Congressman David Trone (MD-06) released his 2022 Annual Report, outlining his work serving constituents, fighting our nation’s worsening mental health and addiction crises, and supporting historic legislation to improve the lives of Marylanders.  Through the past year, Trone and his team answered 31,263 constituent letters, emails, and calls – all while sticking to their 72-hour response time. Rep. Trone understands that it can be difficult for many Marylanders to make ends meet, so he took action by recovering $9,056,789 in savings for constituents over the next 10 years, $4,427,423 of which were unemployment insurance benefits. Congressman Trone’s office remains committed…

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has released the following statement in regard to the killing of Tyre Nichols: “I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Tyre Nichols, and to the community in Memphis and beyond that knew him and mourns his passing. I also grieve for our American community, which still has so far to travel to reach the goal of justice for all. “These videos, and the horrors that they portray, have been felt here in Maryland and across the nation. Protesting injustice is a proud American tradition, and I stand with you in peaceful opposition…

On Friday, January 27th, 2023, The Cumberland City Police served Abigayle Louise Colleen Hartman, 25, of Cumberland MD, with a criminal summons. The summons was issued in reference to a motor vehicle crash that occurred on December 22nd, 2022 in the 300 block of N. Centre St. During that incident, it is alleged that Hartman and the other driver exchanged vehicle information after the crash. It was later discovered that Hartman’s vehicle did not have valid insurance at the time of the crash. As a result, an application for charges was filed and a criminal summons issued by the Allegany…

On Friday, January 27th, 2023, The Cumberland City Police arrested Gregory Shawn Robinette, 44, of Fort Ashby WV. Robinette was arrested when officers responded to the area of Queen City Pavement for the report of a disturbance. During the incident, it was discovered that Robinette had two active arrest warrants in Mineral County WV for felony absconding. Robinette was then placed under arrest for being a fugitive from justice and transported to Police Headquarters for processing. He was taken before the District Court Commissioner for his Initial Appearance where remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is currently being…

The General Assembly is making gun control a priority this year, after the U.S. Supreme Court in June struck down gun permit restrictions similar to Maryland’s. The Gun Safety Act of 2023 is speeding through the legislative process with a second hearing scheduled for Feb. 7, and at least two other bills are pending. The act, SB 0001, is expected to cause heated debate. Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher, D-Montgomery, and then Sen. Susan Lee, D-Montgomery, who recently was appointed secretary of state, sponsored the bill. The proposal would prohibit an individual from knowingly wearing, carrying or transporting a firearm onto another…

West Virginia residents may see some relief in how often they need to get their vehicles inspected. After many previous attempts to change the requirement to get an inspection sticker each year, a bill is advancing to have inspections once every two years. Senate Bill 254 was on its first reading Wednesday. The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports the bill says that the “Superintendent of the West Virginia State Police shall require that every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer registered in this state be inspected once every two years and that an official certificate of inspection and approval be…

FREE heart screening for those age 60 and older, or those age 50 and older with cardiovascular risk factors! Appointments required and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 410-573-9483 to schedule an appointment. WHERE: Allegany County Health Department 12501 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD WHEN: February 4 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cardiovascular disease and stroke are the leading causes of death worldwide. To reverse this trend in our cities, the Heart Health Foundation and Dare to CARE are leading a statewide campaign to “Paint the Town Red” for a Heart-Healthy Maryland. Your FREE screening includes: – Cardiovascular Risk…

With a single, swift personnel move this week, Gov. Wes Moore (D) may have done more to advance Maryland’s battle against climate change than volumes of legislation or months of advocacy ever could.  That’s the optimistic view of many environmentalists after Moore announced Wednesday that he was rescinding 48 recess appointments to state boards and commissions that his predecessor, former Gov. Larry Hogan (R), made last year. Included on the list were two of Hogan’s appointees to the Maryland Public Service Commission — meaning Moore is now in the position to pick three of the panel’s five commissioners over the next several weeks….

Gov. Wes Moore traveled to Baltimore on Friday to talk about supporting services that address mental health. WBAL reports Moore held a roundtable at Behavioral Health System Baltimore with Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. Like many, Moore said members of his own family are battling with mental and behavioral health problems, and that the approach to the issue needs to change. Moore said "we have to think differently" in dealing with mental health

The City of Cumberland, the Downtown Development Commission (DDC) and the Parks and Recreation Department extend an invitation to everyone for the 16th annual Groundhog Day Celebration at City Hall Plaza. On Wednesday, February 2nd, Cumberland’s prognosticator mascot, Queen City Charlie, will be on the steps of City Hall to help answer the question, “Will it be an early Spring or six more weeks of Winter?” On hand to interpret the prediction will be Mayor Raymond Morriss and members of City Council. The program will begin at 7 a.m. with Mayor Morriss announcing the coloring contest winners, reading the Proclamation,…