WVU Medicine is the first in the state to offer a new pacemaker placement procedure for patients who suffer from sleep apnea and have not responded to other treatments. The procedure, which involves implanting a pacemaker-like device in the neck, can help reduce the frequency and severity of sleep apnea episodes. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that occurs when breathing stops and starts during sleep. This can cause snoring, gasping for air, and restless sleep. Sleep apnea can also lead to daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. Most importantly, sleep apnea can exacerbate pre-existing cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. Traditional treatments for sleep…

The Maryland State Police are celebrating National Faith and Blue Weekend across the region with faith-based organizations.  The event was launched to build safer, stronger communities through partnerships between law enforcement and local churches and community groups.  Locally, the event is taking place with a community gathering on Sunday beginning at 2pm at LaVale Baptist church, located next to the Maryland State Police Barracks in LaVale. Pastor Jim Jeffries serves as Chaplain for the Cumberland Barrack and organized the event…   Jeffries says this year there will be displays along with food and other activities…  

West Virginia Department of Tourism celebrates the arrival of autumn with the first fall foliage report of the year. The higher elevations of the Mountain State are now bursting with autumn color while the lower sections are beginning to see some pops of changing leaves. This update, prepared in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Forestry, marks the first in a series of weekly updates to be made this season in an effort to help travelers plan fall activities amongst peak color. “The fall season is upon us once again, and we’re looking forward to teaming up with the…

 Frostburg State Football defeated UNC Pembroke at home on homecoming weekend by a score of 31-21. With the colors of Fall starting to show at Bobcat Stadium, the Bobcat alumni showed up in a big way to support FSU. Frostburg won the toss and decided to defer the ball to the second half. UNCP took the ball methodically down the field working through their opening drive with success. The Bobcat defense tightened up for a bend don't break opening drive, holding the Braves to a 29-yard field goal. Frostburg saw chunk yards from senior Graham Walker both on the ground and through the…

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced more than $800,000 in grants to the state’s Foundation for Rape Information and Services.   The Sexual Assault Services Program was created by the Violence Against Women and Department of justice Reauthorization Act of 2005.  The Grant money will be used to support rape crisis centers, identify, provide and expand direct services to victims of sexual assault along with monitoring and technical assistance to other eligible programs within the state.

Curriculum Associates has named Jeannette Milburn of Braddock Middle School to its 2023 class of Extraordinary Educators. The annual program celebrates and connects exemplary teachers in Grades K–8 from around the country. Chosen from hundreds of nominations, Milburn is among 30 educators from 22 states selected for exhibiting best-in-class use of i-Ready®, i-Ready Classroom Mathematics, and/or Ready®, illustrating growth and achievement via formal assessments, demonstrating innovation and engagement practices for students, being advocates for high expectations and student achievement, championing equity, and having taught for at least two years.

On October 6, 2023 Officers of the Cumberland Police Department observed a subject sleeping in the front of a local business. The subject was identified as Tyler Dixon. Officers informed Mr. Dixon that he needed clean up his trash and leave the area. Mr. Dixon became irate and began yelling obscenities at the Officers. Officers continued asking Mr. Dixon to leave the area and refrain from yelling. Dixon continued acting in a disorderly manner by yelling as he walked past other business and pedestrians. Dixon was then placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarter. Dixon was issued two criminal…

A new Virtual Railfan camera is live in south Cumberland. It's a partnership with the Cumberland Outdoor Club, Skypacket Network, WCBC radio and Virtual Railfan. South Cumberland camera overlooks the Cumberland terminal subdivision and will feature CSX and Amtrak trains and occasional views of Western Maryland Scenic Railroad trains crossing the Potomac River. Virtual Railfan operates a video platform that streams live railroad cameras from across the US to millions of viewers's on YouTube. The company also provides moderators in the chat rooms to answer questions about local railroad operations and to keep the platform family-friendly. Bob Cox, Operations Manager for Virtual…

City of Cumberland construction update from Melinda Kelleher, Executive Director Downtown Development Commission reports the first section of Silva Cells were installed this week, on the northern (CBIZ) side of the block between Mechanic St and Liberty St. Next week, the operation will shift to the southern side of the same block. Expect interruptions in pedestrian flow between the WCBC building and the Manhattan Social. There will be short-term sidewalk closures throughout this area as construction progresses up the street. Please be patient with the construction crew and utilize rear entrances where possible.

The City of Cumberland’s Community Development Department Demolition Assistance Grant Program is accepting applications to help revitalize properties within our community. The City of Cumberland’s Community Development Department is pleased to introduce a new Demolition Assistance Grant program in support of our Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative to reduce blight. Application packets can be obtained in person from the Community Development Department (lower level of City Hall), 57 N. Liberty Street or by contacting Kevin Thacker at 301-759-6659. And you can always visit our website by going to https://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/723/Demolition-Assistance-Grant for more information and digital applications.