Republican Officials are pushing the No Propaganda Act, which would cut federal funding for public media outlets including National Public Radio and PBS. Cuts would start with the $500 million Congress has already approved for this year. A Pew Research poll finds 43% of Americans think funding should continue while 24% say it’s time to end funding. US Senator John Kennedy says the cuts are because of bias in the public media…     “At a minimum we are going to eliminate their funding, and hopefully we can eliminate the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS and NPR – they…

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Bells across church towers in Rome announced the death of Pope Francis Monday at the age of 88. Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, from the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta, where Francis lived. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church.″

Parts of the region are still without power today following a fast, fierce supercell storm that moved through the area on Saturday night.  Emergency services dealt with multiple calls of trees and power lines down after a thunderstorm with lightning and high winds moved through the area. Several buildings in the area received wind damage, including the Hajica building on North Centre Street which lost a large portion of it's roof. 

On April 20th, 2025 at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Cumberland Police Department responded to Virginia Avenue for the report of an assault. Upon arrival officers made contact with the victim, who advised that Brian Adam Fisher had assaulted them. Officers observed injuries to the victim that corroborated their report of the assault. The victim also advised that Fisher had left the area on foot. Fisher was located a short time later, and placed under arrest. He was transported to Central Booking where he was later seen by a District Court commissioner and held on $2,000. NAME: Brian Adam Fisher  AGE: 35…

The Cumberland Mayor and City Council made the decision recently to close the CSX Underpass at Baltimore Street indefinitely while its future is contemplated. The Underpass has existed there since 1903, but its condition has denigrated to the point people are fearful of using it. Cumberland Citizen Michael Mudge spoke to the council, encouraging them to refurbish and reopen the pathway under the tracks… “I like the idea that over at the Western Maryland station, the underpass there is blocked off by iron gates and it’s only opened when it’s to be used. And I think if we could add…

Allegany County Commissioners say they are not in favor of solar panels planned for a farm along historic Helmstetter’s Curve, but have lost decision making to the state. In 2019, local authorities lost power over solar farm approvals, according to County Administrator Jason Bennett…     “The state of Maryland has taken over the authority process on this project and they are the approving authority now where it used to be the locals.  And it is all so it meets their green objective so that they can place solar and wind wherever they choose by taking the locals out of…

Last week’s preliminary budget presentation for the City of Cumberland showed a city in good financial shape with high bond ratings. But there is still trouble in some areas, mostly utilities. Along with an increase in the cost for trash pick-up, city residents are going to see another rise in the cost for water, according to Mayor Ray Morriss who said the water department will still be in the red, even with the rate hike…     “This year, we’re going to again  - we’re looking at another 20% increase – we’re still going to be losing about a half…

Bridging Resources West Virginia provides just one phone number to call when needing aging and disability resources – 866-981-2372. Justin Knapp, project director, tells WCBC callers will be connected to resource specialists who can direct them to services without the stress…     So when a person calls and says, ’I need transportation, or I need food, or I need a home modification. Like I need a ramp built to help me live independently in my home. You call this number and they actually do the work for the individual. So you reduce the amount of stress that loved ones…

Allegany College of Maryland’s Legal Studies and Criminal Justice programs will be having a special Criminal Justice Law Day, scheduled for April 25 on ACM’s Cumberland Campus. In addition to information on college programs in legal studies and criminal justice, demonstrations include a landing by State Police Helicopter Trooper 5 at 10am, along with canine and drone presentations. Spokesperson Kristin Kehrwald says there will also be a visit from federal corrections…     “It’s the FCI Cumberland Disturbance Control Team and they will be putting on a demonstration at one o’clock. That event is so amazing. It’s going to be…