Posts Tagged ‘Crisfield’
Historical Marker Commemorating 1938 Crab Pickers Strike Unveiled by MDOT
A historical marker commemorating the 1938 Crab Pickers Strike was unveiled Friday along Maryland 413 near Crisfield. The marker remembers the 600 crab pickers – mostly African American women –…
Read MoreUPDATE: Arrest Made in Connection with Bomb Threats at Mardela Middle and High School
UPDATED 2-7-24 An arrest has been made in connection with a series of bomb threats that were directed at Mardela Middle and High School on Wednesday, January 10th. The person…
Read More$27 Million Investment to Improve Internet Access for Homes Across Maryland
More than 133,000 laptops have been awarded to 27 local governments across Maryland as part of the state’s $27.2-million investment through the Office of Statewide Broadband’s Connected Devices Program. Governor…
Read MoreCrisfield Man Arrested for Possessing and Distributing Child Pornography
Troopers in Somerset County arrested a Crisfield man this morning after an investigation led to evidence of possession and distribution of child pornography. On May 17, 2022, troopers served a…
Read MoreMD State Fire Marshal Investigating Arson Fire in Crisfield
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating another arson fire in Somerset County. Crisfield firefighters were called to a two story home on North Third Street just after 2:30 Wednesday…
Read MoreMD Fire Marshal Investigating Intentional Fire in Crisfield
Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators have determined an early Sunday morning fire was intentional. Crisfield firefighters were called to a home on West Main Street in Crisfield just before 1:30…
Read MoreGov. Hogan Announces Major Laptop Contribution To Eastern Shore Nonprofits
More than 200 laptops have been contributed to 11 local nonprofit organizations on the Maryland Eastern Shore. Governor Larry Hogan made the announcement Wednesday in Crisfield before the J. Millard…
Read MoreThousands Of Chickens Perish In Poultry House Fire
A poultry house fire in Somerset County is under investigation. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says about 27,000 birds were killed in Sunday morning’s blaze on Freedomtown Road in…
Read MoreMan Gets 45-Year Sentence For 2019 Shooting Death
A man is going to prison for a killing on the Eastern Shore. According to the Somerset County State’s Attorney’s Office, Bobby Tenner Junior received a 45-year prison sentence this…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Salisbury Homicide
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a homicide last Friday night in Salisbury. Maryland State Police said 28-year-old Levonte Javar Martin of Crisfield is charged with first-degree murder…
Read MoreSuspected Arson Probed In Crisfield, Md.
A house fire in Somerset County was intentional, according to an investigation conducted by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. At about 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, firefighters responded to a blaze…
Read MoreFEMA Approves Flood Mitigation Grant For Crisfield
Flood mitigation efforts in Crisfield will get support with a grant of more than $1.2-million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the State of Maryland. According to Congressman Andy…
Read MoreCrisfield Fire at Abandoned House Under Investigation
Maryland Fire Marshal investigators are looking into a fire at an abandoned house on Byrdtown Road near Crisfield. The fire was discovered by a passerby just before 10 last night…
Read MorePRMC of Salisbury Acquires Crisfield’s McCready Health
Peninsula Regional Health System of Salisbury announced Monday it’s acquisition of McCready Health of Crisfield. Talk of the merger began about a year and a half ago when McCready Health…
Read MoreState & Federal Officials Investigating Crash at Crisfield Regional Airport
Maryland State Police are investigating a plane crash around 4 this morning at the Crisfield Regional Airport. Police were called by the pilot’s wife about the crash – the pilot,…
Read MoreLightning Strike Responsible for Overnight House Fire in Crisfield
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal says it has determined a fire that took place in the early morning hours of Sunday was accidental, caused by a lightning…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal Investigates House Fire in Crisfield
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office says it is investigating following a structure fire at a home in Crisfield on Thursday afternoon. Officials say the blaze broke out shortly after…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Crisfield Area Crash
Two people were injured in a single vehicle crash near Crisfield around 1 Sunday morning. Maryland State Police were called to the area of Old State and Mariners Roads where…
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