On 12/13/2023 the Cumberland City Police Department served two Arrest Warrants on Kristen Nicole Smith. The warrants were issued when Smith violated the conditions of probation from two previous driving while impaired cases. Smith was also wanted through Washington County Maryland Circuit Court for CDS possession not cannabis. Smith was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center held without bail pending her next court appearance. 

The West Virginia Secretary of State is maintaining that the 2020 Presidential election was improperly influenced by federal officials.  His basis for that opinion is centered on the controversy surrounding a letter about Hunter Biden’s laptop that he says was used to create a debate point for Joe Biden in an appearance against Donald Trump.  Warner says it is the first time he has had fears about domestic enemies and wants open discussion to prevent it happening again….    

Maryland Tax Connect is preparing its online rollout.  The new self-service online portal will eventually be open to all Maryland taxpayers but will be phased in beginning in February to different business tax types.  By 2026, all taxpayers will be able to pay their state taxes through the Maryland Tax Connect portal as well as update information, view filing and tax history, and apply for business licenses.

Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Austin Davis was part of a press conference this week at Harrisburg Health Center reminding Commonwealth residents to sign up for healthcare plans.  The state’s official health marketplace, Pennie, has a deadline of December 15 for healthcare plans starting January 1.  The Lt. Governor said there is value to be found in Pennie plans not available elsewhere…    

Former Governor Larry Hogan took the opportunity to rebuke the anti-semitic actions of Harvard University during a speech to the American Enterprise Institute in Washington. Hogan had received two fellowships from the university but returned them in October over the pro-Hamas protests taking place at Harvard with no consequences for the hate-speech by academic leaders…    

Sometimes signing a long-term lease has its advantages. While the Orioles are still in limbo, the Baltimore Ravens have announced over $400 million in renovations coming to M&T Bank Stadium.  The Ravens recently signed a new 15-year lease with the State of Maryland, allowing them to tap into $600 million in bond funds allotted to them through the Maryland Stadium Authority.  Ravens President Sashi Brown says the main entrance will be completely renovated with more open space views of the city…    

Alexandria, Virginia is welcoming the Washington Wizards basketball team and the Washington Capitals hockey team to their future home in Potomac Yard.  Governor Youngkin announced the relocation of the professional sports teams and their owner, Monumental Sports, on Wednesday… District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser tried a last ditch effort to keep the Caps and Wizards in DC by offering $500 million to renovate Capital One Arena.  Monumental Sports owner Ted Leonsis is looking at the new development to be more than a sports hub – he is interested in building a “super-community”…

JEREMY ALLEN PIFER, 37 of Cumberland, is wanted by the Allegany County Sheriff's Office on 3 warrants. 1 for Failure to Appear and 2 Arrest Warrants. The Underlying Charges Include: Disorderly Conduct, Assault-2nd Degree, Robbery x 2, Extortion: Value Less $1,000, Assault-2nd Deg, Disturb the Peace/Disorderly, Theft Less than $100, Malicious Destruction of Property Value <$1,000, Conspiracy-Theft: $100 to Under $1500, and Stalking. If you know the location of this wanted person, or have information on this person, please contact: Master Deputy Shawn Fratz at 301-268-2911 or Master Deputy Larry Bennett at 301-876-3916, or Submit A Most Wanted Tip on the…

Governor Moore was asked Wednesday afternoon about the Orioles lease deal that is “imminent” as Moore calls it.  He was speaking at a press conference on proposed 2024 Veteran legislation in Annapolis.  His remarks seem to suggest he is in agreement with Senate President Bill Ferguson’s concerns about the lease in the midst of rumors about a team sale…

The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police – Barrack C have combined resources to target open and active warrants. As a result, the following individuals have been apprehended. Monday, December 11, 2023 Terrell Xazier Pattillo, 46 of Bedford, PA was served a Frederick County District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear. His original charge was Knowingly Driving Uninsured Vehicle. He was released on a $2,000 Unsecured Personal Bond. Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Janae Mystik Calhoun, 24 of Cumberland, was served a District Court Arrest Warrant for two counts of Violation of Protective Order. She was released on…