald Kaufman  AGE: 40  Cumberland, MD CHARGE: Theft…

The Garden Club of Cumberland will sponsor the annual garden tour on June 21, 2025 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. rain or shine. Charlotte Lapp serves as chairperson for the tour. Five local gardens and the Gilchrist Gallery will be featured. The Gilchrist Gallery and Museum, 104 Washington Street, Cumberland will feature plants, boutique items and crafts for sale. Master gardeners will be available for questions and planting advice.  Refreshments will be available inside the gallery and visitors will be able to view art exhibitions by Shauna McClure and Logan Hartlaub. At the home of Jim and Stephanie Furstenburg, 514 Avondale…

Governor Patrick Morrisey ceremoniously signed three pieces of legislation supporting expecting mothers, protecting children, and extending protections for the unborn. The Governor was joined by legislators and supporters at CrossPoint Church in Beckley to celebrate the new laws strengthening West Virginia’s commitment to defending the sanctity of life. “West Virginia has a proud history of standing for the value of and dignity of life,” said Governor Morrisey. “I am pleased to sign these bills into law to further defend and protect the most vulnerable among us.” Senate Bill 537 strengthens the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program by expanding…

Westernport Elementary School staff and students were excited to be back in the classroom Thursday. Westernport staff and administration welcomed each student on the Frostburg State University campus, where they will be attending school, until June 6, 2025. Mr. Horne addressed the students in a morning announcement “We’ve all missed you. We’re excited for the next seven days.” Students were treated to a special presentation from Kick Masters Karate, before they finished their day in the classroom. ACPS is grateful for the opportunity FSU has given our students to finish their school year in such a great facility and for the contribution…