Caroline Review

08/07/2025

It was a full house with a full agenda at the Ridgely Town Commission meeting on July 7, 2025. Kennedy Thomason reports on the meeting.

Town of Ridgely

The Ridgely Town Commission met on July 7 at the Ridgely Town Hall. The meeting drew a large turnout, with attendees spilling into the hallway due to limited seating. Commission President Brad Sears, …

07/07/2025

Four more Caroline County students recently signed on to the Youth Apprenticeship program offered by Caroline County Public Schools. Marcella Cordrey, Shari Macario-De Leon, Madison Nicholson, and Carlens Jean Baptiste will be apprenticing at The Residence at Eden Green, an assisted living facility in Denton. Cordrey, Macario-De Leon, and Nicholson will be part of the CNA/GNA program while Baptiste will be part of the Building Maintenance Repairer program.

The Residence at Eden Green
Colonel Richardson High School
North Caroline High School

A cohort of four Caroline County Public School rising seniors signed Youth Apprenticeship Agreements with Chesapeake Caregivers Management, the company that operates assisted living facility The …

04/07/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

Little Norman says it is his patriotic duty to be on the lookout for the neighborhood cookout this Fourth of July! 🧨🍔🌭🍔🧨

We at the Caroline Review hope you find time to enjoy your favorite Fourth of July activities. Have fun and be safe!

03/07/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UPDATE

Caroline County, MD — The Caroline County Sheriff's Office has conducted a thorough investigation into the heartbreaking deaths of the two young children that occurred on June 29, 2025. It has been determined that these tragedies were accidental. Our hearts go out to the grieving family during this incredibly difficult time. We acknowledge the profound sorrow that such losses bring and encourage everyone to come together in support and compassion for one another.

03/07/2025

Freedom is a word that gets tossed around a lot, particularly near the Independence Day holiday. But do you give much thought to financial independence and what that would like for you? Ann Jacobss of Edward Jones shares some suggestions as to how to claim some freedom from financial restrictions in this month’s edition of the Caroline Review.

We're getting close to the Fourth of July, our national Independence Day. This celebration may get you thinking of the many freedoms you enjoy. But have you thought of what you might need to do to …

02/07/2025

After being shuttered for ten years the Caroline County Country Club is open once again. Melody Prairie gives an account of her first time on the links and what visitors will find at the club, now owned by David Dickieson.

Caroline Country Club & Events Center

A droplet of sweat trickled down my back between my shoulder blades, but I barely noticed. The ball gleamed up at me from the tee, its white dimpled surface reflecting the sun like fractals in a …

02/07/2025

Caroline County Government Public Works is installing 4-way stop at Holly Road and Central Avenue.

Please be advised that Public Works will be installing new Stop signs at the intersection of Holly Rd and Central Ave to make this a 4 way stop intersection. VMS boards will be placed in the area of this intersection to advise citizens and motorist of the new traffic pattern.

02/07/2025

The Caroline County Public Schools Board of Education was presented with options for the new middle school building to serve students in north county. The Board defers its decision until its August meeting.

During its July meeting, the Caroline County Board of Education were presented with preliminary location studies for the new north Caroline County middle school. After hearing the presentations and …

01/07/2025

Earlier we shared the story of Vicki North, who retired today, July 1, from the Caroline County Health Department after thirty years of service. In this article from Tracey Finch Johns, she relays the story of three individuals-Chris Dorr, Kayla Abbott, and Joanne Gelles-who are pursuing careers as freelancers, a less traditional route for Caroline County.

In Caroline County, freelancing isn’t just a hustle — it’s a way of life and a path to a good living for many in unconventional careers. For local creatives like Chris Dorr, …

01/07/2025

It’s a new month but the end of the era for Vicki North, whose last official day as an employee of the Caroline County Health Department is today, July 1, 2025. North is retiring after thirty years of employment with the department. Kennedy Thomason reports on North’s career assisting citizens of Caroline County.

Caroline County Health Department Maryland

After 30 years of service, Vicki North is celebrating her retirement from the Caroline County Health Department. Her last official day with the Department will be July 1, 2025. According to Holly …

30/06/2025

Caroline County has plenty of farm stands around the county. Meet the owner of one such stand, Vista Cheesman of St Helier Farm, whose stand on Bethlehem Road in Preston meets the needs of locals looking for organic, locally grown produce and flowers. Melody Prairie sat down with Mrs. Cheesman to learn more about the farm, which has been in Mrs. Cheesman’s family since 1969.

St. Helier Farm on Bethlehem Road in Preston is easily recognized by the bright white farm stand sitting just back from the edge of the road next to a large wooden cross, surrounded by a flower bed. …

27/06/2025

Another Caroline County student joins the ranks of Youth Apprentice, signing on to the Youth Apprenticeship program offered by Caroline County Public Schools. Tyler Gross, a rising senior at Colonel Richardson High School, will be working at Crystal Steel in Federalsburg, learning welding skills while continuing his academic work at Colonel Richardson High School in the fall.

Tyler Gross formally became the latest Youth Apprentice from Caroline County Public Schools in a signing ceremony on June 25. Gross will work at Crystal Steel, Federalsburg, to learn and practice …