Summer reading programs start today at libraries across Allegany County. Readers are encouraged to log the books they read over the summer. Allegany County Library Marketing Director Ashley Swinford says all ages can participate by logging what they read from the library. Swinford said the reader’s choice of physical books, audiobooks, or magazines all get them a chance to win prizes…     “You fill it out and then you bring it back in. Kids get a free book and adults and teens we have our library tote with our logo on it for the first reading log you return….

Harrison Street will be closed from S. Centre Street to Queen City Drive today, June 9, 2025, through Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, due to the installation of a new water main.

BENCH WARRANT & BODY ATTACHMENT SERVED On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant and a body attachment on Nicolas D’Atri.  The warrant was issued as the result of D’Atri failing to appear in court on an original charge of Knowingly Driving Uninsured Vehicle. The body attachment was child support related.  D’Atri was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center on a $500 bond. ARRESTED:  Nicolas Joseph D’Atri         AGE: 35            Cumberland, MD _____________________________________________________________ BENCH WARRANT SERVED On Saturday, June…

A community leader in Mount Savage and Allegany County has passed away. Danny Williams died Friday at the age of 76. Williams served 55 years at the Mount Savage Volunteer Fire Department in many office positions and as a firefighter and EMT. He also served as president of the Mount Savage Water Company and was active each summer at the Allegany County Fair and Ag Expo, making announcements throughout the evening. Williams was a frequent caller to WCBC’s Dave Norman Morning Show. Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 4 to 6:30 PM at the Mount…

The East Hardy Cougars won the Class A baseball title Saturday with a 10-7 win over Madonna.  The Frankfort Falcons fell in the AAA title game, 5-0, to Ripley.  The title is the first for East Hardy since 1987.  Frankfort won the AA title last year.

On Friday, June 6, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Dame’Ra Davis.  The warrant was issued as the result of Davis failing to appear in court on an original charge of Trespass: Private Property.  Davis was arrested and transported to Central Booking where she is currently being held awaiting her initial appearance. ARRESTED:  Dame’Ra Davis          AGE: 25           Cumberland, MD BENCH WARRANT SERVED On Friday, June 6, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Jason Kaufman.  The warrant was issued as the result of Kaufman failing…

The automotive training program at ACM has received ASE Training Program accreditation by the ASE Education Foundation. To achieve this coveted recognition, the school’s automotive training program underwent rigorous evaluation by the ASE Education Foundation. Nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities, and equipment were used. “This is great news for automotive-minded young people and their parents,” said Michael Coley, ASE Education Foundation President. “Because this program increases cooperation between local education and industry leaders, it gives added assurance that ACM’s graduates will be employable entry-level technicians. As a result of the quality education provided by…

Garrett County Sheriff's Office is seeking information relating to multiple thefts from vehicles in the Grantsville area that occurred on May 20, 2025. The suspects then cashed checks and obtained money from the victims' accounts in Somerset, Pennsylvania, on May 21, 2025. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Pritt at the Garrett County Sheriff's Office at 301-334-1911.  

Friday afternoon’s thunderstorms caused a number of electrical failures in the community. Downed trees and electrical lines kept fire crews and Potomac Edison linemen responding to over 2,000 reports of power outages. A large number of those residents without power live in the North End of Cumberland. Power was restored just before 3 a.m. Saturday morning. WCBC's transmitter site on Wills Mountain was one of those affected by the electrical failure. Transmission and distribution crews remain out restoring power to 160 residents and businesses throughout Allegany County today.

Three new businesses held their ribbon cuttings and grand openings this past week in downtown Cumberland. The fabulously renovated Arcadian Gallery at 47 Baltimore Street opened its doors on Saturday, dedicated to showcasing art that reflects beauty and complexity of the natural world. arcadiangallery.com. On Thursday the Queen City Cigar Company had its ribbon cutting at 114 South Centre Street on the second floor. The remodeled space has a large selection of cigars for purchase. Customers purchasing cigars in the shop are welcome to use the lounge. Membership packages are also available with private humidor storage. On Friday the Liberty Street…