Downtown Cumberland is decked out for the holidays with some favorite longtime traditions. The popular holiday tree lighting ceremony is set for Friday the 25th with festivities beginning at 6PM. Shop Small Saturday is November 26th with local shops having special sales and events.  Becky McClarran is with the Downtown Cumberland Business Association spoke with WCBC news. Santa and his wife will be visiting area restaurants each Saturday with his first breakfast stop at Café Mark and an afternoon at the Book Center. WCBC will cover the tree lighting live on air and via the new Cumberland camera for our out of…

The Allegany County commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration during Thursday's meeting accepting funding of 3.6 million dollars for restoration of the Borden tunnel lining project along the Gap trail just north of the Frostburg trailhead. The grant requires an 80/20 split with the county now working towards securing funding. Adam Patterson director of Public works… 

The Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming, John Martin, said seven of the 10 licensees will be ready to take bets Wednesday. They include the state's four largest casinos, plus FanDuel and DraftKings. The Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission on Wednesday awarded licenses to 10 mobile sports wagering entities.  The commission said analysts predicted mobile sports betting would bring $26 million in tax revenue for the state within the first year.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, a pivotal realignment making way for a new generation of leaders after Democrats lost control of the House to Republicans in the midterm elections. Pelosi announced in a speech on the House floor that she will step aside after leading Democrats for nearly 20 years and in the aftermath of the brutal attack on her husband, Paul, last month in their San Francisco home. Pelosi said. “The hour has come for a new generation.” The California Democrat, who rose to become the…

Allegany College of Maryland, Ukrainian Students Bridge the Gap: Virtual Community Event Planned for Nov. 30 CUMBERLAND, Md. (Nov. 17, 2022) – Allegany College of Maryland students in Professor Diane McMahon’s Social Problems course are learning about Ukraine’s current political, social and economic situation in an incredibly impactful way – by speaking directly with Ukrainian students. Community members are invited to attend an online “Bridging the Gap” conversation from 1-3 p.m. on Wed. Nov. 30, 2022, to learn about this unique partnership between ACM and Ukrainian students. Attendees will hear about students’ goals for life, work and education and their…

  CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of November 17, 2022, there are currently 741 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 12​​ deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,569 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 71-year old female from Boone County, a 93-year old male from Berkeley County, an 85-year old female from Logan County, a 79-year old female from Wetzel County, an 82-year old female from Morgan County, an 85-year old male from Wayne County, a 67-year old male from Cabell…

Attorney General Frosh Files Motion to Disclose Report of the Office of Attorney General’s Investigation of Child Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore BALTIMORE, MD (November 17, 2022) – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today filed a motion to release the office’s report of its investigation of child sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.  In seeking approval from the Circuit Court of Baltimore City to release the 463-page report to the public, the motion states: “For decades, survivors reported sexual abuse perpetrated by Catholic priests and for decades the Church covered up the abuse rather than holding…

Kindergarten Good Citizenship Award:  River Barnard, Aurora Beal, Raeven Brewington, Addison England, Hazel McRobie, Ericson Martinez, Dezzlyn Metheny, Avery Nave, Mark Smith, Dailey Frye, Quinlyn Harris, Elijah Holloway, Ryan James, Merci Jordan, River Lease, Ryker Lowry, Teagan Main, Lilly-Ann Mills, Jaxon O’Haver, Patrick Records, Trenton Rymer, Anna Studli and Denarius Williams.    First Grade: Avigail Blacker, Archer Crockett, Kambriah Dawson, Isabelle Dishman, Kassidy Frazier, Zion Parker, Elias Stouffer, Nannie Wagstaff, Penelope Cage, Harper Conner, Onika Ellis, Karlie Faidley, Aliyana Jones, Colby Nelson, Anyah Sheets and Izabella Twigg. Second Grade: London Butler, Sophie Henry, Zoey Hill, Malachi Jordan, Miles Mines, Zane…

On November 16th, 2022 at approximately 10:13 am, the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 500 block of Frederick Street for an assault. Upon arrival officers contacted the victim who advised that they had been struck on the forehead and scratched on the neck by Keara Pendergast, after an argument. The officer observed injuries on the victim, and Pendergast was placed under arrest. She was transported to central booking, and later seen by a District Court commissioner where she was released on her personal recognizance. NAME: Keara Lashae Pendergast  AGE: 24  Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Assault 2nd degree

CRIMINAL SUMMONS SERVED On November 16th, 2022, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Gracee Jacobs. The summons was issued as result of an assault that occurred on November 12, 2022, at a business on Queen City Drive. The officer conducted an investigation and determined Jacobs engaged in a fight with three juveniles at the business and filed for charges on Jacobs at District Court. Jacobs signed for her copy of the summons and was released pending trial at District Court. NAME:  Gracee Jane Jacobs  AGE: 22  Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Assault 2nd degree BENCH WARRANT SERVED On November…