Maryland’s Drug Affordability Board will now have expanded controls, thanks to a bill recently signed by Governor Wes Moore. Vincent DeMarco of Maryland health Care for All says the new law allows the board to negotiate the cost of expensive drugs for everyone in the state…     “Right now, the Board has the authority to make high-cost drugs more affordable for state and local governments and it’s poised to do that this year which will save Maryland taxpayers millions of dollars. Now with this new authority, the Board will next year be able to help all Marylanders afford their…

The US Senate voted last week to block California’s landmark ban on gas-powered vehicles that would have caused states including Maryland to sell only electric vehicles within the next 8 to 10 years. Chair of the Senate Republican Committee, West Virginia’s Shelly Moore-Capito, said the mandate lacked common sense…      “Electric vehicles don’t work everywhere. I mean they don’t perform. That people don’t want them in certain areas of the country because they don’t match what the needs are. I believe in consumer choice. I don’t think we should be driving consumers to products through rules that are made…

Baseball commissioner Adam Sterne has postponed tonight's opening games for the Dapper Dan Little League.

Due to updated information received about the potential of some roadway flooding, Westernport Elementary and Georges Creek Elementary will be closed today, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Allegany County Public Schools will continue to monitor road conditions and updated weather forecasts from the National Weather Service throughout the day. Staff will be contacted by administration for direction for the day.    

On Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Kara Inez Miller, 38, of Cumberland, MD. Miller was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on May 23rd, 2025. The warrant alleged Miller violated the terms and conditions of probation that had been placed upon due to a previous conviction of CDS possession charges. Miller was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where she was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. She is currently being held without bond. At the time of her arrest, Miller was found to…

Governor Wes Moore visited Allegany County just two days after flooding occurred in Georges Creek. County Commission President Dave Caporale told WCBC it was good to see state staff on the scene the next day…    “They have been very hands-on and very helpful going through this process. I think the governor had some of his staff here as early as Wednesday morning helping us to assess the situation.” Governor Moore declared a state of emergency for the county and Senator Chris Van Hollen arrived the following day to help figure out next steps, according to Commissioner Bill Atkinson…  …

FCC Chair Brendan Carr voiced his support for efforts underway in Congress to require carmakers to keep AM radio in vehicles. During testimony on Capitol Hill before an appropriations committee, Carr said that manufacturers do have a way to keep AM in cars and trucks without interference to onboard hardware…   “AM is a vital communications technology. There had been concerns about EV makers dropping it based on concerns whether the EV motors would interfere with it. But our understanding is there is relatively inexpensive shielding you can do which would solve that.”

A Frostburg State University graduate who spent most of his working career at the CIA was awarded an honorary doctorate by the college. At FSU’s commencement ceremonies, Joseph Lambert was presented an honorary doctorate in public service. Lambert served at the CIA between 1984 and 2017 in intelligence and information management. He has also held several roles with FSU Foundation and Alumni programs. Lambert spoke to graduates about persistence and attitude…     “Be persistent, and have a positive attitude. Because in my 41 years in the intelligence business, I’ve learned that persistence and attitude can overcome just about any…

The ACM Foundation of Allegany College of Maryland has established a special scholarship to help those impacted by flooding. Foundation members came together to develop and support the scholarship to help those affected by the disaster in the western part of the county.  Courtney Jensen, Foundation Director, said the scholarship will assist with those struggling through the flood recovery phase with continuing their education… “Based on the needs that we see, we’ll try to assess the best that we can. It’ll be on a case by case basis, trying to support students even outside the traditional credits. Even if we…