More members of Congress are signing on to support the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. Over 250 members of the House of Representatives have signed on as co-sponsors for the bill to keep AM radio in vehicle dashboards. Many of the major auto makers have said that they will discontinue providing AM radio in vehicles with the exception of Ford. The National Association of Broadcasters is lobbying that AM radio needs to remain for the role it plays in public safety, local news and information, and community service.

CSX Corp. announced the railroad has reached tentative agreements on new five-year collective bargaining agreements with the Transportation Communications Union (TCU), the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (BRC), and General Committee of Adjustment GO-049 of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers – Transportation Division (SMART-TD), representing train service employees on the Northern Mid-Atlantic District territory of the CSX system. “I want to recognize the labor leaders who have stepped up to serve the best interests of their members and our employees in getting these historic deals done well in advance of their contracts even coming open for…

On Wednesday's Dave Norman Morning Show, Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss refuted rumors that he plans to run for Allegany County Commissioner.  The mayor said he currently plans to run for another term as mayor in 2026.  When asked about the House of Delegates seat currently held by Jason Buckel, Morriss said if that seat were to come open, he would seriously consider running.

 Algae that could be harmful to pets if ingested has spread in the Potomac River, officials said.  In July, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said that algae mats had been detected in the Potomac River. Initially, DNR reported that the mats were in the area from below Williamsport to Riley’s Lock.  On Tuesday, Aug. 20, officials said that the algae mats had also been detected near Cumberland in Allegany County.  DNR said that pet owners should keep animals out of the water. If the mats — which look like “fine, green cotton” — are ingested, they can be harmful to…

Thursday, August 15, 2024 Shyanna Blair Wigfield, 24 of Cumberland, was served a District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for the original charge of Theft Less Than $100. Wigfield was released on her own recognizance. Andrea Dawn Bever, 40 of Westernport, was served a Frederick County District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for the charge of CDS: Possess-Not Cannabis. Bever is being held without bond at the Allegany County Detention Center. Friday, August 16, 2024 ndrea Dawn Bever, 40 of Westernport was served a District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Comply for the original charges…

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of Potomac Edison, would like to notify the public that Mechanic Street between Pershing Street and Harrison Street will be closed between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Thursday, 8/22/24. Signage will be in place to detour passenger vehicles around the road closure. Trucks will be detoured to Queen City Drive to avoid the closure. Traffic is expected to be fully restored after work is completed at 1:00 PM. Additional information will be released in the event the operation needs to be extended.

On the evening of August 22, 2024, at 7 p.m., Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania and Gettysburg National Military Park in partnership with Taps for Veterans, the Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guides, and Eisenhower National Historic Site are honored to welcome Chris Myers from Cumberland, Maryland. Returning for a second year of 100 Nights of Taps, Chris Myers began playing bugle in 1987 at the age of 11 for his Boy Scout troop in Florida. A beginning trumpet player at the Florida School for the Blind in elementary band in 1982 established his appreciation and interest in music. Transitioning to public school…

U.S. Senator from Maryland Jamie Raskin used his speech at the Democratic National Convention to recall his experiences of the January 6, 2021 attack on the capital in Washington, saying he can recall vividly the pounding on the doors. He said former Vice President Mike Pence was targeted for execution during those attacks. He asked if new Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance knew what he was getting into on a ticket with Donald Trump… ”And by the way, VD Vance, do you understand why there was a sudden job opening for running mate on the GOP ticket.  They tried…

When Governor Wes Moore spoke at the summer conference of the Maryland Association of Counties, he said that there will have to be hard conversations in the coming assembly session about spending. In July, the Governor’s administration announced $150 million in budget cuts across agencies, with some monies being redirected to healthcare programs.  He said it was important to preserve healthcare, especially for children… “We chose to protect these priorities by simply studying the data,  because we know when the cost of child care increases, female employment decreases.  We know when Marylanders don’t have health care as children, it is…

Twenty-one individuals and businesses were recognized at Tuesday’s Cumberland Mayor and City Council meeting by the Let’s Beautify Cumberland organization. Certificates were presented by LBC co-chair Ed Mullaney to those who have beautified their properties for community enhancement. WCBC Radio received recognition as a Good Neighbor for ongoing publicity and support… "Wow and this is another mainstay of Cumberland, got this clock thing going. First person to jump up and do something was Dave Norman of WCBC Radio. And through the efforts of Mary Clites  and Chris Myers and all the people that work at WCBC, they really not only…