The Cumberland City Police is seeking information about the death of Todd Adams, aka "Peg Leg."  Mr. Adams was known to frequent the downtown area and walked with a prosthetic leg. Adams was found deceased in the Frederick Street Parking garage early on Sunday, December 22.  Information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible may receive a reward of up to $1,500.00.  You may remain anonymous.   Contact Allegany County Crime Solvers at 301-722-4300 or allegany-mineralcountycrimesolvers.com or Cumberland Police at 301-777-1600.  

WCBC’s List of the Most Compelling People for 2024 has been finalized. These individuals or entities have had an influence on the area this past year. DR. WALTER BOWMAN – TEABOW RESIDENTIAL – Dr. Bowman came to Cumberland with the intention of reinvigorating several neighborhoods with new-build housing.  His construction teams are currently putting up new homes in South Cumberland with plans for other in-fill homes throughout the city.  He obtained the building lots through negotiations with the Cumberland Mayor and City Council. JASON BUCKEL – MARYLAND HOUSE MINORITY LEADER – Buckel has continued to provide leadership in Annapolis for the…

Allegany County’s fiscal year 2025 budget is still struggling, according to the latest status report.  The County Commissioners met last week to look at county budget.  The county started the fiscal year with a $283,000 gap that has now grown to over $3 million. An ongoing issue has been overtime in Emergency Services that is $760,000 over budget. Interim Emergency Management Director Roger Bennett says the county now has employees who fill in needed shifts, saving some money… “The more floaters that we have, the less we have to pay in overtime and double-time and a half. I think that…

Public input is needed for the City of Cumberland’s upcoming wayfinding plan. Merje Design is developing a navigational system for the city to help travelers orient themselves in the area.  Merje has also done plans for Frederick and Annapolis.  A public meeting on January 9 at 1pm in City Hall will review preliminary findings. Ruth Davis-Rogers, the City’s Historic Preservation Planner, tells WCBC that better wayfinding helps visitors stay longer…     “We found out that we really needed that here in Cumberland because we have so many visitors coming here, but they’re not lingering as long as we want….

President Elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the FCC, current commissioner Brendan Carr, is looking to streamline and redefine the Federal Communications Commission.  He tells Inside Radio that he believes there are opportunities for synergy and greater efficiency and he also believes that it’s time to take a fresh look at rebuilding trust in media…     “Media used to be the most trusted institution in America and for a long time, at least  they could say we’re more trusted than Congress and now that has passed as well. It’s fallen to the bottom.  And so I think there’s a…

The beloved Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship returns this holiday season in Downtown Frederick. This special open house celebrates Frederick’s stunning architecture, local history, and the holiday season on Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 3PM-8PM. This is Frederick's most popular church tour and is a great opportunity to step inside some of its most beautiful buildings. As the sun begins to set, visitors can tour many of Frederick’s famous clustered spires and other historic houses of worship by candlelight.  Guests will be welcomed with special programs, angelic choirs, and nativity scenes.  Stop by the Information Center at 19 E Church Street…

Shrine of SS Peter and Paul on Fayette Street hosted a Christmas Concert featuring organ solos Nate Berry playing a Wicks Pipe Organ installed in 1958. It is the largest of its kind east of the Mississippi and features 1,900 speaking pipes.  Cantor Josh Ruppenkamp lead hymns, and John Hershberger presented the story of the song Silent Night. John also played guitar and sing the song in German. WCBC presents the recording of the program that played on-air Christmas Eve.  

The Cumberland Police and the C3I Unit continue to probe the death of 42-year-old Todd Adams who was found deceased in the Frederick Street parking garage on December 22, 2024. The victim, Todd Adams, was known to the local area and frequented the downtown Cumberland area, particularly the resources catering to the homeless population.  Mr. Adams was well known downtown and was noticeable due to having a prosthetic leg.  We are particularly interested in talking to anyone who was with him or observed him walking downtown Saturday prior to the discovery of his death, Sunday at 1:30 am. Anyone having information…

WCBC – 1270AM & 103.1FM 12midnight-8am  Mannheim Steamroller “An American Christmas” 8am-8pm             Christmas in Maryland 8pm-10pm           Focus on the Family – Dickens, “A Christmas Carol” 10pm                   Return to regular programming WCBC – 107.1 FM Midnight-8pm      Christmas at our House Music Special