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Cecil County, MD

Elkton, MD

Police & Fire

Cecil County Deputy Fire Chief Accused Of Setting Blaze He Helped Extinguish

Cecil County Deputy Fire Chief Accused Of Setting Blaze He Helped Extinguish

Cecil County Deputy Fire Chief Accused Of Setting Blaze He Helped Extinguish A Cecil County fire official has been arrested for allegedly setting a brushfire on the property of a local addiction treatment center, leaving a community stunned. Robert "Bobby" Bennett, 39, the deputy fire chief of Hacks Point Volunteer Fire Company, was taken into custody Tuesday morning after investigators identified him as the person allegedly responsible for a blaze earlier this month, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. The incident occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 4 when a brushfire burned two acres of land on Grove Neck Road at the Recovery Centers of America’s property, officials sa…

11/19/2024

Gaithersburg, MD

Schools

These Are Maryland's Top Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released

These Are Maryland's Top Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released

These Are Maryland's Top Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released Montgomery County is the place to be for parents with young children according to a new Niche report listing Maryland's top elementary schools. It was a clean sweep in the top five for Montgomery County, which led the latest rankings recently released by the organization following lists for the top middle and high schools in the country. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche use…

11/10/2024

Elkton, MD

Police & Fire

Crews Called Back To Battle Three-Alarm Blaze At Same Elkton Home: Fire Marshal

Crews Called Back To Battle Three-Alarm Blaze At Same Elkton Home: Fire Marshal

Crews Called Back To Battle Three-Alarm Blaze At Same Elkton Home: Fire Marshal First responders were called to the same multi-family home in Cecil County twice overnight when a fire broke out, then rekindled, leaving some out in the cold, according to officials. Eight families were displaced by a two-alarm turned three-alarm fire in Elkton following a blaze that broke out on the deck of the dwelling late on Friday afternoon. UPDATE: 2ND ALARM TRANSMITTED. FIRE IN THE WALLS AND SPREADING #ELKTON | *APT FIRE* | 241 E MAIN ST | 3.5 STY APT BLDG. FIRE IN THE BASEMENT. | #cecilcounty #cecilfire Posted by Cecil County Fire Blog on Friday, November 8, 2024 The long…

11/09/2024

Elkton, MD

Police & Fire

State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Elkton Incident (UPDATED)

State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Elkton Incident (UPDATED)

State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Elkton Incident (Updated) Nearly a week after a fatal shooting that claimed the life of two and left two others with serious injuries in Cecil County, Maryland State Police have released new details as their search for a suspect continues. Delaware natives Tamir Rasheek Davis and Darius Anthony Blalock, both 26, have been identified by police as the two who were killed in a shooting over the weekend. Two others were hospitalized following the shooting shortly after 6 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. On Thursday, Nov. 7, state police issued a new update as they attempt to locate the driver, 24-year-old Jose Luis…

11/08/2024

Elkton, MD

Police & Fire

State Police Identify Two Killed In Early Morning Elkton Shooting Incident (UPDATED)

State Police Identify Two Killed In Early Morning Elkton Shooting Incident (UPDATED)

State Police Identify Two Killed In Early Morning Elkton Shooting Incident (Updated) New details have been released by Maryland State Police investigators as they continue to probe a fatal shooting that claimed the life of two and left two others with serious injuries in Cecil County. Delaware natives Tamir Rasheek Davis and Darius Anthony Blalock, both 26, have been identified by police as the two who were killed in a shooting over the weekend. Two others were hospitalized following the shooting shortly after 6 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Troopers were called to the unit block of Chestnut Drive in Elkton, where there was a report of a man lying in the roadway who was …

11/04/2024

Elkton, MD

News

Two Killed, Two Hospitalized In Early Morning Elkton Shooting: State Police

Two Killed, Two Hospitalized In Early Morning Elkton Shooting: State Police

Two Killed, Two Hospitalized In Early Morning Elkton Shooting: State Police Two people were killed and two others were hospitalized following a shooting early on Saturday morning in Cecil County, according to Maryland State Police. Delaware native Tamir Rasheek Davis, 26, has been identified by investigators as one of two who were fatally shot early on Saturday morning. He was pronounced dead at Christianna Hospital. The second person killed has not been positively identified. The cause and manner of death for both victims is pending the results of an autopsy. Two others were taken to area hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries. Their IDs are being withh…

11/02/2024

New Carrollton, MD

Lifestyle

Dry Conditions Lead To Statewide Open-Air Burn Ban In Maryland Due To Wildfire Threats

Dry Conditions Lead To Statewide Open-Air Burn Ban In Maryland Due To Wildfire Threats

Dry Conditions Lead To Statewide Open-Air Burn Ban In Maryland Due To Wildfire Threats The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has implemented a statewide ban on open-air burning amid the "extremely dry conditions" that have plagued the region recently. According to officials, "extremely dry conditions persist across the state and have led to an above average number of wildfires statewide, and conditions are not expected to change in the near future." It was enacted on Friday, Nov. 1. The ban will remain in effect until the Maryland Forest Service determines the state has received enough precipitation to reduce the threat of wildfires statewide, they added. …

11/01/2024

Southern Anne Arundel, MD

Schools

These Are Maryland's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released

These Are Maryland's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released

These Are Maryland's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released Several middle schools in Montgomery and Howard counties are among the best in Maryland, according to a new Niche report. Cabin John Middle School in Potomac topped the list, followed by three in Howard County: Clarksville, Mount View, and Folly Quarter middle schools. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche users." The results are similar to the top public high schools in the st…

10/30/2024

Elkton, MD

Police & Fire

Home Explosions, Fire, Rock Quiet Cecil County Community

Home Explosions, Fire, Rock Quiet Cecil County Community

Home Explosions, Fire, Rock Quiet Cecil County Community Disaster was largely averted on Monday morning when there was a reported explosion and fire inside a Cecil County home. First responders were called at around 9 a.m. on Oct. 21 to a home on Budds Landing Road in Warwick, where they were met with smoke emanating from the roof of the home. The homeowner, who was found in the garage, confirmed that there had been two explosions in the home and that they were able to safely evacuate while shutting off the gas supply to the residence. The aftermath of the Cecil County fire Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company Once inside, crews found a…

10/21/2024

North East, MD

Police & Fire

Flames From Unattended Burn Barrel Spread To Neighbor's Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal

Flames From Unattended Burn Barrel Spread To Neighbor's Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal

Flames From Unattended Burn Barrel Spread To Neighbor's Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal A Cecil County family came home to an unwanted surprise over the weekend when flames from an unattended burn barrel spread from a neighbor's backyard into theirs, according to the Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, first responders from the North East Fire Company were called to the 100 block of Superior Court, when a passerby reported a fire in the area. According to investigators, the owners were not home at the time of the fire, and witnesses reported observing the fire in the barrel next door, which spread to a fence and adjacent shed in the y…

10/21/2024

Lancaster, PA

Police & Fire

Cousin, 2 Men Charged After Remains Of LanCo. Man Who 'Suspiciously' Disappeared Found In MD

Cousin, 2 Men Charged After Remains Of LanCo. Man Who 'Suspiciously' Disappeared Found In MD

Cousin, 2 Men Charged After Remains Of LanCo. Man Who 'Suspiciously' Disappeared Found In MD The remains of a 25-year-old man who has been missing from Pennsylvania since March 2024 have been found and Maryland, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 18. Three men — including his 18-year-old cousin — have been charged with his murder. Matthew "Matty" Whisman, of Lancaster's body was recovered from the Conowingo Creek in Cecil County, MD on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, PA State Police explained. This was just one day after they updated the missing person case to include a $2,000 reward offer, as Daily Voice reported. Steven Gaddis of Nottingham, PA;&nbs…

by Jillian Pikora

10/18/2024

Rising Sun-Conowingo, MD

Police & Fire

Rising Sun Man Charged With Sexual Solicitation Of Minor, Child Porn Possession: State Police

Rising Sun Man Charged With Sexual Solicitation Of Minor, Child Porn Possession: State Police

Rising Sun Man Charged With Sexual Solicitation Of Minor, Child Porn Possession: State Police A Cecil County man is the latest to be busted by Maryland State Police for child porn offenses, authorities announced. Rising Sun resident Cory Dorner, 35, is facing charges for the sexual solicitation of a minor, possession, and distribution of child porn following his arrest on Tuesday. An investigation was launched in April following a tip about the possession and distribution of illicit materials online. On Oct. 15, the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit served a search warrant at Dorner's Cecil County home, where they seized his electronic devices, which "revealed multipl…

10/16/2024

Perryville-Port Deposit, MD

Police & Fire

Seven Dogs Perish In Massive Port Deposit Blaze That Displaced Family: Fire Marshal

Seven Dogs Perish In Massive Port Deposit Blaze That Displaced Family: Fire Marshal

Seven Dogs Perish In Massive Port Deposit Blaze That Displaced Family: Fire Marshal Several family pets died overnight in Cecil County when a fast-moving fire broke out in a Port Deposit home. Crews from the Rising Sun Volunteer Fire Company were called shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 to Post Road, where residents advised that a kitchen fire had broken out. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by flames and smoke showing from the home, which suffered extensive damage before the scene was declared under control approximately 45 minutes later, investigators said. CFCRS and Mutual Aide units are currently on scene of a Working House Fire on Post Rd. Assistan…

10/13/2024

Aberdeen, MD

Police & Fire

Aberdeen Police Officer Charged With Rape After Investigation By Cecil County Sheriff

Aberdeen Police Officer Charged With Rape After Investigation By Cecil County Sheriff

Aberdeen Police Officer Charged With Rape After Investigation By Cecil County Sheriff A veteran police officer in Maryland has been suspended after being charged with rape, authorities announced. Radovan Jovic, 33, a member of the Aberdeen Police Department is facing a host of charges following an investigation by the Cecil County Sheriff's Office into allegations of a sexual assault. According to police, in January, the department was made aware of the assault claim involving a member of the agency, later confirming the officer implicated, prompting the investigation. In February, investigators were provided with the information that led Jovic's suspension, and it is alleg…

10/08/2024

Poolesville, MD

Schools

These Are Maryland's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released

These Are Maryland's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released

These Are Maryland's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released A pair of Montgomery County public high schools were ranked the best in Maryland, followed by some in Howard County, according to a new Niche report. Poolesville High School took the top spot in Maryland - and 32nd overall in the nation - followed by Walt Whitman High School, River Hill High School, Winston Church Hill High School, and Marriotts Ridge High School. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected …

10/03/2024

Rising Sun-Conowingo, MD

Police & Fire

Son Breaking Into Elderly Father's Home Resulted In Fatal Conowingo Shooting: State Police

Son Breaking Into Elderly Father's Home Resulted In Fatal Conowingo Shooting: State Police

Son Breaking Into Elderly Father's Home Resulted In Fatal Conowingo Shooting: State Police New details have been released by Maryland State Police investigators as they continue to probe a fatal shooting and fire that was reported in Cecil County earlier this week. Conowingo resident Joe Berry, Jr. has been identified as the person pronounced dead at the scene on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in a shooting incident and fire that also left his mother and father injured. Investigators say that troopers were called at around 2 p.m. to check on a reported shooting at a home in the 200 block of Mount Zoar Road, where they found Berry outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Accordin…

09/25/2024

Catonsville, MD

News

'Radical' Ex-Con Sentenced For Plotting To Destroy Power Grids Across Maryland: Feds

'Radical' Ex-Con Sentenced For Plotting To Destroy Power Grids Across Maryland: Feds

'Radical' Ex-Con Sentenced For Plotting To Destroy Power Grids Across Maryland: Feds The Maryland woman who sought to “completely destroy” Baltimore with a neo-Nazi in Florida will spend years behind bars after admitting to planning to damage electrical facilities, federal authorities announced. Catonsville's Sarah Beth Clendaniel, 34, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 14 to conspiring to disable the facilities and for being a felon in possession of a firearm following a scheme she planned with 27-year-old Orlando resident Brandon Clint Russell, the US Justice Department said. Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Destroy The Baltimore Region Power Gr…

09/25/2024

Rising Sun-Conowingo, MD

Police & Fire

Fatal Shooting, Fire Under Investigation Following Incident In Conowingo: State Police

Fatal Shooting, Fire Under Investigation Following Incident In Conowingo: State Police

Fatal Shooting, Fire Under Investigation Following Incident In Conowingo: State Police One person was killed and a suspect is in custody following a shooting in Cecil County on Tuesday afternoon. Maryland State Police detectives have launched an investigation following reports of shots fired in Conowingo that left one person - whose name has not been released - dead, and another injured. A suspect is in custody, investigators noted. *DELAYED FROM 14:15 HOURS* #CONOWINGO | *SHOOTING/DWELLING FIRE* | 300 BLK MT. ZOAR RD | 1 ADULT MALE PRI 4 O/S FROM... Posted by Cecil County Fire Blog on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 According to investigators, at around 2 p.m., first …

09/24/2024

Quarryville, PA

Obituaries

Volunteer Firefighter, Chief In PA, MD Dies Suddenly, Fund Says

Volunteer Firefighter, Chief In PA, MD Dies Suddenly, Fund Says

Volunteer Firefighter, Chief In PA, MD Dies Suddenly, Fund Says A volunteer firefighter serving in Maryland and Pennsylvania for over 40 years has died "unexpectedly", a GoFundMe launched to help launch his family announced on Saturday, Sept. 7. Chief Tracy L. Tomlinson, 57, of Kirkwood, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 5, according to his obituary posted on Shivery Funeral Home, Inc.'s website. He was born in West Grove and was a graduate of Solanco High School. The Robert Fulton Fire Company explained his career as follows: "He became a member of Robert Fulton Fire Company in September of 1983, joining…

by Jillian Pikora

09/09/2024

Elkton, MD

Police & Fire

Child Accidentally Sets Elkton Shed Ablaze, Damages Home: Fire Marshal

Child Accidentally Sets Elkton Shed Ablaze, Damages Home: Fire Marshal

Child Accidentally Sets Elkton Shed Ablaze, Damages Home: Fire Marshal A child who accidentally set a fire inside a Cecil County shed caused thousands of dollars in damage to his family's home, officials say. Late in the afternoon on Friday, Aug. 16, crews from the Singerly Fire Company responded to a home on Hollingsworth Manor in Elkton, where a homeowner reported that their tarp-covered shed was on fire. More than two dozen firefighters were able to quickly knock down the flames and get the fire under control, but not before it caused approximately $25,000 in damage. According to the Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal, the blaze was caused by a 5-year-old…

08/17/2024

Elkton, MD

News

Feral Cat Prowling Outside Maryland Hotel Tests Positive For Rabies: Health Department

Feral Cat Prowling Outside Maryland Hotel Tests Positive For Rabies: Health Department

Feral Cat Prowling Outside Maryland Hotel Tests Positive For Rabies: Health Department A feral cat who became aggressive outside a Cecil County hotel has tested positive for rabies, the Health Department confirmed on Wednesday. On Saturday, Aug. 10, Animal Services picked up a cat near the Best Western hotel on Elwoods Road in North East that later tested positive for the virus after acting aggressively in the area. The cat was described as being a small to medium-sized brown and white female tabby. Officials caution that although the cat was found at the hotel, it may have exposed other people and pets in the surrounding area. According to health officials, "rabies is a vi…

08/14/2024

Elkton, MD

News

Golf Cart Possibly To Blame For Cecil County Blaze: Fire Marshal

Golf Cart Possibly To Blame For Cecil County Blaze: Fire Marshal

Golf Cart Possibly To Blame For Cecil County Blaze: Fire Marshal A fire that started in the area of a parked golf cart in Cecil County caused nearly $200,000 in damage on Thursday morning for an Earlville family. Shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Aug. 1, first responders from the Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company and other agencies were called to a home on Circle Drive, where they were met by a fully-involved fire with flames showing throughout the residence. #EARLEVILLE | *DWELLING FIRE* | 110 CIRCLE DR | 1 STY SFD WELL INVOLVED. | #cecilcounty #cecilfire Posted by Cecil County Fire Blog on Thursday, August 1, 2024 According to the Office of the Marylan…

08/01/2024

Elkton, MD

News

Flames Tear Through Vacant Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal

Flames Tear Through Vacant Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal

Flames Tear Through Vacant Home In Cecil County: Fire Marshal A vacant property in Cecil County went up in flames on Sunday night, sending smoke billowing through the air that could be seen for miles. Multiple agencies were called at around 8:30 p.m. on July 28 to Old Mill Road in Conowingo, where there was a reported fire involving a manufactured home in the area according to the Maryland Fire Marshal.. 🔥 CONOWINGO HOUSE FIRE 🔥 At 2030 last evening units responded to the 300 block of Old Mill Road for a reported working... Posted by Water Witch Volunteer Fire Company on Monday, July 29, 2024 Upon arrival, first responders were met by …

07/29/2024

Elkton, MD

Police & Fire

Investigation Into Child Porn Distribution Lands Maryland Man Behind Bars: State Police

Investigation Into Child Porn Distribution Lands Maryland Man Behind Bars: State Police

Investigation Into Child Porn Distribution Lands Maryland Man Behind Bars: State Police A 27-year-old Cecil County is behind bars following an investigation into the distribution of child pornography online, according to Maryland State Police. Jonathon Schultheis was arrested on Tuesday morning when the agency developed evidence that the Rising Sun resident was allegedly distributing child porn. In March, the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force initiated an investigation into the distribution of child pornography online, which led them to Schultheis, who was arrested by state and federal authorities on July 23 after being identified as a…

07/23/2024

Elkton, MD

Business

Winning $100K Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Maryland Royal Farms

Winning $100K Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Maryland Royal Farms

Winning $100K Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Maryland Royal Farms A Maryland man knew he won on a Lottery scratcher, but he didn't realize he was in for a six-figure windfall. The random purchase of a Bingo X10 scratcher landed a Cecil County man - who chose to remain anonymous - a $100,000 jackpot, though he didn't realize it right away. According to officials, during a trip to Royal Farms on Jacob Tome Memorial Highway in Port Deposit, the scratch-off ticket caught his eye, and after picking it up on a whim, scanned it at the store, when he was instructed to head to Lottery Headquarters to claim his prize. He said that he knew it would be a "substantia…

07/13/2024

Elkton, MD

Police & Fire

Fire At Captain Maryland Crab Shack Under Investigation In Cecil County (DEVELOPING)

Fire At Captain Maryland Crab Shack Under Investigation In Cecil County (DEVELOPING)

Fire At Captain Maryland Crab Shack Under Investigation In Cecil County (Developing) A faulty refrigerator and freezer unit may be to blame for the blaze at Captain Zac's Crab Shack in Cecil County early on Monday morning, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Shortly before 4 a.m. on July 8, crews from the Singerly Fire Company were called to the crab shack behind Sarge's Market on Augustine Herman Highway in Elkton when a passerby reported seeing a fire in the area. The fire at Zach's Crab Shack Office Of The Maryland State Fire Marshal Officials say that Deputy State Fire Marshals continue to look at accidental causes, including a failure of a freezer/refr…

07/08/2024

Elkton, MD

Police & Fire

Businesses Damaged By Two-Alarm Blaze Sparked In Commercial Building: Maryland Fire Marshal

Businesses Damaged By Two-Alarm Blaze Sparked In Commercial Building: Maryland Fire Marshal

Businesses Damaged By Two-Alarm Blaze Sparked In Commercial Building: Maryland Fire Marshal Several businesses were impacted by a rapidly-moving two-alarm blaze in Cecil County inside a multi-purpose commercial building that caused approximately $1 million in damage, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. First responders from several agencies in Harford and Cecil counties were called at around noon on Tuesday, June 2 to Blue Ball Road in Elkton, when the owner of one of the businesses reported a garage fire that sent smoke billowing through the air that could be seen for miles. Volunteer Firefighters from Level Volunteer Fire Company and Susquehanna Hose Company are assistin…

07/02/2024

Elkton, MD

Lifestyle

Grocery Store Trip Lands Maryland Mom $50K Powerball Prize

Grocery Store Trip Lands Maryland Mom $50K Powerball Prize

Grocery Store Trip Lands Maryland Mom $50K Powerball Prize An extra $4 landed a Maryland mother a $50,000 cash windfall playing Powerball during a trip to an area grocery store. Late last month, a Cecil County woman turned a trip to Klein's ShopRite on Riverside Parkway in Belcamp into a life-altering event when she picked up some lucky Lottery tickets, officials say. The woman said that she had an extra few dollars after finishing her shopping, so she picked up a Mega Millions and Powerball ticket to test her luck, though she failed to check her numbers until recently. She mused that she was in her parked car, about to head out, when she heeded h…

07/02/2024

Elkton, MD

Police & Fire

27 Vehicles Damaged By Fast-Moving Fire At Maryland Auto Auction Lot, Investigators Say

27 Vehicles Damaged By Fast-Moving Fire At Maryland Auto Auction Lot, Investigators Say

27 Vehicles Damaged By Fast-Moving Fire At Maryland Auto Auction Lot, Investigators Say More than two dozen cars were damaged by a fast-moving fire in a Cecil County lot overnight, according to investigators. Shortly before 10:40 p.m. on Sunday night, firefighters were called to Innovative Auto Auction (IAA) on Zeitler Road in Elkton, when a passerby reported seeing flames to the Singerly Fire Company. The fire sparked at 9:06 p.m., but wasn't called in until 10:39 p.m. on June 30, officials noted. Investigators from the Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal said that an electrical malfunction within the engine compartment of a 2020 Kia Rio sparked the blaze, which spread …

07/01/2024

Elkton, MD

Police & Fire

Historic Maryland Home Built In 1792 Destroyed By Two-Alarm Blaze: Fire Marshal

Historic Maryland Home Built In 1792 Destroyed By Two-Alarm Blaze: Fire Marshal

Historic Maryland Home Built In 1792 Destroyed By Two-Alarm Blaze: Fire Marshal A historic home built in 1792 overlooking the North East River was destroyed by a two-alarm fire in Cecil County, authorities announced. An estimated $2.5 million in damage was reported in Charlestown, when a residence known by local residents as the Eagle Point Rod and Gun Club went up in flames on Monday. The cause of a two-alarm fire that destroyed a historic Cecil County home remains under investigation.The fire destroyed a home built in 1792, & caused an estimated 2.5 million in damages. High winds contributed to the fast-moving fire. More info ➡️ https://t.co/CqD1V774OA pic.twi…

06/25/2024

Elkton, MD

Police & Fire

Farmhouse Burned Down On Same Property As Cecil County Barn Fire, Officials Say

Farmhouse Burned Down On Same Property As Cecil County Barn Fire, Officials Say

Farmhouse Burned Down On Same Property As Cecil County Barn Fire, Officials Say For the second time in two months, firefighters were called to the same Cecil County property, this time when a vacant farmhouse was burned to the ground. Dozens of firefighters were called late on Wednesday night to a three-story home on Lock Street in Chesapeake City, where a passerby alerted officials that the residence was ablaze, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. The fire was reported at around 11:11 p.m. on June 19. It took a team of approximately 40 firefighters 90 minutes to get the flames under control, but the home is considered a complete loss. According to fire offi…

06/20/2024