The Maryland Board of Revenue Estimates (BRE) today voted to slightly adjust state revenue projections for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) to $26.76  billion, a .34% increase from the previous Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) estimate. The approved forecast also increases revenues by almost $10 million during FY 27, making December’s estimate largely consistent with the September estimate. Overall, the forecast remains relatively unchanged from the September projections. The slight recalibration for FY 2026 is primarily driven by increased personal income tax collections and other miscellaneous revenue sources, including the estate tax and interest income. Corporate taxes and sales taxes were…

On December 12th, 2025 the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Joseph Patrick Natale Jr. The summons was issued as a result of a private citizen filing for charges at District Court. Natale signed for his copy of the summons and was released pending trial at District Court. NAME: Joseph Patrick Natale Jr.  AGE: 25  Cumberland, MD CHARGE: Theft $1,000 to under $10,000

With the anticipation of frigid temperatures over the weekend, the City of Cumberland Water Department recommends that citizens and business owners consider leaving a small trickle of water running in a sink (about the size of a pencil) to avoid water line freezing. Most frozen water lines occur on service lines in and around residential homes and commercial buildings and are the responsibility of the property owner or occupant. Leaving a small trickle run may avoid costly damage from busted pipes and the need to thaw out water lines. Residents and business owners should also check for sources of air…

Governor Patrick Morrisey continues to keep the state of West Virginia updated on the recovery of National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe. Wolfe was shot while on duty in Washington D.C. along with Specialist Sarah Berkstrom who died from her injuries. The Governor said Wolfe’s family continues to ask for prayer…     “From his mom, who’s reporting that he’s smiling, and he’s moving more of his right side, even sitting in a chair for a few hours. It’s been reported that his communication is improving, although not verbally.”

American Water, the company in talks to buy Maryland Water Service that controls water for Bel Air residents, has asked the West Virginia Public Service Commission for a double-digit rate hike that would increase the company’s net annual water and wastewater revenue by $60 million dollars. The company says it need to rep   lace aging infrastructure. It would increase customer bills in two steps, first by $11, then by $5.

This weekend will bring a special moment at the gravesites of America’s fallen heroes. An organized effort for the holidays to place wreaths at millions of veteran gravesites. ABC’s Alex Stone reports…   At the graves of over three million of America s fallen veterans this weekend, there will be solutes. And the names of the fallen read aloud. Wreaths Across America co-founder Karen Worcester. We are most known for placing wreaths on veterans graves during the holiday season. In addition to a veterans convoy from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery – this weekend volunteers in all 50 states will place wreaths…

According to a new survey by Lending Tree, Maryland residents increased their debt balances over 10% in 2025, the highest nationwide. Total non-mortgage debt increased to just over $41,000. It’s a slippery slope seen across the nation, according to ABC’s Cheri Preston…     “18-and-a-half trillion dollars. That's how much Americans owed in the quarter that ended in September..that number, up nearly 200 billion from the previous quarter, and up four-point-four TRILLION since the beginning the pandemic. That number takes into account car loans, mortgages, credit card debt, and student loan debt.”

On December 12th, 2025 the Cumberland Police department served a bench warrant on Jason Apollo Crabtree. The warrant was issued as the result of Crabtree failing to appear for court on December 3rd, 2025. Crabtree was transported to central booking where he is currently awaiting a bond review.  NAME: Jason Apollo Crabtree  AGE: 49 Ridgeley, WV CHARGE: Failure to Appear On December 12th, 2025 the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Michael Samuel Cox. The warrant was issued as a result of Cox failing to appear for court on December 10th, 2025. Cox was transported to central booking and…

On Thursday, December 11, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Dylan Frost.  The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing charges against Frost at the District Court of Allegany County.  Frost was released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Dylan Price Frost         AGE:  32        Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Disturb Peace Hinder Passage, False Imprisonment

UPMC Western Maryland has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a 2026 Maternity Care Access Hospital.  The designation is given to hospitals offering essential maternity services to underserved communities. UPMC Western Maryland is one of just 147 hospitals chosen as a Maternity Care Access Hospital based on detailed data submitted via the annual Maternity Services Survey that looks at C-section rates, breastfeeding, and birthing-friendly practices.