The twenty-seventh annual WMHS Foundation raised a record-breaking $135,000 with its annual Charity Dinner, Auction, and Golf Classic. The event was held at the Cumberland Country Club and included over 70 sponsors.  Karen Johnson, President of the foundation, says the annual event is a true union of different community groups coming together for a great cause… [audio src="https://www.wcbcradio.com/audio/archive/092723/UPMC1.mp3"] Net proceeds from this year’s event went toward Hospice care in the community… [audio src="https://www.wcbcradio.com/audio/archive/092723/UPMC2.mp3"]

The fifty-second annual CROP Walk is scheduled for October 8th.  Started in 1972, CROP or Christians Relating to Other People has enabled food pantries in the area to meet the needs of individuals and families.  Pastor Sandy Cowan is the local coordinator for the walk and tells WCBC the Walk happens at this time of year to set the pantries up for the coming holidays… The Crop Walk has evolved into an event that most people can participate in easily…

The State Board of Education met today in Baltimore and board President Clarence Crawford made a point to speak on the school board’s plans around the departure of current State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury.  Crawford said the board is preparing now to start the process of finding Choudhury’s replacement… Choudhury announced earlier this month he would not be looking for a second term as the Maryland State School Superintendent.

Bishop Walsh School is celebrating its Homecoming with Spirit Week activities.  Principal Jennifer Flinn said that one highlight of the week is the annual Faculty vs. Seniors volleyball game.  Homecoming Queen Brooke Adams will be crowned Saturday afternoon prior to the boys soccer game vs. Southern,

This week, the final buildings on Baltimore Street were tied into the new 18" waterline. The sub-contractor, Rommel Construction, also continued to install the fiber optic conduit up the street and into buildings. The "Portland Loo" (outdoor restroom facility) was also placed onto its permanent resting spot in the Mechanic Street parklet. Next week, underdrains for the street tree root system will be installed, as well as the few remaining storm sewer structures yet to be completed on Baltimore Street. Upon completion of these items, Triton will begin installing the "Silva cells" that are necessary for tree growth. During the Silva cell installation,…

On Monday, September 25, 2023 at approximately 12:40 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the first block of Arch Street for an assault.  Police arrived and contacted the alleged victim who reported that he was assaulted by Karen Beiler.  Officers observed that the victim had sustained injuries from the altercation.  After further investigation, Beiler was placed under arrest and later transported to Central Booking.  She was seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on her personal recognizance.   ARRESTED:  Karen Kathryn Beiler               AGE: 23                Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree

On Monday, September 25, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Brain Shelton.  The warrant was issued as the result of an incident that occurred on September 13, 2023.  On this date at approximately 5:30 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to the urgent care center on W. Industrial Blvd. for an alleged victim of a robbery.  Officers contacted the victim who reported that Brian Shelton pepper-sprayed him, struck him in the face, and stole his wallet.  The victim advised that this occurred in the foot path behind the health facility.  After further investigation, police…

On Monday, September 25, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Gregory Bach.  The summons was issued as the result of an incident that was reported to police on August 28, 2023.  On this date at approximately 10:28 AM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a business in the 1000 block of Bedford Street for a theft of services complaint.  Officers contacted the owner who reported that a customer had not paid for services that were completed on May 24, 2023.  The suspect was identified as Gregory Bach.  Charges were filed against Bach at…

A 12-acre parcel of land off Messick Road is having a timber inventory done for future site development.  The land is jointly owned by Cumberland and Allegany County and current plans are to prepare parts of the site to make it more marketable for industrial or commercial use.  Mayor Ray Morriss says the land has prospects for several uses… Morriss wants to work with anyone that has ideas for developing the land to become beneficial to the area…

A new multi-modal transportation study is in the works for Allegany County.  According to the request for proposals, Allegany County’s current fixed route bus system is inadequate in meeting the needs of residents trying to get to work, medical appointments, or classes.  Adam Strott, Economic Development Specialist, requested that the commissioners award the bid for a strategic plan study jointly through the Appalachian Regional Commission… The winning bid of $99,850 went to Baltimore design firm Whitman, Requardt, and Associates…