Red Cross Blood Supply Critically Low
The American Red Cross national blood supply has fallen to critically low levels—dropping nearly 25% – since early August. Back-to-back months of worsening climate-driven disasters have further strained the blood supply. The shortage is potentially threatening the medical care of patients with an emergency need for blood, or those living with critical conditions such as cancer and sickle cell disease and who depend on lifesaving blood transfusions. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, and there is an emergency need for platelet donors and type O blood. To make an appointment to give blood or platelets, donors can use…
Looking Back Helped Make Successful Heritage Days
This past weekend’s Heritage Days was declared a success by all parties and Allegany County Historical Society President Dave Williams took time to talk with WCBC’s Ella Holly about the event. Williams said the committee worked to discover what made the festivals of previous years so popular… Williams also encouraged listeners who would like to get involved to contact the historical society…
Grant Helping to Make Festival A Reality
This holiday season will see the first Winter Festival and Market sponsored by the Downtown Development Commission at the Canal Place Plaza. A schedule of events is in the planning stages now with a range of activities being organized. Melinda Kelleher, DDC Executive Director, tells WCBC that part of the funding for the event has been received via a grant through DeDe Ritchie at Canal Place… The grant and ARPA monies will be used to get needed supplies for the event that is scheduled for the last Saturday in November and the first two Saturdays in December…
Great Allegany Run set for October 7
One of the fall traditions in the region is the Great Allegany Run, which is now in its 41st year. The event is set for Saturday, October 7, 2023, and it continues to attract runners of all ages from throughout the region. Proceeds benefit Allegany County Habitat for Humanity. The 15K race begins at 8:00 a.m. at Mason’s Lodge in Mount Savage and ends on Centre Street on the Downtown Cumberland Mall. A 5K race also begins at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Queen City Creamery. After the race, the awards ceremony will be held at Mezzo’s on Centre…
Southern Forfeits Friday Game to Fort Hill
Due to a lack of players, Southern has forfeited this Friday's game to Fort Hill. The Sentinels will claim a victory and advance to 3-0 on the season. Southern is hoping to resume its season when healthy players return.
Mineral County Grand Jury Indictments
The Mineral County grand jury recently handed down a list of indictments against residents of Keyser, Ridgeley, Burlington, Cumberland, Frostburg, Springfield, Moorefield, and Richmond, Virginia. Most of the charges dealt with larceny or breaking and entering. Other charges included arson, drug possession, and financial exploitation of the elderly. A total of twenty-three individuals were indicted.
Draft Preservation Plan To Be Unveiled This Evening
Cumberland city residents are encouraged to attend a public workshop this evening at the Allegany Museum to go over the draft proposal for the city’s Historic Preservation Plan. Starting at 6:30, representatives from the Lakota Group along with city officials will be presenting their preliminary draft of the plan that will facilitate preservation in the city and encourage economic development through investment and heritage tourism.
Black Bear Season Set October 23-28
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports that more than 2,000 adult black bears are roaming the lands of Allegany, Garrett, Frederick, and Washington Counties. This represents more bears that at any point since 1973. The western forests of the state offer a steady food source for the animals without too much interference with humans. The 2023 black bear hunt will occur October 23-28 in the four counties and a total of 950 participants have been selected via lottery for the season. Hunters will be notified by email if they have been chosen for the special season designed to aid…
Nuisance Sweeps Will Continue
City of Cumberland Code Enforcement officers are continuing their sweep of the City, letting homeowners know if their properties need some cleaning up. Officers started their sweep with Centre and Mechanic Streets and will be moving along to other areas. Mayor Ray Morris explains that the sweep will cover the entire city… Morris says there will be notices of when the Code Enforcement officers will be headed to each neighborhood…
Create WV Group Wants Audit of WVU
West Virginia residents and alumni are voicing their concerns and input on the future of the state’s flagship higher learning institution at a series of statewide community forums. West Virginia University plans to slash more than thirty majors — including languages and creative writing — and eliminate 169 faculty positions. Founding member of the nonprofit Create Virginia, Rebecca Kimmons says the voices of the communities most affected by the budget cuts haven’t been included in the discussions about a path forward. Kimmons said most of the feedback so far has focused on accountability and fiscal mismanagement.