ELKTON — When all 29 public schools in Cecil County shut down on March 16, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, five Cecil County Sheriff’s Office deputies who worked as school resources officers found themselves without their regular duty.

Under direction from the state, the Cecil County Public Library will continue to be closed until further notice. We will reopen our facilities when guidance indicates that it is safe for both the public and our staff to do so.

PERRYVILLE — With the April 13 deadline for both voter and candidate registration approaching, Perryville officials are debating how and when to carry off the planned election set for May 12.

ANNAPOLIS — All courthouses in Maryland — including the Cecil County Circuit and District Courthouses in Elkton — will remain closed to the public through May 1, increasing the initial closure by one month, according to a new order issued Wednesday by Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Ma…

BALTIMORE — The Maryland Transportation Authority board has voted to cut the penalty for non-payment of a video toll in half, while E-ZPass is explaining the possible reason for the latest rash of toll violation letters drivers have received.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Phase 1 funding from the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act 2020 is sending $218,217 to three community health centers in Maryland’s 1st Congressional District.

PERRYVILLE — The mayor and commissioners continued with town business Tuesday night, holding its work session a week late and by teleconference.

ELKTON — Delmarva Power announced Monday that it will work with residents who have had their power disconnected on a case-by-case basis to reconnect service to ensure public safety during the Coronavirus pandemic.