FCC Chair Brendan Carr voiced his support for efforts underway in Congress to require carmakers to keep AM radio in vehicles. During testimony on Capitol Hill before an appropriations committee, Carr said that manufacturers do have a way to keep AM in cars and trucks without interference to onboard hardware…   “AM is a vital communications technology. There had been concerns about EV makers dropping it based on concerns whether the EV motors would interfere with it. But our understanding is there is relatively inexpensive shielding you can do which would solve that.”

A Frostburg State University graduate who spent most of his working career at the CIA was awarded an honorary doctorate by the college. At FSU’s commencement ceremonies, Joseph Lambert was presented an honorary doctorate in public service. Lambert served at the CIA between 1984 and 2017 in intelligence and information management. He has also held several roles with FSU Foundation and Alumni programs. Lambert spoke to graduates about persistence and attitude…     “Be persistent, and have a positive attitude. Because in my 41 years in the intelligence business, I’ve learned that persistence and attitude can overcome just about any…

The ACM Foundation of Allegany College of Maryland has established a special scholarship to help those impacted by flooding. Foundation members came together to develop and support the scholarship to help those affected by the disaster in the western part of the county.  Courtney Jensen, Foundation Director, said the scholarship will assist with those struggling through the flood recovery phase with continuing their education… “Based on the needs that we see, we’ll try to assess the best that we can. It’ll be on a case by case basis, trying to support students even outside the traditional credits. Even if we…

The Fort Hill Sentinels 2025 football season will include two state football finalists and the West Virginia Class 3A champion.  Fort Hill opens at home against Northern on September 6 and then hosts Dunbar Friday, September 12.  Fort Hill will also face Hollidaysburg, which made a deep run in the Pennsylvania state playoffs.  On October 3, Fort Hill visits Bridgeport, the AAA champion in West Virginia.  The schedule also includes Southern, Smithsburg, North Hagerstown, Mountain Ridge, and Allegany.

Maryland was ranked the fifth most expensive state based on monthly costs, according to a 2025 Cost of Bills Index from bill pay service doxo.  The index, which breaks down comparative household costs across the U.S., focused on what it ranked as the 13 most common bill categories: Mortgage Rent Auto Loan Gas Electric Water and sewer Waste and recycling Auto insurance Cable, Internet and phone Health insurance Mobile phone Alarm and security Life insurance That is quantified into a number that comes in above or below a standard national median of 100.  Maryland's index came in at 122, which was…

A Saturday morning crash on Route 28 in West Virginia killed a Pennsylvania man.  The head on collision near Wiley Ford resulted in the death of Damian Anthony Lanza, 55, of Fairhope, PA.  Lanza’s vehicle crossed the center line and struck a vehicle driven by Jason Lloyd Yaider, 26, of Paw Paw.  Yaider was taken to UPMC for treatment of injuries. 

Olympic gold medal gymnast Mary Lou Retton was arrested for DUI in Fairmont, West Virginia on May 17.   Retton, 57, was charged with misdemeanor DUI.  She won the gold medal at the 1984 Olympics.

Tuesday night's scheduled game between the Short Gap Orioles and Fort Ashby Rockies has been postponed due to rain.

Federal funds have supported the Corporation for Public Broadcasting since 1969.  President Trump called their coverage “biased” and “partisan” when he signed an executive order ending over $500 million dollars in funding to PBS and NPR.  PBS CEO Paula Kerger told Katie Couric recently that Trump supporters also support public radio and TV…    “We did this survey three times, we asked people who self-identified as having voted for the president how they feel about federal funding and 60% said we support federal funding for PBS. We are focused on trying to make sure that people that do care let…

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen got good news recently during a hearing in the US Senate. Environment Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin gave testimony before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee and Van Hollen took the opportunity to confirm that funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program would continue. Zeldin didn’t let Van Hollen down…      “The Chesapeake Bay Program is an amazing program. Our team takes great pride in running it. It’s filled with a lot of success stories that span multiple states including yours and we will make sure that you also have a smile on your face when the…