Across the nation, small and large cities have been dealing with an influx of immigrants, many of them in the country illegally.  For the City of Cumberland, recent programs offering money to move to Western Maryland have some wondering if illegals may relocate to the area.  Mayor Ray Morriss told WCBC that the relocation program has a very strict vetting process, and that the city has not seen any issues with any kind of immigrants in the area… “At this point, we really don’t see any issues with any immigrants that are here or any of the new people that…

Maryland U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific and International Cybersecurity Policy, held a hearing Tuesday looking at issues of internet freedom, digital authoritarianism and increasing commercial spyware.  Van Hollen said around the world, ways to oppress freedoms are increasing… “We have witnessed an explosion of new technologies and practices such as internet shutdowns, censorship techniques, mass surveillance and racial recognition technologies, commercial spyware, and other tools that are used to suppress public dissent.” The Senator said that the increase of such cyber interference disrupts democracy… “This proliferation of surveillance…

Bullying in school is nothing new.  A caller to WCBC this week related to Dave Norman his own and his son’s experiences with being picked on in school.  While the caller came from a time when most issues were settled out of school, his son experienced bullying in the late 2000s at South Penn.  He said that In-School Suspension is good but should be for longer periods of time… They can keep those suspects in In-School Suspension – in ISS. And then have somebody walk them to the restroom when they have to go or walk back because in ISS…

Bow hunters in search of white-tailed deer, bear, and wild boar will have their chance when archery season opens this Saturday in West Virginia.  All hunters 15 and older are required to have a valid West Virginia hunting license, unless hunting under resident landowner privileges. To purchase a hunting license, visit wvhunt.com.  Governor Jim Justice said this is one of his favorite times of the year… “Be really careful about the fire situation. But be really careful about how you handle your crossbow or your bow from the standpoint of standard archery. Just be really careful in what you do…

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Tuesday the state has officially filed a lawsuit against the owners of the Dali – the cargo ship that struck and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March.  Brown referred to the Dali as a “dark missile” once it lost power and struck a bridge pier with catastrophic force. The state is seeking relief for the cost of the new bridge, disaster recovery costs, lost revenue, and other damages… “Because of the stunning mismanagement, disinterest, or incompetence of the owner and operator of the Dali, those backup systems failed.  Simply put, Grace Ocean…

On Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at approximately 12:40 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 100 block of W. Oldtown Rd. for a disturbance.  Officers contacted the parties involved and learned that an assault had occurred prior to their arrival and the victim had sustained injuries.  As a result of the investigation, Amanda Brown was placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking where she is currently being held pending her initial appearance before the court. ARRESTED:  Amanda Marie Brown                AGE:  43                 Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree  

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Corbit Arrowood Jr.  The summons was issued in connection with an incident that occurred on September 18, 2024 when officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the first block of Greene Street for a reported stabbing.  Police contacted the subjects involved and learned that a physical altercation had occurred between Arrowood and another party. Both subjects had sustained injuries. Arrowood was transported to the hospital for treatment.  After further investigation, charges were filed against Arrowood at the District Court of Allegany County.  Detectives of the…

AHEC West’s Certified Peer Recovery Specialists will participate in Save A Life Day on Thursday, September 26 during National Recovery Month. Along with the Allegany and Garrett County Health Departments, AHEC West Peers will be at different sites in both counties distributing naloxone and other harm-reduction supplies. Peers will be present throughout the day at the Westernport, Frostburg, and LaVale branches of the Allegany County Library. Peers will also be at the TPM Recovery Resource Center in Keyser while health department staff will be in Lonaconing.

Allegany High School has confirmed that its game with Albert Gallatin has been moved to Thursday at 7 p.m. at Uniontown.  Gallatin cited a lack of officials for Friday night.  WCBC will broadcast the game beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday.  

A South Dakota man has been arrested in Pennsylvania in the murder of a Garrett County woman early Tuesday.  Nikolas Patrick James, 46, allegedly shot and killed Juanita Katherine James at her residence on Main Street in Kitzmiller.  James is suspected of then setting the home on fire.  Police discovered the victim's body in the back of the residence.  James was being held in Pittsburgh late Tuesday, pending extradition to Maryland.