Investigation is continuing into the death of a 7-year old girl who went missing on Labor Day. A 911 call shortly before 2pm Monday brought emergency responders to the McCoole area.  The child was found in the area of the Potomac River shortly after the search began. Resuscitation efforts by first responders went on for 30 minutes. Three responders suffered multiple bee stings and required transport to UPMC for treatment.  The death is under investigation by the Allegany County Sheriff’s office and the C3I Unit is assisting.

Cumberland City Council candidate Brian Lepley says he has spent a great deal of time walking around town and physical improvements need to be made to the city. Lepley says there are some basic infrastructure needs that must be met…  

The Allegany County Chamber of Commerce has announced honorees for its 2024 Recognition Reception.  Business of the Year is Chessie Federal Credit Union. Frostburg State University’s Dr. Artie Travis will be honored for Community Service, and CG Enterprises will receive the Entrepreneurial Spirit award.  Finalists for the nonprofit of the Year are the Allegany College of Maryland Foundation, the Allegany Arts Council and the Western Maryland Food Bank. That winner will be announced at the reception on November 7 at the Hotel Gunter in Frostburg.

Tomorrow, the Union Rescue Mission of Western Maryland will kick off its capital campaign and have the ground breaking for its new shelter location at the former High Point Furniture on North Centre Street.  Union Rescue has been working with those homeless and needy in the community since 1963. Executive Director David Ziler told WCBC News the project budget for the new space is around $2.9 million dollars. The new location will enable them to offer more than meals and shelter to those seeking long-term help…  

Frostburg State University will have their annual Block Party in downtown Frostburg along Main Street on Wednesday. The day is set aside to welcome students to FSU and the surrounding area. Bryan Vought, Frostburg’s Director of Parks and Recreation, says the day highlights what the city has to offer the students while they are here for their school year…  

A family owned business is expanding into West Virginia. HandCraft Services is a leading provider of medical linens and apparel products, managing over 110 million pounds of linen annually for almost 2,700 hospitals and medical practices. The announcement that the company was making a $59 million dollar investment in expansion came during the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Summit at the Greenbrier Resort. The new facility will create 220 new jobs in the Martinsburg area.

Cumberland Economic Development Corporation’s director, Matt Miller, had a frank discussion with WCBC recently about the issues surrounding the proposed housing development along Memorial Avenue in the city.  The CEDC and RAZ Development are still attached contractually on the project, but Miller says once the legal issues are resolved, there should be real movement on a plan…   While the CEDC operates as a separate entity from city government, Miller says the city has a large say in what happens with any project economic development is involved with…  

Maryland Senator Mike McKay spoke with the WCBC newsroom regarding the string of gun store thefts in and around Baltimore that occurred earlier this year. While there have been several arrests, only six of 81 stolen guns have been recovered. Senator McKay says officers’ hands are tied especially since marijuana use can no longer be used as a reason to pull someone over or search their vehicle…  

On September 2, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a Summons on Tara Athey.  The summons was issued after Officers were Called to a Local Business on Queen City Drive. Upon arrival Officers were provided photographs of the suspect. Officers were able to positively Identify the suspect as Tara Athey. On September 2, 2024, the Cumberland Police Department served a Summons on Austin Michael Lease. The original incident occurred August 27, 2024. Officers were advised by the victim, that her ex-boyfriend will not stop texting her. The victim stated that she has blocked Lease on all social media. The victim…

Most West Virginians say the economy, employment and jobs are the most important problems in West Virginia.  The latest version of the MetroNews poll showed 56% of respondents believe West Virginia is on the wrong track versus 44% who say the state is heading in the right direction.