A Howard County resident has tested positive for measles – this following a trip out of the country.  Health officials are saying this case is not related to the measles outbreak in Texas. Dr. Graham Snyder, Director of Infection Prevention at UPMC says the virus causes fever, rash, cough and other symptoms.   Former Centers For Disease Control Director Dr. Robert Redfield spoke with FOX News, saying the virus is highly contagious…     “It’s been said that if ten people go into a room where one person in that room actually had measles, nine of those ten people will leave…

On Monday, March 10, 2025 at approximately 4:19 PM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department was conducting a foot patrol in the area of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad when he observed two males in an area which is marked as ‘No Trespassing’.  The males were identified as Tyler Beal and Matthew Lewis.  Beal was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine, heroin, and drug paraphernalia.  Lewis was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.  Beal and Lewis were arrested and issued criminal citations.   ARRESTED:  Tyler David Beal            AGE: …

Federal funding cuts have put a pause on many programs for both private and government projects.  WCBC spoke with Cumberland Fire Chief Shannon Adams to find out how cuts are affecting the fire department.  Recently, the department had received a “Safer Grant” to hire nine new fire fighters and Adams says so far, nothing has changed with that money…     “There was some concern if there was going to be anything impacting that particular program, and right now and it is not. They have not done anything that has jeopardized that grant or anything for that so we’re very…

For years, shoppers downtown have had a visual memory of the Peoples Drug Store sign outlined on the wall at the corner of Baltimore and North Centre Streets. Now, the owner of the property, Jim Weir of Awesome Gifts and Collectibles would like to update the outside of this building with murals by local artist Elijah Thane…     “I’d like to do something to change that. I have a young man that’s done a lot of murals and stuff down here that I’d like to see be able to do some work there for me. However, not sure the…

The cost of building materials is causing developers to slow business plans nationwide.  It’s also the case with interest in the former Memorial Hospital site. At Tuesday’s Cumberland Economic Development Corporation meeting, the board decided to pause efforts on finding a developer. Executive Director Matt Miller said 25 parties responded with interest in the site, but none submitted an official proposal…     “I talked with several of the larger developers that expressed interest in that and that was something that of their highest level of concern was what the industry is going to do in the next 3 to…

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey was in Parkersburg on Monday to announce disbursements from the state’s opioid fund for programs across the state. $80,000 was awarded to the Mid-Ohio Valley Fellowship Home, a residential recovery program.  The Berkeley County Commission was awarded $60,000 for ongoing drug programs. Morrisey says he is continuing the work he started when he was the state’s Attorney General…     “Now one of my top priorities as governor will be to continue progress in the fight against the opioid epidemic and insure some of the deadliest substances such as fentanyl  – that their volume is…

Update @ 4am - On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at approximately 10:51 PM, the Cumberland Police Department and Cumberland Fire Department responded to Interstate 68 Eastbound for a tractor trailer rollover crash.  The tractor trailer was determined to be the only vehicle involved.  No injuries were reported as a result.  The eastbound lanes of the interstate were shut down for approximately 4 hours for cleanup.  The State Highway Administration also assisted with the incident.  All lanes are back open at this time. Update @ 3:31am - I68 eastbound near exit 43A, I68 eastbound all lanes open at this time. Post – On 3/11/25…

Ty Johnson has agreed to a two year deal with the Buffalo Bills.  A graduate of Fort Hill High School and the University of Maryland, Johnson proved to be a vital cog in the Bills offense in 2024.  He was especially valuable in third down situations and quarterback Josh Allen relied upon his receiving and blocking abilities.  Johnson played his most snaps since 2021 and averaged 5.2 yards per carry.  The six year veteran made an acrobatic touchdown reception on a fourth down play vs. the Denver Broncos in the playoffs.  Johnson will receive the Top Award at the Dapper…

For the second straight year, the Southern Rams girls basketball team is in the championship game in 1A.  On Tuesday night, Southern defeated Smithsburg, 60-35, at Bob Kirk Arena.

The Bishop Walsh Mock Trial team defeated Brywn Mawr of Baltimore by one point Tuesday afternoon in Howard County to advance to the state's Final Four in Annapolis.  Bishop Walsh will take on Walter Johnson High School of Montgomery County next Thursday, March 20, in Anne Arundel Circuit Court.  Bishop Walsh has made several Final Four appearances and won the state title in 1990.