Ariana Herrera was the top award winner at Bishop Walsh Athletic Awards Night Wednesday evening.  Herrera won the Dr. Leo H. Ley Award for top female student athlete.  She was MVP in cheerleading, won the Coaches Award in soccer, and garnered Defensive Player of the Year in softball.  Autumn Hoppert was MVP in soccer, basketball, volleyball, and tennis.

Longtime educator Bruce May passed away at the age of 87 on May 20th at UPMC Western Maryland.  May taught in the Allegany County school system beginning in 1960, retiring as Principal at Fort Hill High School in 1993. During his career in education, May was a key in the development of the Outdoor School program as well as the extensive renovation project at Fort Hill.  Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman on Friday, starting at Noon with a funeral service at 2pm.

A meetings of the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of the Evitts Creek Water Company have been scheduled for 5PM in the second floor conference room of City Hall on Wednesday, May 24th. Questions regarding this matter may be directed to the City Clerk's Office.

The Allegany Farmers Market every Thursday from 9:30AM till 1:00PM in its new location at Canal Place. Thursday markets will once again feature live acoustic music throughout the season. Visit the website at alleganyfarmersmarkets.com for a complete list of live performances.

Laughter is the best medicine while music is good for the soul, and Rocky Gap Casino Resort, located at 16701 Lakeview Road NE, will host unforgettable summer entertainment from various musical talent and comedians throughout June.  Signatures Bar & Grill will host live performances throughout the month, including:   ·        6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 2: Chuck Cantalamessa, playing mellow folk rock, a mixture of country and festive upbeat sounds of the islands  ·        Noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 3: Cody Eagle, a country singer  ·        6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 3: Charlie McClanahan, who will deliver soulful acoustic music  ·        6 to 10 p.m. on…

Citizens gathered last night to express their concerns and outrage over an abortion clinic opening in Allegany County next month along McMullen Highway.  Pastor Michael Mudge spoke with WCBC's Dave Norman about last night's gathering of 165 residents and the hope of spiritual ministry across religious boundaries ….   A private Facebook group has been established Abortion Free Allegany… Plans to create a citizen group called Allegany County Right to Life are underway…     

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Jessica Porter.  The warrant was issued as the result of Porter violating probation.  She was originally charged with Trespassing: Private Property.  Porter was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  She was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond. ARRESTED:  Jessica Nicole Porter    AGE:  35      Cumberland, MD BENCH WARRANT SERVED On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Shane Lohr.  The warrant was issued as the result of Lohr failing to…

Four suspects have now been arrested as a result of continued investigation into the shooting incident which occurred on College Avenue in Frostburg early Sunday morning, May 7th, that resulted in five gunshot victims, and the death of twenty year old Alexander Ramon Redondo. Twenty-one year old Benjamin Laurent Atyam, a Frostburg State University student from Capitol Heights, MD, was arrested without incident on campus Tuesday afternoon by the Frostburg State University Police, after a warrant had been issued for his arrest. Atyam is being charged with Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, and numerous related offenses. He is currently being…

Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss spoke in depth this week on the Dave Norman program about outside investment in the city.  When Cumberland was recognized as the second cheapest housing market in 2017, it caused many buyers to come into the city to buy properties and become absentee landlords.  Morriss told WCBC that outside investment is welcome in the city… However, he and the City Council are working to make sure such investors do more than buy up properties without any thought for the community…

One of the unique programs supported by local donations to the County United Way is the Relatives as Parents Program. The target is families who have lost members due to the opioid crisis in the community, leaving children to be raised by other relatives. Executive Director Michele Clark describes those who are benefiting from this funding…