WCBC Radio, along with the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce,is again highlighting area high school seniors. The WCBC/Frostburg State University Student Salute, which airs on WCBC between February and April, showcases the accomplishments of high school seniors in the county. Chamber of Commerce CEO Juli McCoy says that the program also opens doors to a Frostburg State University scholarship…     “Students with the highest achievements become eligible for a scholarship, so we do have money to give away. Our first place winner will be given a $5,000 award and second and third place each receive $500. These are scholarships…

With the retirement of U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, his local field representative Robin Summerfield has been appointed to the same position, now representing Senator Chris Van Hollen. Covering the state’s five western counties, Summerfield has now been assisting the leaders since 2007.  With the transition, Summerfield talked to WCBC about memorable accomplishments with Senator Cardin including the Big Slackwater Restoration and Catoctin Aqueduct Replacement on the C&O Canal. Projects that he says show the federal government working directly to address community concerns…     “Seeing the ability of the federal government at critical times to make investments that really improve…

Due to the closing of the landfill because of extreme weather conditions, City of Cumberland trash collection has been suspended for the Monday, Lower West Side, East Side, Seton Drive, Upper West Side areaa of the City of Cumberland. Residents in this area will receive double trash pickup on their next regularly scheduled collection day: Thursday January 9, 2025.  Any questions may be directed to the Public Works Department at 301-759-6620 or publicworks@cumberlandmd.gov or Burgmeier's Hauling at 301-777-0416, Customerservice@burgmeiers.com.

Due to weather, the swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected members of the Cumberland City Council is being postponed. As information becomes available, it will be distributed. Any questions regarding this matter may be directed to Jeffrey Silka, City Administrator, at 301-759-6424.

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Due to the impending inclement weather, UPMC Western Maryland will operate under the following schedule tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 6: Locations opening at 10a.m.: Frostburg Urgent Care Frostburg Primary Care Frostburg Diagnostic Center South Cumberland Urgent Care Willowbrook Outpatient Diagnostic Center Schwab Family Cancer Center All UPMC Western Maryland owned clinics and practices at the Johnson Heights Medical Building UPMC Western Maryland Primary Care Center in LaVale All offices in the Medical Arts Center at UPMC Western Maryland  Closed tomorrow: Johnson Heights Diagnostic Center The diagnostic center located within the hospital will be open for lab, cardiology, and radiology testing. UPMC…

A consumer outreach and compliance specialist from Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s mobile office will meet with residents from West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle in January 2025.  The specialist will discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.  On January 8th, he will be at the Romney Senior Center located at 280 School Street in Romney, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  On the 15th he will be at the Hardy County Senior Center on 409 Spring Street in Moorefield from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  He will also be at the County Commission Meeting Room on 68 Armstrong Street in Keyser…

National Weather Service has updated the Winter Storm Warning for Washington and Central and Eastern Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. Heavy snow expected with total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches, with amounts of 13 to 16 inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area, especially in the Potomac Highlands. Highest snowfall rates occur late tonight into early Monday morning. A lull in precipitation will occur sometime during the afternoon. IMPACTS…Conditions will rapidly deteriorate tonight with untreated and unplowed roads becoming impassable for the Monday morning and evening commutes. During the times…

Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to the upcoming winter storm event forecasted to hit the state over the coming days. “All West Virginians should absolutely be prepared for the potential impact this storm may bring,” Gov. Justice said. “Our top priority is safety, and we’re doing everything we can to stay ahead of the storm. State agencies are on high alert, and we’ll continue to monitor the situation closely. I ask all West Virginians to stay alert, follow any instructions from emergency officials, and take necessary precautions. The next…

During Friday evenings commute a number of vehicle accidents in our region due to whiteout conditions. Charlie Gischair from the Maryland Department of Transportation provides drivers some important tips when dealing with winter travel…     " If you do encounter an issue mechanical with your vehicle we want folks to get as far off the road as they can. Remain in their vehicle and dial #77 that will get you to the nearest State Police barracks and they'll get a hold of us and we'll come out and help you."