National Voter Registration Day was recognized this week encouraging voters to make sure they’re ready to vote in advance of next year’s presidential primaries.  Locally, the Allegany County Board of Elections held a drive at Frostburg State University to register voters.  One of the main resources needed each election is election poll workers.  Election judges work at each polling site to check in voters, answer questions and monitor activities.  Diane Loibel, Elections Administrator, tells WCBC that most people don’t realize the Election Judge position is paid… Citizens interested in becoming Election poll workers are encouraged to contact the local board…

Governor Wes Moore promoted his Service Year Option and Maryland Corps programs at the Clinton Global Initiative’s annual meeting in New York this week.  The service program is a first-in-the-nation opportunity to explore a year of professional growth and career opportunities while earning a living wage. The Governor says the program of public service will create a more dynamic and impactful workforce… The Clinton Global Initiative explores ways of making positive change in resources, partnerships, and technology.  

President Biden’s economic plans were highlighted in a recent appearance at Prince Georges Community College with Governor Wes Moore. The president's “Bidenomics” agenda centers around three pillars: making smart public investments in America, promoting competition to lower costs and help entrepreneurs and small businesses thrive, and empowering and educating workers to grow the middle class… Governor Moore spoke about the effect of President Biden’s economic vision on Maryland…

Ricky Rodell Brunson, 56 of Spring Lake, North Carolina, was extradited from Harnett County due to a District Court Arrest Warrant from 2015 where he was charged with: felony Theft: $1,000 To Under $10,000, Theft: Less $1,000 Value and Malicious Destruction of Property Valued more than $1,000. He is being held at the Allegany County Detention Center pending a bail review after the Commissioner set his bond at $2,000 at his initial appearance.

On September 19, 2023 Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served an Arrest Warrant on Austin Russell Hall. The arrest warrant was Issued by the Circuit Court of Allegany County for violation of probation. Hall was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center and was held without bond. Arrest: Austin Russell Hall, age 27, Ridgeley West Virginia. Charges: (2) CDS Possession with intent to deliver narcotic, (2) CDS possession not cannabis, CDS possession of paraphernalia and Burglary 4th degree. Criminal Summons On September 19, 2023 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Robert Kyle Miller. The…

The United States has reached a gross national debt of $33 Trillion dollars.  Congress is now facing a September 30th deadline to pass another spending measure or face another threat of a government shut-down.  West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin spoke to CNBC about the situation and says its time the country got its financial house in order…

Pennsylvania’s Department of Health and Human Services recognized Suicide Prevention Awareness month with a gathering at the capitol in Harrisburg.  DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh said that the state is committed to providing resources, programs and people to combat suicides in Pennsylvania… Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Aging, Jason Kavulich keyed on the issue of suicide among older Pennsylvanians.  He wants to make sure that seniors are not left out of the loop in programs and resources…  

Saturday is the first day of fall and Western Maryland’s mountains will start to display their autumn colors in abundance, especially in the three most western counties.  Claire Obel of Visit Maryland  was a guest on Great Day Washington and shared that there are many options for tourists and residents to leaf peep in this area of the state… Day trips are also a great way to see fall foliage across Maryland…

In November, voters in Rockville can participate in a non-binding referendum on lowering the voting age to 16. Alyssa Canty with Common Cause says at this age, young people are often beginning to see the impact of civic policy. Maryland state law permits city councils to lower the voting age at the local level, and so far five cities in Maryland have done so. In Somerset, Maryland in Montgomery County, 16-year-olds will be able to vote in local elections beginning next May.  Canty sees late high school as a good time to engage young people.

Child Passenger Safety Week is in progress across the state.  The week is dedicated to helping to educate parents, grandparents, and caregivers about the importance of choosing and installing car seats, booster seats and seat belts. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, car safety seats have been shown to reduce fatal injury by 71% for infants under 1 year old and by 54% for toddlers.  Tracy Whitman of Maryland Kids in Safety seats points out a new law where children in safety seats up to two years of age must be rear-facing… Whitman also shared that additional resources on…