CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the West Virginia Legislature joined the Governor by voting in favor of a deal which, when signed into law, will be the largest tax cut in West Virginia history: “Exactly 2 years ago to this day, I proposed a personal income tax cut for all West Virginians. Since that time, I’ve been doggedly pursuing a meaningful tax reform deal to help our people struggling with inflation, and to give them back their share of our state’s financial successes. Today, we’re nearing home base on this historic deal, negotiated by myself…

On Friday, March 3, 2023 at approximately 1:46 PM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 400 block of Henderson Avenue for an assault that just occurred.  Officers arrived and contacted the involved parties, Johnna Buckley and Jason Crandall. It was determined that a mutual assault had occurred which placed risk of injury to a child that was present.  Buckley and Crandall were placed under arrest and transported to Central Booking.  They were both remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond. ARRESTED:  Johnna Maxine Buckley          AGE: 32        Cumberland, MD      CHARGES:  Assault-2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment ARRESTED:  Jason…

On Friday, March 3, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Timothy Flynn.  The warrant was issued as the result of Flynn violating his probation.  Flynn was originally charged with Assault-2nd Degree.   He was arrested and transported to Central Booking. He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center on a $500 bond. ARRESTED:  Timothy John Flynn     AGE:  36       Cumberland, MD CRIMINAL SUMMONS SERVED On Friday, March 3, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Jocelynn Brant.  The summons was issued as the result of a…

Last Friday’s snow day that forced the cancellation of Allegany County Public Schools turned out to be a relatively mild morning in Cumberland and points east- with Frostburg getting the bulk of the ice. Despite that situation the Board of Education made the decision to close the entire system- opting not to do a regional approach. Superintendent Jeff Blank told WCBC News that with ice in the forecast- he felt the prudent thing to do was to err on the side of caution…

(FREDERICK, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal tanker truck crash that occurred early this afternoon in Frederick County. Shortly before noon, troopers from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack responded to US-15 North, approximately a half mile north of Rosemont Avenue, for a report of a tanker truck that crashed into a tree and caught fire. The driver of the tanker truck, whose identity has not been confirmed at this time, was declared deceased at the scene. According to a preliminary investigation, six homes and five vehicles suffered damage from the fire that originated from the tanker…

A busy Saturday morning for Allegany County Emergency Services and utility workers as windy conditions causing havoc throughout the listening area. A number of car accidents early today on Route 220 and a Building collapse in Frostburg just before 9AM has emergency crews out and the area Joint Communication Center declaring Emergency Call mode. A large portion of LaVale is currently without electrical power as utility crews scramble to restore electrical service to both businesses and residents. At the time of this report Wal-Mart is currently closed did you know electrical power.

Due to the closing of the landfill because of extreme weather conditions, City of Cumberland trash collection has been suspended for the Saturday, North End Area of the City of Cumberland. Residents in these areas will receive double trash pickup on their next regularly scheduled collection day: Wednesday March 8th.  Any questions may be directed to the Public Works Department at 301-759-6620 or publicworks@cumberlandmd.gov or Burgmeier's Hauling at 301-777-0416, Customerservice@burgmeiers.com.

Now in its 19th year, the Hooley Plunge has become the largest single-day fundraising event in Allegany County. Scheduled for March 4, hundreds of brave souls will run into the cold waters of Lake Habeeb at Rocky Gap State Park to raise money for local programs supporting the developmentally disabled, including the Special Olympics of Allegany County, Friends Aware, public and private school programs and Boy Scout Troop 89. The Hooley Plunge is coordinated by Alhambra Wamba Caravan 89 and co-chaired by Alhambra member Rob Adams and Northrop Grumman Material Program Manager Stephen Gray. Since its inception, nearly $1.8 million has been…

HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY… * WHAT…West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE…In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral and Eastern Pendleton Counties. * WHEN…From 2 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Any ice accretion from freezing rain will result in greater chances for tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS……

WCBC Radio once again will be Cumberland’s home for Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball. The Pirates expect to play any number of top and emerging prospects with visions of a bright future and WCBC will bring you the play-by-play action of several spring training matchups. See our schedule below: Saturday 3/4    Pirates at Phillies 1:05 p.m. Sunday 3/5      Pirates vs Twins    1:05 p.m. Sunday 3/12    Pirates vs Braves   1:00 p.m. Saturday 3/25  Pirates vs Orioles   6:00 p.m. Sunday 3/26    Pirates at Braves     1:00 p.m.