Neil Parrot is hoping the third time’s a charm as he contemplates running for the 6th District Congressional seat being vacated by David Trone.  Feeling that he has gained familiarity with the voters, Parrot feels he now has the advantage to run a winning campaign.  He has set up an exploratory committee of family, consultants, and volunteers to help him vet his decision on entering the race.  He has run for the 6th District seat in the previous two elections without success but now thinks the time may be right… Parrot notes that voters are facing many of the same…

The We Are Fort Hill Committee will induct the late Hazel Elaine Lawler, class of 1974, and Francis “Pat” Yarnall, class of 1941, into the Fort Hill Hall of Fame at the annual luncheon in September. Hazel Lawler was a cum laude graduate of the University of Maryland School of Nursing and attended Virginia Commonwealth University as a graduate student in nursing. She served as a nurse in hospitals in Cumberland, Hagerstown, and Charlotte, NC, prior to moving to Clifton, VA. During her tenure at Sacred Heart Hospital in Cumberland, she was Head Nurse of the Pediatric Unit. After her…

On Sunday, July 9, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Heather Sager.  The summons was issued as the result of charges being filed against Sager by the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office Alternative Sentencing for an incident that occurred on June 29, 2023.  Sager signed for her copy of the summons and she was released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Heather Renee Sager      AGE:  30      Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Disorderly Conduct, Alter Drug/Alcohol Test CRIMINAL SUMMONS SERVED On Sunday, July 9, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Armand Smithberger.  The summons was issued as the result…

On Sunday, July 9, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Evan West.  The warrant was issued as the result of West failing to appear in court on July 6, 2023.  He was originally charged with a hit and run traffic offense.  West was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on his personal recognizance. ARRESTED:  Evan McKinley West      AGE:  30        Cumberland, MD

Plans are in progress to allow for a pay raise for Cumberland Mayor and City Council members.  The annual rate of pay for the council has not been adjusted for 42 years – currently the Mayor receives $7,200 per year and council members $4,800.  The suggested raise would be more than double to $15,000 and $10,000 respectively.  According to council member Rock Cioni, the changes are being suggested on the recommendation of city staff who have been looking at pay grades for all employees… Mayor Morriss commented also that the officers of the Mayor and Council attend many functions in…

Although large businesses are relocating away from the area, Allegany County Economic Development thinks the region is in a good position to grow.  WCBC talked with Jeff Barclay, Economic Development Director for the county about how one of the newer businesses to locate in the area, GeoCycle, could open the door to a new business niche for the county in the area of recycling by attracting similar businesses to develop in the area… Barclay also mentioned that talks with a medical waste business from Frederick that Commissioner Dave Caporale had discussed previously with WCBC were continuing in hopes of having…

A countywide listening session is scheduled for Wednesday to gather input on the plans to expand the Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area.  Formerly known as the Canal Place Heritage area, the session is taking place to discuss the expansion of the Area to include all of Allegany County.  DeDe Ritchie, Canal Place Executive Director, explained to WCBC expanding the area to the entire county benefits funding opportunities for capital and non-capital grants. The idea of including the entire county in the heritage area is based on the rich background with peoples, geography, and history.  The session is scheduled…

The Dapper Dan Championship Series begins tonight with the Pirates vs. the Tigers.  The Pirates won the regular season title with a 9-3 record and defeated the Athletics in the semifinals, while the Tigers went 7-5 in the regular season and took three games to defeat the Orioles in the semis.  During the regular season, the Pirates took 3 of 4 from the Tigers, who have won two straight titles.  Coverage begins tonight at 7 p.m. on WCBC.

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of Triton Construction, would like to notify the public that N. Liberty Street will be closed to thru traffic between Frederick Street and Pershing Street between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Monday, July 10th, and Tuesday, July 11th. Signage will be in place to detour passenger vehicles around the road closure. Pedestrian traffic will also be re-routed around the construction at the intersection with Baltimore Street. Additional information will be released in the event the closure duration needs to be extended. Thank you for your cooperation during this time. Please use caution in the area and…