SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. – A ceremony was held today to welcome a new sapling, a descendant of the original Maryland Liberty Tree, to Janes Island State Park in Somerset County. Ranger Christina Carlson expressed gratitude for the selection of location at the park. “So as a true descendant of the original liberty tree it is quite an honor and privilege...

Westover, Md. – In Somerset County, residents can load up as many nutritious vegetables as they need for free. These “veggie pick-ups,” hosted by the Somerset County Health Department take place every Wednesday in a different location throughout the county. Grown and harvested by ECI inmates, the produce is fresh and available for the community, helping tackle food insecurity. Officials...

UPDATE: Somerset County has lifted its burn ban, but still strongly recommends caution when burning outdoors. President Charles Laird of the Somerset County Commissioners says that, upon the advisement of the Somerset County Fire Chiefs, Somerset County has lifted the imposed moratorium on all outdoor burning. However, authorities maintain it is strongly recommended that extreme caution is used if choosing...

With over 99.70% of the vote counted - there are 6 precincts still not reported - 2 of them are in Somerset County and 4 in Prince George's County.    

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – The Princess Anne Police Department is investigating a reported shooting. Police responded to the area of Pine Knoll Drive and Somerset Avenue Monday for the incident. Once on scene, officers found an adult male in the roadway suffering from non-life threatening injuries. He was taken to TidalHealth for treatment. An initial investigation indicates the individual was...

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Eastern Shore Hawks, Posted on Facebook on June 19th, 2026) Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News (Princess Anne, MD) The University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Maryland announced the hiring of Ambridge graduate Justin Thomas as its new head baseball coach as of Friday. Thomas most recently... The post Ambridge graduate Justin Thomas becomes next head baseball coach for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore appeared first on Beaver County

Princess Anne, Md. – During Princess Anne’s Juneteenth celebration, WMDT spoke with Miss Somerset County Fair Queen Trinity Sterling on her thoughts on the holiday, community and Friday’s celebrations Categories: Local News, Maryland, Top Stories Tags: juneteenth, Miss Somerset County Fair Queen, princess anne, somerset county

  Crisfield, Md. – Crisfield’s municipal elections are underway. On a hot Wednesday afternoon, the Crisfield community went to their local polls to cast their ballots for mayor and three city council seats. Some of the candidates for mayor and city council sat under tents with their supporters, braving the heat with snacks and water bottles while voters zipped in...

A resurfacing project begins Tuesday, June 16th on MD 822/University Boulevard between Route 13/Ocean Highway and Backbone Road in Princess Anne in Somerset County.  Maryland Department of Transportation officials say drivers should expect daytime single-lane closures Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm.  Some detours are also possible when entering MD 822 from Route 13. The work is expected to be completed by June 30th – weather permitting.  

SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. – The State Highway Administration will begin a resurfacing project on MD 822 (University Boulevard) between US 13 (Ocean Highway) and Backbone Road in Somerset County on Tuesday, Jun. 16. Officials say the work should be completed by Jun. 30, weather permitting. Drivers can expect daytime single-lane closures Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m....