Gov. Jim Justice celebrated the completion of a new gold and blue paint scheme on the Charles Chuck Yeager Bridge in Kanawha City while also commemorating the 76th anniversary of Yeager’s historic sound barrier breaking on October 14, 1947. The ceremony was highlighted by a flyover of a World War II era P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft, the type Yeager flew during his time in the U.S. Army Air Force in the war. The Governor was joined by Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston, West Virginia Parkways Authority Executive Director Jeff Miller, and Victoria Yeager, wife of deceased Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager, during…

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a statement following a hearing Friday in the Kanawha County Circuit Court regarding the distribution of settlement proceeds from the West Virginia First Qualified Settlement Fund.   “I’m deeply disappointed by the decision to award an egregious amount of attorneys’ fees in the opioid cases, especially after my Office negotiated one of the lowest, if not the lowest, fee rates in the nation.     We negotiated a fee rate of under 8%, whereas the court awarded the attorneys for the counties and cities a substantially higher number. While I have great respect for…

Maryland Office of Social Equity will host its second Technical Assistance Informational event for prospective or verified social equity applicants for the Fall 2023 Cannabis Application Licensing Round. Attendees will hear presentations from industry leaders and experts. Topics include social equity verification, license application timelines, state-sponsored technical assistance programs, and essential processes. Interactive discussions and Q&A sessions with subject matter experts will focus on critical areas such as business formation, strategic partnerships, financial planning, taxation, and fundraising. WHEN: Monday, October 16, 2023, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM WHERE: Princes George's Community College - Center for Performing Arts (Proscenium Theater and Atrium) 301 Largo…

Governor Wes Moore today delivered remarks in support of the state of Israel and the Jewish community at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington’s Stand with Israel rally. The governor made clear that the State of Maryland stands with Israel, and he condemned the actions of the terrorist organization Hamas, which targeted and killed innocent civilians. Governor Moore’s speech as prepared: I thank the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington for bringing us together this afternoon. We are here to stand with the State of Israel–to recognize the right of Israel to exist–to recognize the right of Israel to…

 The Frostburg State Volleyball team came up just short in their bid to pull off a comeback victory against Charleston (WV) on Friday night, falling 3-2.   After the Golden Eagles took the first two points of the first set, FSU hit back with kills from seniors Hayley Delor, McKaily Thomson-Moran, and Beverly Braun and junior AJ Thompson, with the latter two also combining on a block to take a 6-4 lead. The Bobcats' momentum kept going with five scores in a row, started by a Thomson-Moran solo block, a kill and pair of aces from Braun, and another kill…

The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the family court vacancy on the 23rd Family Court Circuit serving Hampshire, Mineral, and Morgan Counties. Candidates must submit their completed applications and letters of recommendation or comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023.

On Friday, October 13, 2023 at approximately 8:23 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the first block of Arch Street for a disturbance, possibly involving a firearm.  Police arrived and contacted an alleged victim who reported that Sean Smith pointed a rifle at her.  Firearms were located in the residence and seized.  Officers discovered that one of the firearms was reported as stolen.  After further investigation, Smith was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters.  Police learned that Smith was prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition.  Additional information was obtained about a possible…

On Friday, October 13, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Jacob Kasecamp.  The warrant was issued as the result of Kasecamp violating the conditions of his probation.  He was originally charged with Possess/Issue Forged Currency and CDS: Possess-Not Cannabis.  Kasecamp was placed under arrest.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center on a $500 bond. ARRESTED:  Jacob Allen Kasecamp        AGE:  38             Cumberland, MD

On Friday, October 13, 2023 at approximately 11:28 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the area of Grand Avenue and E. Third Street for a possible assault taking place inside of a vehicle.  Upon police arrival, a male subject exited the vehicle and began to walk away.  Officers contacted the male and identified him as Benjamin Reimer.  Reimer reported that he had been arguing with the female inside the vehicle.  Police contacted the female who reported that she had been assaulted by Reimer.  Officers observed the female to have injuries consistent with her statement.  Reimer was placed…