According to Allegany County Emergency Services, at approximately 2:30pm, this afternoon (Wednesday), Frederick Street was closed at Marshall Street due to a multi-vehicle accident.  Fire, EMS and police on the scene. Additional updates will be provided as they become available. WCBC News, 5/25/23 2:32pm Frederick Street is now reopened according to Cumberland City Police. WCBC News, 5/25/23 3:23pm

State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci announced Brandon Beall as the new Deputy Chief of the State Fire Marshals Western Regional Office.  Beall, who has been with the Office of the State Fire Marshal since September 2017, officially took over the reins after Master Deputy State Fire Marshal Ed Ernst filled in as interim deputy chief after Jason Mowbray was promoted to Chief Deputy last May.  "We had a lot of great candidates and a competitive process, and I am proud to make this choice. Deputy Chief Beall has demonstrated that he is prepared for this new role through his…

State Treasurer Riley Moore today announced the 15 regional student winners and statewide teacher winner of this year’s SMART529 “When I Grow Up” essay contest. Now in its 16th year, the annual essay contest asks students in kindergarten through fifth grades to write an essay about what they want to be when they grow up. Elementary school teachers can also participate by submitting an essay about how they would use the contest in the classroom to inspire their students. “The When I Grow Up essay contest is a fantastic, inspiring experience every year as we get to hear from thousands…

On Wednesday May 24th, 2023 officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on David Plues. The Criminal Summons stemmed from a motor vehicle crash that occurred on May 20th, 2023 on West Industrial Boulevard. During the incident officers responded to a single vehicle crash and upon arrival located no operator for the vehicle. Information was obtained that the operator of the vehicle had fled into the wooded area after the crash and after searching the area the operator was not located. Throughout the officer’s investigation they were able to identify the operator of the vehicle as David…

Abortion Free Allegany County has been launched in answer to the pending arrival of the Women’s Health Center on Route 220 near Rawlings.  The clinic will offer abortions and transgender hormone therapy.  Pastor Michael Mudge spoke with WCBC about the new organization’s desire to help those who find themselves with an unplanned pregnancy…  

Your AM radio will not be going away in any new Ford vehicles.  The company has back-tracked its decision to take the AM band out of new cars after Bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill to require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to require AM radio in all new vehicles at no cost. Lisa Dwyer reports…   The “AM For Every Vehicle Act” notes AM radio’s role through history in broadcasting vital information during natural disasters and emergencies, especially to rural areas.

DelFest opens this evening at the Allegany County Fairgrounds and Del McCoury was the guest of Dave Norman on Wednesday morning’s program.  Dave asked McCoury if he still likes to get up on stage and perform… Discounted tickets for DelFest can be purchased using the code “WCBC” at www.delfest.com/tickets

The ACLS Express is on the road for the Allegany County Library System.  Funded through ARPA monies, Marketing Director Ashley Swinford says the new mobile library will bring the library to citizens across the county.  It is an upgrade from the former bookmobile…  

The Historic Cemetery Organization has been working up to celebrating this Memorial Day weekend with different activities.  Ed Taylor, Jr. shared what the group has been doing to get ready for the holiday… The group will hold its official ceremony at Sumner Cemetery on Yale Street, Saturday at 2pm with special guest speaker Vincent Umstot from New Oxford, PA.  

Cam Hein was the top award winner at Bishop Walsh Athletic Awards night Wednesday evening.  Hein won the Rapplier Award as the top male student-athlete.  He also was soccer MVP and most outstanding in boys tennis.  Four new inductees into the Western Maryland Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame were Tom Perlozzo, Danny Wood, Mitzi McGreevy, and Lara Groetzinger.