Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Dollar General in Stevensville for a report of a theft that had just occurred. While en route, dispatch advised that an unknown female had exited the store with a shopping cart full of merchandise. A vehicle matching the suspect vehicle’s description was located shortly after in the ... Read more

Two toddlers drowned in Caroline County recently, according to the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies from the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 12000 block of Greensboro Road for a report of a possible drowning. Upon arrival, deputies located two pediatric victims, a 2-year-old male and a 3-year-old male, being provided medical treatment from ... Read more

The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office is advising you to be aware of a fraudulent text message scam impersonating law enforcement and traffic agencies. The message claims you have an unpaid traffic citation and threatens license suspension, fines, and legal action unless immediate payment is made via a suspicious link. Authorities are labeling this a ... Read more

Theresa Snyder has retired as executive director of Kent Association of Riding Therapy, the Evening Enterprise reports. KART was founded in 1984 to help children and adults with special needs enhance their social and developmental growth. According to its website, the nonprofit uses a multi-faceted program involving therapeutic horseback riding, grooming and caring for the ... Read more

The Easton carnival unexpectedly closed Thursday due to stolen amusement ride wires, though organizers said it would be back on Friday for the event’s Fourth of July finale. The Star Democrat reports six major cables valued at a total of $30,000 were stolen before the carnival opened Thursday. The owner called Easton police and filed ... Read more

Centreville Town Council approved an ordinance to allow the cost of repair, vacating, and/or demolition by the town to be assessed against the property as a lien collectable in the same manner as real estate taxes. MyEasternShoreMD.com reports under the ordinance, town officials or a designated code official may request a warrant from a judge ... Read more

During its July meeting, the Caroline County Board of Education were presented with preliminary location studies for the new north Caroline County middle school. After hearing the presentations and brief discussions, The BOE did not make a decision on the site, and Board President Michele Wayman said the BOE will “study [the information presented by ... Read more

More than half of onsite sewage subdivision approvals in Kent County over the past decade failed to meet state regulatory requirements, according to a Maryland Department of the Environment appraisal released in April. Kent County News reports from 2015 to 2024, 59% of subdivisions using onsite sewage disposal systems did not comply with regulations, posing ... Read more

A Talbot County woman and her family made a record $25 million gift toward Easton’s in-construction medical center, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health announced Tuesday. The Star Democrat reports it’s the largest private donation in Shore Regional Health history and one of the largest ever across the statewide University of Maryland Medical System. The ... Read more

Rock Hall has a full slate of events scheduled to mark July 4th. The fireworks display to be held on Thursday, July 3 at Rock Hall Harbor. The parade will be held in Rock Hall on Friday, July 4 at 10 a.m. to feature local bands. Join the celebration afterward for midway games, talent show, ... Read more