The Mayor and City Council of Cumberland will meet in public session beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor Conference Room of City Hall on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, for the purpose of immediately closing the meeting to discuss 1) the development of parcels on the former Memorial Hospital site, 2) the businesses potentially interested in locating on the Messick Road site, 3) the terms of a new employment contract with the Fire Chief and 4) Board and Commission Appointments.  Authority to close the session is provided by Sections 3-305(b)(1), (b)(4) and (b) (14) of the General Provisions Article of…

The Maryland Department of Health has successfully retained its accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board. The Department first received accreditation in 2017. The PHAB is an independent non-profit that manages a national voluntary program to improve the quality and performance of public health departments.

The Frankfort Falcons scored on their first two plays from scrimmage Friday night and never looked back as they defeated Roane County, 49-14, in the AA title game in Charleston broadcast by Classic Hits 107.  Julian Pattison scored five touchdowns as Frankfort jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter.  The Falcons scored on their first 7 possessions.  Roane County gained yardage between the 20 yard lines but turnovers and clutch defense by the Falcons stymied the Raiders.  The title is the first in Frankfort history as Coach Kevin Whiteman led the team to a 14-0 record.

The funeral Mass for Allegany County School President Robert Farrell will be this morning at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cumberland.  Father Mark Carter will be the celebrant.

BENCH WARRANTS SERVED   On Friday, December 13, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a Bench Warrant on Jules Schwarz Jr.  The warrant was issued for Violation of Probation. Schwarz was originally charged with assault 2nd degree.  Schwarz Jr. was served at the Allegany County Detention Center.  Schwarz Jr. was held without bond. ARRESTED:  Jules Schwarz Jr.      AGE:  64           Cumberland, MD Charge: Bench Warrant Violation of Probation. On Friday, December 13, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a Bench Warrant on Maranda Chere Pearson.  The warrant was issued for Violation of Probation.  Pearson was originally charged with theft less than…

The second Winter Festival takes place today starting at 4pm on Baltimore, Liberty, and Centre Streets in downtown Cumberland. Melinda Kelleher, Executive Director of the Downtown Development Commission says that this year will feature two stages. A community stage at the North end of Baltimore Street with choirs and schools performing and a second stage for band performances at Liberty square parklet… "On the main stage we will have Tennessee Mojo, Replay Vintage pop, Slick Rick and the Blaze, and Pat Miller and the High Heels. The community stage will be more of community groups so the Frostburg Chamber singers,…

Photos with Frosty the Snowman at the Barkin’ Basement Thrift Shop, 45 Baltimore Street from 3 – 5 today. Bring your two- or four-legged family members and take memory photos with Frosty with your camera or cell phone.

Tthe annual Coney Christmas celebration throughout the town of Lonaconing is today. A Christmas breakfast kicks off the day, starting at 8am at the Goodwill Fire Department Armory. A parade, scavenger hunt, Santa Claus and a variety of vendors are part of the event be on the lookout for Scrooge and his bag full of coal and gold dollars!  Jane McAlpine who coordinates the day, tells WCBC Coney Christmas is all about the community. “It means community. It means providing a variety of stuff for the kids in this community and the adults that like to go around to the vendors. But it’s…

The Allegany County Historical Society’s 1845 Firehouse and County United Way are sponsoring the North End Neighborhood Holiday Party. Taking place at the Cumberland Hose House on North Mechanic Street, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. There will be a distribution of free books, winter clothing, and essential household items to support families through the winter. Johnathan Narvaez of that Narvaez Foundation and Munchies Tacos tells WCBC news sweet treats, Christmas activities and free tacos today. “Well, it’s going to be a bunch of hot chocolate.  We’re going to have our stand outside, a couple fire pits, and we’re going to…

Local author John Ketzner is back with a new collection of short stories. The book called “Where’s That Bastard Owen and Other Yarns” is available locally and on Amazon.  Ketzner said he started writing by using prompts from the Maryland Writers Association.  He shared thoughts on one of his favorite stories from the book… “Charmin and Billy, which is a play on F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda and I think that might be my favorite of those stories. The challenge was to write in that vibe so it’s sort of trying to emulate “The Great Gatsby.” Ketzner will be signing…