A Maryland State Police Helicopter rescues a man after injuries sustained from a UTV rollover. At 7:40pm last night, the Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) was requested to assist Allegany County Fire personnel with the search for a vehicle rollover received by OnStar. Trooper 5, based out of the Cumberland Section responded to the scene. While on scene, the crew of Trooper 5 located a sport style UTV lying on its side down at the bottom of a 200-foot embankment. Trooper 5 was able to direct Fire and EMS personnel to the scene for patient assessment. Two patients were…

 Frostburg State Men's Basketball team came up just short in their pursuit of a second consecutive victory, losing 86-81 to Pitt-Johnstown in overtime on Saturday afternoon.   FSU's offense was ice cold to start the game, missing their first five shots and having to wait four minutes for senior Jaylon Johnson to get them on the board, down 11-2. Another two and a half minutes went by before freshman Logan Lewis got a lay-in to go in the lane, followed by classmate Zane McCarty getting a steal and hitting a three, then junior Robby Williams found the former open from…

The Maryland State Police McHenry Barracks is investigating a burglary that occurred between 10/1/2023 and 11/24/2023 on Posey Row Road located in Grantsville, Maryland. Unknown Suspects broke a window and entered the vacant property. While inside the residence the suspect’s stole a 1990s model Stihl 026 chainsaw and removed the copper water lines in the basement of the home. Anyone that may have information to this crime is asked to contact the Maryland State Police McHenry Barracks.

Fort Hill and Mountain Ridge will clash in Annapolis for the third straight year as they compete for the Class 1A state football title.  Fort Hill cruised to a 38-20 win over Cambridge South Dorchester Friday night while Mountain Ridge galloped past Perryville, 40-14.   Fort Hill defeated Mountain Ridge, 37-14, in October.   WCBC Radio will provide complete coverage of the championship game next Saturday.  Pregame coverage begins at 11 a.m. with kickoff at noon. Saturday Morning Quarterback will air at 9 a.m.  

Thomas R. Marsh, local businessman and community activist, died Wednesday, November 22.  Marsh became the leading spokesman for preserving Bruce High School in Westernport in the mid 1980s when the Allegany County Board of Education consolidated Bruce into Valley High School, later Westmar High School.  Marsh, a 1963 graduate, was a fierce advocate for keeping Bruce open.  Marsh spearheaded political campaigns for himself and others dedicated to "community schools" as high schools would eventually also close in Mt. Savage, Flintstone, Oldtown, and even Lonaconing. Marsh operated several businesses, including the Chat-N-Chew Restaurant, Marsh Kitchens and Building, the Laundry Basket, and…

A Construction Christmas on Baltimore Street continues Saturday.  WCBC news caught up with Allegany County commissioner Bill Atkinson who coordinated this year's event with Triton Construction and the City of Cumberland. During shop small Saturday little ones can have their pictures taken with incredibly large construction equipment. Even big kids like Cumberland Mayor, Ray Morris got in on the action. Saturday night Christmas lights will be strung up for the holiday season. 

Holiday cheers at Friday nights Cumberland Christmas tree lighting event at Canal Place Plaza counting down the seconds to the tree lighting. The Koelker family donated the spectacular holiday tree this year. Cumberland Mayor Ray Morris addressed the crowd and city councilman, Eugene Frazier read the holiday poem. Following the tree lighting Santa Claus made an appearance, Cumberland Fire Department escorted Mr. and Mrs. Claus to a crowd of Christmas carolers young and old. You can find a video of Friday night's Christmas tree lighting on our Facebook page if you missed the event. Following the lighting of the Cumberland Christmas…

On Friday, November 24, 2023 at approximately 9:21 AM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department was patrolling the business plaza on Queen City Drive when he observed Damian Seltzer walking on the property.  The officer had prior knowledge that Seltzer was barred from the property. The officer lost sight of him and began searching the area.  Police were then dispatched to the same area for a male subject exposing himself to the public.  It was determined that Seltzer was the subject exposing himself.  Seltzer was located and arrested.  He was then transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen…

On Friday, November 24, 2023 at approximately 2:56 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business on Queen City Drive for a shoplifter.  Police contacted an employee who reported that the suspect stole merchandise from the store.  Officers located the suspect and identified him as Ollie Howell.  After further investigation, Howell was placed under arrest and transported him to police headquarters.  Howell was issued a criminal citation and released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Ollie William Howell                AGE: 48                Cumberland, MD        CHARGES:  Theft less than $100

On Friday, November 24, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Cory Sisk.  The warrant was issued as the result of Sisk violating probation.  He was originally charged with Assault-2nd Degree.  Sisk was arrested and later seen by a District Court Commissioner for a bond hearing.  Sisk was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center on a $500 bond. ARRESTED:  Cory Alex Sisk             AGE:  31               Cresaptown, MD