Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration is adding Maryland Mobil ID in Samsung Wallet along with Apple and Google Wallet. Marylanders may now add their driver’s licenses or ID card to Samsung Wallet to present at select Transportation Security Administration airport pre-checks. These checkpoint include Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Thurgood Marshal Airport, and Ronald Reagan National Airport. The MVA notes that the mobile ID should not replace carrying a physical license or ID.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Bloomberg Philanthropies are collaborating on a new partnership, establishing a state innovation team to reduce child poverty. Governor Moore is bringing the proven Bloomberg model to Maryland as part of the ENOUGH Act passed in the 2023 General Assembly. Bloomberg’s James Anderson said the team creates agile, data-driven solutions for the benefit of communities…    

AAA is reminding motorists that high temperatures can take their toll on not only people and animals, but vehicles too.  Last summer in Maryland alone, AAA emergency roadside service crews resoinded to nearly 164,000 calls. An analysis of AAA roadside data shows that vehicles 10 years and older are twice as likely to end up stranded compared to newer vehicles. AAA suggests frequently checking car batteries, coolant, tires, fluids, and air conditioning to stay safe on summer trips.

The use of fireworks peaks on the Fourth of July, but families enjoy their use at celebrations throughout the summer. Staying safe around fireworks should not be taken for granted. Dr. Katelyn Bauer of Lifetime Eyecare recently talked to WCBC about keeping family and children from firework hazards – it’s best to keep a distance and wear protective eyewear…    

Tonight, after meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris, Governor Moore issued the following statement “President Biden is the partner I need in the White House, now and for the next four years. We could not have delivered such enormous progress for Marylanders without his and Vice President Harris’ leadership and support. Together, we’ve created nearly 40,000 jobs, made historic investments in education, brought broadband across the state, and seen the most significant drop in crime in a generation. Our state is back on track with the help of President Biden. "When I was in the Army, I learned that…

City Hall will remain closed to the public, with plans to reopen on Monday, July 15, due to construction delays in the building.  Staff will continue serving our residents through this extended closure, with Tax and Utility and Parking remaining in the Willetts Building at 446 N. Mechanic Street. Human Resources continues serving from the third floor of the Public Safety Building while other staff members may be reached through email or their direct phone lines.  Citizens who require in person assistance with their payment may visit the Tax and Utility Department, inside the Willetts Building (446 N. Mechanic Street).  Tax…

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will have a representative from his office to meet with regional West Virginia residents in July to discuss consumer-related issues and answer questions.  The representative will have meetings at Romney Senior Center on July 10 from 11:30am to 12:30pm and at the County Commission Meeting Room in Keyser on July 15 from 11am to Noon.

The West Virginia Department of Human Services is now accepting clothing allowance applications. Eligible children will receive a $200 electronic benefit transfer card instead of a voucher this year. The EBT will work like a debit card, allowing online purchases and increased choice for school appropriate clothing or materials. Families can apply online at wvpath.wv.gov or through their local Human Services office before July 31.

City Hall will remain closed to the public, with plans to reopen on Monday, July 15, due to construction delays in the building.  Staff will continue serving our residents through this extended closure, with Tax and Utility and Parking remaining in the Willetts Building at 446 N. Mechanic Street. Human Resources continues serving from the third floor of the Public Safety Building while other staff members may be reached through email or their direct phone lines.  Citizens who require in person assistance with their payment may visit the Tax and Utility Department, inside the Willetts Building (446 N. Mechanic Street).  Tax…

Upon arrival, Deputies located two vehicles with both drivers trapped inside. The male individual was identified as Zachary Micheal Robinson, 35, of Rawlings, Maryland and the female was identified as Laura Michelle Wilson, 41, of Rawlings, Maryland. Though life saving efforts were attempted by both law enforcement and emergency personnel, both Robinson, and Wilson succumbed to their injuries sustained in the collision. The collision investigation was transferred from the initial responding deputies, to members of the Allegany County Sheriff’s Crash Team.  Additionally, members of the Cumberland City Police Crash Team, and Mountain Maryland Search and Rescue drone pilots are assisting…