Pittsburgh Pirates Spring training Report with Greg Brown – February 26, 2024

On Sunday, February 25th, 2024, at approx. 10pm, the Cumberland City Police responded to Interstate 68 W/B on the crosstown bridge for the report of a motor vehicle crash Once on scene, officers discovered that a Chevrolet Cruze had struck a crash barrier in the area of the downtown exit. The vehicle had then come to rest, blocking the roadway. It was determined that the vehicle had been operating at a speed greater than reasonable and failed to properly negotiate the turn, striking the barrier. A second vehicle was also damaged as a result of being unable to avoid debris…

On Sunday, February 25th, 2024, The Cumberland City Police served a Criminal Summons on James Robert Michael Langway, 35, of Cumberland MD. The summons was in reference to multiple incidents that occurred on February 11th, in the downtown Cumberland area. During these incidents, it is alleged that Langway used rocks to break windows out of several vehicles and business in the area. Langway was served the summons at the Allegany County Detention Center where he is currently being held on other related charges. Arrested: James Robert Michael Langway          Age: 35 Charges: 2 counts of Malicious Destruction of Property <$1000,    …

West Virginia’s Senate is now working with a bill designed to ensure that obscene materials are located in an adults-only section of libraries. Similar to the way video stores used to have adult-only rooms, the legislation is supposed to protect children from exposure to explicit content. While librarians are not exempt from being charged should children come into contact with such content, the law should only impact those who intentionally provide such materials to children.

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development released its 2023 Annual Report – the department invested over two billion dollars in FY23 to create more affordable housing, revitalize communities, and support small business. Over $140 million dollars went to community revitalization projects across the state. Small business and nonprofits received over $24 million in grant assistance. Just over $1 billion was invested in 39 affordable housing projects, creating 3,400 units for Maryland families.

Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller testified in Annapolis on the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act. Miller has been working with the Maryland Department of Transportation since taking office to develop ways of better protecting road workers. Her testimony for Senate Bill 479 included her experience as an engineer on work sites…    

The County United Way has kicked off its annual fundraising efforts.  This year, the goal for Allegany County is $400,000. Executive Director Michele Walker says needs are up substantially over previous years – food requests are up 300% and hygiene item requests are up 200%.  Walker says the annual drive meets a number of financial, physical, and program needs across four counties – Allegany, Garrett, Mineral, and Hampshire…    

EADS Architects of Somerset will be doing the engineering and design of infrastructure for the Old Allegany High School redevelopment project. They will work on areas including grading, sewer and water, landscaping and lighting. EADS previously provided a sample plan for the site and are familiar with the work needed. Adam Strott of Allegany County Economic Development asked the County Commissioners for approval of the $174,900 proposal at their recent meeting…    

Governor Wes Moore says he is happy right where he is.  The Maryland Democrat answered questions about whether reaching for higher office than governor was on his mind, but Moore said his concentration right now is on the state of Maryland.  He said he supports President Biden and will do all he can to help his re-election…    

The nickel and diming of Maryland taxpayers may be starting in Annapolis.  House Bill1 – Maryland Paint Stewardship adds an assessment to the purchase of paint that would then be used to cover a paint stewardship program to allow collection and disposal of unused paint.  The bill does not stipulate what the assessment will be. The House passed the bill by a vote of 99-37 and now goes to the Senate.