On Thursday, January 19th, 2023, The Cumberland City Police arrested Alicia Christine Royer, 34, of Cumberland MD. Royer was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court for an incident that occurred on December 13th, 2022. During that incident, it is alleged that Royer stole multiple items from a LaVale MD business. She was taken before the District Court Commissioner her Initial Appearance where she was released on her own recognizance. Arrested: Alicia Christine Royer         Age: 34 Charges:  Theft Less than $100  

On Thursday, January 19th, 2023, The Cumberland City Police arrested Darnell Anthony Davis, 36, of Cumberland MD. Davis was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on January 17th, 2023. The warrant alleged Davis failed to appear in District Court on that date for previous charge of driving on a suspended license. He was taken before the District Court Commissioner his Initial Appearance where he was released on his own recognizance. Arrested: Darnell Anthony Davis        Age: 36 Charges:  Bench Warrant – Fail to Appear             

Allegany County Commissioner Creade Brodie visited with WCBC Radio at last night’s 46th annual PACE reception.  As Brodie begins his 4th term as a commissioner, he noted that the current transition without Jake Shade is going well.  Brodie added that all transitions after elections have been successful during his time in office.

The 46th annual PACE reception was held Thursday night in Annapolis and WCBC had the opportunity to visit with Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss.  Morriss said that the next few months will bring great signs of progress for the city.   The Westin Annapolis was the scene Thursday night for the PACE reception, Mountain Maryland’s annual lobbying effort with state officials.  Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss told WCBC Radio that private investors have shown increased interest as downtown Cumberland will be revitalized over the next two years. WCBC Radio will provide coverage of the legislative breakfast later this morning.

The 46th annual PACE Reception was held at the Westin Annapolis Thursday evening and WCBC spoke with Delegate Jason Buckel, who is the House Minority Leader.  Buckel said that opposition to Republican policies in the state capital often stem from sincere policy and economic differences between urban areas and Mountain Maryland. Delegate Jason Buckel is the House Minority Leader and that afforded him the opportunity for ceremonial duties at this week’s inauguration of Governor Wes Moore.  Buckel told WCBC at the PACE reception that projects like Rolling Mill and the downtown mall are starting points for bigger, game changing projects, but…

The 46th annual PACE Reception was held in Annapolis Thursday evening and WCBC Radio was there to talk with local officials.  Cumberland City Council member Laurie Marchini says that the spring groundbreaking for work on Baltimore Street marks a huge milestone for Cumberland.

Braddock Middle School was the scene of police activity after dismissal Thursday afternoon.  WCBC spoke with Superintendent Jeff Blank who explained that evening activities had to be canceled. Braddock Middle School will open on time today.

Michael Giovinazzo, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Born on June 7, 1931, in Ravenna, Ohio, Mike was the son of Rosario and Maria (Martelli) Giovinazzo. He owned and operated several County Market supermarkets in Maryland and Pennsylvania including one in LaVale until retiring in 2002. Funeral services will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish at 409 W. Main Street at Ravenna, Ohio, on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital

With January being Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Maryland State Police are urging the public to recognize potential warning signs to reduce the chances of others becoming victims in the future. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, a child is trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation every two minutes in the United States. There are also an estimated 24 million people trapped in human trafficking worldwide, according to the Center for Prevention of Abuse.   Victims of human trafficking become entrapped in a variety of ways. While many cases involve kidnappings, human traffickers often groom, manipulate, defraud and/or threaten…

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department would like to notify the public on the behalf of Columbia Gas of Maryland that on January 20th there will be construction performed on North Centre Street, between Frederick Street Extended and Bedford Street Extended.   Between the hours of 7AM and 5PM, this block of Centre Street will be closed to all traffic. All vehicles will be detoured onto Frederick Street Extended towards Queen City Drive. Vehicles may then re-access Centre Street via Bedford Street Extended or they may continue to the intersection of Queen City Drive and North Centre Street.   Thank you…