Seventy-six million Americans now make up what is known as Gen-Nexters. Young adults age 18-34 represent a life stage called “emerging adulthood.” Nolan Jeter of Edward Jones says this group is made up of unique traits… Jeter also says they have a different of idea of how to define wealth in their lives…

Cumberland citizen Ellen Coffey recently addressed the Allegany County commissioners about the choice of D.R. Horton for the housing project on Sedgwick Street, reading from a letter of Realtor Amy Geatz Heauy.  The letter was not complimentary of Horton’s work… Earlier in the meeting, County Administrator Jason Bennett addressed concerns that West Side Neighborhood Association member Max Green brought up about code enforcement in the building process…

This fall, 18 UPMC hospitals, including UPMC Western Maryland, received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade, the highest achievable safety mark, from The Leapfrog Group, a national organization that aims to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization that assigns letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States, based on a hospital’s ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients. Dr. David Burwell, Chief Quality Officer for UPMC, will be a guest on the Dave Norman Show November 15th to discuss the grade received by UPMC Western Maryland.

On Monday, November 6, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a Circuit Court bench warrant on Andrew Getz.  The warrant was issued as the result of a Grand Jury Indictment on the charge of CDS: Possession with the Intent to Distribute Narcotics.  Getz was arrested and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center where he is currently being held without bond pending his initial appearance before the court. ARRESTED:  Andrew Jacob Getz          AGE:  44          Cumberland, MD CRIMINAL SUMMONS SERVED On Monday, November 6, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Nicholi Sneden.  The summons was issued in…

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is conducting its annual “Boatload of Toys” drive to assist the national United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots initiative.  Program staff will collect new, unopened toys for children in need in each region of the state.  For local donations, Natural Resources Police will be at the LaVale Walmart on Sunday, November 26 from Noon – 4pm.

A group of US Senators including Maryland’s Chris Van Hollen has introduced legislation to extend Social Security benefits until the age of 26 for students who are survivors, children of disabled workers, and eligible grandchildren of retired workers. The legislation seeks to reinstate benefits repealed in 1982 under the Reagan Administration.  By amending the Social Security Act to extend eligibility until age 26 for students enrolled at least part-time would provide crucial support in increase educational opportunity, according to the sponsoring Senate members.

Martin O’Malley found some old friends when he arrived on Capitol Hill for his hearing to become the next Social Security Commissioner.  Senator Ben Cardin and former Senator Barbara Mikulski provided welcoming remarks for the former Maryland governor.  Senator Cardin touched on O’Malley’s management skills… Mikulski talked about her work with O’Malley when he was Mayor of Baltimore and Maryland’s Governor…

West Virginia First Lady Cathy Justice continued her work with Friends with Paws – presenting Berkeley Springs High School with therapy dog Skye.  Friends with Paws places certified therapy dogs in schools across the state to provide comfort for students in need of a boost.  Skye is the seventeenth dog placed in schools through the program. First Lady Justice believes the dogs help with the mental health of students…  

The 2024 National Civics Bee is coming to Allegany County.  Sponsored by the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation and The Civic Trust, the event starts out with an essay competition.  Twenty students will then be selected to compete in a live quiz event.  Juli McCoy from the Allegany County Chamber explains what the students will experience with the quiz… McCoy provided information on how to submit the essay to the local Chamber of Commerce…

Some intense demolition is happening in the Liberty Street area of downtown Cumberland.  Shoppers and drivers can expect closures throughout the week with access open Friday afternoons through Monday mornings only.  City Engineer Matt Idleman tells WCBC how long to expect interruptions… Idleman says that Triton Construction is working to make sure shoppers have access to everything…