On Monday, June 5, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a criminal summons on Ashley Kline.  The summons was issued in connection with an incident that occurred on May 24, 2023.  On this date, at approximately 10:19 AM, officers of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a residence in the 900 block of Old Williams Rd. for the report of a burglary in progress.  Officers arrived and learned that no burglary had occurred and that the caller, Ashley Kline, had made a false report.  Police filed for charges against Kline at the District Court of Allegany County.  Kline signed for…

On Monday, June 5, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served a body attachment on Brandon Robinson.  The body attachment was issued as the result of Robinson failing to appear for court on May 31, 2023.     Robinson was arrested and transported to Central Booking.  He was later seen by a District Court Commissioner and released on his personal recognizance. ARRESTED:  Brandon Lee Robinson        AGE:  35        Cumberland, MD

The agreement signed by President Joe Biden over the weekend to raise the nation’s debt limit also included final approval of the Mountain Valley Pipeline project, a natural gas pipeline system that will span approximately 303 miles from northwestern West Virginia to southern Virginia.  The pipeline project is expected to be complete by the end of the year.  West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin…    

According to ANCHOR, a citizen’s group opposed to the placement of wind turbines on Dan’s Mountain, work is continuing to place the turbines there.  The group has seen road improvements and clear cutting of timber on the mountain as signs of progression.  Darlene Park of Anchor told WCBC what she has found out about the size of the turbines to be placed on Dan’s Mountain. She said these turbines are bigger than any currently in operation in the area…

While most of the Greater Cumberland Committee meeting was focused on updates to technical updates to projects dealing with the US219 completion, some good news was brought forward for drivers that travel through Cresaptown.  Matt Baker, Deputy Administrator for Project Development for the Maryland SHA, said funding is in place and work should start soon in the area …

Senator Joe Manchin is celebrating the approval of the Mountain Valley Pipeline that will bring gas to more underserved areas on the East Coast.  Manchin said that many senators were not aware of what citizens in the Carolinas were paying for gas after last winter’s storms…

Stan Strickland of DelFest spoke with WCBC about the results of the recent festival and the gate revenues in comparison to previous years… Strickland also said that when the festival ends, the organizers get together for a “post-mortem” meeting…

Following Governor Wes Moore’s comments on not sending National Guard aid to Texas for border control, Senator Mike McKay spoke on the Dave Norman Morning program to relay a similar response he received when he had written to the previous administration… Democratic cities have been asking for aid for the influx of illegal immigrants, but it has been slow in coming.  McKay says with the numbers of illegals coming and joining government programs, somehow Maryland will have to get involved…

With David Trone’s announcement that he will seek the US Senate seat being vacated by the retirement of Ben Cardin, the field to replace Trone as Maryland’s 6th Congressional district representative is shaping up.  Maryland businessman and self-described “Blue Dog Democrat” Stephen McDow of Monrovia, MD has embarked on a listening tour throughout the sixth district.  He says listening is central to his candidacy…

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced state resident first responders and law enforcement officers will receive a $40 discount for an Annual State Park and Trail Passport. The passport, which allows unlimited day-use entry for all of Maryland’s state parks and park facilities for one year, is otherwise available for $75 for in-state residents.  Park passes may be purchased at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources online store. To be eligible for the discounted price of $35, the purchaser will be required to present identification or other credentials as a first responder along with proof of Maryland residency.