Posts Tagged ‘somerset county’
Md. Natural Gas Pipeline Project Wins Key Approval
A wetlands permit that would lead to construction of a natural gas pipeline serving the Eastern Shore has been approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works. It would bring natural gas service to Somerset County, which is one of three Maryland counties without natural gas. State Senator Mary Beth Carozza said natural gas service…
Read MoreMD Eviction Prevention Partnership Grants Awarded – Keeps Moratorium in Place
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that 17 Maryland local jurisdictions were awarded $19.3 million in Maryland Eviction Prevention Partnership grants, which will address the needs of more than 3,600 households across the state. “Maryland has continued to be a national leader in our COVID-19 response, which is why we have responded aggressively with targeted rental…
Read More1 Killed, 2 Shot in Somerset Co. Incident
Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting death in Somerset County. Troopers from the Princess Anne Barrack responded to a report of three people being shot in Marion over the weekend. One person, identified as 46-year-old Lagina Robellard of Hebron, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other male shooting victims were taken to a…
Read MoreWoman Dies In Eastern Shore Mobile Home Fire
A 72-year-old woman is dead following a mobile home fire in Somerset County. Someone passing by discovered the blaze along Whitehaven Ferry Road Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters from Mount Vernon, Princess Anne and Allen responded. It took about one hour to bring the fire under control. The office of the medical examiner will make a positive…
Read MoreFlash Flood Watch CANCELED
Flash Flood Watch CANCELED for Talbot County, MD Queen Anne’s County, MD Sussex County, DE Wicomico County, MD Somerset County, MD Worcester County, MD Dorchester County, MD
Read MoreRaccoon On Eastern Shore Tests Positive For Rabies
A raccoon tests positive for rabies in Somerset County. The health department says the raccoon came into contact with a person in Westover, and positive test results were received Wednesday. Citizens are advised to follow vaccination requirements for pets and livestock, and to report any wildlife that is acting strangely or appears to be sick.…
Read MoreMEMA: COVID-19 Should Be Part Of Your Hurricane Prep
The pandemic brings a whole new set of concerns when it comes to hurricane preparation. The Maryland Emergency Management Agency says beyond the usual prep – such as having an evacuation route and plan and keeping water, food and critical supplies on hand – masks, hand sanitizer and other such supplies should also be part…
Read MoreSomerset County Office Buildings will Reopen to Public, May 18
Somerset County Government has announced pursuant to Governor Hogan’s Executive Order #20-05-13-01, Somerset County hereby follows the Governor’s order as written. For clarification, please visit governor.maryland.gov County office buildings will reopen to the public, effective Monday, May 18 at 8:30 am. Masks/facial coverings are required for entrance. Social distancing guidelines will apply. Thank you for…
Read More“Game Stop” Phone Scam Reported in Somerset County
The Somerset County Sheriff’s office is warning of a phone scam that has been reported locally. Someone calls stating they are from the Federal Government and tell you that you’re being investigated for a certain crime. You’re told to go to the nearest Food Lion Store, purchase reloadable Game Stop cards, load them with your…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Inmate Death at ECI
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at ECI in Somerset County. Police were notified of the death of 32 year old Alexander Christopher after he and another man were taken to PRMC in Salisbury. Christopher was pronounced dead at the hospital – his body has been sent to Baltimore for autopsy…
Read MoreTwo County Chase Ends in the Arrest of Two
Maryland State Police in Somerset County tried to stop a vehicle for traffic violations just after 6 Saturday morning, but the driver took off as a passenger tossed items out of the vehicle. Troopers learned the vehicle was reported stolen through Salisbury Police. The driver continued on Route 13 towards Salisbury where stop sticks were…
Read MoreOne Person Injured After Eden House Fire
The Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal is investigating after a house fire in Somerset County in the early morning hours of Wednesday. The fire happened at a home in the 7000 block of Meadow Bridge Road in Eden, Somerset County. Officials say the fire broke out around 12:25 a.m. on June 12. The Fruitland…
Read MoreMDOT Begins Replacement of Route 364 Bridge Near Pocomoke City
The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced the beginning of a project that will replace the Maryland 364 Dividing Creek Bridge at the Somerset-Worcester County line. The project, expected to cost 2.3 million dollars will lead to the closure of the existing bridge and a detour of MD 364 beginning on Thursday, June 13. The…
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 strike. Officials say the blaze broke out shortly after 2 a.m. in the 300 block of Somers Cove in Crisfield. The structure, owned by the…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Somerset County Shooting
A Deal Island man has been arrested after a shooting that occurred in Somerset County on Saturday. Maryland State Police say just before 2am troopers were called to PRMC in Salisbury for a shooting victim. The victim told police he was arguing with 33 year old Lance Fridley when Fridley shot him. Fridley was arrested…
Read MoreMaryland DNR Offers Free Tree Seedlings in Worcester, Somerset Counties
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says it is offering free tree seedlings to landowners in Somerset and Worcester counties who have a creek, drainage ditch, stream or other waterway on or near their property as part of their Backyard Buffers program. DNR officials say trees and shrubs planted along waterways help to improve water…
Read MoreBarricade Situation in Princess Anne
Maryland State Police say they are investigating after they were called to a home in Princess Anne around 4:48 p.m. this afternoon for a barricaded subject with a firearm inside. Troopers say Maggie Jo Hobbs contacted them reporting that her boyfriend Darryl Birkett had barricaded himself and their 6-month-old child inside his residence. Hobbs said…
Read MoreOne Person Dead Following Car Crash on Route 13 in Princess Anne
Maryland State Police say they are investigating following an overnight crash in Somerset County. Troopers say they incident happened around 1:30 a.m. this morning. A Trooper witnessed a white vehicle off the roadway, crashed into the center median of Route 13. An investigation uncovered the vehicle was a Dodge Magnum operated by a 19-year-old female…
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 4 p.m. at a home at 3188 William Maddox Road. The structure, a two story, wood frame, single family home sustained serious damage in the…
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 they found a van on its roof with two people trapped inside. Police learned the van veered off the roadway, struck a tree and rolled…
Read MorePrincess Anne Building Fire Under Investigation
The Maryland State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating the cause of a Tuesday afternoon fire in Princess Anne that destroyed a pole building. The blaze broke out just after 3pm on Venton Road. The Princess Anne Fire Department responded, getting the fire under control in just under two hours. WGMD has learned a neighbor discovered…
Read MoreSNOW EMERGENCY LIFTED IN SOMERSET COUNTY
The snow emergency plan in Somerset County was lifted at 10pm Friday ====================================================== The Maryland State Police at the Princess Anne Barrack in Somerset County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration have implemented the Snow Emergency Plan. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout…
Read MoreSomerset County Snow Emergency Plan
The Maryland State Police at the Princess Anne Barrack in Somerset County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration have implemented the Snow Emergency Plan. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the county. Effective on 12/9/2018 at 5:15 p.m. all vehicles on the roadway…
Read MoreMSP Charge 2 NY Men After Traffic Stop
A traffic stop in Somerset County Saturday led to the arrest of two New York men. Maryland State Police say a K-9 scan of their car showed a positive alert and a search of 27 year old Luke Keough turned up cocaine and drug paraphernalia. A search of 66 year old Marc Schwartz turned up…
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