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Marion Station, Md. — The Audubon Society broke ground on a salt marsh restoration project at Irish Grove Sanctuary in Somerset County Thursday, as they employ an innovative technique that experts hope to use in mashes around the Chesapeake. The organization’s project is supported by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the sanctuary is owned by the Maryland Ornithological...

CRISFIELD, Md. – Tonight’s Good News is brought to you in part by Matt the Carpet Guy, coming out of Somerset County Public Schools. Exciting news for Crisfield High School, as their Boys Varsity Soccer team played their way to being the 1-A East Regional champions. The Crabbers defeated the Mardela Warriors with a whopping six to one victory. Hours...

Republican C.L. Marshall III has won the Maryland House of Delegates District 38A race, defeating Democrat Shelley Johnson. According to unofficial election returns, Marshall received 8,714 votes, or 60.9 percent, compared with Johnson’s 5,585 votes, or 39.1 percent. Nine write-in votes were also recorded. Maryland State Board of Elections+1 District 38A includes all of Somerset County and portions of Worcester ... Read More The post Sanford Native CL Marshall III Wins Seat in Maryland Ho

MARYLAND – Republican CL Marshall III has won the seat for State House Representative for District 38A, which includes Somerset County and parts of Worcester and Wicomico Counties. Marshall has garnered the vote by a little over 60%, while his opponent Democrat Shelley Johnson garnered 39% of the vote. WMDT will continue to update with more details as votes are...

MARYLAND – WMDT is projecting Maryland Senators Mary Beth Carozza and Johnny Mautz will both win re-election to their seats following Tuesday’s race. Senator Carozza has served on the state legislature since 2014 — first as a delegate and then as a senator since 2018, representing Maryland’s 38th Senate District, which encompasses parts of Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties. She...

Emergency crews responded to a small airplane crash Monday evening at the Crisfield-Somerset County Airport in Maryland. The Crisfield Volunteer Fire Department says the call came in shortly after 6 o’clock Monday evening, reporting that a small aircraft had crashed beyond the runway and ended up in a marsh. The plane’s only occupant was able to get out of the ... Read More The post Small Plane Crashes at Crisfield-Somerset Airport Monday appeared first on Shore Daily News.

Somerset County, Md. –The Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education is providing an update on a review of Somerset County Public School’s legal expenditures and budgeting. The office was looking into complaints it had received since June over the size of legal bills, potential over-billing, and the legal budget planning process. The review found no evidence of improper...

  Salisbury, Md. – On Saturday families, friends, and survivors will gather for a night filled with community and suicide prevention awareness. The Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester County Health Departments will host Lights In The Night from 5 PM to 7:30 p.m. at WinterPlace Park in Salisbury. Officials say the event will feature a Memorial Wall and a walk to...

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Authorities have arrested an East Salisbury Elementary teacher following a sexual assault investigation stemming from an incident in Somerset County. According to the Maryland State Police, troopers arrested 61-year-old Maurice Cotton, Sr. of Westover on Tuesday afternoon, on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, second degree assault, and fourth degree sexual assault. He is being...

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Maryland State Police have arrested an East Salisbury Elementary teacher following a sexual assault investigation stemming from an incident in Somerset County. Troopers arrested 61-year-old Maurice Cotton, Sr. of Westover on Tuesday afternoon, on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, second degree assault, and fourth degree sexual assault. He is being held without bond at...