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Missing Woman Found Safe; Arrest Made

On October 30, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department, with help from the Combined County Criminal Investigations Unit (C3I), continued its... Read Full Story

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Washington Nationals Ready to Hire New Manager

The Nationals are expected to hire Blake Butera as their new manager, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Butera had been the Rays’ Senior... Read Full Story

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Wind Advisory Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Winds are expected at 15-25 mph with gusts up... Read Full Story

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Moore Declares State of Emergency, Food Funding For Maryland

Governor Moore this morning declared a state of emergency for the State of Maryland and directed $10 million dollars to be distributed to food... Read Full Story

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BENCH WARRANTS SERVED

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served three bench warrants on Michelle Lynn Porter.  The warrants were... Read Full Story

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Special Rosary Event Friday Three local cemeteries will be featured Friday for the Annual All Souls Day Rosary, sponsored by the Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization. The... Read Full Story
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City Commission Seeks Members

The City of Cumberland is seeking members to fill out its Human Relations Commission.  Comprised of seven-members, the commission is... Read Full Story

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Maryland Freedom Caucus Announces Coalition

Members of Maryland’s Freedom Caucus recently attended the first in a series of hearings with a regional coalition of lawmakers tackling... Read Full Story

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WCBC Launches $50 For The 50th For The Food Bank

An anonymous donor has made a challenge to the Western Maryland Food Bank matching up to $25,000 in donations through Giving Tuesday, December... Read Full Story

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West Virginia Sees First Positive Rating Action In More Than A Decade

West Virginia’s creditworthiness was recently upgraded to “positive” from “stable” by Standard and Poor’s,... Read Full Story

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Emergency Letter Delivered to Governor

WCBC spoke Wednesday with Senator Mike McKay as he was in Annapolis to deliver a letter to Governor Moore regarding the water situation affecting... Read Full Story

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Ferguson Says “No” To Redistricting

The President of Maryland’s Senate has said “no” to attempts to redraw election redistricting in the state.  For Maryland... Read Full Story

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Justice Wants Respectful Conversation Over CR

More than one United States senator is feeling fed up with the continued wrangling over the continuing resolution that would reopen the federal... Read Full Story

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Investigation Continues for Missing Jessica Roman

Cumberland Police Department, in conjunction with the Cumberland Fire Department, Allegany County Department of Emergency Services, Maryland State... Read Full Story

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Founder of D’Atri’s Sub Shop Passes

The founder of D’Atri Subs has passed away.  Robert “Bob” D’Atri died Saturday at the age of 86.  D’Atri... Read Full Story

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Governor Presented Joint Center Award

Maryland Governor Wes Moore was recognized with the Louis E. Martin Great American Award from the Joint Center for Political and Economic... Read Full Story

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Homecoming Breakfast at The Balcony

This Saturday, The Balcony on Bedford Road in Cumberland will be hosting a Homecoming breakfast beginning at 8 am and featuring WCBC’s... Read Full Story

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Falcon Way Traffic Light

A traffic light at the intersection of Falcon Way and West Virginia Route 28 has been discussed for several years, and Delegate Gary Howell says... Read Full Story

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“Playing Chicken” Industrial Blvd Arrest

On Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, officers with the Cumberland Police Department responded to the area of Virginia Ave and Industrial Blvd for the... Read Full Story

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Safety Grants Awarded By MDOT

Funds are now being distributed to agencies across the state through the Maryland Department of Transportation from federal highway safety grants.... Read Full Story

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Low Candidate Numbers For Office Filings

So far, seats up for election in Allegany County are not seeing many takers. WCBC News checked the state board of elections and only five people... Read Full Story

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Lierman Concerned About Healthcare

Healthcare costs for Maryland residents could skyrocket if the Obama-era subsidies of the Affordable Care Act are not continued.  In her role... Read Full Story

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DHS Stops Foster Hotel Placements

Maryland’s Department of Human Services has announced that they will end the practice of putting up foster children in hotels. In September,... Read Full Story

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Messiah Christian Academy Packing Meals of Hope

Messiah Christian Academy is holding a special event today (Wednesday).  Administrator Dan Thompson told WCBC News that helping the needy is... Read Full Story