Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is under fire for a donation received by his political action committee.  A $2 million donation from contributor Jeff Yass raised ire after it was revealed Yass owns 15%of Byte Dance, owner of Tik-Tok. Youngkin has banned the social media application from state electronic devices and networks, saying it is a direct channel to the Chinese Communist Party.  Democratic House Minority Leader Don Scott says the money should go back…   

The Maryland State Board of Education has appointed an interim Superintendent while a committee searches for a permanent replacement for Mohammed Choudhury who stepped down this past week. Dr. Carey Wright will fill the vacated spot. Wright is a native of Maryland and was most recently the Mississippi State Superintendent for nine years until her retirement in 2022.  She has also held positions in three Maryland county schools and the District of Columbia.  Allegany County Board of Education President Bob Farrell thinks that a home-grown superintendent would be best for the state…   

Citizen rejection of the D.R.Horton as the builder/developer of choice for the former Allegany High School site sits largely on the amount of lawsuits the company has against it, including the state of Maryland.  Horton is the largest builder of homes in the US and Commissioner Bill Atkinson says that lawsuits are not unusual…     

West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore announced that the state’s SMART529 college savings plan has ranked as the top direct-sold 529 plan in the country.   The website Savingforcollege.com ranked West Virginia’s plan first in the nation in 5- and 10-year performance during the second quarter of 2023. The website analyzed performance of more than three thousand 529 investment options nationwide. Saving For College noted the SMART529 WV Direct plan offers “outstanding flexibility, attractive investments and generous state tax incentives.” West Virginians are able to sign up for the plan directly without going through a financial adviser.

Workers at Volvo-owned Mack Trucks in Hagerstown are striking along with other United Auto Workers members across the country.  This puts about 30,000 strikers on lines across 22 states. Mack workers are seeking agreements on issues including job security, wage progression, pension, and prescription drug coverage. Maryland Congressman David Trone issued a statement that he stands with the UAW workers and told reporters earlier that they have his support…   

The Cumberland Police Department announced today that it has been recognized for excellence in training management in 2022 by Lexipol, the nation’s leading provider of policy, training, and wellness support for first responders and public servants. The Lexipol Connect program tracks Cumberland Police Department performance on five metrics proven to measure success in training management. The Cumberland Police Department achieved silver recognition for consistent and effective online training management, which includes training hours assigned and completions tracked, personnel engagement, and external training activities logged. “Training is essential to the safety of our personnel and our community and to the success…

Two new Eagle Scouts were honored at the Cumberland Mayor and City Council for completing their community service projects. Josef Sneathen and Mason Trub recently attained the Eagle status through work at Rose Hill Cemetery and Holly Field.  Mayor Ray Morriss is looking for someone similar who may want to step up and help with a project at Constitution Park’s duck pond…   

On Sunday October 8th, 2023 at approximately 7:40 pm officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 500 block of Greene Street for a reported disturbance. Upon officer’s arrival they contacted Ginger Hedrick and another individual who were creating a disturbance. Officers spoke with both parties and advised them to cease creating a disturbance. Hedrick refused to follow the officer’s orders and continued to create a disturbance. She was advised she was under arrest and she attempted to resist being placed under arrest. Hedrick was taken into custody and later taken before a District Court Commissioner where she was…

On Sunday October 8th, 2023 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Daniel Walker. The Arrest Warrant was issued when Walker violated the conditions of his probation. Walker was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center on a $500 bond. Arrest: Daniel Alexander Walker, age 34, Cumberland Maryland. Charge: Violation of Probation.  

On Sunday October 8th, 2023 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Megan Spencer. The Criminal Summons was issued by the District Court in reference to a motor vehicle theft that occurred on October 6th, 2023. During the incident officers responded to the 300 block of Industrial Boulevard for the report. Upon officer’s arrival they spoke with the victim who advised that Megan had taken the vehicle without their permission. At the time of the incident Megan was not able to be located and an application for charges was filed, and this Criminal Summons was issued….