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In April of 1917, the town of Elkton narrowly escaped a major catastrophe. Had the fire companies of Newark and Chesapeake City not intervened, the east end of the town

Weather forecasters today warn us of coming dangerous storms. The State Highway Administration has time to get its snowplows ready, and load the trucks with salt. Recently, road crews have

Last year marked the 400th anniversary of the 1621 feast between the Pilgrims and Native Americans at Plymouth Colony. In 1621, Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag shared an autumn harvest

At one time almost every town in Cecil County had a movie theater. In the early 1900s, ‘theatres’ popped up in every town. Moving picture equipment was installed in opera

At one time almost every town in Cecil County had a movie theater. In the early 1900s, ‘theatres’ popped up in every town. Moving picture equipment was installed in opera

As our nation gets ready to celebrate the 242nd birthday of the United States, it is interesting to look back at how Cecil Countians have celebrated in the past.

Many stories have been shared about the old Cecil County Jail that stood on North Street in Elkton. One of the saddest and most interesting is the story of the

I first ran across the name “Mount Kirk” at the Historical Society, where I found a poster proof for the auction of farm stock and equipment held in 1913. What

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the 1621 feast between the Pilgrims and Native Americans at Plymouth Colony. In 1621, Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag shared an autumn harvest

The following is an excerpt from Mr. Halls manuscript which is held at the Historical Society, and is reprinted here with his permission.