Cecil County, MD

FREE to read: Cecil County residents were quick to react to the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, which had been the law since 1973, ensuring a woman’s access to abortion.

NORTH EAST — It’s time again for one of the biggest parties in Cecil County: The Salute to Cecil County Veterans happens July 3 in North East Town Park.

ST. GEORGE’S, Del. — An Elkton-based general contractor who is still on probation relating to a 2019 Cecil County criminal case in which he bilked two clients out of thousands of dollars is back in legal trouble — this time…

To date, 85,673,420 Americans are confirmed to have been infected with COVID-19 — and over 1 million have died as a result. On a per capita basis, the U.S. has one of the highest known infections rates in the world. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area, which covers parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland, […]

Happening this week in and around Cecil County:

COLORA — The Game Breaker lacrosse camp is coming to Cecil County. The youth boys lacrosse camp, recognized as one of the best lacrosse organizations for youth lacrosse instructions, will be holding two camps at West Nottingham Academy. The camp works with all skill levels and has done much to advance the game of lacrosse around the nation in recent years. The camp will work with athletes on all aspects of the game both offense and defense. The first camp is July 5-8. Players will have another opportunity at West Nottingham July 31-Aug. 3. The camp is open to boys ages 8-16 and registration is open at. www.laxcamps.com. Interested parties can contact 1-800-944-7112.

DARLINGTON — Sure you’ve probably watched fireworks as the colorful blasts lit up the night sky from the comfort of a blanket on the ground, or perhaps seated in the bed of your pick up, but have you ever considered…

It took police investigators in Maryland less than 24 hours to apprehend a wanted man after issuing an alert to the community. On Friday, June 24, the Cecil County Sheriff's Office issued an alert for Michael Andrew Darrow, who had multiple warrants out for his arrest for violating his probation for previous assault and resisting arrest charges.

A serial burner is facing charges in Maryland after being busted for allegedly setting a Mustang on fire that belonged to his estranged wife, authorities announced. In Cecil County, Aaron William Repsher, 35, was arrested following an investigation into a car fire that was reported inside a Rising Sun garage that was intentionally set on Sunday, June 26.

RISING SUN - A man remained jailed Tuesday after he allegedly torched his estranged wife's car while it was parked inside a garage at a residence near Rising Sun, causing an estimated $50,000 in damage, according to Cecil County District…

NORTH EAST — The bright melodies of big band jazz once again filled Hart’s Amphitheater as the Airmen of Note, the United States Air Force’s jazz ensemble, returned to Cecil County for a concert on Saturday’s sunny evening.

Sheriff Troy D. Berry is pleased to announce that Director Brandon Foster of the Charles County Detention Center (CCDC) was awarded the DeWitt Award by the Maryland Correctional Administrators Association (MCAA) at a ceremony held earlier this month. The most prestigious award given by the MCAA, the DeWitt Award recognizes outstanding corrections professionals and their […]

A volunteer firefighter in Maryland was killed in Ocean City while attending the annual Maryland State Fireman’s Association convention, officials confirmed. Elkton resident Noah Day, 22, a lieutenant with the North East Fire Company in Cecil County, was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the Coastal Highway on Monday, June 20.

NORTH EAST — Phoebe Kilby discovered that her family once owned slaves thanks to a Google search, which set her on a path to meeting Betty Kilby Baldwin — whose ancestors Kilby’s had once enslaved — and writing a book…

The Cecil County Board of Elections is proud to announce the appointment of Douglas Walker as the new county Election Director. An experienced public sector and nonprofit executive, he brings over 20 years of experience leading communications and program management at three federal government agencies, and managing marketing communications in the Higher Education, association, and NGO spaces.

ELKTON — This past Saturday, the Cecil County Farm Museum hosted their annual Antique Tractor/Car/Truck/Equipment Show in the fields surrounding the museum.

RISING SUN — Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is helping two Cecil County towns obtain assistance with grant writing through its Circuit Rider program.

OCEAN CITY, Md. (WBFF) — A Cecil County was killed late Monday in Ocean City after he was struck by a car along Coastal Highway, Ocean City police said. Police said Noah Day, 22, of Elkton, was not walking in a marked crosswalk when he was hit near 46th Street around 9:30 p.m. Monday. Day was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a 44-year-old man from nearby Berlin, remained on the scene, police said.

The Ocean City Police Department is investigating a serious assault in the area of Wicomico Street and Atlantic Avenue. Police said on June 20, 2022, at approximately 11:58 p.m., officers responded to the 10-blk of Wicomico Street for a report of a fight. Upon arrival officers located three victims with...