SPEED CAMERAS MAY BE USED IN CUMBERLAND
The Cumberland Times-News states high-speed cameras may soon be used to address speeding drivers in Cumberland. Representatives from Red Speed USA, which uses high resolution video cameras and infrared illuminators, discussed their services with the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday. Red Speed USA has more than 30 contracts with Maryland government entities, including Annapolis,…
MARYLAND’S TWO-WEEK DEER FIREARMS SEASON OPENS NOVEMBER 30TH
Maryland’s two-week firearms hunting season for sika and white-tailed deer will open on Saturday, November 30 and continue until Saturday, December 14. The season includes Sunday hunting in all but three counties and information on bag limits and other regulations are available in the 2024-2025 Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping. Hunters are reminded that…
OAKLAND RESIDENT CONVICTED OF 2ND-DEGREE ASSAULT
Oakland resident Scott Matthew Dawson has been convicted of second degree assault, stemming from a June 30th incident. Dawson is accused of attacking an older man, shoving him, and tackling him to the ground. The victim suffered two fractured ribs. Dawson was ordered to undergo a pre-sentence psychiatric evaluation prior to sentencing, and he remains…
WILLOWBROOK OUTDOOR WELLNESS COMPLEX OPENS FOR PUBLIC USE
The Willowbrook Outdoor Wellness, or “WOW” Complex is a new, county-owned public park, developed to serve as a hub for health, recreation, and community engagement. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. today. The first phase of the project introduces a walking trail, pavilion and outdoor fitness court, laying the foundation for a broader…
F.S.U. RECOGNIZED AS MOST ENGAGED CAMPUS FOR COLLEGE STUDENT VOTING
Frostburg State University has been recognized by the “ALL IN” Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting, which recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase non-partisan student voter participation. FSU joins a group of 471 colleges and universities recognized by ALL IN for completing four…
O’MALLEY RESIGNS AS S.S.A. HEAD; SEEKS D.N.C. POST
Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley is stepping down as commissioner of the Social Security Administration. O’Malley submitted his resignation to President Biden to run for chairman of the Democratic National Committee. His resignation is effective on November 29th. O’Malley served as Maryland governor from 2007 to 2015 following two terms as Baltimore mayor. He also…
W.V. SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY FACES TOUGH DECISIONS
The West Virginia School Building Authority must allocate 54-million-dollars among 28 county school districts seeking funding. The total requests exceed 250-million-dollars, with several counties needing to build entirely new schools. Kanawha County Schools is requesting 20-million-dollars for a new eastern-end elementary school, while Putnam County seeks 25-million for a new Hurricane Middle School. The SBA…
W.V. SENATOR EARNS NEW ROLE
West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito is getting to work alongside President-elect Donald Trump. Capito recently announced that she’s going to oversee the Republican Policy Committee. Capito said that she’s looking forward to working with new Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
RECOUNT UNDERWAY IN PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RACE
The recount in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race is underway. Counties have until Wednesday to begin their recounts, and the results must be reported to the Secretary of State’s Office by November 27th. Republican Dave McCormick holds a lead of two-tenths-of-a-percent over incumbent Democrat Bob Casey. The recount started the same day as the Pennsylvania State…
PITTSBURGH PLACES HIGH IN SURVEY OF MOST SINFUL CITIES IN AMERICA
Results of a recently-released survey recognize the Steel City as one of the most sinful cities in America. WalletHub compared more than 180 American cities in 37 key metrics — looking at personalized behaviors along with establishments that cater to what some would call sinful traits like greed, lust, laziness and vanity. Many might consider…
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