On December 28th, 2024 at approximately 20:47 p.m, the Cumberland Police Department responded to Park Street for a destruction of property complaint. Upon arrival an officer was informed that the victim had reported someone throwing a brick at their vehicle causing damage to the front passenger door. A description was provided to the officer and the suspect was located in the vicinity of the incident. The suspect was identified as Michael Allen Wallace. The officer completed his investigation, and was told by Wallace that he did throw a brick. Wallace was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to central booking…

On December 27th, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a Fugitive warrant on Jeremy Travis Whetzel. The original warrant was issued from Mineral County, WV as a result of Whetzel violating conditions of his parole. Whetzel was arrested and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center, to await extradition back to Mineral County, WV. NAME: Jeremy Travis Whetzel  AGE: 33  Baker, WV CHARGES: Fugitive Warrant; violation of parole              

The stage is already set up in front of the waterfall on Liberty Street park in Historic City Center for the celebration this year. The ball drop will be off the Cumberland Arms building at midnight along with fireworks at the Baltimore Street bridge by the railroad tracks. Melinda Kelleher, Executive Director Downtown Development Commission says DJ Jimmy Hook will begin playing music at 10:30PM and she will be handing out party items at the DDC booth by the stage. The Baltimore Street bridge from Mechanic up to Green Street will be closed at 9PM to prepare for the fireworks. WCBC will provide…

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On December 28th, 2024 at approximately 2:04 a.m. an officer observed a vehicle traveling the wrong way on Liberty Street and without the use of its headlights. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Lorraine Ann Blubaugh. Blubaugh showed signs of impairment and smelled of an alcoholic beverage. Blubaugh was offered Standardized Field Sobriety tests and based on the officer’s observations she was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI/DWI. She was transported to CPD headquarters and issued citations prior to being released. NAME: Lorraine Ann Blubaugh  AGE: 40  Cumberland, MD CHARGES: Driving wrong way on…

In preparation for Wednesday’s official unveiling of the Cumberland Clock, Don Fischer of Fischer Signs erected the pedestal and clock Friday. The clock, which has been fully-funded by private donors since its announcement, is the latest project of Let’s Beautify Cumberland! The clock epitomizes the idea of making time for your community, and is located at Hendershot Park at the corner of Greene and Baltimore Streets. The official unveiling is scheduled for Wednesday, January 1st. WCBC will provide a live-stream of the event on our Facebook page, beginning shortly before 1p.m.

Cumberlands Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration / Ball Drop will take place this Tuesday, December 31st, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.  To ensure the safety of attendees and minimize traffic disruptions, several temporary changes to the downtown traffic pattern will be implemented. These measures will help maintain smooth traffic flow while accommodating the event. Traffic adjustments and no parking will be in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  During this time, the following changes will apply: • Traffic on Baltimore Street, from either Greene Street or Washington Street, will be allowed to continue down North or South Mechanic…

First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union is happy to announce the merger with BEDCO Hospital Federal Credit Union, effective January 1, 2025. BEDCO Hospital Federal Credit Union was chartered to serve the employees of the Bedford hospital in 1961.  The field of membership has since expanded to serve the entire community.  The credit union has over 500 members, $1.8 million in assets, and one branch located within UPMC Bedford. Merging with First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union provides BEDCO’s current membership access to a robust offering of products and services. First Peoples offers valuable financial services, such as checking and…

West Virginia’s new senator-elect, Jim Justice, says he could not have been placed on committees better suited to his strengths.  Justice recently received notice of the United States Senate committees he will be assigned to, starting with his term in January.  Justice will serve on the Committees of Energy and Natural Resources, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and the Aging Committee.

Nearly $32 million dollars in federal funding will support the use of low carbon materials in federally funded projects across Maryland. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin said the funding supports Maryland’s goal to reduce greenhouse emissions by 60% by 2031. The state already uses reclaimed asphalt on certain projects. Materials like concrete and steel will continue to be used but Mona Mohammed of the United Nations Environment program says research is ongoing… “Decarbonize these conventional materials by looking at energy efficiency, by looking at process innovations and the mix that we have in these materials and any substitutions…