July 4th festivities… The Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization will hold their annual memorial service and history reading for area American Revolutionary War Veterans at10AM. The event will begin at CHCO Headquarters 400 S. Allegany St. Those present will travel to nearby Rose Hill Cemetery to lay a wreath at Lynn's grave. The Historic Washington Street area is having its annual celebration beginning at 6pm on July 4th. The celebration on Washington Street features music from Surrender Dorothy, DJ Mark Stevens playing patriotic music during the fireworks, as well as food and drinks.   Starfire Corporation of Carrolltown, PA is busy preparing for…

Allegany Transit office will be closed, Buses and Vans, including JARC Buses will NOT run on Tuesday, July 4th. 

With the July 1st legalization of marijuana, several questions are being asked about enforcement.  One such question – what happens in multi-family dwellings?  Differing rules exist between the use of medical and recreational marijuana. Senator Mike McKay says that these different situations are going to cause issues as they come to light…

Frostburg State University President Ron Nowaczyk says that the university will continue its commitment of a welcoming and supportive educational environment.  The Supreme Court’s decision on June 29th that race cannot be a factor in admission to higher education institutions overrules a 2003 ruling and 40 years of precedent with Affirmative Action.  FSU President Nowaczyk commented to WCBC that the campus leads the state in diversity…

The Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization will hold their annual memorial service and history reading for area American Revolutionary War Veterans today at 10AM at 400 S. Allegany Street, the site of Capt. David Lynn estate. In 2008 the CHCO installed a monument at the columns to honor Capt. Lynn and over two centuries of great American history and heritage. Elected officials will speak along with representatives of several other historical organizations today. Ed Taylor says the event will be a safe for all ages amd those present will travel to nearby Rose Hill Cemetery to lay a wreath at Lynn's grave marked…

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging consumers to make safe, sensible decisions as they celebrate with fireworks during the Independence Day weekend.  Sparklers, ground spinners and aerial fireworks are favorites for many Fourth of July celebrations.   “Marking our nation’s independence is a tradition that brings people together to celebrate America,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “It’s important to keep general safety tips in mind when lighting fireworks, as it can be the difference between a great holiday and a potential emergency.”   It is crucial to protect loved ones from accidents and burns commonly associated with fireworks.  …

Frostburg’s Derby Day Winner, Mady Ditto took time to speak with WCBC’s Ella Holly Monday morning. The rising fifth grader at West Side Elementary won the annual race down Main Street in Frostburg this past Saturday, taking seven races.  Ditto told WCBC some of the advice her coach gave her for the races.  “Well, something that my coach Glenn told me – what we said was, “Nose to your toes, no sight-seeing and no wiggle-waggle.” Mady also shared how she celebrated her victory.  “I really wanted to have my face painted but they were already closed, so I got a…

Mountain Ridge student Mary Delaney has been announced the winner of the annual Enordo “Moose” Arnone scholarship for 2023. The award is a memorial to Moose who died in 2015 and honors his lifetime commitment to education and his faith in the youth of the community. At Beall High School, Moose Arnone was Student Government President, Chair of the Allegany County Student Council and played soccer, basketball, and baseball. Professionally, he became a teacher, administrator and board member of the Allegany County Board of Education. The winning applicant for the 2023 scholarship is Mary Delaney. She will be running track while…

Update…  McMullen Highway in the 12700 block reopen… BREAKING: A traffic alert has been reported in the Bowling Green area. The southbound lane of McMullen Highway in the 12700 block is closed southbound due to tree down in roadway. Allegany County Emergency Services are reporting to the area for traffic re-routing and clean-up.

On July 1st, 2023 officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 200 block of Independence Street for a reported assault. Upon officer’s arrival they spoke with a victim who advised that William Moye had strangled them, struck them in the face with a closed fist, and destroyed their property. Officers were able to observe evidence of the assault and placed Moye under arrest. He was then taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was held without bond. Arrest: William Moye III, age 38, Cumberland Maryland. Charges: Assault First Degree, Assault Second Degree, and Destruction of Property.