House Appropriations Committee Member Rep. David Trone (D-MD) released the following statement on President Biden’s budget:   “In the last two years, Congress passed funding bills that represented our vision to put People Over Politics and build a brighter future for Americans. I’m confident that President Biden’s budget furthers that vision as it becomes a reality in the months and years to come. And, unequivocally, these investments will have a tremendous return on investment for Americans and our economy.   “That vision includes creating tens of millions of jobs – good-paying, reliable jobs – that Americans can count on for…

On Thursday, March 9, 2023 at approximately 12:00 AM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle on Virginia Avenue. The operator, later identified as Jennifer Shockey, refused to stop at the direction of the officer and fled. Deputies from the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office and Mineral County Sheriff’s Office assisted. Deputies were able to stop the vehicle in the area of Howard Street. Shockey was arrested by the Cumberland Police Department on an active arrest warrant through Baltimore City. Shockey was found to be in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. She was transported to…

On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a Circuit Court bench warrant on Kelsey Conners. The warrant was issued as the result of Conners violating pre-trial release. Conners was originally charged with Assault-2nd Degree. She was arrested and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center where she is currently being held without bond pending her appearance before the court. ARRESTED: Kelsey Jo Conners AGE: 29 Cumberland, MD

On the day after Hunter Douglas announced that it’s Cumberland plant would be closing at the end of July- Allegany County officials met with company representatives to access the situation moving forward. The closure of the company, which at one time employed close to 900 people, comes just a few years after the Verso Corporation shut down the Luke Mill and released 600 employees. Wednesday’s meeting, held at the Hunter Douglas facility , included County Commissioner David Caporale; County Administrator Jason Bennett and economic development director Jeff Barclay. Following the meeting, Commissioner Caporale talked with WCBC News and said they…

Although the city of Cumberland has made a concerted effort in recent years to eliminate blight the problem is far from solved. Ed Taylor, who resides on South Allegany Street, addressed the Cumberland Mayor and City Council this week to voice concern with the plight of his neighborhood… He says the problem is getting worse and he urged city officials to have code enforcement officers step up…

Governor  Wes Moore and other Maryland officials spoke in a meeting on Wednesday to persuade the FBI to move its headquarters to Prince George's County. Two sites in Prince George's County and one in Fairfax County, Virginia the finalists for the new FBI headquarters. Moore said the move would create a 'once in a life-time opportunity' for African Americans that he says have 'long been overlooked' in the decision-making process for the expansion of federal agencies…

A bill submitted in the Maryland General Assembly would prevent anyone under 25 from being charged with felony murder. In Maryland, as example, if a getaway driver hits and kills a pedestrian while fleeing the scene of a crime, they are guilty of felony murder under current law.  Democratic Delegate Charlotte Cruchfield is looking to change that with her Youth Accountability and Safety Act, or House Bill 1180. Crutchfield wants that to apply to anyone under the age of 25.  Opponants, such of House Minority Leader Jason Buckel, find the legislation laughable… This proposal, Buckel says, appears hypocritical when compared…

Winter Weather Advisory… Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch.  Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia and eastern West Virginia from 4 AM to 2 PM EST Friday. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. From Mineral County southward, ice accumulations are most likely above 2500 feet. To the north, much of Garrett County should see some icing. As the system exits on Friday night, additional snow showers are possible through Saturday morning. This will be accompanied by blustery…

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore raised nearly $4.6 million for his inaugural festivities, according to a report filed with the Maryland State Board of Elections. About $4.3 million was spent on the inaugural celebration in January. About $1.4 million came from ticket sales for the inaugural ball at the Baltimore Convention Center. An inaugural committee received donations of $30,000 from more than 20 people and groups. That's the highest donation amount that appears in the report. Businesses that donated that much included Amazon, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Constellation Energy, Exelon Corp. and Lockheed Martin. The inaugural committee is not limited to the…

Stealing some sunlight, it's the goal of Senator Justin Ready's bill to end daylight saving time. The senator has introduced a bill that  would stop the flip flopping every six months and leave Maryland sprung forward. WMAR reports: "I was inspired by a lot of people who say I go to work when it's just getting light and I get home and it's dark and if we could just extend our daylight hours, they don't really go longer of course, but if we could just extend the calendar but I think there's so many benefits to it," said Senator Ready….