On Monday, November 20, 2023, at approximately 12:25 p.m., Frostburg City Police responded to the intersection of New Georges Creek Road and Bishop Murphy Drive for a rollover motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival officers learned that a 71 year-old male subject was operating a 2012 Ford SUV southbound on New Georges Creek Road and attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Village Parkway. Meanwhile, a 49-year-old female was operating a 2007 Mazda passenger car northbound on New Georges Creek Road. The two vehicles collided as the male attempted to make the left turn. The crash resulted in the rollover of…

On Friday, November 17, 2023, at approximately 1945 Hours, the Frostburg City Police Department responded to call from a local business for a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned that two juveniles had been in the business. One of the juveniles shoplifted and fled the store, leaving the other juvenile inside. As the business staff tried to confront the shoplifting suspect, the suspect became irate and disorderly before stealing more and fleeing outside. Once the suspect was outside and saw the other juvenile was still inside, the suspect brandished what appeared to a handgun at the business staff apparently to intimidate…

Transparency is the buzzword when it comes to the relationship between the Allegany County Commissioners and the West Side Neighborhood Association.  Several times at county meetings, citizens including Dr. Nancy Giunta have asked about the background work done before making the decision to go with D.R. Horton as the builder for the Sedgewick Avenue housing site… WCBC has learned that the developer that did not receive the winning bid, Live Together representative Jane Rohde, has a personal relationship with members of the West Side Neighborhood Association, going so far as to stay at one of the member’s homes when in…

A familiar face is in the running for the 6th district Congressional seat – Dan Cox who most recently lost a bid for the office of governor, is now vying for the seat being vacated by David Trone who is running for retiring Ben Cardin’s US Senate seat.  Cox talked about the issues that have drawn him in to the race… The Republican candidate is urging Western Maryland voters to be sure to take action during the election…

Students from Mountain Ridge High School received recognition at the recent Allegany County Commissioner’s meeting for their production of a video about the importance of recycling in the county.  The video was the winning entry in a contest sponsored by the Solid Waste Management Board.  All of the entries in the contest came from Mountain Ridge High School students under the direction of teacher Tom Kozikowski.  The winning team was presented with a framed print to display at the school. Board Chair John Kirby described how the contest worked…  

Clym Environment Services is continuing its work to locate in the Frostburg Business Park.  According to Allegany County Administrator Jason Bennett, the Frederick-based company is expanding to the county to introduce a new business line to its company that focuses on recycling medical waste.  Bennett shared the details of the product to be used by hospitals…

The State of Maryland has announced recommendations to improve safety on Maryland roadways, especially in work zones.  The Work Zone Safety Group, under the direction of Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, has developed the guidelines thrugh surveys with the public, law enforcement, and roadway workers. Lt. Governor Miller, who is a transportation engineer, spoke about what the campaign for safety will do… Recommendations include additional law officer presence in workzones, educational safety campaigns in schools, increase numbers of speed cameras, and increasing the citation amount for speeding in a work zone.  So far this year, that have been more than 1,100…

Cumberland’s Police Department is working with business owners in the area to insure they are doing their part to keep crime down.  Through a grant program, Police officers are able to visit a business and give tips to owners designed to deter criminal intent. Police Captain James Burt explains The Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design program…  

Maryland’s Republican Caucus in Annapolis is hoping the next General Assembly session decides to get tough on crime.  A group of five legislative proposals has been brought forth as the focus for the next session – prospective bills dealing with firearms, prison sentences, and police searches as well as a focus on juvenile justice. House Minority Leader Jason Buckel talked to WCBC about having appropriate consequences for young offenders…

Shopping downtown Cumberland for the holidays can be a little easier with the new discount card being offered through the Downtown Development Commission.  The cards are $5 and include discounts from over 30 downtown businesses.  The cards are available at WCBC, the Downtown Development Commission at City Hall, and will also be available at the Winter Market on December 2 and 9 at Canal Place.