Update: November 23 at 9:51 p.m. Elijah Twigg has been located. The Cumberland Police Department would like to thank the public for any assistance they may have provided. Report: /November 23 at 6:02 a.m. Elijah James Twigg (14 yrs old) has been reported missing to the Cumberland Police Department.  He was last seen in the area of Yale Street on Saturday.  He is approximately 5' tall and approximately 120 lbs. If anyone has information as to his whereabouts, they are urged to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600.  

Potomac Valley Hospital proudly celebrates National Rural Health Day, honoring the resilience of rural communities and the dedicated healthcare professionals who serve them. The staff is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible care to Mineral County and the surrounding region.   

On Friday, November 21, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Samantha Driver.  The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing for charges against Driver at the District Court of Allegany County.  Driver was released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Samantha Rachel Driver      AGE:  31        Cumberland, MD  CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree  

Update: November 22nd at 8:25 a.m. Missing juvenile located. Cumberland Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance. Report: November 22nd at 3:20 a.m. Tyus Allen Washington (14 yrs old) has been reported missing to the Cumberland Police Department. He was last seen in the 300 block of Beall Street yesterday, November 20th 2025, riding a white bicycle. He is approximately 4'11" tall and approximately 145 lbs. If anyone has information as to his whereabouts, they are urged to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600.    

Saturday Morning Quarterback is a weekly summary of high school football from the night before. WCBC's entire football team is in studio to analyze, debate, predict, and take phone calls from listeners.  It is the most complete and insightful hour for high school football in the area. The crew includes Rock Cioni, Jim Zamagias, Mike Connelley, Garrett Eagan, Tony Orndoff, Brad Reed, and Adam Sterne.  Listen to Saturday Morning Quarterback every Saturday at 9 a.m. Video of today's broadcast:www.youtube.com/@wcbcradiosports

On Friday, November 21, 2025 at approximately 3:20 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the 600 block of Columbia Avenue for a subject shouting for help.  Police contacted the alleged victim who reported that she had been assaulted by Andrew Riggs.  Officers observed that the victim had sustained injuries. After further investigation, Riggs was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond.   ARRESTED:  Andrew Joseph Riggs       AGE:  28     Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree  

The City of Cumberland would like to notify the public and Frederick Street Parking Garage Passholders of construction at the entrance of the Frederick Street Parking Garage on Monday, November 24th. 

Emergency services are on the scene of a multi-vehicle accident in LaVale at the Route 40 exit of Interstate 68. Police and fire crews responded just after 2:30pm. Use caution and avoid the area if possible.

Recently announced was the retirement of local attorney Jack McMullen from the Geppert, McMullen, Paye, and Getty law firm. McMullen had two successful careers in the county – as a lawyer and previously as newspaper publisher for many years at the Cumberland Times-News. Fellow attorney Matt Gilmore said McMullen’s transition from newspaper to attorney has been amazing…    “I think Jack McMullen personifies everything an attorney and a counselor should be. Always very well prepared, always very thoughtful, intelligent, humble – as honest as the day is long.”

The second River Park at Canal Place public update forum is scheduled for Tuesday at 6pm at the Allegany Museum.  Progress updates will be presented as well as an updated construction timeline.  Kim Folk from Canal Place says multiple speakers covering different aspects will be involved…     “We will have a Q&A session that people in the audience can ask questions of the folks that are there, because GD&F is not somebody that the community could normally get ahold of or talk to.  Bobby Smith from the City will be there to provide technical information about steps moving forward. …