The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of May 3, 2023, there have been eight deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,117 deaths attributed to COVID-19.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 74-year old male from Raleigh County, an 89-year old female from Randolph County, a 59-year old male from Kanawha County, an 82-year old male from Cabell County, an 80-year old female from Kanawha County, a 57-year old male from Kanawha County, an 83-year old female from Monroe County, and a 72-year old female from Berkeley County.  West…

Becki Clark, Director of the Allegany County Local Behavioral Health Authority, spoke with WCBC recently about a poster contest going on during Mental Health Awareness month.  Clark said the contest is open to grades K-12 with prizes. The theme is “What Healthy Activity Helps You Cope With Stress?” Entries may be submitted directly to the Local Behavioural Health Authority at the Allegany County Health Department by May 8th.

The Friday at 5 music series kicks off tonight at the intersection of South Centre Street and Union Street. Melinda Kelleher Executive director of the Downtown Development Commission spoke with WCBC news about tonight's entertainment and reminds everybody to bring a chair…  Live music kicks off at 6PM and runs until 10:30. An open container law is in effect. Travelers can expect South Centre Street and Union Street to be closed later today for preparation and stage setup. 

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Jessica Brooks.  The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing for charges against Brooks at the District Court of Allegany County.  Brooks signed for her copy of the summons and was released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Jessica Ann Brooks          AGE:  47           Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Litter/Dumper under 100 LBS (x2) CRIMINAL SUMMONS SERVED On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Loudon Baker III.  The summons was issued as the result of a hit and run incident that…

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Christopher Runyon.  The warrant was issued due to Runyon failing to comply with an order of the court.  Runyon was originally charged with driving on a suspended license and privilege.  He was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond. ARRESTED:  Christopher Lynn Runyon    AGE:  41           Cumberland, MD BENCH WARRANT SERVED On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a Circuit Court bench warrant on David Scott. …

With the construction on Baltimore Street continuing to move forward, exciting energy on North Centre Street continues to build. Shopping events, live music entertainment, new food selections and more are coming in the month of May. Azad's of Cumberland at 37 North Centre Street will be featuring live music in the evenings. Dave Love talked with WCBC news about casual happy hour with original live music from 5 to 7…  A new bakery is opening inside JZ's pub at 49 North Centre Street. Stacy Friend of Sunshine Baby Cakes spoke with WCBC news saying that she will be open Tuesday through Saturday…

Jay Lowder of Harvest Ministries in Texas was the guest speaker at the annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning at the Ali-Ghan Shrine Club.  Established in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, the National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May that brings together all faiths and traditions to pray for the nation.  Lowder spoke to WCBC after the breakfast about how he found himself in Cumberland for the event…

WCBC’s Dave Norman spoke with Allegany County School Board President Bob Farrell on Thursday regarding a warning sent from Anne Arundel Public Schools that high school seniors who violate any alcohol or drug rules before the end of the school year would not be permitted to participate in any senior activities including prom, graduation, or award ceremonies.  Farrell said he would bring up this idea at next week’s school board meeting…

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed several bills on Wednesday including new laws dealing with issues including transgender equity, healthcare, and abortion access. Recreational marijuana legislation goes into effect July 1 and will allow adults age 21 and older the ability to legally possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana.  It was revealed on Tuesday that the governor has $1.2 million dollars in stock in a cannabis company. That investment is now being handled in a blind trust to prevent a conflict of interest.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro helped to break ground on a new Veteran’s facility in Hollidaysburg on Tuesday.  The facility will include long-term care, skilled nursing, and memory care on the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home campus.  The Governor in his remarks noted that he had helped to secure the funding for the project through personal conversations with President Biden…