Overnight Paving operations will occur between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM on Monday, September 8th till Thursday, September 11th. Oldtown Rd between Arch St and Virginia Ave: September 8th Mechanic St between Baltimore St and Frederick St: September 9th Fayette St between Luteman Rd and Green St & US 220 near Upper Potomac Industrial Park St: September 10th Fayette St between Luteman Rd and Green St: September 11th Signage will be in place to detour passenger vehicles around the paving work during this overnight closure from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM each night. Traffic is expected to be fully restored after…

On Sunday, September 7th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 400 block of Walnut St for the report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers contacted the residents, who admitted to having a large disturbance on the property due to an issue involving a juvenile. The large disturbance had drawn the attention of numerous neighbors, which continued after officers' arrival on scene due to a male subject refusing to comply with officers' orders and lower his voice. When officers elected to place the male under arrest for hindering the investigation, the male turned and fled into…

The two major teacher unions in West Virginia have merged into one organization. The American Federation of Teachers and the West Virginia Education Association combined to form a new group – Education West Virginia. The newly combined union plans to have a presence during the special session of the state legislature that Governor Patrick Morrisey has said he will be calling later this month. The group wants to address rising insurance costs that are outpacing teacher raises.  

As more and more events find their home in the City of Cumberland, Councilman Brian Lepley says they are looking into an electric billboard dedicated to highlighting what is going on in the area that could provide information and attract visitors…     “We’re looking at doing some things to the downtown parking garage and I though if we could put a nice-sized electric sign – and I’m thinking billboard size, face it off the parking garage toward I-68, well, everybody in the area drives I-68 and you can see that from both sides. If would be something very easy…

The City of Cumberland will be holding a special stakeholder meeting on Tuesday evening for residents, business owners, and property owners along the Virginia Avenue corridor.  Starting at 6pm in the Virginia Avenue Events Center, the meeting will focus on revitalization opportunities for the area.  Main Street Manager Melinda Kelleher tells WCBC it will cover Virginia Avenue from First Street to the railroad underpass…     “I will be there along with some others from the City team, to really just listen, ask questions. We’ll be just taking lots of notes, and learning more about what the citizens of that…

Madison Kay Whitt (age 15) has been reported missing to the Cumberland Police Department.  She was last seen leaving her Walnut Street residence at approximately 4 pm on Sunday.  If anyone knows her whereabouts, they are urged to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600.  

For the ninth year, the Allegany Museum will kick off Heritage Days weekend with its Whiskey Rebellion event. Commemorating George Washington’s return to Cumberland to put down an insurrection against a whiskey tax, the evening begins at 6pm featuring a number of regional distillers, according to Marion Daniels…    “This year we have Grey Wolf, Charis, Fordham Lee, McClintock, Tenth Ward, Schmitz Spirits, Pathfinder, Rosy Cheeks, Meinelschmidt, and a new distiller out of Hagerstown – Church Street Distilling Company.” Vic Rezendez tells WCBC other kinds of drinks will also be available. Tickets are $60 in advance and $80 at the…

The area's newest school welcomes students Monday morning.  Administrator Dan Thompson says 58 students are enrolled at Messiah Christian Academy.  The school will operate in Carpendale, West Virginia with many teachers formerly employed at Calvary Christian Academy.

The Washington Commanders open their season Sunday with a 1 p.m. kickoff vs. the New York Giants.  Airtime is noon on WCBC.  The Pittsburgh Steelers visit the New York Jets with kickoff at 1 p.m.  Ty Johnson and the Buffalo Bills welcome the Baltimore Ravens tonight at 8:20 p.m.

On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 block of Knox St for the report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers observed a male subject outside the residence, walking in the street. The male subject then aggressively approached officers, yelling and cursing at them. Officers gave the male repeated orders to cease his disruptive behavior, but he refused to comply. As a result, Tyrone Lemar Oliver, 36, of Cumberland MD, was placed under arrest. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where he was released on his own recognizance. ARRESTED -    …