Maryland’s Capitol Hill team is encouraging Allegany and Garrett County small businesses, non-profits, homeowners, and renters to seek resources available through the Small Business Administration’s Disaster Assistance program. The SBA announced the area’s inclusion in the program after severe flash flooding left businesses and property severely damaged. Senator Chris Van Hollen got the confirmation from SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler during a hearing…     “Absolutely, Senator. And my prayers are with all who are impacted. Our team is already actively evaluating that. And as you know, an SBA declaration can be made even if there’s not a FEMA declaration. So…

The opening of the Constitution Park pool has been pushed back another week.  The pool was originally planned to open during Memorial Day weekend but was delayed due to a rip in the liner.  Now, due to weather, the Constitution Park Pool is planned to officially open for the summer season on Saturday, June 7th.  Dans Mountain Pool is also delaying opening until June 7th because of the cooler weather conditions.

The public will have two opportunities to meet the new superintendent of schools for Allegany County, Dr. Michael Martirano.  On Tuesday, June 3, Dr. Martirano will meet with the public informally at Mountain Ridge High School between 6 and 8 p.m.  On June 5, Dr. Martirano will be at Allegany High School from 6-8 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served three bench warrants and a body attachment on Devonta Blowe.  Three warrants were issued as the result of Blowe violating probation on original charges of CDS: Possess-Not Cannabis, CDS: Possess-Not Marijuana, and CDS Dist-Narc.  The body attachment was child support related.  Blowe was arrested and later seen by a District Court Commissioner for a bond hearing.  At the conclusion, he was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond. ARRESTED:  Devonta Matthew Blowe     AGE: 30            Frostburg, MD  

Governor Wes Moore repeated his stand on the veto he handed down on setting up a Reparations Committee to look at redressing slavery in the state. The Governor told reporters now enough study has been done on the subject…   “This is the time for action. And I’m really proud of the work I’ve done in partnership with the legislature where we’ve been able to make historic investments in our HBCU’s, we’ve increased investment in HBCU’s since I’ve been the governor by over $1.3 billion dollars. We’ve done expungement reform. We’ve done procurement reform. I signed the largest mass pardon…

A recent survey revealed that Maryland is the fifth most expensive state for common cost-of-living items like mortgages, utilities, and insurance.  The state ranked 22% over the national median, meaning households spend an extra $2000 in monthly costs.  WCBC spoke with House Minority Leader Jason Buckel says it’s no surprise, given the rising costs of taxes and fees for state residents…    “We’re still cheaper than a lot of our metro neighbors to the East, but those costs are going up and our economy doesn’t match it. So, it affects everyone from Oakland to Ocean City – these high costs…

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Nathaniel Younger.  The warrant was issued as the result of an incident that occurred on May 27, 2025 at approximately 8:01 AM when police responded to the 11000 block of Valley Rd. for an assault.  Police arrived on scene and learned that the suspect, Nathaniel Younger, had forced his way into the residence and assaulted two victims.  Younger was no longer on scene. After further investigation, police filed for charges against Younger at the District Court of Allegany County.  Younger was arrested and later seen by a…

WCBC Radio and the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce presented Annual Frostburg State University Student Salute Scholarships at Tuesday’s Allegany County Board of Education meeting.  This year’s winners are Gunner Wilson, Charlotte Crawford, and Kamryn Rice, all of Fort Hill High School. School Superintendent Jeff Blank says he appreciates the spotlight on the county’s students…     “There are so many positive things that happened with our students and the more organizations that will highlight our students’ success – hats off – let alone money to help students be able to further their career in whatever that may be.”

The Women and Girls Action in Support of Alternative Development is seeking funding for a radio station in Cameroon.  The group has a vision to create a world where there is no inequality.  The group is raising funds to build a radio station too increase community engagement.  Giles Tchingombu, program coordinator, says used equipment would also be helpful…     “What we need is equipment that we can send back to Cameroon and they can use it in Cameroon.  Either new or used equipment.  I don’t know what amount the founder wants to put toward the equipment, but they need…