West Virginia WIC program's monthly cash value benefits for the purchase of fresh produce will be accepted at authorized farmers markets starting on June 1, 2024.  “The WIC Farm Market Direct mobile payment system has many benefits for both WV WIC participants and local farmers,” said Heidi Staats, Director of the Office of Nutrition Services. “It simplifies the purchasing process for participants, reduces stigma by functioning like other mobile pay options, streamlines payments to farmers and farmers markets, provides real-time data for review and analysis, and ensures efficient and secure management of federal funds and benefits.”  The WIC monthly cash…

Autumn Hoppert won the Dr. Leo H. Ley Award as the top female student athlete Wednesday night at Bishop Walsh.  Mason Mathews received the Rapplier Award as the top male student athlete.  Former Bishop Walsh basketball coach Rob Duncan was the featured speaker.

Potomac Edison and Verizon will be replacing a pole damaged earlier today in a motor vehicle crash.  National Highway near Star-Lite Roller Rink will be reduced to one lane for several hours this afternoon while work is being done.  Please use caution in the area and watch for flaggers and equipment.

The City of Cumberland is accepting applications to help revitalize properties in the community.  The Community Development Department Home Rehabilitation Grant is intended for the improvement of properties that are currently vacant and uninhabitable. A 50% matching grant up to $15,000 is available to those who are eligible. Application information is available at the Community Development office, currently located at 446 N. Mechanic Street or by calling 301-759-6459.

Frostburg State University recently provided an update on campus President Ron Nowaczyk.  The president stepped aside from his duties in November for medical reasons. A statement from FSU says that Nowaczyk continues to improve and his medical team has encouraged him to return to university activities and responsibilities on a limited basis. They will continue to monitor his progress for a while before giving him clearance to return to the office full-time.  Al Delia, FSU Vice President for Regional Development and Engagement, has been overseeing day-to-day college operations.

UPDATE – National Highway is back open to traffic. A motor vehicle crash has National Highway shut down near the Star-Lite Roller Rink in lower LaVale. One telephone pole damaged with low-hanging lines across the roadway. One vehicle involved. Please avoid the area.

From Allegany County Public Schools:  Today, May 22, 2024, students and staff of Mount Savage School were evacuated following an activated fire alarm. Members from the Mount Savage and Wellersburg Fire Departments inspected the building and determined it to be safe. The instructional day has resumed as normal.

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at approximately 12:08 PM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Harrison Street.  The operator was identified as Brandon Cobak.  A routine check of the driver’s information revealed that Cobak had a Protective Order through the State of Tennessee issued against him.  Police discovered that Cobak was currently in violation of the order and that he also had two active extraditable arrest warrants through Tennessee.  Cobak was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner for a bond hearing regarding the violation of…

This is the weekend of the DelFest Music Festival at the Allegany Fairgrounds. In addition to the best of bluegrass music, each year a raffle takes place during the festival with daily drawings and a grand prize chosen on Sunday. Raffle tickets are available at the festival merchandise tent. Proceeds benefit the DelFest Foundation, established in 2010, which gives to a variety of local charities that help the homeless. Del McCoury will be live in studio Wednesday morning on WCBC 1270am – your DelFest Information station.