Earlier this month, the Cumberland Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol competed in the National American Rocketry Challenge.  Team Cumberland was one of 100 teams across the nation that advanced to be among 42 competing in the final round.  Winning 11th place, Team Cumberland will participate in a nine-month NASA high-power rocket experiment.  Captain Crystal Joy told WCBC the students’ project had to go complete several levels…     “The rocket had to carry two raw hen eggs positioned horizontally, reach an altitude of exactly 790 feet, remain airborne for 41 to 44 seconds, and return safely to the…

The American Battlefield Trust has a full schedule of tours, hikes and lecture offerings in-person and online to engage budding and seasoned historians alike throughout 2025.  Featured battlefields include Antietam in Sharpsburg and the Gettysburg National Battlefield.    “We’ve got some of the biggest experts on the subjects leading these tours. Some are a little easier, more moderate some driving and some moderate walking along the battlefields while others are pretty challenging, doing steep inclines.”

Memorial Day Parade and Celebration will take place on today, May 26th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To ensure the safety of attendees and minimize traffic disruptions, several temporary changes to the downtown traffic pattern and parking will be implemented. These measures will help maintain smooth traffic flow while accommodating the event. Traffic adjustments will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. During this time, the following changes will apply: Southbound traffic on Mechanic Street will be detoured. Drivers will be allowed to turn onto Market Street, heading toward Cumberland Street. Northbound traffic on Mechanic Street will…

Father Gregory Chervenak, the pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish in Cumberland since its formation, announced that he is leaving later this summer.  Father Greg made the announcement at the end of weekend Masses.  The parish was formed in 2011 and consolidated five Catholic parishes in Allegany County.  During his tenure, difficult decisions were made regarding the closing of St. Ambrose in Cresaptown and St. Patrick's in Mount Savage.  While weekday Masses continue at Saints Peter and Paul, weekend Masses are now held only at St. Mary's and St. Patrick's, both in Cumberland.  A new pastor will be named in the…

There’s good news from the state of Pennsylvania.  U.S. Route 219 has reopened less than two weeks after flooding damaged a bridge just north of Salisbury.  The state has erected a temporary bridge to restore local traffic.

The Allegany Campers erupted for five runs in the 4th inning Saturday to defeat St. Michaels, 6-2, in the state title game at Bowie.  Coach Jonathan Irons led the Campers to their first title since 1990.  The team finished the season at 18-4 and won 15 of its last 16 games.

WCBC Radio is presenting a live musical program from DelFest today at noon.  Bluegrass Gospel music will be featured, followed by Pirate baseball at 1:30.

The Memorial Day Parade is just 24 hours away.  WCBC’s live coverage begins at 10 a.m.  Monday.

BENCH WARRANTS SERVED   On Saturday, May 24, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served two bench warrants on Nicholas Craig.  One warrant was issued as the result of Craig failing to appear in court on an original charge of Burglary-4th Degree-Dwelling.  The other warrant was issued due to Craig violating probation on an original charge of Malicious Destruction of Property $1,000+.  Craig 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 on two $500 bonds.   ARRESTED:  Nicholas Lee Craig           AGE: 33            Cumberland,…

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown won a court order stopping the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education (ED). On March 13, Attorney General Brown joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in challenging the administration’s plans to eliminate 50 percent of ED’s workforce, “immediately” transfer student loan management and special education services to other agencies, and ultimately close the Department. Attorney General Brown and the coalition sought a preliminary injunction to immediately stop the mass layoffs and transfer of services. Today the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted the preliminary injunction <https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/News%20Documents/052225_Order_Granting_Motion_PI.pdf> ,…