Due to unseasonably cool temperatures over Memorial Day weekend, Dans Mountain Pool has delayed opening until May 31.  Hours for the season will be 11 a.m. till 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.  The pool will be closed June 2 through June 6, due to lifeguards' school schedules.

The Cumberland Police Department would like to strongly encourage the citizens of Cumberland to lock their vehicles and to not leave valuable items in them when they are unattended.  Leaving a vehicle unlocked presents an easy opportunity for thieves to quickly steal items without detection.  

Cumberland’s Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade is today in historic downtown Cumberland. Sponsored by County United Way, Let's Beautify Cumberland and co-sponsors Cumberland Times-News and WCBC Radio. This year's Parade Marshall, Roger Lantz a Vietnam veteran and owner of the M&M Bake Shop we'll lead off the parade with an honor guard from the Cumberland Civil Air Patrol, Cumberland Police Department motorcycle unit and color guard from Boy Scout Troop 89. A number of honored guests will be featured during the parade along with youth organizations, Schools, Classic and hot rod cars. Local businesses and fire departments said Chris Myers,…

Earlier this month, the Cumberland Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol competed in the National American Rocketry Challenge.  Team Cumberland was one of 100 teams across the nation that advanced to be among 42 competing in the final round.  Winning 11th place, Team Cumberland will participate in a nine-month NASA high-power rocket experiment.  Captain Crystal Joy told WCBC the students’ project had to go complete several levels…     “The rocket had to carry two raw hen eggs positioned horizontally, reach an altitude of exactly 790 feet, remain airborne for 41 to 44 seconds, and return safely to the…

The American Battlefield Trust has a full schedule of tours, hikes and lecture offerings in-person and online to engage budding and seasoned historians alike throughout 2025.  Featured battlefields include Antietam in Sharpsburg and the Gettysburg National Battlefield.    “We’ve got some of the biggest experts on the subjects leading these tours. Some are a little easier, more moderate some driving and some moderate walking along the battlefields while others are pretty challenging, doing steep inclines.”

Memorial Day Parade and Celebration will take place on today, May 26th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To ensure the safety of attendees and minimize traffic disruptions, several temporary changes to the downtown traffic pattern and parking will be implemented. These measures will help maintain smooth traffic flow while accommodating the event. Traffic adjustments will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. During this time, the following changes will apply: Southbound traffic on Mechanic Street will be detoured. Drivers will be allowed to turn onto Market Street, heading toward Cumberland Street. Northbound traffic on Mechanic Street will…

Father Gregory Chervenak, the pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish in Cumberland since its formation, announced that he is leaving later this summer.  Father Greg made the announcement at the end of weekend Masses.  The parish was formed in 2011 and consolidated five Catholic parishes in Allegany County.  During his tenure, difficult decisions were made regarding the closing of St. Ambrose in Cresaptown and St. Patrick's in Mount Savage.  While weekday Masses continue at Saints Peter and Paul, weekend Masses are now held only at St. Mary's and St. Patrick's, both in Cumberland.  A new pastor will be named in the…

There’s good news from the state of Pennsylvania.  U.S. Route 219 has reopened less than two weeks after flooding damaged a bridge just north of Salisbury.  The state has erected a temporary bridge to restore local traffic.

The Allegany Campers erupted for five runs in the 4th inning Saturday to defeat St. Michaels, 6-2, in the state title game at Bowie.  Coach Jonathan Irons led the Campers to their first title since 1990.  The team finished the season at 18-4 and won 15 of its last 16 games.

WCBC Radio is presenting a live musical program from DelFest today at noon.  Bluegrass Gospel music will be featured, followed by Pirate baseball at 1:30.