North Centre Street Cumberland is hosting “BarbFest” a community celebration of life for Barbara Buehl today from 7-10 PM with an evening of family, friends, food and music under the stars. 6-9 PM – Gilbert Lee & The Ghost on the Radio Centre St Collective Inside Stage 7-9 PM – The High and Wides Ferleman’s Outside City Stage 9-10:30 PM – Megan Jean with Folk ‘Em All Trio Ferleman’s Outside City Stage Soloists: 7-9 PM – Jack Kilgallen – Pepper on a Plate Dining Room 7-9 PM – Benjamin E Brooks – Ottaviani Tasting Room 7-9 PM – Rick Krauss…

The Cumberland Police Dept in conjunction with the Combined County Criminal Investigations Unit is currently investigating a series of motor vehicle thefts that have occurred throughout various areas of the City of Cumberland. Person(s) unknown are entering vehicles that have been unlocked and are taking the vehicles from various residences. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Cumberland Police Department at 301-777-1600 or C3I at 301-777-0326. Callers can also contact the Allegany/Mineral County Crime Solvers by submitting a tip at allegany-mineralcountycrimesolvers.com or by calling 301-722-4300. Callers can remain anonymous and information leading to an arrest may result in…

West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning members of the public not to fall for a text message payment scam that is making the rounds. People have been contacting the DMV about receiving texts threatening to take action if they don’t pay an outstanding toll account. “West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Final notice,” the phony texts read. “Our system shows that your toll account is still unpaid. According to West Virginia Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you fail to pay the outstanding amount by June 5, the Department of Motor Vehicles will initiate formal enforcement proceedings starting June…

Five seniors from Mountain Ridge have earned the prestigious Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish. To receive this distinction, students must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English across four key areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Each of these students completed four years of Spanish during their high school career. “We are incredibly proud of the dedication and perseverance demonstrated by each of these students,” said Joseph Brewer, Supervisor of World Languages for ACPS. “Mrs. Malec-McMillan has done an exceptional job of equipping her students with advanced language skills while fostering a deep passion for language learning.”  L-R: Macey Clark,…

On May 13, devastating flash flooding tore through Western Allegheny County in Western Maryland, causing tens of millions of dollars in property damage and leaving families in crisis. While thankfully no lives were lost, many residents remain without access to clean drinking water. Homes and businesses are still caked in several inches of mud and debris, and children are frightened by every new rainfall. The response by the community as well as local, state and federal officials has been amazing but more work needs done and people still need help. In response, UFCW Local 27 — representing approximately 1,000 working…

Governor Wes Moore today announced hundreds of millions of dollars in projected long-term taxpayer savings under the Moore-Miller Administration's government modernization initiative. The initiative, which will save Maryland taxpayers up to $50 million in FY26 alone, is expected to save $250 million across procurement, IT, and vehicle fleet management over the next five years, in addition to more than $326 million in real estate savings over the next 20-25 years. “While the federal government recklessly slashes budgets and lays off public servants, we are using data to save taxpayers money and modernize government in a targeted way,” said Gov. Moore….

A flash flood warning is in effect until 8 p.m. in southwestern Allegany County and central Mineral County.  Impacted communities could include Keyser, Piedmont, Luke, Westernport, Bel Air, Fort Ashby, and Short Gap.

The Frankfort Falcons defeated Fairmont Senior Friday, 13-5, to advance to the state title game in West Virginia.  The Falcons will play Ripley at 5:30 Saturday for the state title in Charleston.  Frankfort won the AA title last year and is competing in AAA this year.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been returned to the United States from El Salvador.  Garcia, who had been living in Maryland and whose deportation became a cause celebre for U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, faces criminal charges in Tennessee for alien smuggling.

A community leader in Mt. Savage and Allegany County has passed away.  Danny Williams died Friday at the age of 76.  Williams served 55 years at the Mt. Savage Volunteer Fire Department in many office positions, and as a firefighter and EMT.  He also served as president of the Mt. 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 p.m. at the…