A familiar face is in the running for the 6th district Congressional seat – Dan Cox who most recently lost a bid for the office of governor, is now vying for the seat being vacated by David Trone who is running for retiring Ben Cardin’s US Senate seat. Cox talked about the issues that have drawn him in to the race… The Republican candidate is urging Western Maryland voters to be sure to take action during the election…
Students from Mountain Ridge High School received recognition at the recent Allegany County Commissioner’s meeting for their production of a video about the importance of recycling in the county. The video was the winning entry in a contest sponsored by the Solid Waste Management Board. All of the entries in the contest came from Mountain Ridge High School students under the direction of teacher Tom Kozikowski. The winning team was presented with a framed print to display at the school. Board Chair John Kirby described how the contest worked…
Clym Environment Services is continuing its work to locate in the Frostburg Business Park. According to Allegany County Administrator Jason Bennett, the Frederick-based company is expanding to the county to introduce a new business line to its company that focuses on recycling medical waste. Bennett shared the details of the product to be used by hospitals…
The State of Maryland has announced recommendations to improve safety on Maryland roadways, especially in work zones. The Work Zone Safety Group, under the direction of Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, has developed the guidelines thrugh surveys with the public, law enforcement, and roadway workers. Lt. Governor Miller, who is a transportation engineer, spoke about what the campaign for safety will do… Recommendations include additional law officer presence in workzones, educational safety campaigns in schools, increase numbers of speed cameras, and increasing the citation amount for speeding in a work zone. So far this year, that have been more than 1,100…
Cumberland’s Police Department is working with business owners in the area to insure they are doing their part to keep crime down. Through a grant program, Police officers are able to visit a business and give tips to owners designed to deter criminal intent. Police Captain James Burt explains The Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design program…
Maryland’s Republican Caucus in Annapolis is hoping the next General Assembly session decides to get tough on crime. A group of five legislative proposals has been brought forth as the focus for the next session – prospective bills dealing with firearms, prison sentences, and police searches as well as a focus on juvenile justice. House Minority Leader Jason Buckel talked to WCBC about having appropriate consequences for young offenders…
Shopping downtown Cumberland for the holidays can be a little easier with the new discount card being offered through the Downtown Development Commission. The cards are $5 and include discounts from over 30 downtown businesses. The cards are available at WCBC, the Downtown Development Commission at City Hall, and will also be available at the Winter Market on December 2 and 9 at Canal Place.
On Monday, November 20, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Aubrey Strachan. The summons was issued as the result of an incident that occurred on November 8, 2023. On this date at approximately 5:54 PM, police responded to a business on Queen City Drive for a shoplifter. The officer contacted the employee who reported that Aubrey Strachan stole merchandise from the store. Strachan had already left the area. After further investigation, police filed for charges against Strachan at the District Court of Allegany County. Strachan signed for her copy of the summons and she was released…
On Monday, November 20, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a Circuit Court bench warrant on Steven Horn. The warrant was issued as the result of Horn violating Pre-Trial Release. He was originally charged with Driving While Impaired by Alcohol. Horn was arrested and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center where he is currently being held without bond pending his initial appearance before the court. ARRESTED: Steven Earl Horn AGE: 58 Cumberland, MD
Out of an abundance of caution, Frostburg State University will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Nov. 21, due to the possibility of inclement weather. Essential personnel should report to work as scheduled. Normally we would wait to announce a delay or closure but given the information we have at this time and the start of the holiday break, we would like to make sure that our students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to start their travel early and safely.
