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Former Ridgely Police Department Employees’ Federal Lawsuit Falls Flat in Court

RIDGELY – A lawsuit against the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Ridgely failed to hold up in court, according to U.S. District Judge Brendan Hurson, who …

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In honor of National Police Week in May 2025, the Denton Town Council issued a proclamation, received by Denton Police Chief George Bacorn, right. With him, from left, are Councilmen Dallas Lister and Lester Branson, Mayor Abigail McNinch, and Councilman Frank Taylor.
Chief George Bacorn remembered for his friendly professionalism
DENTON – Caroline County’s thin blue line was dimmed when one of her bright lights was lost in a tragic accident on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2026. Denton Police Chief George Bacorn was killed in …
Watch Caroline Review's County Commissioner Candidate Forums via Facebook
Caroline Review is proud to host two upcoming Caroline County Commissioners candidate forums - one on Tuesday, September 29 and one on Thursday, October 1. Each forum is open to the public, but those …
Chief George Bacorn, right, was recognized for his 35 years of service with Denton PD at the town meeting in January 2026.
Denton Police Chief George Bacorn Dies
The official Facebook page of the Denton (MD) Police Department announced on Sept. 25, 2026, that Chief George Bacorn died following a motor vehicle accident. Community members from Denton, Caroline …
Town of Preston to Shift Some Speed Limits
PRESTON – In a Facebook post on Wednesday morning, the Town of Preston announced several town streets’ speed limits and guidelines. “These changes have been enacted in accordance with …
Photo of Chief Garcia, pictured with Mayor David Spencer at his swearing in last week.
Greensboro’s New Police Chief Makes History as First Hispanic Chief in Caroline County
GREENSBORO – On September 17, just two days after the official start of Hispanic Heritage month, Greensboro welcomed its new Chief of Police, Officer Prendi Garcia. Garcia is the first Hispanic …
County Commissioners Candidate Forum
Candidates for County Commissioner will answer questions at two candidate forums. On September 29 at the Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company hall and on October 1 at the Preston Volunteer Fire Company …
County Assistant Director of Planning Leslie Grunden (inset) explains grants for water quality projects in the upper Choptank watershed to the Caroline County Commissioners Sept. 15.
Caroline County seeks funding for water quality projects
DENTON – A drainage and flooding issue that has long-plagued a Ridgely community is expected to be resolved in the next couple of years if funding comes through.   The Caroline …
Federalsburg resident Mary Webb approaches the Town Council with a packet of data center information she claimed the Council did not read, Councilmember Brandy James said she has read it “cover to cover.”
Federalsburg Town Council Bans Data Centers, Considers Future Public Vote
FEDERALSBURG – The Federalsburg Town Council, minus Mayor Kim Abner, convened in a packed Federalsburg Activities Center on September 9. On the agenda was a public hearing on Ordinance …
Federalsburg teen Carmalie Payne presents a self-written essay about data centers to Planning and Zoning Board at their September 3 workshop in response to social media comments made by Board member Stephen Parks.
Federalsburg Planning and Zoning Board Rejects Ordinance to Ban Data Centers
FEDERALSBURG – With the question of what to do about a proposed data center project looming over Federalsburg, the town’s Planning and Zoning Board spent two meetings reviewing an ordinance that …
The Greensboro Car Show has become an annual community tradition with the purpose of supplying funds for the Greensboro Community Basketball Program. Organized by Brandon Cunningham through the Town of Greensboro Events Organization, the show has continued to grow since its first year.
Greensboro Car Show Raises Funds for Youth Basketball Program
GREENSBORO – The annual Greensboro Car Show was held on Saturday, August 29. For the fourth year in a row, the event brought car enthusiasts, vendors, volunteers, and community members together for …
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Choptank Community Health System is expanding access to dental and behavioral health care across Maryland’s Mid-Shore with the addition of three providers at its Chestertown, Denton, and Easton …
Caroline County Public Schools’ Food Services wrapped up Farm-to-School Week with a special event at Preston Elementary School on Friday, October 2. Community partners and some school staff were invited to lunch at Preston Elementary’s cafeteria, where students are regularly served fresh fruits, vegetables, and other goodies straight from local farms. Student Brymlee, pictured here in stripes, said her favorite part of her school lunch is the strawberries, which she agreed are the freshest and tastiest strawberries around.
PRESTON – Panther Cafe, also known as Preston Elementary School’s cafeteria, opened its doors to more than just hungry students last week as one final celebration of Maryland Homegrown …
Mark Wade, Assistant Camp Director and passionate motivator for all participants
CENTREVILLE, Md. — For 32 years, Camp New Dawn has offered grieving children, teens, and families a place to remember loved ones, connect with others who understand loss, and begin to heal.   …
Attendees of the 24th annual Chrome City event at Benedictine peruse the classic cars on September 19, 2026.
(Ridgely, MD – September 24, 2026) – Benedictine hosted it’s 24th annual Chrome City Fundraiser on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The event drew hundreds of visitors, motorcycles, hot rods, …
The Caroline County Health Department is our local public health agency, responsible for protecting and improving the health of Caroline County residents through prevention, education, clinical …
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