Maryland Congressional Candidate Dan Cox is claiming that President Joe Biden is trying to intimidate him.  In a social media post, Cox is seen at an open window in his home in Cascade, Maryland, claiming that a number of Blackhawk helicopters made low sweeps over his property. The Republican candidate lives about 12 miles from Camp David where President Biden stayed for the weekend. Cox says the scare tactics are being used because he spoke out about a journalist for radio host Glenn Beck being arrested…    

A local business has changed hands after over 40 years.  Allegany Hearing and Balance in LaVale and Oakland is now owned by Dr. Chrissy Lemley. The change happened in October, but former owner Dr. Jana Brown wanted to take the interim to show that the change would not have an effect on patients… Dr. Lemley, who has worked at Allegany Hearing since 2014, spoke about the seniority of the staff that will continue to work for the business…

Activities at all fraternities and sororities at the University of Maryland have been suspended indefinitely.  Citing safety concerns but not specifically hazing, the school issued an initial warning on Thursday but after more reports of misconduct were received, a cease and desist order was made. The University of Virginia suspended fraternity events late last week after a student was hospitalized in a coma. ABC’s Jay O’Brien has details…    

The State of West Virginia continues to work with the federal government to come to a settlement on a potential clawback of COVID funding.  Over $465 million is on the table, mostly for education funding that was sent to county school boards.  Last year, the state received a waiver, basically for not spending the money fast enough. Governor Jim Justice issued a statement Monday that there is no allegation of money being mishandled and negotiations with the Federal Department of Education are ongoing and a positive resolution is expected soon.

The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision Monday that leaves former President Donald Trump on ballots across the country for the upcoming election answers one question but leaves others open to debate.  Local political commentator Dave Williams says it’s no surprise about this court decision, but the immunity issue will be more important…    

Tonight’s Cumberland Mayor and City Council meeting sees an item on the consent agenda to enter into an agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers concerning the re-watering of the C&O Canal. The design portion of the project was initially approved in 2019, but was stalled by the Covid pandemic. The city will provide in-kind and financial contributions not to exceed $210,000. US Senators Cardin and Van Hollen have already earmarked $390,000 for the project. The public meeting begins at 6:15pm at City Hall.

On Friday, March 1, 2024, the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Cumberland Police Department, DPSCS Warrant and Apprehension Unit and Maryland State Police – Barrack C, combined resources to conduct a comprehensive warrant sweep. As a result, the following individuals were apprehended:  Eric Jason Burley, 37 of Cumberland, was arrested on a Circuit Court warrant for Violation of Probation. Original conviction for CDS Possession-Not Cannabis where he was sentenced to 1-year detention with all but 155-days suspended and 2-years supervised probation. In the search conducted pursuant to arrest, he was in possession of CDS and was given a…

The City of Cumberland will be working on Tuesday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Gephart Drive for a water leak repair.  Water service will be interrupted on Gephart Drive, Thompson Avenue, Adams Avenue, Cleveland Avenue, and Dale Avenue.  

The Garrett County Board of Education voted to appoint Dr. Brenda McCartney to a four-year contract as the Superintendent of Schools. Dr. McCartney took on the position after Superintendent Barbara Baker retired in July of 2023.  Maryland State Superintendent approval was received Friday.  “I extend my best wishes to the Garrett County Board of Education and Dr. McCartney,” said Dr. Carey Wright, Interim State Superintendent of Schools. Dr. McCartney’s contract will run from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2028.

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