Weather Impacts from Tropical Storm Debby Likely for Delmarva

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  As Tropical Storm Debby makes its way north, we can expect impacts on Delmarva. In Talbot County, Maryland, 2-4 inches of rain are expected from today through Saturday morning with some instances of flash flooding from heavy rainfall. High winds on Friday morning through Saturday morning are in the forecast with sustained winds up…

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Boat Fire in Royal Oak, Talbot County

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The St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department responded to a boat fire that occurred on Bellevue Road in Royal Oak– Talbot County at around 7:00 this morning. The fire started on the inside of the boat, and according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the preliminary cause was an unspecified electrical event that…

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Mobile Home Fire in Talbot County–Accidental

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A mobile home fire that occurred late yesterday afternoon on Schockley Lane in Cordova, Talbot County has been ruled accidental. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the fire was due to a mechanical and electrical failure in the water pump. The American Red Cross was notified of the fire to assist with…

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UPDATED: Plane Crash Near Easton Under Investigation

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UPDATED – 6:30pm – The deceased victim is identified as 56 year old Robert Eugene Merlini of Annapolis. Merlini was the pilot, and sole occupant of a twin engine Cessna that crashed in the Tred Avon River this morning. ============================================================ UPDATED – 2:30pm – Maryland State Police are investigating a plane crash just after 9:30…

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Staying Safe During Extreme Heat & Cooling Centers

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COOLING CENTERS: STAYING SAFE IN EXTREME HEAT: The Division of Public Health (DPH) is asking Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat this week and prevent heat-related illness as temperatures rise. On hot days and warm nights, our bodies have less chance to recover, placing everyone at risk for heat-related illness. When temperatures and humidity…

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Fire Forces Temporary Closure of Easton Diner

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The Easton Diner on Ocean Gateway in Talbot County is closed due to a fire that occurred on the evening of June 5th. Structural damage to the one story, commercial building is estimated to be at $20,000 with the loss of contents estimated at $5,000. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the…

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Queen Anne, Maryland Man Arrested for Two Separate Assaults

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A 33-year-old Queen Anne, Maryland man has been arrested for an assault with a firearm that occurred on Cannery Road in Queen Anne, Talbot County. According to the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office, investigators interviewed someone who reported being a victim of two separate assaults that occurred in September and October. Investigators learned the first incident…

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Trappe, MD Man Arrested on Theft and Firearm Charges

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A 20-year-old Trappe, Maryland man is facing theft and firearm charges stemming from the illegal purchase of a stolen firearm and being a minor in possession of a firearm. Allen Thomas had a bail review in Talbot County District Court, where he was released on a $30,000 unsecured personal bond. Thomas’ case is pending further…

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Accidental Fire at Easton High School Classroom This Morning

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A fire occurred Just before 7:00 this morning in a classroom at Easton High School on Mecklenburg Avenue in Easton– Talbot County, Maryland. According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, custodian staff were in the process of moving items out of the classroom and placed electronic equipment on the stove top, inadvertently activating…

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Electrical Malfunction Causes House Fire in Talbot County

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A two-story single-family house on Willis St. in Cordova, Talbot County is damaged as a result of a fire that occurred yesterday evening. An electrical malfunction caused the blaze, which started in the second-floor bedroom, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The fire caused an estimated $15,000 in structural damage. Estimated…

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Commercial Building Fire Under Investigation in Talbot County

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The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that occurred in a lumber yard on Park Avenue in Queen Anne early yesterday evening. Officials do not yet know the cause. It took 80 firefighters 4 hours to control the fire, which caused $300,000 in damage but no deaths or injuries. A worker at the…

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Talbot County Initiates Gun Violence Program

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The Talbot County State’s Attorney is going after a rising number of disqualified people who are in possession of loaded weapons. Scott Patterson says that those who are convicted of violent crimes or certain other offenses, like drug distribution, forfeit the right to lawful firearm possession under Maryland law. Patterson has reached an agreement with…

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Fire Heavily Damages Chicken House On Eastern Shore

Cordova chicken house fire, 2/19/22 (photo courtesy of Md. State Fire Marshal's Office)
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Damage is estimated at $200,000 in a commercial chicken house fire in Talbot County. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire in Cordova broke out last Saturday afternoon. It took firefighters about 90 minutes to bring the fire under control. The owner discovered the blaze, and the cause is under investigation. Anyone…

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Talbot Co. House Fire Under Investigation

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A vacant home went up in flames late Tuesday night in Tilghman, Talbot County. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire broke out just before 11:00 p.m. along Black Walnut Point Road. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage is estimated at $200,000. A neighbor discovered the blaze. No injuries…

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Thousands Turn Out For 50th Waterfowl Festival In Talbot Co.

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Big crowds came out Sunday for the 50th Waterfowl Festival in Easton, a showcase of wildlife art which also included a sportsman’s expo. A nonprofit organization presents the annual festival as it continues to advocate for protecting the wildlife and habitat of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Games and contests for kids included the kids’ fly fishing…

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Massive Fire Guts Talbot Co. Home

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A house fire in Talbot County Wednesday is still under investigation. Someone who was passing by discovered the fire on Deep Neck Road in Royal Oak Wednesday night. No injuries were reported.Damage is estimated at $4-million to the structure and half-a-million dollars to the contents. The cause is still being investigated. Anyone with information is…

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Fire Damages Talbot Co. Commercial Garage, Several Vehicles

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A fire has caused extensive damage to an Easton auto shop and several vehicles. The Maryland Fire Marshal’s Office said an investigation into Friday’s fire at the Easton Service Center on North Street indicates that an employee inadvertently ignited gasoline vapors as he was working on a vehicle in the service bay. Nearby combustible materials…

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Star-Democrat Building Struck By Fire

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The Star-Democrat of Easton’s building is hit by a fire. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire broke out in the exterior loading dock area of Adams Publishing Group Media of Chesapeake L.L.C just after 10 p.m. Wednesday. People were working inside and got out safely. The fire was relatively contained, but…

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