Frostburg State University awarded two distinguished alumni with honorary doctorates at the school’s 164th commencement ceremony.  Maryland Senator George Edwards and Screenwriter Greg Garcia were honored during graduation ceremonies. FSU Vice President Al Delia conferred the honor on Garcia, and spoke of his accomplishments as a television writer… Senator Edwards received his masters degree from Frostburg State in 1970 and talked about his efforts to move the college to a Division 2 designation…

Ever since the COVID pandemic, schools across Maryland and the rest of the country have been dealing with excessive student absences.  Recently, the White House hosted a summit on chronic absenteeism to address improving attendance, post-COVID.  Neera Tanden, Domestic Policy Advisor, put forth the Biden Administration’s efforts to improve student attendance through resources to engage and support families…

Though it’s two years away, Pittsburgh is making plans now to host the 2026 NFL Draft. The NFL announced Pittsburgh would host the 3-day event for the first time in 80 years.  The year 2026 is already a big year for Pennsylvania with celebrations planned for the 250th birthday of the United States.  Steelers’ owner Arthur Rooney said the Steelers organization is excited and recalled the 1974 draft that produced Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, and Mike Webster…

More information has been revealed in the search for the next President of Allegany College of Maryland.  The Board of Trustees has engaged the services of the Association of Community College Trustees to assist discovery.  Jane Belt of the ACM search committee says the non-profit organization also helped with the process that culminated in the hiring of present President Dr. Cynthia Bambara… A.C.C.T. will have the profile, or job description, for the president’s role ready by the end of the month…

Governor Wes Moore today delivered remarks at the 57th annual Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens Memorial Day ceremony. The ceremony brought together the community to express gratitude and respect to the fallen service members who devoted their lives to serving our country. “Today, we honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we cherish. Our state and our country are stronger because of their service” said Gov. Moore. “Today, we also lift up the families of the fallen, who are just as much a part of the American story as those who have worn the uniform of our country….

On Monday, May 27th, 2024, the Cumberland City Police responded to the area of Jane Frazier Village on Sommerville Ave for the report of a disturbance. Once on scene, Officers located multiple people involved in a verbal disturbance. Officers were able to separate the individuals and numerous subjects were advised to leave the premises after they were found not to be residents. One subject continued to be argumentative and was observed returning to the property. As a result, Victoria Marie Taylor, 18, of Cumberland MD, was placed under arrest and issued a criminal citation for trespassing. At this time, Taylor…

On Monday, May 27th, 2024, the Cumberland City Police responded to a business in the 700 Block of Park St for the report of a theft. Once on scene, officers contacted an employee and witness to the theft. They advised a white male was observed pushing a cart of groceries out the door without attempting to pay for them. Officers then observed security footage of the incident and were able to identify the suspect as Jordan Marshall Shook, 38. He was then located a short time later and he was issued a criminal citation for the theft. Once served, Shook…

On Monday, May 27th, 2024, the Cumberland City Police served a Criminal Summons on Kaylee Nichole Jacobs, 29, of Cumberland MD. The summons was in reference to an incident that occurred on May 24th at a residence in the 400 block of Columbia St. During that incident, it is alleged that Jacobs was observed on the property multiple times after being advised not to do so by the owner. She was served the summons and released, pending trial in District Court. Arrested: Kaylee Nichole Jacobs                     Age: 29 Charges: Trespass – Posted Property.    

Maryland and West Virginia are among 29 states who have joined a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice against Live Nation—owner of Ticketmaster—for alleged antitrust violations. The suit alleges Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s merger created a monopoly in the entertainment industry, stifling competition. The investigation involving Live Nation gained momentum after Ticketmaster crashed during sales for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.

Until 1971, what is now officially celebrated as Memorial Day was known as Decoration Day – a day to remember those who died in the Civil War and decorate their graves and those of other loved ones.  Many families still visit cemeteries over the Memorial Day holiday.  Ed Taylor, Jr of the Cumberland Historic Cemetery Association, says perpetual care of gravesites doesn’t always do everything needed to keep a burial site cleaned up, so be ready for some work when taking flowers to a cemetery…