Posts Tagged ‘dorchester county’
Richardson Maritime Museum Awarded $380,000 in State Funding to Support Purchase of Historic Campus
The Richardson Maritime Museum in Cambridge has been awarded $380,000 in state funding through Maryland’s 2026 legislative session to help purchase its historic campus on Hayward Street. Museum leaders say the funding marks a major step toward securing permanent ownership of the property and advancing long-term goals for maritime preservation, education, and community programming in…
Read MorePhase 1 Construction for Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration Project at James Island Beginning
Phase 1 construction for the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration Project by the US Army Corps of Engineers at James Island in Dorchester County is beginning. Similar to the area around Barren Island, boaters should expect to see an increase in barge and vessel traffic and marked material pipes. Boaters should avoid accessing the water…
Read MoreMore Than 200 Criminal Charges Filed in Dorchester County Animal Cruelty Case
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office says criminal charges have now been filed in an ongoing animal neglect investigation, following what officials describe as extensive work conducted behind the scenes in coordination with prosecutors and veterinary experts. Authorities say investigative and legal requirements limited what information could be publicly released earlier, but emphasized that the case…
Read MoreCommercial Property Fire in Dorchester County Under Investigation
A fire that occurred yesterday afternoon, April 14th, on Broad Street in Hurlock in Dorchester County is under investigation. The fire at the one-story commercial property began on the outside of the back of the building. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze occurred in an approximately 50-gallon barrel containing…
Read MoreMD DNR Adopts New Speed Limit in Marshyhope Creek in Dorchester County
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has combined two existing speed zones in Marshyhope Creek, which is a tributary of the Nanticoke River, into one continuous speed zone. The speed limit for the entire area is 6 knots at all times. This became effective on Monday, April 13.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON THE REGULATION…
Read MoreMSP Arrest Vienna Man for Attempted Murder After Firing Shots at a Trooper
A Dorchester County man has been arrested on charges of attempted murder. Maryland State Police responded to a report of a disturbance on Middle Street in Vienna just after 10 Thursday night. The trooper found the front door open and contacted a man inside, but the man disappeared into the home – and returned with…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Snowfall on Delmarva
Bear, Delaware was the big winner in Sunday’s Winter Storm Fern updated snow fall totals according to the National Weather Service posted at 2am Monday with 10-inches of snow – followed by Wilmington with 9-inches. In Sussex County Milton and Selbyville show with about 4-inches. Delaware’s heavier snowfall was in Kent and New Castle Counties.…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Dorchester County State of Emergency LIFTED
UPDATED – 01/26/26 – The State of Emergency, proclaimed by Dorchester County, has been lifted as of 6:00PM tonight, January 26, 2026. Â ============================================= Â ORIGINAL STORY – 01/25/26 – Effective 3:00 AM Sunday, January 25, 2026, and until further notice, all roads within Dorchester County are CLOSED to NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL. Â This action is…
Read MoreHurlock Man Arrested for Setting Multiple Fires During Christmas Eve Domestic Dispute
In Dorchester County, Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested a Hurlock man after determining he intentionally set multiple fires inside a home during an argument and physical altercation with his mother on Christmas Eve. Authorities say Matthew B. Haigis set several fires while his mother was still inside the residence on Skinners Run Road. Firefighters…
Read MorePet Dog Perishes in Rhodesdale, MD Pole Barn Fire
Firefighters were called for a pole barn fire just before 2 Monday morning in Dorchester County. Eldorado Volunteer Firefighters arrived at the Galestown-Reliance Road address in Rhodesdale and found fire in a 30-foot by 50-foot pole barn with metal siding. Maryland State Fire Marshal officials say firefighters from several companies – including Bridgeville and Seaford…
Read MoreFire Caused by Electrical Malfunction Displaces Two Residents, Kills Four Pets
Two residents of a home on Webster Street in Federalsburg, Dorchester County, are being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire occurred yesterday afternoon, November 19th. Three dogs and one cat died in the fire. The blaze started in the kitchen and was caused by an electrical malfunction. The total loss is estimated…
Read MoreChicken House Fire in Rhodesdale, Dorchester County–Result of Arson
Through follow up investigation, Deputy State Fire Marshals have determined that the chicken house fire that occurred on November 4th on Cokesbury Road in Rhodesdale was the result of arson. Investigators have gathered evidence that the blaze that occurred at the 500′ by 40′ chicken house at that location was intentionally set. The 2 alarm…
Read MoreMobile Home Fire in Dorchester County Under Investigation
A family in Dorchester County is being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire broke out today at their one story, mobile home on Corkran Street, in Hurlock. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze caused an estimated $15,000 in damage. An occupant discovered the fire, which began…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Cambridge Under Investigation
The cause of a house fire that occurred yesterday, August 27th on Race Street in Cambridge, Dorchester County is under investigation. The occupants of the two story, wood frame, single family home discovered the fire and were able to safely evacuate and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. Total damage is estimated to…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Linkwood, Dorchester County–Accidental
A fire that occurred late yesterday afternoon at a house on Ocean Gateway, Linkwood, in Dorchester County has been ruled accidental. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, a failure in the bathroom exhaust fan caused the blaze. The occupants were home when the fire occurred. The activation of smoke alarms in…
Read MoreBoat Fire in Taylor’s Island in Dorchester County
A boat fire that occurred just before 2 a.m. (July 17th) on Taylor’s Island Road in Taylor’s Island in Dorchester County is under investigation. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze occurred at the 35′ Concor, Cabin Cruiser Vessel. No injuries resulted from the fire. Damage is estimated at $75,000.…
Read MoreNext Round of Quick-Build Safety Projects Planned to be Implemented at Locations Across Maryland
Building upon the success of its first-ever Complete Streets Leadership Academy in 2024, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is partnering with local jurisdictions this summer to deploy Complete Streets “quick-build” demonstration projects to improve safety on state-owned roadways in communities across Maryland. Quick-build projects are planned for several counties including Dorchester–specifically MD…
Read MoreFlorida Man Extradited in $200K Dorchester County Marine Burglary and Theft Case
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a Florida man following a months-long investigation into a large-scale commercial burglary at Gootee’s Marine in Church Creek, Maryland. On December 16, 2024, deputies responded to Gootee’s Marine for a reported theft from a secure boat storage yard. Six outboard boat motors, valued at more than…
Read MoreUPDATE: Two Arson Arrests for Duck Blind Fire in Dorchester County
UPDATE–3/19/25:Â Â Two Dorchester County men have been charged with Arson after a duck blind fire earlier this month. Deputy State Fire Marshals arrested Paul Ellwood and Edwin Krell—both in their 40’s– for a fire that was intentionally set in early March. The fire occurred at the duck blind at Bluff Point in Hoopersville. Investigators determined…
Read MoreDrought Conditions on Delmarva Increase Wildfire Risk – Outdoor Burning Restrictions in Several Counties & Delaware
The Worcester County Fire Marshal is warning of heightened wildfire risks to to ongoing moderate drought conditions, high winds and low humidity. Wildfire activity has been on the rise and the Fire Marshal’s office strongly urges you to avoid outdoor burning or to exercise extreme caution if burning is necessary. These conditions endanger personal property…
Read MoreCommercial Dumpster Fire in Cambridge Under Investigation
A fire that occurred late last night at two large commercial dumpsters is under investigation. The location at which the blaze broke out was between 504 & 506 Greenwood Avenue in Cambridge–Dorchester County. A large amount of trash to include furniture was scattered around the dumpsters. The fire caused damage to apartments in both buildings 504 and…
Read MoreStructure Fire in Dorchester County Under Investigation
The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that occurred late last night at an apartment over a storage garage on Hills Point Road, Cambridge, Dorchester County. No injuries occurred as a result of the fire. Structural damage has been estimated at  $12,000. and loss of contents at $50,000. The cause of…
Read MoreSnow Drifting Issues in the Area
There have been numerous reports of snow drifting issues in the area, particularly in Maryland. In Dorchester County–Overnight, numerous roads have become completely covered and impassable due to drifting snow. Many roadways are not even visible beneath the heavy snow, creating extremely hazardous conditions. As a result, the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Information for MD State Senator Richard Colburn
UPDATED – 12/31/24 – Funeral information for Senator Richard Colburn has been released. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, from 10am until 12noon at Open Bible Church, 1619 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. A memorial service will immediately follow at the church beginning at 12noon. Burial will be private. ====================================== Maryland…
Read MoreBicycle-Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project Completed in Dorchester County
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has completed a $1.1 million project to install new bicycle-pedestrian facilities in Dorchester County along MD 392 (Delaware Avenue) from MD 331 (Main Street) to west of Taylor Avenue in the Town of Hurlock. Construction on the project began this spring. According to the MDOT State Highway…
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