Trying to find a way out of the fiscal troubles facing Maryland, the state’s House Democrats seem to be going to their default position of wanting to raise taxes, something Governor Moore has repeatedly said he wants to avoid, despite what his tax plan shows. House Minority Leader Jason Buckel spoke with WBAL Radio and said it seems nothing is off the table for the Democrats…     “The House Delegates Democratic leadership seems much more committed to the full suite of tax raises, tax hikes that Governor Moore has proposed and in fact, they’ve had discussions about even adding…

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has filed a lawsuit against Nevin Young, attorney for Bob Candy of the Tri-State Zoo, formerly located on Christie Road.  PETA asserts that Young was involved in witness intimidation. The suit was filed in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.

Although it has been challenging winter, progress is taking place at Cumberland’s Constitution Park. Ryan Mackey, director of parks and recreation, told WCBC News that the new playground across from the large pavilion is on the way to completion…     “We’re currently getting ready to have a playground installed. We’re finishing up the pad for it right now.  Installment should start here within the next few days actually. Then that will take about a month to do, that’s just depending on the weather.”    Mackey added that the new trail system at the park encompasses five miles in total, including…

A Cumberland man died in a vehicle accident Saturday on Chaneysville Road.  James Ruby, 36, was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle struck a tree at 10:19 p.m.  Pennsylvania State Police report that Ruby was wearing his seatbelt.  Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Adams Family Funeral Home.

Allegany County Emergency Management is reporting that multiple Allegany County & mutual aid units operating  at 2 brush fires in Little Orleans & Bedford County areas  Please use caution when traveling through the area.

Eric Douglas Fleek Jr., 43 of Cumberland, was served a Circuit Court warrant for Violation of Probation. Fleek was found guilty on 3/6/24 of felony Sex Offense Third Degree, and was sentenced to an 8-year jail term with all but 47-days suspended along with 5-years supervised probation. He is being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center. Travis Wayne Brady, 44 of Cumberland, was served two (2) Circuit Court warrants – Violation of Pretrial Release where he has a bail review pending to account for the pending sentencing on a felony CDS: Possession With Intent to Distribute; Narcotics…

A bill that may see a vote today in Annapolis could have far-reaching consequences on what is recognized as a religious institution. The bill does not deal with separation of church and state – it seeks to make sections of existing state law more gender and religion neutral. However, Senator Mike McKay says current wording in the bill defining the term “religious institution” could end up including cult groups like the Zizians who were recently arrested in Frostburg and are suspected of nationwide murders – something the bill never intended…     “And while I don’t think this group was…

AAA is reminding homeowners to review their property insurance policies. Recent bouts of high winds have resulted in downed trees and power lines that can cause damages to home and business property. AAA Vice President Dan Scroggins says as spring’s stormy weather approaches, now is a good time to check property and deal with any potential problems…    “If you have a tree that is suspect, if you have tree that’s got a limb that looks like may not be as healthy as it should be, have a professional take it out. Either take the limb out or the whole…

While there are court challenges to President Trump’s federal spending freeze, state leaders in Maryland are taking a practical approach to showing how the freezes affect citizens. Recently, Maryland Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth held a town hall where she spoke with state Comptroller Brooke Lierman about some of the resource cuts…     “Paying for foster care kids to paying for vaccination issues to paying for the teacher at your schools that do English as a second language. It’s highway dollars. It really is across the board.”

On February 24, 2025, Allegany County Sheriff’s Office Deputies initiated a traffic stop on Route 36, in Lonaconing, where the driver, later identified as Jahare Bishop Steglich (27 y/o male of Silver Spring MD), refused to comply with the traffic stop and provided false information to include his name. When deputies attempted to remove Steglich from the vehicle, he grabbed hold of a deputy and accelerated his vehicle, injuring the deputy in the process. Steglich then fled south bound at a high rate of speed. Deputies pursued Steglich south on Route 36 and relayed this information to West Virginia Law…