5 black correctional officers at a Hagerstown, Maryland, prison say white officers are controlling the facility with a race-based “gang.” The white officers are accused of discrimination, retaliation and fraud, adding that they have also created a hostile work environment. The lawsuit is partially relying on the statute used in the prosecution of organized crime in a federal lawsuit being heard in Greenbelt District Court. The lawsuit names the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, the warden, security chief of the Maryland Correctional Training Center, two other prison employees and 25 John Does. The suit says the defendants…

Centre Street will be closed to thru traffic between Dexter and Frederick Street on Friday, January 19th, from the times of 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day in order to allow safe demolition of the sidewalk and roadway. Signage will be in place to detour passenger vehicles around the road closure. Pedestrian access will be maintained. Traffic is expected to be restored after 4:00 PM Friday, January 19th.  

On Thursday, January 18th, 2024, The Cumberland City Police served a Criminal Summons on Paul Kenneth Lapp, 37, Cumberland MD. The summons was in reference to an incident that occurred on January 6th in the 100 block of West Third St. During the incident, it is alleged that an intoxicated Shook was setting off fireworks at 1230 am which disturbed multiple residents in the area. He was served the summons and released, pending trial in District Court. Arrested: Paul Kenneth Lapp             Age: 37 Charges:  Disorderly Conduct, Intoxicated Public Disturbance. On Thursday, January 18th, 2024, The Cumberland City Police served a Criminal Summons…

On Friday, January 19th, 2024, at approximately 3:00 am, The Cumberland City Police responded to the 200 block of Greene St for the report of a hit and run motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival on scene, officers observed a heavily damaged Lexus passenger vehicle that had crashed into a snow bank. Officers then made contact with the operator of the vehicle, Aaron Joseph Borho, 27, of Fort Ashby WV. At that time, Borho was field tested and placed under arrest for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Further investigation revealed that Borho had run off the roadway in the…

On Thursday, January 18th, 2024, the Cumberland City Police arrested Teresa Marie Walters, 56, of Cumberland MD. Walters was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court for an incident that was first reported in July, 2023. During that incident, officers were contacted by an elderly victim who advised them of fraudulent activity regarding their finances. The investigation revealed Walters had been acting a caregiver for the victim for several months prior to the reported incident. It was discovered that over the course of several months, Walters had gained access to the victim’s personal documents…

The Mountain Maryland PACE reception was held Thursday evening at the Annapolis Westin Hotel and WCBC provided wall to wall coverage.  PACE Co-Chair Jeremy Irons says that the value of the lobbying effort is in face to face contact with state decision makers.     The annual PACE legislative breakfast takes place this morning at 8:30 and WCBC will provide coverage.  Jeremy Irons, PACE co-chair, says that the lineup for this morning’s breakfast is an impressive one.     The Senator George C. Edwards Fund announced positive news at Thursday night’s PACE reception in Annapolis.  Executive Director Jake Shade told…

The annual PACE Reception in Annapolis was held Thursday night at the Annapolis Westin Hotel.  PACE began as a lobbying in the mid 1970s and it’s an acronym for “Positive Attitudes Change Everything”.  Allegany County Commissioner Bill Atkinson spoke with WCBC News and discussed the Riverside Park Project.  Atkinson feels that removing the dam under the Blue Bridge should be able to move forward.     Approximately 350 people attended Thursday night’s annual PACE reception in Annapolis.  Allegany County Commissioner Bill Atkinson said promoting the Riverside Park Project is a top priority.  The commissioner added that neighboring West Virginia has…

Over 300 people attended Thursday night’s annual PACE reception in Annapolis and many are expected to stay for Friday morning’s legislative breakfast.  Michele Martz has been the president of UPMC Western Maryland since 2020 and she said the health system has much to offer the area in terms of employment.     Mountain Maryland’s annual lobbying effort, the PACE reception, took place Thursday night in Annapolis.  Michele Martz is the president of UPMC Western Maryland and she is also a member of the Greater Cumberland Committee.  Martz told WCBC News that opportunities abound in the area.    

Governor Wes Moore today signed two executive orders reaffirming the Moore-Miller administration's commitment to fighting child poverty and public safety throughout Maryland. The executive orders establish the Governor’s Office for Children and the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy. “Now is the time for us to say in one voice that we refuse to accept childhood poverty and that we refuse to accept cycles of crime for certain children in certain neighborhoods as a fact of life in the State of Maryland,” said Gov. Moore. “We are going to confront both of these challenges together and this is what these…

Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to the winter storm event forecast to hit the state in the coming days.   The National Weather Service predicts heavy snow, dangerous wind chills, and strong winds beginning today, Thursday, January 18, 2024, and continuing throughout the week and into the coming weekend. “All West Virginians need to absolutely be ready for the potential impact this winter storm may bring to our state,” Gov. Justice said. “West Virginians should pay extra close attention to emergency officials and media outlets, and be prepared if there are…