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Salisbury woman convicted of attempted murder in robbery at backyard barbecue
On April 24, 2024, Ashlee Nicole Scott, of Salisbury, Maryland, was sentenced by a jury in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County for attempted murder, of which she was convicted on Aug. 20, 2023. Following a three-day jury trial, Scott was convicted of attempted murder in the first degree, attempted...
'We knew it was an issue that could not wait': Moore signs multiple housing bills into law
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the Renters’ Rights and Stabilization Act and other housing legislation into law during a bill signing ceremony at the State House in Annapolis on Thursday. Del. Chris Adams, R-Wicomico/Caroline/Dorchester/Talbot, a landlord, was not there, and thus did not participate in the smiling and celebratory...
Maryland's second highest court finds no merit in Robellard's appeal of murder conviction
ANNAPOLIS -- A three-judge panel with the Appellate Court of Maryland denied the appeal of James M. Robellard who was convicted in October 2022 by a Somerset County jury for first degree murder ...
AutoZone plans for Princess Anne moving through regulatory review
PRINCESS ANNE -- Plans for an AutoZone retail store on Brittingham Lane south of the new Royal Farms received contingent approval for its water and sewer plans from the Somerset County Sanitary ...
Two Injured Following Three-Vehicle Collision In Ridge
RIDGE, Md. – On April 25, 2024, at approximately 9:14 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a multi-vehicle accident on Point Lookout Road in the area of Wynne Road. Crews arrived to find three vehicles in the roadway with two occupants injured. EMS evaluated the patients on the scene and...
St. Mary's County Board of Education District 4 voters guide
Charles Carrington Town of residence: Lexington Park Age: 27 Question 1: Do you feel board of education members should weigh in on what books are allowed or banned from schools? I believe the school board should weigh in on the...
Princess Anne welcomes new business: Sisters With A Twist
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – In Princess Anne a new bakery opened Wednesday. It’s called Sisters With A Twist opened on Main Street. The bakery sells all the savory treats you can imagine including cinnamon buns, twisted island cakes, and bagels. We spoke with the owners, two cousins from the Jersey shore, hence the twist who say they’re excited for this new adventure.
Early Morning Fire Causes $1.3 Million In Damages In Tall Timbers
TALL TIMBERS, Md. — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating an early morning house fire in Tall Timbers, St. Mary’s County, that resulted in an estimated $1.3 million in damages. The fire, which occurred on April 24, 2024 at 3:55 a.m., on Whitestone Drive was...
St. Mary's Circuit Court judge voters guide
Sue Ann Armitage Town of residence: Drayden Age: 58 Question 1: Under what circumstances would you consider imposing a sentence above state recommended guidelines? Judges are given guidance about the reasons they can consider deviating upward from the guidelines. Those...
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