National Weather Service a WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING… Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches in portions of central, north central, northern, and western Maryland, northern and northwest Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia until this evening. The hazardous conditions will impact travel. Snow will overspread the area this morning and continue through the afternoon before tapering off during the evening. Snowfall rates could approach 1 inch an hour at times. Temperatures will fall into the teens Sunday night so any lingering moisture on area roadways will freeze. If you…

On Friday, January 17, 2025 at approximately 5:00 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a facility in the 100 block of Washington Street for a trespassing complaint.  When police arrived, they contacted an employee who advised that she observed an unknown male subject inside the building.  The suspect then fled the property. Officers located the suspect on Beall Street and identified him as Samuel Goetz. He was arrested and issued a criminal citation.  Goetz was then released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Samuel David Goetz        AGE:  41          Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Trespassing: Private Property

Rookie Jayden Daniels is leading the Washington football franchise to a place it hasn't been since 1991: the NFC Championship game.  Daniels led the Commanders over the Detroit Lions Saturday night 45-31 in Detroit.  Washington hasn't made it this far in the playoffs since the 1991 season, which saw the then-Redskins defeat the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI 37-24.  The Commanders will take on the winners of the Eagles-Rams game with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line next Sunday on WCBC. 

Congresswoman April McClain Delaney made her first appearance at the PACE reception as an elected member of Congress.  Speaking at Friday’s breakfast, Delaney pledged to be available to her constituents.

United States Senator Chris Van Hollen was a featured speaker at Friday’s PACE breakfast in Annapolis.  Van Hollen said that Congress supports the continuation of the Appalachian Regional Commission.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended the PACE breakfast Friday morning in Annapolis and he stopped by the WCBC booth before delivering his formal remarks.  The governor said his budget goals include cutting ineffective programs but keeping strong ones like the George C. Edwards Fund.  The governor added that he believes strongly in the Western Maryland program.

The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland will meet in public session beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room of City Hall on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, for the purpose of immediately closing the meeting to receive legal advice regarding pending legislation and to receive legal advice relative to the proposal for the settlement of Juan A. Arrisueno, et al. v. Frederic L.J. Baker, et al., Circuit Court for Allegany County, Maryland, Case No. C-01-CV-23-000057 and to discuss the settlement with City staff. The authority for the closure of the meeting is set forth in Section 3-305(b)(7)…

On Friday, January 17, 2025 at approximately 6:52 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 block of Bond Street for a trespassing complaint involving Robert Rodriquez.  Rodriquez had just been arrested at approximately 4:25 AM for trespassing on the same property.  He had been released on a criminal citation and ordered not to return to the residence.  When police arrived, they contacted Rodriquez on the front porch of the residence.  He was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and held at the Allegany County…

On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Caitlin Ziler.  The warrant was issued as the result of Ziler failing to appear in court.  She was originally charged with Driving without a license.  Ziler was arrested and later seen by a District Court Commissioner.  At the conclusion of the bond hearing, she was released on her personal recognizance. ARRESTED:  Caitlin Nicole Ziler       AGE:  28          Cumberland, MD

In reviewing the long-range forecast, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is preparing for the possibility of a Virtual Learning Day on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. At the end of the day today, students will be sent home with all necessary learning materials. No call has been made at this time. A message will be sent through our regular media outlets and school system alerts no later than 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, on whether or not a virtual learning day will be utilized.