The Allegany County Animal Shelter has seized two dogs that attacked and killed another dog on its porch in South Cumberland.  The dogs were running loose when the incident occurred. Shelter spokesperson Becky McClarran said the dogs had to be tested for rabies but was unsure how the shelter was going about it…     “We do have the two dogs now not only because of that but also because they had not had their rabies shots. So we did seize the animals. We are having them evaluated, have had them evaluated. What we want the most is to have…

A change in tax laws could benefit new car owners, but there are strings attached. The Car Loan Interest Deduction is a tax change where interest up to $10,000 per year on new cars may be deducted.  Joe Mullenax recently joined WCBC to go over some of the details on the deduction…     “It has to be a new car that has never been purchased by anyone else, so you can’t go and get one of those great deals – oh, this car has only 3,000 miles so it’s almost new. No, it has to be brand new. And,…

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s Pumpkin Train will run a special schedule on Saturday and Sunday during the last two weekends of October.  Wes Heinz, Executive Director at the railroad, says the seasonal train ride includes games and refreshments for all passengers, including a visit to the pumpkin patch. “We’ll see, I believe the number is about 2,000 a weekend that we have seating for, and all kids or kids at heart—whether you’re young or old you get to carry home a pumpkin of your choice.

A group of 50 state senators recently traveled to Israel as part of the “50 States – One Israel” conference. Senator Mike McKay along with others from Maryland were part of the delegation that visited several sites, including the Supernova festival location connected to the war with Hamas…     “Really, really got a perspective on Israel, a perspective on the war that was started by Hamas. We then had the opportunity to go by the Nova memorial site and Nova was on October 7th two years ago that was when Hamas invaded Israel through the tunnels.” McKay said he…

On Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Mariah Star Howell, 19, of Cumberland MD. The summons was issued in reference to an incident that occurred on September 5th, 2025, at a Queen City Drive business. During that incident, it is alleged Howell assaulted a subject outside the business. On this date, Howell was served the summons and released, pending trial in District Court.  ARRESTED -  Mariah Star Howell, 19yo. CHARGES -  Assault 2nd Degree On Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a Criminal Summons on Alex Brady Unger, 19, of…

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at approximately 1:21 PM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department stopped a vehicle on N. Centre Street.  A police K-9 was utilized and alerted to the odor of drugs in the vehicle.  One of the occupants, later identified as Michael Campbell, initially provided officers with a false name.  Campbell was found to have two active Circuit Court bench warrants for his arrest. The warrants were issued as the result of Campbell violating probation on original charges of Theft: $1500 to under $25000 and Con-CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics. Campbell was arrested and…

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Vanessa Frost.  The summons was issued as the result of a private citizen filing charges against Frost at the District Court of Allegany County.  Frost was released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Vanessa Grace Frost      AGE:  36             Cumberland, MD CHARGES:  Peace Order: Fail to Comply

Ongoing complaints about system failures at Country Club Mall in LaVale have reached the ears of the Allegany County government officials.  Economic Development Director Jeff Barclay spoke with WCBC about calls his office received concerning the lack of air conditioning and businesses closed, leaving or having limited hours at the mall. Barclay said he has had conversations with C-O-O Dan Dalmanian of mall owner Namdar Properties, who said they were preparing to address issues…     “There’s going to be some major money spent, you know, it could be upwards of $150,000 but he has assured me they’re aware and…

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is making preparations for the statewide Adopt-A-Highway Fall Cleanup on Saturday, September 27th.  Individuals, families, churches and community groups gather annually to pick up trash on state-maintained roads, back roads, or main routes. Local DOH garages provide supplies for the event. Last year, volunteers removed over 215,000 pounds of litter from roadways in the Mountain State.