Advanced Diagnostic Radiology offers Cardiac Calcium Scoring, a test that reveals the amount of calcified plaque in the heart that could lead to a heart attack.  The test does not require a referral, but patients do need to be seeing a physician.  Radiologist Dr. J Kim, president ADR, says the non-invasive scan is for those with a family history of heart disease or other issues and want to rule out possible cardiac disease…     “Cardiac Calcium Score is for a-symptomatic patients, patients who have no symptoms but are at high-risk for cardiac disease because of family history or because…

National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch through from 5 AM Wednesday through late Wednesday night. Portions of western Maryland, including the following areas, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany and Western Garrett and eastern West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Mineral, Western Grant and Western Mineral. creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,night. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. ADDITIONAL DETAILS There is increased potential for flooding given saturated soils from last week's major flooding event. The heaviest rains will likely fall during Wednesday…

The Cumberland Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol traveled Saturday to The Plains, Virginia to compete in the National American Rocketry Challenge (TARC). Team Cumberland, coached by 2nd Lt Rich VanBlarcom who also serves as the squadron’s Aerospace Education Officer earned a spot at the national competition by ranking among the top 100 teams out of more than 1,000 nationwide. At the national level, only 42 teams advanced to the final round and Team Cumberland rose to the challenge, securing an impressive 11th place in the nation. As a result of their outstanding performance, they have been invited to participate in…

Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery is finalizing plans for Memorial Day weekend.  On Friday, May 23, volunteers will place American flags on headstones beginning at 9 am.  Then on Monday, May 26, the cemetery will host a Memorial Day program beginning at 2pm to honor the veterans and their families according to Mike Gregory, Superintendent at the Cemetery…     “Come out.  Bring lawn chairs for seating.  The cemetery committee will have refreshments here in terms of donuts and drinks.  From there we will have our program as well and give due honor to our veterans.  Honor guards will be on…

The Cumberland Mayor and City Council formally adopted the budget for Fiscal Year 2026 at Tuesday’s meeting.  The total budget is a little over $82.5 million which includes general fund, special purpose funds, water and trash.  Increased water rates will be voted on during the next meeting, but the increased trash rates were accepted last night.  Residential customers’ monthly trash fee will be $28.55 a month.  Commercial and industrial customers’ monthly fee will be as little as $54.30 for 1-8 bags per pickup, 9-16 bags will be $108.63, and 17 or more will cost $162.91.  Mayor Ray Morriss told the…

Governor Patrick Morrisey’s Power and Energy Consumption Act enables the Mountain State to expand their energy resources and accelerate the end of state income tax.. The new law expands microgrid development, utilizing the state’s coal and natural gas resources.  Morrisey said doing so will increase jobs, educational opportunities and ultimately economic development…     “50% of those proceeds of the revenue that comes in would go to a fund that would ultimately eliminate the state income tax.”

Maryland sixth District Congresswoman April McClain-Delaney spoke on the House Floor Tuesday encouraging other lawmakers to maintain funding for FEMA – the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  Delaney toured Western Maryland last week after flooding hit the Georges Creek area – she told Congress FEMA funding cannot be reduced…    “This flooding only underscores how important it is to fully fund FEMA and to make sure that FEMA continues to help those who are most struck by disaster. While we are still assessing the damage, we know that federal assistance will be necessary for a full recovery. Although the road ahead…

The Memorial Day Parade takes place this Monday, May 26, in Downtown Cumberland for the first time in 50 years.  Seventeen businesses will be open for the duration of the event, including nine that were going to close for the holiday until they heard about the parade.  Ed Mullaney from the Let’s Beautify Cumberland! Committee says they have asked for the storefronts to be decorated…    “We’ve asked merchants to decorate, businesses to be open, storefronts to be decorated with patriotic, you know, flags, banners, bunting—whatever.  I think we’re going to have a good ole fashioned parade, with a variety…

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offers a one-time, annual benefit of $50 that low-income seniors 60 years and older can use between July and November to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey directly from farmers at farmers markets and farm stands across the state. Recipients will receive a card with an embedded QR code that they can use to pay for these items with participating farmers at their local farmers market. To apply, visit mda.maryland.gov.

Starting Wednesday, May 21, the Maryland State Highway Administration crews will close and temporarily detour the MD 68 Bridge, Clean Spring Road near Williamsport in Washington County.  Debris accumulation under the structure due to last week’s storm will be removed. A local detour will be in place Wednesdays through Fridays from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day, weather permitting. SHA expects to have all the debris under the bridge cleared in approximately two weeks.