Juneteenth, which is traditionally celebrated on June 19, is this weekend and a three day celebration is planned in Cumberland. Juneteenth is recognized each year and celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States in 1865. The day is recognized as a federal holiday, a state holiday in Maryland and West Virginia and a city holiday in Cumberland. Allegany County does not recognize the holiday. To celebrate Juneteenth’s significance the NAACP of Allegany County will host  a second Annual Juneteenth Festival with the highlight being a  parade from Washington Street to Canal Place Saturday. Tifani Fisher, president of the…

The Allegany County Combined Criminal Investigative Unit (C3I),  and  the Allegany County Sheriff's Office are requesting the public's assistance locating Brittany Kay Donahue, 29 years of age. Brittany is described as a caucasian female, standing  5'-8'', and weighing approximately 130lbs.  Brittany was last seen on May 25th, 2022 in the 12000blk of Amherst Ave, Cumberland, MD. Anyone having information into her whereabouts is asked to contact the Office of the Sheriff, or Det. Gulck of C3I at 301-777-1585 or 301-777-0326. 

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America's pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 81-year-old Fauci, who is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots, was experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms, according to a statement Wednesday from the National Institutes of Health. Fauci has not recently been in close contact with President Joe Biden or other senior government officials. He tested positive on a rapid antigen test. He is following public health guidelines and his doctor's advice, and will return to work at the NIH when he tests negative, according to the statement. Fauci is…

In a legal case closely watched by libraries and the publishing industry, a federal judge in Maryland struck down a state law requiring publishers to make e-books available on “reasonable terms” to libraries if they were also being offered to the general public. The Association of American Publishers, the industry’s trade organization, had contended that the bill violated the United States Copyright Act by allowing states to regulate publishing transactions. The Maryland law was passed with overwhelming support a year ago, and included provisions for fines up to $10,000 and higher. Maryland U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman issued her…

The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, in conjunction with the Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation, will bring a Warbird Showcase to the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport this Father’s Day weekend June 18-19- and WCBC Radio on Wednesday’s “Dave Norman Show” gave away a free ticket to ride in a B-25.  The winning entry as submitted by Ann Burns of Cumberland on behalf of her husband who she described as a World War II enthusiast

During his briefing Wednesday, Gov. Justice announced that West Virginia’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution leaders are “ready to go” if and when federal health regulators approve and recommend the vaccine for use in children under 5 years old. “Vaccination continues to be the safest and most effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones,” Gov. Justice said. “I continue to encourage everyone who is eligible to get their vaccine and to get their booster dose when the time comes.” 

Allegany County Emergency Services reports a working house fire between Warrior Drive and Route 220. Units are on the scene

The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, in conjunction with the Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation, will bring a Warbird Showcase to the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport this Father’s Day weekend June 18-19- and WCBC Radio will be giving away a free ticket to ride in a B-25.  The event will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with no parking or entrance fees. Warbirds scheduled to appear include a TBM Avenger torpedo bomber, the B-25 Panchito, Stinson L-5 Sentinel and a Boeing PT-17 Stearman biplane. The public will have the opportunity to purchase warbird rides in all the…

UPMC Western Maryland is hosting a prescription drug “Drive Up Take-Back Day” today between 11 am and 3 pm at the hospital campus on Willowbrook Road in Cumberland. The event provides an opportunity to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medication. According to the latest data, 75 percent of opioid misuse starts with people using medication that wasn’t prescribed for them – usually taken from a friend or family member. Simple steps, like properly disposing of medications, can help prevent that misuse. Jen Thomas is manager of Community Health at UPMC Western Maryland…

A number of parents phoned in to  WCBC’s “Dave Norman Show” Tuesday morning voicing concern with what they interpreted to be a celebration of Pride Month in parting gifts presented to kids on the final day of the school year. A number of parents said they felt that the multi colored games and beach toys handed out was an endorsement of Pride Month… Allegany County Board of Education President Crystal Bender tells WCBC News that that those reports were investigated and nothing came of it…