Maryland’s unemployment rate continues to be the lowest in the nation. According to the preliminary survey data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Maryland’s total jobs decreased by 11,100 and the unemployment rate increased to 1.7% in October. Maryland's job growth over the last three months has outpaced national growth by point two percent. Maryland's unemployment rate remains near record lows – only September 2023 had a lower rate of any month on record. Trade, transportation, and utilities saw increases in job numbers while construction, manufacturing, and financial activities saw job losses.

A bipartisan bill that proposing the installation of solar panels in schools across Pennsylvania is awaiting a vote in the Senate. The Solar for Schools legislation aims to combat climate change and invest in education. Mick Iskric is superintendent of Steelton-Highspire School District. He explains that after installing solar panels, it now sees a monthly credit on its electric bill. He says the legislation would be a game changer for school districts in the Commonwealth…

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading an amicus brief with Indiana, asking the Colorado Supreme Court to keep former President Donald Trump on the ballot for that state’s Presidential Primary and General Elections. The coalition of 19 states argues the “Fourteenth Amendment entrusts Insurrection Clause questions to Congress—not state officials or state courts.”“We need to protect the integrity of our elections, and actions like this undermine the right of the citizens to choose who they want to represent them in every level of government,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “This is a very simple argument: Congress gets to decide on…

Cumberland's first annual Winterfest Market at Canal Place seems to be a big success according to Executive Director, Melinda Kelleher of the Downtown Development Commission with crowds of people enjoying the holiday music, vendor’s booths, food, and voting on the best decorated bicycle, The crowd favorite would be the fire pits and marshmallow roasting… If you missed Winterfest Market you still have an opportunity next Saturday between 5:00 till 9:00PM at Canal Place. 

Allegany County Historical Society will host ticketed Christmas Season Historic District events during December 2023. Saturday, December 9, F. Brooke Whiting Museum guided tours are available beginning at Noon at 632 Washington Street in Cumberland. The stylish 1911 bungalow will be decorated as it could have been by the Whiting family, using numerous decorations stored at the house. Tours will feature unique collections of ceramics, books, original art, collectible furnishings, and colonial-era furniture donated to ACHS by F. Brooke Whiting Jr. Tours include cookies and hot drinks, limited to guests over 18 only. Thursday, December 14 and Sunday, December 17, hourly afternoon tours…

Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for November 2023, the fifth month of the Fiscal Year 2024, came in at $404.8 million, which is $44.0 million above the official estimate. Cumulative collections for Fiscal Year 2024 of more than $2.213 billion stand at $286.2 million ahead of the cumulative estimate. "Even as inflation continues to throw us a curveball, our state's fiscal strength is shining through,” Gov. Justice said. “Surpassing cumulative revenue estimates by $286.2 million just 5 months into the fiscal year showcases the strength of our diversified economy. Those that said cutting our…

Frostburg State men's wrestling program headed South on Saturday to compete in the Carolina Clash, hosted by Lander University. The Bobcats went 0-4 on the day, coming away with 18 team points. The Bobcats faced off against Mount Olive to start the day, facing a tough side in the Spartans, whose only dual loss on the season came from number one ranked Lander earlier in the year. Freshman Alex Bellarin lost narrowly 13-9 at 125 lbs, with closest contested match of the dual was at 285 lbs from freshman Gavin Bage, losing by decision 7-6. The total score of the dual was 46-0 Mount…

On Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, The Cumberland City Police responded to a business in the 400 block of Maryland Ave for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim of the alleged assault. They stated they had been punched by another patron in the store while attempting to check out. While speaking with the victim, the alleged assailant exited the store. The subject then began to curse at officers and was then observed throwing an item at the victim, striking them. At that time, officers placed Louis Levi Brown, 66, of Cumberland MD, under arrest. Brown was…

On Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, The Cumberland City Police arrested Brandon Marshal Ridgeley, 45, and Christopher Michael Emerson, 34, both of Cumberland MD. Both were served a Criminal Summons in reference to an incident that occurred on November 29th, at a residence in the 400 block of Arch St. During that incident, it is alleged that both Ridgeley and Emerson had broken into a vacant apartment building and used it as a temporary residence. It was also alleged that several hundred dollars’ worth of damage was caused to the property. Both subjects were served the summons and released, pending trial…

Maryland 1A State Championship between Fort Hill 45 / Mountain Ridge 21 in be their third straight meeting in Annapolis. Game Wrap…