Northern snakehead, blue catfish, and flathead catfish are the most harmful invasive fish in Maryland. Blue catfish prey on blue crabs, white perch and other species. They also out-compete native species for habitat space and food. To combat these species, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources urges anglers to kill all invasive species they catch and are discouraged from catch-and-release of these species.  DNR recommends eating these species, using them as bait or fertilizer, or even donate frozen fish to zoos to feed wildlife.

On Monday, April 8th, 2024, the Cumberland City Police responded to a business in the 400 block of Greene St for a shoplifting complaint. Upon arrival, officers contacted an employee of the business who advised a male subject had placed food items in his clothing without paying for them. Officers then made contact with the suspect and confirmed him to be in possession of merchandise for which he did not pay. He was then placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarters. Continued investigation revealed that the suspect had given officers a false name. It was then learned that the…

On Saturday, April 6th, 2024, the Cumberland City Police responded to the 1000 block of Myrtle St for the report of an assault in progress in the street. Upon arrival, officers observed a male subject attempting to leave the area on foot. When stopped, he advised he had only been in a verbal altercation with a female who had already left the scene. A short time later, the female victim was able to contact police by awakening a nearby neighbor for help. The victim advised she had been choked by the male subject in the street after a verbal altercation…

Teabow Residential’s plan for infill on several city lots was finalized with an agreement signed between the developer and the City of Cumberland. The lots are in six different areas of the city – Dr. Bowman said he enjoys helping people’s lives improve with the purchase of a home… Mayor Morriss says there is a plan to work with local lenders and real estate buyers to assist more first-time homeowners through incentives or other programs…

The Maryland State Police graduated 33 new troopers at a ceremony in Reisterstown. The 157th Academy class consists of military veterans, former police officers, college graduates and six were Maryland State Police cadets. Nearly 80% of students took advantage of the Associate of Applied Science Degree program, offered through Frederick Community College. Lt. Governor Aruna Miller addressed the graduates and their families, welcoming them the State Police…

The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland recently took a field trip of sorts to Frederick, Maryland for a look at economic development in that growing city. Frederick’s downtown and Carroll Creek area have some similarities with Cumberland’s retail center and Councilman Rock Cioni was pleased to see that Cumberland is on the right track, working collaboratively as do organizations in Frederick…    

President Joe Biden got a birds eye view of wreckage in the Patapsco River from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday. Speaking at a press conference with Governor Wes Moore, Biden brought news of help to keep supply chains moving… The President also said the federal government would handle the repairs of the bridge, but the cost will be passed on to those responsible…

Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan made stops in Western Maryland on Friday. Hogan, a Republican, is starting his statewide campaign tour for the U.S. Senate. He started the day in Oakland with stops in Grantsville and LaVale before visiting WheelzUp Adventures in downtown Cumberland. Hogan tells WCBC that Western Maryland was picked specifically to kick off his “Back To Work” tour… He said those he has talked to on this end of the state seem to share the same concerns he has for the country…  

The Maryland General Assembly is down to its last day – traditionally known as Sine Die. Well over 500 bills have went to Governor Moore for his signature with more to come as legislators worked through the weekend. Senate President Bill Ferguson said they started off in January with an ambitious agenda… The Senator says the last day of session won’t be a crazy one, but definitely busy with lots to accomplish….

The last day of the 90 day session in Annapolis. Senator Mike McKay says "We have worked our hardest to make sure different laws have passed, the budget especially, and making sure we serve the people in our districts in the most appropriate and constitutional ways! I am proud to say that I have had six bills pass…so far…and I am looking forward to what the final day brings". This year Senator McKay was proud to have Ms. Daileah Ramirez as a member of his staff. "She has been beyond helpful and has proven to be an asset in the…