Mount Vernon News

Local Boys Arrive in France - Maryland's National Guard has gone out to meet the Hun.

PRINCESS ANNE -- A proposed ordinance that would protect watermen and other members of Somerset County's seafood industry from nuisance complaints got the backing of county residents at a public hearing ...

PRINCESS ANNE -- Somerset County Recreation and Parks will host ribbon-cutting ceremonies today for two of its small parks.

Now why not eat two potatoes for dinner today and save a slice of bread for some soldier out there in No Man's Land who does hanker for a little home food? Owing to the quarantine on Smith's Island, the Local ...

PRINCESS ANNE -- A search of a wooded area near Mount Vernon did not turn up any clues into the 2006 disappearance of a Princess Anne man.

Fire swept through and flattened a chicken house Wednesday afternoon in far northern Somerset County.

Maryland Missing Persons Network The Somerset County Sheriff's office says a search of a wooded area Tuesday failed to provide any leads into the disappearance of a Princess Anne man nearly two years ago.

If all goes according to plan, sometime soon Daniel Chaustit, a former chef/owner of Christopher Daniel in Cockeysville, will be the new owner of Taste in Belvedere Square. Or rather, of the space where Taste was. When the restaurant reopens - with good luck, sometime in mid- to late July - it will have a new name and a new identity.

Claustit, who split amicably with his partner, Chris Ellis (the Christopher in Christopher Daniel), says the food will be modern American and the restaurant will be 'more of a neighborhood place.' Nothing, however, is set in stone yet.

“We've not had this kind of flooding since (Hurricane) Isabel”

CRISFIELD -- Residents of coastal areas in Somerset County woke up Monday to find their yards and streets under water following a major storm that brought heavy rain and high winds during the night. via The Daily Times

The man who won't save a little wheat for the soldier boys evidently thinks that the fellow who is defending him doesn't need any bread. via The Daily Times

The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office is looking for who set fire to a car on Chestnut Circle this morning. via Daily Times

“I'm glad to get some money back. It'll be great”

The check's in the mail. Sort of.

Today is the last day for most people to settle up on their federal and state income taxes. But this year, citizens, including late filers who usually owe money, have something to look forward to: cash back, care of their government.

In coming months, in addition to refunds for overpaid income taxes, Americans - if they qualify - can expect a check from the federal government designed to boost the economy. And for Marylanders, there's more: a credit on their gas and electric bill negotiated by the state. Read more

MOUNT VERNON -- Vincent Stetson Free, 94, of Mount Vernon, near Princess Anne, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Manokin Manor Nursing Home in Princess Anne. via The Daily Times

Calling the rabies virus a county epidemic, the Somerset County Health Department urges pet owners to have their cats, dogs and ferrets vaccinated during April and May spring clinics. via Daily Times

The intense winter has prevented oystermen from the Eastern Shore from dredging. via The Daily Times

“You don't have the atmosphere if you were looking over mountains or lakes, but this is relaxing”

FRUITLAND -- Lower Shore residents coming for a taste must first overcome a whiff of carbon monoxide and conquer the impulse to pick up a bag of Doritos. via The Daily Times

“What is wrong with two thirds of the world today is that people don't enjoy themselves as much as they ought to”

From the Opinion Column: One frequently hears the complaint voiced by the very young members of the community that they are fed up with the small town and that they long to get out into the big world where they ... via The Daily Times

A meeting had been called by Everett C. Cannon, Somerset County Chairman of he Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association refinancing campaign for Saturday, Jan. via The Daily Times

In the Items of Interest from Mount Vernon column - Owing to heavy fog, the steamer Joppa did not arrive last Sunday until 8:30 p.m.. Mr. via The Daily Times

“They're more interested in soccer.”

PRINCESS ANNE -- A third generation of the Simpkins family recently joined the Simpkins & Simpkins law firm started by his grandfather. via The Daily Times