The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad has a full schedule for Memorial Day weekend, including Sunset on the Mountain Friday evening, and the Frostburg Flyer running Saturday and Sunday.  Memorial Day, the railroad is making a lunch and coach class excursion.  Wes Heinz, director of WMSR, told WCBC more room was needed to meet demand…     “We have added 100 additional coach seats for Memorial Day.  We’ve added two additional cars, and the coach price for those seats are $13.09.  A little bit of added value to come out on Memorial Day.” Heinz added Memorial Day is a great way…

Courtney Thomas, Director of Social Services for Allegany County shared information with WCBC about Multi-Agency Resource Centers operating in Lonaconing and Westernport. The centers offer a range of services for those recovering from flooding…    “SNAP replacement benefits if people lost food as a result of power outages. Access to clothing closets, we also have food available, diapers, formula. We have different agencies coming through that are going to be there this week – the Maryland Insurance Administration as well as the MVA.” As for donations, water is being accepted, and food should be taken to the Western Maryland Food…

Governor Wes Moore held his final bill signing on Tuesday, officially bringing to a close the 2025 General Assembly session. Moore signed off on the budget as well as bills establishing the Department of Social and Economic Mobility and expanded powers for the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Senate President Bill Ferguson spoke about monies budgeted for capital projects…     “From hospitals to highways, from classrooms to cultural centers we are laying the foundation for Maryland’s future with dollars in the ground. Our capital budget tops five million dollars which is an investment in the people and places that make…

Thanks to legislation passed in April, the state of West Virginia is creating a one-stop-shop portal for building permits. Governor Patrick Morrisey says it may not be something that gets much attention, but easy access to permits is important to businesses looking to build or expand in the state…     “Imagine if you can go to one portal in West Virginia, and you can access all the permitting tools – all the permits you have to file to be compliant to get to work right away in West Virginia. Our bill helps do that. It’s a one-stop-shop.”

David DiNola and Grace Elliott were the top award winners at Bishop Walsh Athletic Awards Night Wednesday.  DiNola won the Rapplier Award as the top male student athlete.  He was MVP in soccer, basketball, and tennis.  Christian Dowling won the Reitmeier Memorial Award for Unsung Hero and he was bowling MVP.  Grace Elliott won the Dr. Leo Ley Award for top female student athlete.  She was also MVP in cheerleading and basketball.  Katie Kutcher was MVP in volleyball and won coaches awards for cheerleading and basketball.  Rachel Wharton was MVP in soccer and tennis and won the coaches award for…

Following the example set by nearby Dewey Beach, Delaware, the Ocean City council has banned tents on the beach and may set restrictions on canopies.  The canopies are a favorite of large families and groups at the beach.  The council may rule that canopies cannot be set up prior to the lifeguards reporting at 9 a.m.

Weather forecasts for brisk and possibly rainy conditions have caused a delay in the opening of area swimming pools.  Both the Frostburg Pool and Dan's Mountain have set May 31 as the opening day.  In Cumberland, a ruptured water liner has set the date at May 31 at the earliest.

A Keyser man has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing his brother over the weekend in Mineral County.  According to law enforcement, 67-year-old Michael Wayne Myers contacted 911 on May 18 to report that his brother had been shot and was dead. When dispatchers inquired whether the shooting was self-inflicted, Myers reportedly said he would explain the circumstances when authorities arrived.  Deputies from the Mineral County Sheriff's Office responded to the residence on Shaw Road, where both men reportedly lived. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim’s body near the front door on the porch. The…

A traffic stop in Garrett County near Oakland on May 16 led to two drug arrests.  The driver of the vehicle, 31 year old Jerry Denver Welch of Oakland, and the passenger, 62 year old Joseph Michael Dewitt, were both charged with possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.  The two were released on their own recognizance.

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served two bench warrants on Shenay Hughson.  One warrant was issued as the result of Hughson failing to appear in court on original charges of Poss/Rec CDS while Conf/Det and CDS: Possess-Not Cannabis.  The other warrant was issued due to Hughson violating probation on an original charge of Theft less than $100.  Hughson was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  She was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond. ARRESTED:  Shenay Symone Hughson           AGE: 34     …