The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a training exercise in the 200 block area of Horseshoe Road in Queen Anne today from the morning through the afternoon.  This training may create a large law enforcement presence, but there is no threat to the community.  The Sheriff’s Office asks that the public be cautious when traveling through the area. 

Members of the Chestertown community have rallied around the victims of a fire on September 7th.  The owner of one of the buildings involved in the fire his working with the Chester Valley Ministers Association and set up a Chestertown Area Relief Fund.  This fund will provide a significant cash payment to the victims of the recent Cannon Street Fire.  I it also planned that the fund will continue on and help victims of future fires to help fill the financial gap.  Those wishing to donate can visit chestervalleyministers.org. 

The Caroline County Chamber of Commerce’s annual macaroni and cheese competition—originally slated for its 8th year on October 24th—has been called off. Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce could not be reached immediately for a formal statement on the exact circumstances behind the decision, however the Chamber website does say that refunds will be processed for all those who have made payments.   

Residents of Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties are encouraged to mark their calendars for the Fall 2026 Midshore Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day Saturday October 3rd from 8 to 2 at 7341 Barkers Landing Road in Easton.  Drop- Off Day will be held rain or shine and is free to Midshore County residents.  For questions about the program, contact the Maryland Environmental Service at (443) 685-4073.