Maryland State Police are asking for the public's assistance in helping locate a missing woman in Garrett County. Lindsey Doerr, 39, was reported missing on Nov. 11 and was last seen on Nov. 4 in the area of 500 block of Doerr Road in Accident, Garrett County, Maryland. She was last seen wearing a blue tank top, black colored pants, carrying golf clubs in the wooded area. Several searches of property, where she was last seen, have been completed by volunteers and law enforcement that has been met with negative results. The Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack is seeking the…

The Mountain Ridge High School Chapter of the National Honor Society recently held its induction ceremony for the 2023-2024 school year welcoming 73 new members to the organization. The NHS recognizes juniors and seniors who display outstanding accomplishment in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership and character. Students are required to have a grade point average of 3.7 or higher in order to apply for membership into the organization. The ceremony was held in the school’s theatre under the direction of advisers Mrs. Vicki Hoover and Mr. Todd Logsdon. The program opened with a processional played by Timothy Watson and…

State Treasurer Riley Moore, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today applauded an opinion from Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s Office that will help clarify and protect the educational choice rights of parents and students seeking eligibility for the Hope Scholarship Program. “This legal opinion makes clear that public school systems cannot enact arbitrary policies which hinder a student’s ability to become eligible for the Hope Scholarship program,” Treasurer Moore said. “I appreciate the Attorney General’s Office’s clear guidance in support of the educational rights for all students in West Virginia.” Currently, state law provides certain eligibility requirements for the…

The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland will meet in public session beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the second floor conference room of City Hall on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, for the purpose of immediately closing the meeting to discuss Board and Commission appointments and to receive legal advice from the City Solicitor regarding the Rolling Mill Project and a contract with the CEDC.  Authority to close the session is provided by Section 3-305(b)(1)(i) and (7) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.  The Open Work Session will then begin at 5:00 in the second floor…

Governor Jim Justice has announced $3million in funding going to West Virginia counties to assist their fire services.  Resources will be available to all 55 counties in the state for fire departments and emergency medical services. Funds may be used for personal protective equipment, facilities upkeep and purchase or upgrade of rescue, communications, or ambulance equipment.    

Several nationally-ranked TOP 25 high school boys basketball programs return to Western Maryland on Decemebr 14th at Garrett College for the inaugural Western Maryland Classic. Former Bishop Walsh Elite Basketball Coach Dan Prete is the organizer of the event, and detailed the level of talent that people can expect at this year's showcase. The event also showcases local high school basketball talent as well. Prete commented on the importance of including local teams… The event tips off Thursday December 14th at Garrett College. More information on pricing and  ticketing, as well as scheduling will be announced next week. WCBC Sports…

The following students from Beall Elementary School earned Principal’s Choice for the first marking period of the 2023-2024 school year: Kindergarten Will Carter, Wyatt Cutter, Brynlee Felker, Dominic Forno, Aabriella Hockman, Erika Hockman, Canyon Johnson-Robison, Caleb Kasecamp, Spencer Leasure, Dakota Loar, Tania Miles, Grayson Nicol, Bruce Peterson, Dalton Plummer, Zoey Porter, Ace Preston, Aubree Preston, Brandon Rodriquez, Mercy Ross, Sterling Shelton, Iris Shou, Deacon Sipes, Greyson Stafford, Layla Taylor, Samuel Walker, Reid Wampler, Annabelle Wamsley, Lyssa Warnick, Colten Watkins, Apollo Williams, Artemis Williams, Elijah Wright. Principal’s Award –Dakota Loar, Colten Watkins, Eli Wright First Grade Zania Bany-Muhammad, Alizah Beckman, Roscoe…

The Allegany High School Marching Band has set a Maryland record, becoming the first three-time consecutive Atlantic Coast Champions this past Saturday. The band competed against nine other qualifying Group 1-Open high school bands from across multiple states and ended up having a first place record tie with New Jersey school, Raritan High School. The band’s 2023 show “Up to the Skies”, not only won first place, but also Best Music. Students pictured left to right:  Jacob Fraley (Senior), Gracie Doman (Senior), Audrey Rader (Drum Major), Avery Taylor (Senior), Jason Loveria (Senior), Colin Sheehe (Senior).

AES Warrior Run was in the news again on Thursday in a Baltimore Sun article.  AES had announced earlier this year that the plant would cease burning coal at the end of May, 2024.  According to the article, AES is still evaluating other power generation options for the Allegany County site.  Warrior Run is the last plant in the state to share an end date for its coal operations. AES had reached a deal in the spring with Potomac Edison to end the power purchase agreement between the companies earlier than its 2030 expiration.

The following students from John Humbird Elementary School made the Honor Roll for the first marking period of the 2023-2024 school year: Kindergarten – Good Citizenship Award: Jeremiah Davis, Zayden Farrall, Isaac Mellotte, Elijah Strickland, Johnnah Dillsworth, Lilith Shively, Kamari Johnson, Ralaina Dawson, Kylynn Collins, Maddox Whiteman, Ela Fickes and Adalyn Kneisley. First Grade: Addison England, Teagan Main, Ericson Martinez, Hazel McRobie, Dezzlyn Metheny, Jaxon O’Haver, P.J. Records, Mark Smith, Aurora Beal, Neicey George, Merci Jordan, Lyric Largent, River Lease, Legacy Lee, Vanessa Salinas and Denarius Williams. Second Grade: Avigail Blacker, Harper Conner, Archer Crockett, Isabelle Dishman, Legend Hartman, Grayson…