Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities be displayed at half-staff from dawn until noon on Memorial Day – Monday, May 27, 2024 – to honor the memory of the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice defending the United States of America. The Governor’s order also requests that all citizens display any United States and West Virginia flags at their homes at half-staff from dawn until noon on Memorial Day. Additionally, the Governor’s order asks all West Virginians to unite in prayer for permanent peace…

In Ocean City, Comptroller Lierman toured the site of the former Phillips Crab House, which is now undergoing renovations to provide housing for temporary and seasonal workers and students. Housing affordability remains a concern for Maryland residents, including individuals who live and work in Worcester County. Between 2019 and 2022, data found in the Comptroller’s 2024 State of the Economy report shows that housing costs in Worcester County increased by 51%, while housing inventory decreased by 70%. Alleviating housing supply and affordability issues is important for towns like Ocean City because it helps attract and retain a workforce that will…

Lydia Vassiliadi was the top award winner Friday night at the Bishop Walsh graduation ceremony at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.  Vassiliadi had the highest grade point average over 4 years and she won awards in biology and Spanish, as well as being the exemplary female student.  Duncan Stangel gave the welcoming address, was the Exemplary Male Student, and won the Social Studies award.  Kyle Vogtman won awards in math, music, chemistry and physics.  Adair Perini delivered the Farewell Address.  The commencement exercises marked the 58th in Bishop Walsh history, with the first coming in 1967.

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of Excavating Associates, would like to notify the public that locations along Industrial Boulevard (near Virginia Avenue) and Virginia Avenue will be affected by overnight construction work on the week of Tuesday, May 28th to Friday, May 31st between the hours of 8pm to 5am each day. Traffic Control will be in place to direct vehicles around the site, during the work. The Engineering Department will issue further notification when any closures or water outages are scheduled and when traffic patterns change.

On April 12th 2024 The Cumberland Police Department responded to a Fraud complaint that occurred at a business in the 100blk of Baltimore St. Investigation revealed that an unknown female suspect had removed a sum of US Currency unlawfully from the victim's bank account while using the ATM at the business drive thru. Video footage was received from the business and the public's assistance was requested in identifying the suspect. It was determined that the video footage obtained was of the wrong transaction and the female that was asked to be identified was not the suspect. The correct footage was obtained and the…

Some important closures to note for the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday – Cumberland’s City Hall will be closed with no employees available.  Trash pickup will not occur on Monday in the city – those who have trash pickups on Monday will resume on Thursday. All county and state government offices, including schools will be closed for the holiday as well. Emergency services will operate normally.

Swimming pools throughout the area are set to open over the Memorial Day weekend.  The Dan’s Mountain pool will open on Saturday at 11am, the Frostburg Community Pool will be opening at 11:30am, and the pool at Constitution Park will be opening at Noon.  Beaches at Rocky Gap and Deep Creek State Parks will also be open for the weekend.  Cumberland Parks & Rec Director Ryan Mackey says Constitution Park pool has a number of ways to save money this summer…  

There is a reported water main break on Frederick Street in the 900-block.  Please use caution and avoid the area if possible.

A critical manpower shortage is being called out by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 144.  Currently, just two Sheriff’s Department deputies work per shift to cover all of Allegany County.  In a letter released to the media, the FOP is making a request for the public’s support in the allocation of 12 additional sworn deputies for the patrol division. The letter states that the FOP has made numerous attempts to meet with county officials on staffing issues within the Sheriff’s department. Christopher Hill, President of the FOP and a County Sheriff’s Deputy, tells WCBC that the request has less…

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is making annual passes available as the summer season approaches.  The cost is $75 for Maryland residents and $100 for out of state visitors.  The pass provides unlimited day use admission and boat launching, plus a ten per cent discount on concessions and boat rentals at all state parks. For more information, visit www.dnr.maryland.gov.