Up to 74,000 new locations in West Virginia could receive broadband if the state’s application for federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment or BEAD funding is approved.  Governor Patrick Morrisey says the funding will help many West Virginians with what they do every day as well as rural telehealth and economic development…    “This is really exciting and arguably the biggest economic development initiative we’ve seen in West Virginia’s history. It has the potential to transform the Mountain State – a major investment in digital infrastructure. And we’ll be able to better connect so many thousands of West Virginians to…

The region’s Democrats had the opportunity Saturday to meet with their state party leader, Stewart Pittman, to discuss their concerns and opinions.  The Talk Back Tour is visiting every county in the state for listening sessions with Dems and other citizens. Pittman said about 50 people attended the Allegany County meeting to voice their thoughts…      “We had a lot of conversation about local issues, particularly on education. People very concerned about funding for the schools. Then very concerned, a lot of concerns about the potential impacts if everything in this “Big Beautiful Bill” actually gets implemented, what that…

One of the subjects that came up a t a recent National Press Club appearance by Maryland Governor Wes Moore was the hot topic of gerrymandering. Several states are undertaking the redrawing of district lines in time for mid-cycle elections. Moore told attendees that he finds the whole thing hugely problematic…     “That’s not the way this works. And mid-cycle, particularly without any new data, new census data, and just gerrymandering I think is a problem. And frankly, I think it’s something that Congress needs to act on. I think Congress and I would call on Congress to pass…

The Allegany High School class of 1967 has asked the county to have a historic landmark placed at the old high school site.  As a member of the 1967 class, Al Feldstein presented the idea to the Cumberland Mayor and City Council at their recent public meeting, saying the marker would give the history of the site…     “We could establish a historical marker, giving the history of the school and the site.  When it’s all done and a site is designated for a historical marker, we would like to install it and pay for it, and approve it,…

This Saturday during the Wills Creek Muster at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, a colonial tent will be set up where re-enactors will portray historic individuals, including President Thomas Jefferson and General Braddock.  Dave Williams, President of the Allegany County Historical Society, says the living historians interact with the public starting at 11 am…    “We’re going to have General Edward Braddock, President Thomas Jefferson, Charles Wilson Peale—the guy that painted over 60 paintings of Washington—and General Daniel Morgan.  Back to back to back to back, in period attire, presenting their story, and taking interactive questions from anybody that wants to watch…

Authorities in Blair County, Pennsylvania say a Hollidaysburg man is facing vandalism and intimidation charges after he was reportedly caught on video placing an antisemitic "monument" outside a local synagogue.  Altoona police say 35-year-old Joseph Fox Jr. is accused of stealing a white, wooden cross statue and leaving it outside a synagogue, located along 17th Street.   According to the affidavit, police were contacted to investigate the alleged act of antisemitism after a staff member reportedly discovered the cross outside the temple on the morning of September 4th.

On Sunday’s “Meet the Press”, Maryland Governor Wes Moore seemed more adamant than usual regarding the possibility of running for president in 2028.  Moore initially indicated his plans to run again for governor next year.  He added that he plans to serve a full, four year term.  Host Kristen Welker asked repeatedly about a presidential bid and the governor was insistent that he planned to stay as the state's chief executive.

WCBC FM, Classic Hits 107, will broadcast a soccer doubleheader Tuesday evening.  The first match will be at 5 p.m. and will feature the Allegany girls vs. the Fort Hill girls.  The nightcap at 7 p.m. features the boys teams.  Jim Zamagias and veteran soccer coach Jim Hott will provide coverage.

On Sunday, September 7th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 block of Paca St for the report of a male trespassing. Upon arrival, officers contacted the resident, who advised that a male inside the home would not leave when asked to do so. They also advised that the subject had been previously issued a "no trespassing" order for the property as well. Officers then confirmed the validity of the order and as a result, William Allen McKnew, 69, of Cumberland MD, was placed under arrest. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner for…