Allegany High School's Meet the Squad festivities will be Thursday at 6 p.m. in the school gymnasium on Haystack Mountain. All fall sports teams will be introduced as well as Miss Campera and her court. There will be performances by the cheerleaders, Arrowettes, and band. The concession stand will be open, as will the Gridiron Club booth.
Teachers of American Government throughout the United States have the challenge and opportunity to instruct their students about the 2024 Presidential election this November. Tony Orndoff teaches government classes at Bishop Walsh School and he told WCBC News that with many of the students voting soon, it’s vital that they learn about American elections…
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the archery hunting season for white-tailed and sika deer on Sept. 6. The season runs intermittently through Jan. 31, 2025. For the 2024-25 deer season, the statewide bag limit for white-tailed bucks is two deer total – no more than one per weapon season. Hunters have the option to take one additional bonus buck in Region B – the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions- after purchasing a Bonus Antlered Deer Stamp.
An iconic fountain that greets visitors to Pittsburgh is celebrating 50 years in existence. The Commonwealth dedicated the fountain at Point State Park on August 30, 1974. Its design is an ode to the city’s three rivers as a Point of Confluence, a Point of Conflict and a Point of Renewal. It was first turned on at the start of the July 23, 1974 Major League Baseball All Star Game at Three Rivers Stadium. Point State Park Manager Jake Weiland said history around the fountain’s location involves the French and Indian War…
On September 3, 2024, Administration at Fort Hill High School was notified of a threatening social media post, made after school hours. The Allegany County Sheriff's Office, Cumberland City Police, and school administration conducted investigations. There was no disruption to the school day today.
On September 3 at approximately 2:00 P.M., the Allegany County Combined Warrant Unit, assisted by the Allegany County Sheriff's Office, executed a search warrant at 446 Seymour Street in Cumberland in an attempt to serve a bench warrant on Tara Rene Rice-Platter. Tara Rene Rice-Platter, 38 of Cumberland, was wanted on a District Court Bench Warrant for Violation of Probation. The original conviction was for Theft Less Than $100 where she received a 90-day suspended jail term with 24-months Supervised Probation. Rice-Platter was apprehended as she tried to elude law enforcement by slipping out the back door of the residence during…
Potomac Edison will repair an electrical pole in the area of South Liberty Street and West Harrison Street today from 7a.m till 1p.m. Utility crews will be along West Harrison Street between Mechanic Street and South Centre Street as the electrical pole is swapped out. There is a possibility of power disruption to the downtown area that will affect businesses, residents and local traffic light systems.
A draft ordinance was discussed at Tuesday’s Cumberland Mayor and City Council work session that would ban food and drink from being brought, possessed, or consumed at Riverside Park. It is another move being considered by the City to help with the ongoing issues of trash and vermin affecting the area around the historic George Washington Headquarters. City Solicitor Michael Cohen said that the continuing problem with trash is disrespectful to the location… " Serious historical significance and you know bringing food onto the property presents its own problems from the standpoint of just throwing away in trash can but…
CG Enterprises unveiled a new mural at the Rosenbaum building downtown on Tuesday. The mural that resembles a vintage postcard of Cumberland, was designed by artist Marc Phillips. Phillips told WCBC News that it was a collaborative effort between himself and Garrett Eagan of CG, uniting past and present in the downtown… "He gave me the subject matter to kind of compile together and and work up a design and he would give me critiques or things that once he saw them come to life we could transform them how we saw fit so that was really the inspiration as…
The Allegany County Chamber of Commerce is holding their annual Local Business Showcase on Wednesday, October 16 at Frostburg State University. Local businesses that are members of the Chamber can register for the showcase on the Chamber website through October 2. Businesses not already affiliated with the Chamber can become members online and register to participate in the event. Executive Director Juli McCoy says the event offers members a chance to highlight their business to the public as well as other vendors… "Local Business Showcase is a long time event of the chamber that is used to allow our members…
