This past weekend, Governor Wes Moore was one of the main speakers at the South Carolina Democratic Party’s annual dinner ahead of their state convention. While Moore still maintains he does not want to mount a presidential bid in 2028, he engaged those attending with talk about taking action now…     “Gone are the days when the Democrats are the party of no and slow, we must be the party of yes and now. Gone are the days of multi-year studies on things that we already know, gone are the days when we are the party of panels, gone…

Colleagues of the late Barb Buehl who passed away on Sunday are remembering her as a friend and big supporter of Allegany County. Former county commissioner Bill Valentine spoke with WCBC about how Buehl came into the job of tourism director as a contractor from her position at the Chamber of Commerce…     “Chamber of Commerce was doing tourism. That just wasn’t really a good fit because there was too much competition between different businesses and all. So then, Barb was a private contractor with the county for tourism.”

Graduation day at Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, West Virginia ended in a brawl outside the auditorium.  Video of the incident posted to social media showed adults engaging in a melee with people screaming, running, fists flying, and other individuals throwing bodies trying to break up the brawl. There’s no indication who started the altercation or what it could have been over.  Ten or more people were involved. 

Police are searching for a suspect after an individual broke into Point Stadium in Johnstown early Friday morning.  The Johnstown Mill Rats baseball team reported that the individual broke into Point Stadium around 2 a.m. Friday morning and stole multiple items, including medical supplies used by the team.  Point Stadium in downtown Johnstown opened in 1926 and hosts the AAABA baseball tournament.  Allegany’s football team under Hall of Fame Coach Jack Gilmore defeated Johnstown High at the historic stadium in the late 1980s.

While the 2025 spring regular and junior turkey harvest in Maryland was slightly lower than the 2024 season total of 4,959, it remained well above the 10-year average of 4,350. Garrett County reported the highest harvest with 506 turkeys, followed by Charles County (445) and Washington County (406). Four counties set new harvest records: Cecil, St. Mary’s, Talbot, and Wicomico.

On Sunday, June 1st, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department arrested Dillon Edward Lowery, 32, of Cumberland, MD. Dillon was arrested on an active Bench Warrant issued by the Allegany County District Court on May 29th, 2025. The warrant alleges that Lowery had violated the terms and conditions of probation that had been placed upon him due to a previous conviction on CDS possession charges. Lowery was taken before a District Court Commissioner for an Initial Appearance, where he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is currently being held without bond. ARRESTED -     Dillon Edward Lowery,   …

The American Red Cross is kicking off the summer with gift card opportunities for individuals who donate. Jason Keeling with the Red Cross says there is always a higher demand for blood during the summertime. Those who donate at any Red Cross location will receive a thank-you gift for their efforts…     “During the month of June, donors will get a $15 Amazon.com gift card but they will also be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. That might be a little like winning the lottery if you got that $7,000 card, but…

Maryland employers are now required to five works an extra break when the heat index rises above 90 degrees. New regulations to protect workers come after the state say a spike in heat-related deaths in 2024. More than 27 people died and 1,200 went to emergency rooms due to heat exposure. Sam Williamson of the Public Justice Center says enforcing new standards are vital…     “I’ve spoken with workers who, working outside all day, they’re lucky if their employer gives them a small 8-ounce bottle of water that’s been sitting out in the sun. I’m hoping that now, with…

After over 40 years in business, Beckman’s Greene Street Pharmacy has closed its doors. Pharmacist John Beckman sent a letter to patients, saying he has always stood behind his motto of “We dispense information as well as medication,” and taken pride in the service he provided patients.  Plans are for the diabetic durable medical equipment service to continue in the near future.

The area is mourning the passing of community leader Barb Buehl, who passed away after a long battle with cancer.  Buehl held many prominent positions in the community, including President of the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce and director of county tourism for 14 years.  She was also instrumental in the origins of DelFest, acting as a community liaison for the annual event. Most recently, she was the owner-operator of Alpacas at River’s Edge Farm in Oldtown.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.