West Virginia Governor Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 1002, passed during the recent special legislative session. The bill provides an additional $150 million dollars in supplemental highway funding for paving projects throughout the Mountain State. The state has also received $190 million in federal funds. Governor Justice said he made highway maintenance a priority when he took office in 2017…
A first-in-the-nation, Trevor Train the Trainer pilot program has been launched in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health and The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQIA+ young people. The pilot program hopes to reduce suicides among LGBTQIA+ youth by combining elements of Ally Training and CARE Training. Ally Training provides a basic framework for understanding LGBTQIA+ identities and the unique challenges young people face. CARE Training focuses on suicide prevention and mental health for LGBTQIA+ young people, including the environmental stressors that contribute to a heightened risk of suicide.
Culpeper, VA – The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will present a Warbird Showcase at the Greater Cumberland Airport Saturday and Sunday June 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking and admission are free. Warbird rides will be available in three different warbirds. A Stinson OY-1, a Fairchild UC-61 Forwarder which carries up to three passengers, and a Boeing Stearman open cockpit bi-plane. The public can book any ride at the Capital Wing bookings website https://www.capitalwingwarbirdrides.org/ and flights not sold in advance will be available for sale on site during the event. “We bring…
There’s some good news with retail shops in Cumberland. Currently all of the available spaces at the Shops At Canal Place are rented. DeDe Richie, Executive Director of the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority, says she is excited for the future success of the tenants that have located in a revived downtown…
On Monday, June 3, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a Circuit Court bench warrant on Melissa Congrove. The warrant was issued as the result of Congrove failing to appear in court. She was originally charged with Accessory After the Fact. Congrove was arrested and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center where she is currently being held without bond pending her appearance before the court.
On Monday, June 3, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Angel Page. The summons was issued as the result of an incident that occurred on June 1, 2024. On this date at approximately 8:50 AM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department observed Angel Page operating a motor vehicle on Willimas Street. The officer was able to confirm that Page does not possess a valid driver’s license. The officer was unable to conduct a traffic stop at that time. As a result, police filed for charges against Page at the District Court of Allegany County. Page…
Long time member of Local 307, United Electrical Workers, James "Snake" Robertson, passed away this past weekend. Robertson was involved with the Western Maryland Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for many years and had been an instructor and training director. Mr. Robertson served as the chairman of the Building Trades Foundation at the Center for Career and Technical Education, an executive member of the local advisory council, member of the Program Advisory Committee for the Electrical Program, and in various seats of the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce as well as the Chamber's Education Committee for many years. Arrangements are not finalized…
Hagerstown Regional Airport has additions to its summer and fall/winter flight schedule. Travelers now have increased flights to Orlando-Sanford and St. Pete-Clearwater, which will be available four days a week through February 10 with a peak of six weekly flights to those two cities June 23 through August 13. Expanded service to Myrtle Beach is offered through November 11 with four flights weekly. Allegiant’s schedule is available at flyhgr.com.
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen along with other Maryland Delegation members have announced funding from the White House Office Of National Drug Control Policy to bolster addiction treatment resources and support law enforcement efforts to tackle illicit drugs in Maryland communities. Over $16 million will be spent to support law enforcement and community based solutions. Garrett County’s Health Department will receive $50,000 to address illicit drugs in their community.
After weeks of playing THE BIG SPIN scratch-offs, Lantis and Tammy Edwards of Cumberland knew what to do when she revealed yet another SPIN symbol in the $5 game. She had revealed the symbol several times before only to have the digital reveal at a retailer lead to cash payouts of $10, $15 and $50. This time, however, Lantis experienced a far different result when he phoned her after taking the instant ticket back to Sheetz in Cresaptown for the digital reveal. They had won their hoped-for trip to Lottery headquarters in Baltimore to try their luck on The Big Spin Wheel. “I…
