Crisfield News

The man accused in the death of former Crisfield resident Rhonda Lee Parks has been indicted on first-degree murder charges by a Somerset County grand jury.

CRISFIELD-Organizers of The Crisfield annual "National Night Out" event, held at the Somers Cove Marina drew possibly the largest crowd in the 7-year history of the event in Crisfield with an estimated 350 attendees. The Crisfield Police Department organizes National Night Out as an annual event in conjunction with the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), (http://www.nationaltownwatch.org), and is funded solely through donations from the community. According to NATW, The event is designed to "Heighten drug and crime prevention awareness, generate support for, and partic- ipation in local crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partner- ships, and send a message to criminals to let them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back." Also, according to NATW, last year's national campaign drew participation not only from law-enforcement, but from civic groups, the business sector, neighborhood organizations, and local officials from over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide, with over 35 million participants. According to Crisfield Police Departmant 1st Sgt. Stanley Harmon, the main accomplishment of this event is "...just the fact that we can communicate with the citizens of Crisfield...giving them[the public] a chance to meet us 'up close, and in person' " and "let them see that we're not always the bad guys...they see us driving the cars, answering calls or chasing people, and it gives them the chance to ask us questions"they get a chance to sit down with us and have a hot dog or a hamburger..." Tonight's event featured free hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, door prizes, and a DJ, and was, what appeared to be a big success.

Video: Chief Tabor and officer Luedtke "doin' da bump"
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Princess Anne police say that on July 27, officers responded to Manokin Park for a report of an unconscious man.

By Christy Goodman Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, July 27, 2008; Page SM03 When Chesapeake Beach Mayor Gerald W. Donovan recently proposed harnessing wind, solar and water power to run the town, he ...

CAPE CHARLES - A proposal for a high-density development, including over 400 residential units and a large hotel, on seven harborfront acres here continues to receive close scrutiny by town officials and area ...

A severe thunderstorm that hit Crisfield late this afternoon downed a number of power lines and trees, including a large weeping willow tree on the corner of Main Street and Somerset Ave, blocking Somerset Ave, ...

CRISFIELD -- City Council members on Wednesday night gave final approval to an ordinance that brings the city's noise ordinance in line with a state law.

CRISFIELD - Residents here are cleaning up today after a thunderstorm Sunday night uprooted trees and caused damage to buildings.

CRISFIELD - Residents here are cleaning up today after a thunderstorm Sunday night uprooted trees and caused damage to buildings.

CRISFIELD - Residents here are cleaning up today after a thunderstorm Sunday night uprooted trees and caused damage to buildings.

CRISFIELD - Residents here are cleaning up today after a thunderstorm Sunday night uprooted trees and caused damage to buildings.

CRISFIELD - Residents here are cleaning up today after a thunderstorm Sunday night uprooted trees and caused damage to buildings.

PRINCESS ANNE - A retired university dean is withdrawing her name from a list of high-profile candidates for a seat on the Somerset County Board of Education, saying a controversial election that disqualified ...

CRISFIELD - Residents here are cleaning up today after a thunderstorm Sunday night uprooted trees and caused damage to buildings.

CRISFIELD - Residents here are cleaning up today after a thunderstorm Sunday night uprooted trees and caused damage to buildings.

CRISFIELD-Severe thunderstorms that hit Crisfield this afternoon downed a number of power lines and trees, including a large weeping willow tree on the corner of Main Street and Somerset Ave, blocking Somerset Ave, which is a major road through Crisfield . Fire crews were on that scene for approximately an hour. As of 7:30pm Crisfield fire crews were still out on other storm-related calls. According to firefighter John Tawes, Crisfield Fire Department responded to about 11 different scenes, incidents included downed power lines, trees, and other storm-related incidents.

Action taken: Denied The City Council voted to deny a request to waive impact fees for a new Food Lion store, saying the city had already given a reduced price on the property and other considerations.

PRINCESS ANNE -- Somerset County Commissioners said Tuesday they will consider giving a former elementary school property for a new library in Crisfield, but first they want to meet with the current tenants.

CRISFIELD -- Members of the Lower Somerset County Ambulance and Rescue Squad hope to get paid paramedics on board soon after changes in state certification has left the group without advanced life support ...

Action taken: Denied The City Council voted to deny a request to waive impact fees for a new Food Lion store, saying the city had already given a reduced price on the property and other considerations.