On July 12, Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of trespassing at Castle Marina, located at 301 Tackle Circle in Chester, where an unwanted subject was onboard a private vessel. Turns out that person had apparently been in contact with the owner who was looking to sell the boat, but that owner ... Read more

Last week, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy finalized the permanent protection of Southeast Creek Farm, through a donated easement co-held by Maryland Environmental Trust (MET). This new easement, covering nearly 100 acres, marks a conservation win for Queen Anne’s County, which has now exceeded state goals by preserving more than 43% of its agricultural zoned land. ... Read more

With a public hearing on a proposed ordinance authorizing the purchase of 16,874 square feet of property scheduled for July 23, the Town of Queenstown claimed it has no plans for expansions to the wastewater treatment plant at this time. The Bay Times and Record Observer reports the town is seeking to purchase the back ... Read more

On Sunday, residents, friends, family and individuals from several states came together to support the Puckett family at the Mason and Bentley Puckett Funeral Fundraiser in Caroline County. The Star Democrat reports Mason, 1, and Bentley, 3, died on June 29 in an accidental drowning, according to the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office. Less then two ... Read more

The Kent County 4H Fair runs July 16th to the 19th. Organizers say there is something for everyone as always from great food, arts and crafts, tractor pulls, and midway rides. Also, the 4-H Livestock and Cake Auctions are happening. The focus of the fair is agricultural education and providing educational opportunities for county youth. ... Read more

The Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services, along with partnering agencies, will conduct a Full-Scale Emergency Sheltering Exercise at Centreville Middle School on Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. This important preparedness exercise is designed to simulate a real-world emergency response, including the setup and ... Read more

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has announced upcoming full-span closures on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge as maintenance and replacement work is conducted in the coming days.Starting Monday, the eastbound span will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night through Wednesday, July 16. On July 17, the eastbound closures are scheduled for 11 p.m. ... Read more

The day-long search for a missing Centreville woman has ended safely. The Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff is pleased to report that Linda Mullikin has been located alive and conscious and is currently being transported for medical care. The Bay Times and Record Observer reports authorities were searching for 83-year-old Linda Mullikin, who ... Read more

Queen Anne’s County officials have been alerted to a scam involving fake invoices that appear to come from a local government agency. Scammers are using publicly available information to create official-looking requests for wire transfers—often for things like zoning or permit fees. They advise to be cautious of unfamiliar or urgent invoices, requests for wire ... Read more

The woman responsible for a more than 20 vehicle crash on the Bay Bridge has been sentenced in Queen Anne’s County Circuit Court. The Bay Times and Record Observer reports 49 year old Gwendolyn Persina of Chester, was sentenced to three years of incarceration with all but 315 days suspended, which is the time Persina ... Read more