Community Alert Notification

The Upper Ferry will be CLOSED tomorrow, April 23, 2026 while crews work on a cable replacement.

The closure is only for part of the day. Plan your routes accordingly and thank you for your patience!

We are aware that some individuals are unable to see our page when they attempt to go directly to our Facebook page. For some people, it gives them an error that they can't see it because they are in Canada. We are not in Canada and neither are any of you.

This all started last Wednesday, and we have been dealing with Facebook support ever since.

If you want to see updates on the posts, and are unable to see our page on Facebook, you can simply go to our website, and click on the blue line that says "BREAKING NEWS".

All of our posts get published on both our social media pages and our website. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope that Facebook will be able to resolve the issue soon.

The following candidates have been endorsed by Eastern Shore Undercover, with links to each article posted below.

1. Jeff Heiser (Ocean City Town Council) - Eastern Shore Undercover's First Endorsement of 2026: Jeff Heiser for Town of Ocean City Council
2. Ben Jorden (Wicomico County Council - District 5) - A Leader Wicomico County District 5 Deserves: Our Endorsement of Ben Jorden
   
   
   
   

Effective April 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Wicomico County, MD - Wicomico County is under a burn ban, effective today, April 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM and will remain in effect until April 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM. County Executive Julie Giordano issued the order in response to ongoing drought conditions affecting the area.

Giordano acted on the recommendation of the county's Burn Ban Committee. The committee includes representatives from the County Health Department, the Forestry Service, the Department of Emergency Services, local firefighters, county code enforcement, and National Weather Service meteorologists.

The ban is initially set for seven days. However, Giordano says she expects the dry conditions to continue and plans to recommend that the county council extend the ban until weather improves enough to warrant a fresh review.

Here is what is prohibited and what is still allowed:

All outdoor burning is banned with a few exceptions. Gas and charcoal grills may still be used for their normal purpose. Campfires are permitted at Roaring Point and Sandy Hill campgrounds, but they must be watched at all times, kept within designated fire rings or pits, and fully extinguished before leaving.

Recreational campfires on private property and public campgrounds are also allowed. Those fires are limited to no more than two feet wide and three feet high. Professional fireworks displays may still take place as well.

Anyone caught violating the burn ban faces a $500 fine per incident. Enforcement is handled by County Planning and Zoning. Residents can report violations by calling 410-548-4860 during regular business hours, or the Sheriff's Office at 410-548-4891 at all other times.

Even with the exemptions in place, Giordano is urging everyone to stay careful. "I suggest that citizens keep a garden hose and fire extinguisher nearby while using their gas or charcoal grills or enjoying a recreational fire," she said. "Also, all fires should be completely extinguished and should never be left unsupervised."

With conditions expected to stay dry for the foreseeable future, residents should plan accordingly. The Burn Ban Committee will reassess the situation when weather conditions change.