Authorities in Blair County, Pennsylvania say a Hollidaysburg man is facing vandalism and intimidation charges after he was reportedly caught on video placing an antisemitic "monument" outside a local synagogue.  Altoona police say 35-year-old Joseph Fox Jr. is accused of stealing a white, wooden cross statue and leaving it outside a synagogue, located along 17th Street.   According to the affidavit, police were contacted to investigate the alleged act of antisemitism after a staff member reportedly discovered the cross outside the temple on the morning of September 4th.

On Sunday’s “Meet the Press”, Maryland Governor Wes Moore seemed more adamant than usual regarding the possibility of running for president in 2028.  Moore initially indicated his plans to run again for governor next year.  He added that he plans to serve a full, four year term.  Host Kristen Welker asked repeatedly about a presidential bid and the governor was insistent that he planned to stay as the state's chief executive.

WCBC FM, Classic Hits 107, will broadcast a soccer doubleheader Tuesday evening.  The first match will be at 5 p.m. and will feature the Allegany girls vs. the Fort Hill girls.  The nightcap at 7 p.m. features the boys teams.  Jim Zamagias and veteran soccer coach Jim Hott will provide coverage.

On Sunday, September 7th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 block of Paca St for the report of a male trespassing. Upon arrival, officers contacted the resident, who advised that a male inside the home would not leave when asked to do so. They also advised that the subject had been previously issued a "no trespassing" order for the property as well. Officers then confirmed the validity of the order and as a result, William Allen McKnew, 69, of Cumberland MD, was placed under arrest. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner for…

Carl Anderton has been in his job as Maryland’s Director for Rural Economic Strategy for just a year, but he has seen positive improvement within the 16 counties he covers. He visits Western Maryland every 5 to 6 weeks, and tells WCBC there is forward motion in development…     “Just seeing everything kind of lift up, almost at the same time, not the same pace, but almost at the same time, in my opinion from what I’ve seen is that Western Maryland is really rising quickly.” He says there is definitely a buzz around business growth in the region……

At a recent talk held at the National Press Club in Washington, Governors Wes Moore and Spencer Cox of Utah discussed how they approach governing, coming from different parties.  Governor Moore said that bipartisanship and common ground is what has helped him to accomplish goals he has set in Maryland…    “Being able to align with your party is fine, being able to stretch across party lines and fine partnership is fine, but your values cannot be compromised. You got to be clear about what are the things we’ve got to move on now, that we have to move with…

The Georges Creek Task Force first played a pivotal role in recovery from the flood of 1996. Now, it has come together again to address the May 2025 flood recovery efforts.  Senator Mike McKay relayed an update to the Allegany County Commissioners on efforts of the committee including action items and expectations around specific needs that may be accomplished through legislation…     “Give the delegation a six to eight page document that we can go down during the 90-day session and say these are the things that we see need to be addressed by the Maryland General Assembly.”

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced changes to designated hunting zones on Corps-managed lands surrounding Jennings Randolph Lake in Maryland and West Virginia. The changes include the opening of a new designated archery-only hunting area with a 100-yard buffer and the opening of a stilling basin behind the dam for fishing access. The moves are part of an effort to enhance safety and improve wildlife management.

Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Allegany County. The inmate is identified as Patrick Canderloro, 38. He was declared deceased on September 6 by emergency medical service personnel. On Saturday, September 6 at approximately 6 p.m., the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was contacted by investigators from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Internal Investigative Unit (DPSCS IID) about an inmate death. The preliminary investigation indicates Candeloro was found lying on the ground and unresponsive in his cell by officers at the North Branch Correctional Institution. Maryland…