Ryan Mattingly has been named head varsity boys coach for Bishop Walsh Spartan Basketball, according to BW Principal Jennifer Flinn. Mattingly just completed a successful season as 8th grade coach for Bishop Walsh Middle School. “We are excited to announce that Ryan has taken the varsity coaching role here at Bishop Walsh School,” says Flinn. “Ryan’s family has a history of local basketball coaches and players including his grandfather Bob Mattingly who coached youth basketball for years to his father Regis Mattingly who was a Spartan basketball player from 1966 – 1970.” Prior to coming to Cumberland from Gaithersburg, MD…

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded Carlos Santana to the Milwaukee Brewers for shortstop prospect Jhonny Severino.  Santana hit 12 home runs for the Pirates this season and played strong defense at first base.

The following students from Allegany High School made the Honor Roll for the fourth marking period of the 2022-2023 school year: Straight A’s 12th grade Hannah Yael Apedo, Dean Arnold, Micah Beck, Ryder Bernard, Isaac Blye, Clay Brode, Jeremiah Butzer, Madison Cage, Alekso Dinges, Tessa Evans, Keiden Fazenbaker, Cole Fiscus, Matthew Flanagan, Vanessa Green, Daniel Gregory, Abigail Grove, Bailee Haislip, Charles Imes, Chelsey Jones, Makenna Keith, Ryder Kennell, Ayden Leith, Audrey Litman, Eli Litman, Olivia Looker, Griffin Madden, Zakiyah Marcus, Chase McKenzie, Landon Minke, Jonathan Nelson, Marissa Parker, Layla Pendergast, Samantha Preaskorn, Ciara Rein, Malea Rugg, Lexus Sell, Lya Smith,…

Allegany and Garrett counties will benefit from grants awarded by the Maryland Governor’s office to increase the number of homes eligible for energy efficiency assistance.  $4 million in grants were awarded to six jurisdictions across the state. Two of the state’s rehabilitation programs – the Homeowner Assistance Fund Whole Home Grant Program and the Maryland Housing Rehabilitation program have been consolidated.  The new program will increase the number of homes assessed for energy efficiency improvements but have been deferred for health and safety reasons.  Across the state, nearly 300 homes will be able to proceed with comprehensive energy efficiency retrofits…

While college tuitions are increasing across the state, Allegany College of Maryland has managed to control costs for attending classes.  Shauna McQuade, Director of Public Relations and Marketing, told WCBC that the tuition at Allegany College for the coming fall semester has not increased over last year for local residents. Student fees also remain the same.  There has been a small increase for out-of-county and out-of-state residents.

Hunter Douglas, Cumberland MD is not going quietly into the still night even after the announcement earlier this year that a Corporate decision had been made to close the Allegany County, MD window coverings production location by the end of 2023. The longstanding CUW partner and caring Corporate Citizen, since opening its doors in 1990 in the Frostburg Business Park and then continuing its production and community legacy since 2001 after establishing its operations home in Cumberland, MD in the North Branch Industrial Park, invited CUW Executive Director, Michele Walker to their facility on July 25 to present a much…

A District Court bench warrant from Frederick County was served on Kristen Nicole Smith, 33, Cumberland for Failure to Appear for the charge of CDS Possession – Not Cannabis. She was released on her own recognizance. A Circuit Court bench warrant was served on Shawn Thomas Conner, 50, Meyersdale, PA for Violation of Probation. He is currently being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center pending a bail review.

On July 26th, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Christopher James Manherz Sr. The summons was issued after an officer from the Cumberland Police Department conducted an investigation of an assault complaint made on July 5th, 2023. The officer filed for charges at District Court, and Manherz signed for a copy of his summons. He was released pending trial at District Court. NAME: Christopher James Manherz Sr. AGE: 37  Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Assault 2nd degree (x2)

Maryland has marked the week of July 21-31 as “Maryland Buy Local Week” with a focus on local foods available in every community.  The Allegany Farmers Market brings together vendors from across Allegany, Garrett, and Mineral Counties twice a week to offer locally grown produce, meats, and other items.  Melinda Kelleher, Executive Director of the Downtown Development Commission spoke to WCBC about the wide variety of products available… The Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:30 till 1pm through the end of October at Canal Place.

West Virginia residents are becoming more interested in community solar, as a greater share of household incomes goes toward utility bills. Federal data shows electricity rates are increasing in the Mountain State, and major utilities are proposing more rate hikes for next year. Danny Chiotos with the solar energy company Chaberton Energy explains that community solar is emerging as an alternative…. Community solar lets individuals, businesses and organizations buy a "share" in community solar panels – usually anywhere between five and 60 acres per site – and in exchange, receive a credit on their monthly electric bill.