West Virginia Governor Jim Justice says while he supports the rights of the private sector to implement vaccination mandates for their employees- he also believes those companies need to allow medical or religious exemptions…

Glenn Stahlman, a resident of Cash Valley Road in LaVale since the 1960’s, said last week that he has had enough. Stalhman said the three and a half mile stretch of road is one of the more heavily traveled in the county-  and all too often used by drivers with no regard for safety. Having failed to get any satisfaction from the Sheriff’s Department- Stalhman has taken his case to the county commissioners…

With Maryland’s $2.5 billion surplus, many questions remain.  Although Gov. Larry Hogan announced how he planned on spending the surplus, Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford this week shared some insight of his own during an appearance on WBAL Radio. Rutherford said that some should be saved for a rainy day, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as something that required state money to be used to help residents stay afloat. Like the governor, Rutherford said he would like to see a good amount of the surplus reallocated to taxpayers…

Today is White Cane Awareness Day – an event recognized in the city of Cumberland and around the nation. White Cane Awareness Day is honored every year on October 15, bringing attention to the ability of those with vision loss to move about on their own while using this important tool and the general public's need to be mindful of those using these canes to give them the right-of way. At a meeting earlier this month, Western Maryland chapter of the NFB received proclamation’s from Allegany, Garrett counties and the city of Cumberland officially proclaim October 15th as White Cane Awareness Day. Chris Danielson, director of public…

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued an official proclamation on Sept. 20 in recognition of Allegany College of Maryland’s six decades of growth and its many “positive contributions to the western Maryland region and beyond” since its founding as Allegany Community College in 1961. The governor’s proclamation on behalf of all Maryland citizens was presented by Mark Widmyer (left), his western Maryland representative, to Allegany College of Maryland President Cynthia Bambara (middle) and Board of Trustees Chair Kim Leonard (right). The college's first day of classes was September 25, 1961. 

Members of the Allegany County Board of Education staff recently dedicated a tree at the Evergreen Heritage Center in honor of Ms. Karen Joan Bundy, who passed away this summer.   Ms. Bundy worked in Allegany County Public Schools for 43 years, beginning as a science teacher, serving as an Assistant Principal in several schools, as Supervisor of several subjects, and finally ending her career as the Executive Director of Secondary Education. She was well-known for her hard work, long hours, and selfless dedication to the teachers, staff, and students of Allegany County.    She was a religious person who worked…

Michele Martz, President of UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland andMark Boucot, President & CEO of Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland and Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, are urging residents of the counties served by the three hospitals to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. “Vaccines are one of the strongest tools we have to change the pandemic. Vaccines offer excellent protection against serious illness.,” said Martz. “You aren’t just getting the vaccine for yourself; you are doing it for those around you – your parents, your children, your neighbors, your coworkers and the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists…

On Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Jessica Lynn Friend.  The warrant was issued by District Court for fraud and theft scheme charges.  The warrant ordered Friend to be brought before the court for an initial appearance.  She was taken before the District Court Commissioner and was released on her own personal recognizance pending trial at District Court.   Jessica Lynn Friend, age; 40, Cumberland, Maryland.

The professional staff of the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation met with Cumberland Mayor Ray Morris and the City Council to discuss proposals for funds from The American Rescue Plan Act.  Matt Miller is the executive director of the CEDC and gave his thoughts on a total of six recommendations…

Yesterday, WCBC News brought you the comments of Allegany County Commission President Jake Shade concerning funds that will be expended to improve broadband access in our area.  Maryland Governon Larry Hogan also commented on the need for making high speed internet available to rural areas during an appearance in Southern Maryland…