The Appalachian Regional Conference is being held at Frostburg State University and at Monday’s opening, Governor Wes Moore and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney spoke to attendees.  WCBC talked to McClain-Delaney on her efforts to assist in getting FEMA to approve relief funding for Georges Creek…     “I followed back up again with them last Friday and I will continue. They are on limited essential staff, but they still do have staff and they still can process.” Governor Moore told WCBC the Georges Creek area needs the support of the federal government before winter sets in…    “We are talking…

A local attorney is currently being held at the Allegany County Detention Center on various charges after an arrest on Friday morning. This follows an arrest on September 25 in Kentucky on reckless driving and drug charges.  David James Hare, 53, was arrested in Mount Sterling, Kentucky after the car he was driving almost hit a police cruiser. He was cited for reckless driving, operating a vehicle under the influence and possession of a controlled substance.

The head football coach at Windber High School in Somerset County has been suspended due to a hazing investigation.  Three players were also suspended.  The coach and the players missed Windber’s homecoming game last Friday.

The Appalachian Regional Commission is meeting at Frostburg State University Monday and Tuesday.  Maryland Governor Wes Moore is scheduled to speak.  The ARC was formally established in 1965 under President Lyndon Johnson.

With the government shutdown, it became even more obvious that healthcare is a main discussion point. Obama-era tax credits and subsidies for health insurance are set to end at the end of the year. Maryland Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth said such tax credits are needed in light of increasing healthcare costs…     “Right here in Maryland, 190,000 Marylanders will be impacted if Congress does not act to expand the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits. We already know that premiums are set to go up by 13% on January first, that’s why this moment is so important.”

Maryland Delegate Mike Griffith, a Republican from Cecil and Harford counties, plans legislation later this year addressing issues within the state’s foster care system.  Following the death of a girl in the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services, the legislation would prohibit placing foster children in hotels for more than a week without review and authorization and require background checks for one-on-one providers. Griffith, who was in foster care from age 12 to 18, told WBFF TV he does not want to see other children failed by the system…    “You hear a lot of conversations here…

A bit of local history was shared recently on WCBC’s morning program with Jim Zamagias. A caller from the Fort Hill Rifle and Pistol Club gave some background on the group that was started in 1944. The club which now has 500 members, was originally created to guard certain local areas during World War II…     “It was a group of men that were actually like part of a militia during the Second World War that guarded the railroad hub in our area and different federal buildings, and then after the war was over, they enjoyed shooting at the…

On October 5th, 2025 at approximately 2:23 p.m., the Cumberland Police Department responded to Broadway Circle for an assault. Upon arrival officers contacted the victim who advised that they were in an argument with Amber Marie Davis and she assaulted  them. Officers observed injuries consistent with the victim's statement and placed Davis under arrest for the assault. Davis was transported to Central Booking and was presented before an Allegany County District Court commissioner, where she was released on her own recognizance. NAME: Amber Marie Davis  AGE: 26 Cumberland, MD CHARGE: Assault 2nd degree

On Thursday, the Allegany County Commissioners approved another half-million dollars in contracts for repairs and restoration in the Georges Creek area for flood damages. The total spend for the county is now touching $4 million. With the federal government shutdown, an answer from FEMA for relief funds has been further delayed. Administrator Jason Bennett said all they’ve heard is “crickets” as far as an answer…     “Noting from FEMA on our appeal. The state’s been very helpful to us as far as staffing and giving us money to give back to residents, which is great. No one to date…

The Heritage Area Management Plan through Canal Place was set to expand the Passages of the Western Potomac area in January of 2026.  However, with Cumberland, Frostburg and Allegany County all working on their comprehensive plans, DeDe Richie, Director of Canal Place, says the expansion plans will have to wait and may not be complete for another year-and-a-half…     “By the time that it goes through public hearing and the Maryland Heritage Area, who has 90 days to review, I’m thinking it’s going to be July of 2027 when all this happens.”