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Top Sports Stories of 2025 to be Revealed Monday

WCBC Radio will reveal its top 12 sports stories of 2025.  Join Garrett Eagan Monday morning with the comprehensive list of the area’s... Read Full Story

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Scenic Railroad Becomes Major Holiday Employer

Along with bringing thousands of visitors to Cumberland each year, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad contributes to employment, especially... Read Full Story

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Winter Tips from City Police

As winter weather brings snow, ice, and freezing temperatures to the region, the Cumberland Police Department is reminding motorists to take... Read Full Story

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DNR Offers Hiking Opportunities

Maryland State Parks will offer First Day Hike opportunities across the state from December 31, 2025 through January 2, 2026. Hikes are held... Read Full Story

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Former Police Captain Indicted

WCBC has learned that former Cumberland City Police Captain James Burt has been indicted by an Allegany County Grand Jury. Burt was released from... Read Full Story

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Allegany Circuit Court Closing At Noon Today

Due to inclement weather, the Allegany County Circuit Court and Clerk's Office will be closing at 12pm today, December 26, 2025.

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State Offices Closing at Noon – Allegany and Garrett

State of Maryland government agencies and offices are closed, Friday, December 26 2025, for Allegany and Garrett Counties ONLY,  from 12:00... Read Full Story

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Snow Emergency Plan in Effect In Garrett County

The Maryland State Police in Garrett County, in coordination with the Maryland State Highway Administration, report that due to the pending ice... Read Full Story

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Bench Warrant Served

On Thursday, December 25, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served a bench warrant on Charles Reed Jr. The warrant was... Read Full Story

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Adult Arrest

On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 300 Block of Beall Street for the... Read Full Story

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Frederick Getting More Data Centers

Frederick County has approved the zoning of 2600 acres of land for the construction of data centers. The county council approved the plan by a 5... Read Full Story

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State Facing Population Challenges

Maryland lost 18,509 residents to other states between July 2023 and July 2024, ranking the state 45th nationally in domestic migration, and... Read Full Story

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Frostburg Lobbyist Gives State FY27 Update

Rich Reinhardt, the City of Frostburg’s Lobbyist with Percy Public Affairs, updated the Frostburg Mayor and City Council on what the topics... Read Full Story

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As MD Foster Care Expands, Older Kids Face Long Odds of Adoption

Maryland expanded foster care capacity statewide this year, but child advocates note many older children continue struggle to find a lifelong... Read Full Story

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WV SMART529 App

Select account holders of West Virginia’s SMART529 tuition program will be able to make withdrawals directly from the new READYSAVE529... Read Full Story

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MarylandBenefits.gov Site Serves 200,000+

Marylanders have completed more than 220,000 applications for critical benefits through the Maryland Benefits One Application, a... Read Full Story

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Bench Warrants Served

On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served two bench warrants on Kimberly Carnley. The warrants... Read Full Story

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Warrants Served

On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Officers of the Cumberland Police Department served two warrants on Jason Winfield. The warrants were issued... Read Full Story

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New MD Laws Taking Effect January 1

Several new Maryland laws take effect on January 1st, 2026, impacting health care, homeownership protections, workers and patients.  Major... Read Full Story

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Potomac River Keeper Talks of Benefits

While the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority continues work on the new River Park development, WCBC spoke with Brent Walls,... Read Full Story

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Deputy Clites Traffic Safety Deputy of the Year

The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office is proud to congratulate Deputy Tanner Clites on being recognized as our Traffic Safety Deputy of the... Read Full Story

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Christmas In Maryland Turns 19

A Christmas tradition on WCBC Radio continues this year with “Christmas in Maryland,” the six hour radio show that celebrates the... Read Full Story

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Christmas Eve Programs

Christmas Eve is always special on WCBC 1270AM.  The day’s programming will be filled with unique shows, including the annual departure... Read Full Story

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Telecast of Frankfort Title Game Thursday

SportsNet Pittsburgh will rebroadcast the Frankfort-Bluefield championship game on Christmas Day.  The game will air at 3 p.m. ... Read Full Story

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“Cookie Crew” At UPMC

Newborns at UPMC Western Maryland are baking up baby-sized joy as the hospital celebrates the holidays. Newborns will be dressed in colorful red... Read Full Story

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Spartan Christmas Greetings

Students and teachers across the county are starting a much-deserved holiday break from classes.  For county public and private schools,... Read Full Story

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Holiday Travel Setting Record

Millions of people will be hitting the road – or taking to the skies – to get to their destinations for the holidays. ABC's Matt... Read Full Story