Some new tax changes are now in effect that will effect area residents who are receiving Social Security.  Joe Mullenax of Allegany Business Consulting talked about the new tax break for social security earners.  Mullenax says there are a few strings attached to the change and seniors should pay attention to avoid misunderstanding…   “If you’re receiving Social Security and you’re 62, or 63, or 64, you’re getting no break whatsoever. If you are over 65 and a single person making less than $75,000 or a married couple making less than $150,000, you will get a $6,000 deduction for your…

Governor Patrick Morrisey was in Keyser this past Friday to help cut the ribbon on the new Judicial Annex building for the Mineral County Courthouse.  Morrisey joined other state officials including Senate President Randy Smith and Delegates Gary Howell and Rick Hildebrand in the ceremony.  The Governor said the new building celebrates the county’s past as well as its future…    “I think that there’s so much rich history here and then when you bring in a new architecture firm, to try to put something, bring something to life, you have to respect that history but also be aware of…

The Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Areas and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad are partnering for a second holiday season on the “Golden Ticket” promotion. Businesses wanting to join in with their own “special deal” may email Canal Place Marketing Director Kim Folk at Kimberly.folk@maryland.gov.  Folk says the Golden Ticket is a way for downtown businesses to draw Polar Express riders through their doors…   “Most of the folks that come to ride the Polar Express come in groups so the businesses can really benefit from that because they’re usually looking at a group of four to a dozen…

Allegany County leaders have set a date for the long-awaited “force of Four” meeting with the public regarding the current and future state of the Bel Air water system. The meeting is planned for Thursday, October 16th at 5pm in the multipurpose building at the county fairgrounds. County Administrator Jason Bennett says invitations have been extended to those that may lend help with the high water rates…   “We have invited members of our state delegation, our federal delegation and we have invited folks from American Water themselves, and I’m happy to report they’ve already kind of come back and…

On Sunday, September 21st, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department responded to Willowbrook Rd at UPMC for the report of a trespassing subject. Upon arrival, offices learned that a male subject had been asked to leave the property by staff after trying to access a closed medical building. Officers then contacted the male subject and advised him to leave the property. The male continued to refuse to leave the property. As a result, Eric Roger Marmaduke, 56, of Cumberland MD, was placed under arrest and transported to Police headquarters. He was issued a Criminal Citation for trespassing and released, pending trial…

Early morning vehicle accidents create a number of street closures Sunday. A tractor trailer crash prior to the crosstown bridge closed eastbound lanes of Interstate 68 from Vocke Road in LaVale to exit 43C for downtown Cumberland. Crash Investigation crews worked throughout the night and the road was reopened just after 7 a.m. Sunday. Fire crews responding to a second accident with injuries just before 2 a.m. at the intersection of Park Street and East Union Street. Accident investigation crews conducted an investigation which had the street closed until prior to 8 a.m. Sunday.  A third motor vehicle crash Just…

A public memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk will held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona today.  WCBC will be carrying the service on a tape-delay basis immediately following the Washington Commanders football game.  Expected speakers at the service include Kirk’s wife Erika, President Donald Trump, and Vice President J.D. Vance.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey came to Keyser Friday for the opening of a new judicial annex building.  The project expands the sheriff’s office on the second floor, makes way for more space for the circuit court and county administration offices, and renovates the annex space.

Shades Lane in Cumberland will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday for street work, coordinated with the water department.  The hours of closure are 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.