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FIND WHO YOU VOTED THE BEST OF CECIL COUNTY

Right Meds, Right Dosage, Right Away Open daily except Christmas Day

THANK YOU CECIL COUNTY FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND VOTING US YOUR #1 PHARMACY AGAIN!

707 N. Bridge Street, Elkton • 410-398-3784 • NorthsidePh.com

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Thank You For Voting Us Best Tire Center!

220 East Pulaski Highway Elkton, MD 21921 (410) 398-5095

127 W. Main Street Elkton, MD 21921 (410) 398-7749

(888) 355-2580 Open Monday thru Friday 8 to 5

www.PremierAutoAndtire.com

Cecil Favorite for 20 Years

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Homes & Services Accountant: Winner: Weyrich, Cronin & Sorra Favorite: Johnson’s Tax Service Favorite: Freedom Bookkeeping

Attorney: Winner: William Riddle - Will Riddle Law Favorite: Cricket Browne - Law Offices of Cricket Browne, LLC Favorite: David Beste - Downs, Beste & Blackson, LLC

Appliance Repair: Winner: Abbott Appliance Favorite: Rays Reconditioned Appliance Favorite: Logan’s in North East

Bank: Winner: Cecil Bank Favorite: PNC Bank Favorite: Harford Bank

Work/life balance is not a one size fits all.

Thank You For Voting Us Best Bank!

At WCS we are committed to supporting what inspires you. We believe that, in turn, you will inspire our clients and colleagues.

Learn more at wcscpa.com/careers CPAS, BUSINESS CONSULTANTS AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS HUNT VALLEY | BEL AIR | ELKTON

410-398-1650

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Award-Winning.

Bayhead-Approved WE’RE PROUD TO BE VOTED CECIL COUNTY’S:

Best Bar/Tavern Best Brewery Best Happy Hour Coldest Beer

But around here, it’s more than awards — it’s about good beer, good vibes, and good company.

From crisp craft brews and flights to our famous Crush Bar and hand-delivered bites from the Chesapeake Inn, every visit is an invitation to kick back and live the Bayhead life.

Come see why we’re the best — and become a Bayhead yourself.

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Boat Maintenance: Winner: Chessie Marine Favorite: Frank’s Marine Service Favorite: Bay Boat Works Builder: Winner: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC Favorite: Larry Kaye Customs Favorite: CK Lewis Construction

Thank T hank you ou ffor or Voting Voting Us Us Favorite a orite Childca e!

Childcare!

Car Wash: Winner: Bear 3-Minute Express Car Wash Favorite: Elkton Car Wash Favorite: Clean Enterprises Laundromat & Car Wash Child Care: Winner: It’s All About Kids Daycare Favorite: Circle of Care Early Learners Favorite: Jesus Loves Me Childcare Center

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FALL & WINTER IS THE BEST TIME TO TRIM YOUR TREES NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL • CREW ALWAYS IN THE AREA

LICENSED... INSURED... HONEST... RELIABLE #1 IN CECIL COUNTY 4 YEARS RUNNING

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 TREE SERVICE 5 YEARS IN A ROW!

CALL FOR SPECIAL DEALS ON STUMP GRINDING

MILITARY, FIRST RESPONDERS AND SENIOR DISCOUNTS

OUR SERVICES

Tree Trimming • Pruning and Deadwooding Tree Removal • Chipping • Stump Grinding Crown Reduction • Hedge Trimming Lot Clearing • Bush Hog Jobs Property Maintenance for Large Estates Work Professional Clean Up • Tree Planting Sediment Pond Cleanouts 2 - 75 Foot Aerial Lifts Crane Services • Skid Loader Grapple Truck & Service

Will beat any reasonable written n estimate from any other licensed and state tree expert

INQUIRE ABOUT OUR NEW HAUL AWAY SERVICE

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410-658-2427 10% OFF blanfordstreeservice@gmail.com OR FREE STUMP GRINDING With coupon - Not Valid w/Other Offers Expires 12/01/2025

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Contractor: Winner: InDepth Contracting Favorite: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC Favorite: J Butler Home Improvements Credit Union: Winner: APGFCU Favorite: Thiokol Credit Union Favorite: Cecil County School Employees Federal Credit Union

Deck Builder: Winner: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC Favorite: AM Reeder Home Improvements Favorite: J Butler Home Improvements Dog Trainer: Winner: Sit Means Sit Dog Training Favorite: Mind Your Pawz Dog Training and Behavior Solutions Favorite: Sutton K9 Training

TH HANK YOU FOR VOTING COMPASS REALTY, INC. THE BEST OF CECIIL COUNT Y 5 YEARS IN A ROW!

WINNER - REAL ESTATE BROKER THERESA M JACKSON FAVORITE - REAL ESTATE AGENT RESIDENTIAL THERESA M JACKSON Steve Cochran

Theresa M Jackson

Licensed Realtor 35 years Over 131 million in closed sales

WINNER - REAL ESTATE RENTAL COMPANY COMPASS REALTY, INC. FAVORITE - REAL ESTATE COMPANY COMPASS REALTY, INC. Ashley DeMario

Licensed Realtor 11 years Licensed Architect 5 years with 13 years experience

Broker – Owner Licensed in MD & DE 443-966-1407 410-920-0515 Licensed Realtor 30 years Over 32 years experience 443-350-0646 107 West Main St., PO Box 372, Rising Sun, MD 21911 – 410-658-0690 – compassrealtyexperience@gmail.com

Thomas D Dye Jr.

Licensed Realtor 5 years 13 years construction exp.

Licensed MHIC Cecil County Certified Septic Installer

443-350-7877

Thank You

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for Voting Top Notch as your Favorite Electrician! l

410-441-9782 WWW.TOPNOTCHELECTRICAL.NET

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Cleaning Company: Winner: Mint Magnolia Cleaning Favorite: Polish Pros Favorite: Come Home Clean (Nancy Mazza) Commercial Real Estate Agent: Winner: Annie Barker - The Barker Real Estate Team Favorite: Norman Wehner - Real Trust Associates Favorite: Donnie Horton - RE/MAX Chesapeake

Commercial Real Estate Broker: Winner: Norman Wehner - Real Trust Associates Favorite: Donnie Horton - RE/MAX Chesapeake Favorite: William Heath - RE/MAX Vision Concrete Contractor: Winner: Scott’s Landscaping and Construction Favorite: InDepth Contracting Favorite: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC

Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC

240 Fair Hill Drive, Elkton, MD 21921

LICENSED & INSURED

Call us today!

443-907-7491

QUALITY & CUSTOM HOME BUILDING IN CECIL & KENT COUNTY MARYLAND Q

NEW HOMES • ADDITIONS • ROOFING • SIDING • DECKS • KITCHENS BATHROOMS • WINDOWS • DOORS • FINISHED BASEMENTS • CONCRETE EMAIL US AT RHARRISON.BRADLEY@GMAIL.COM OR VISIT US AT HARRISONBRADLEYCUSTOMHOMES.COM MHIC #139969 I MHBR #8031

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Electrical Contractor: Winner: Top Notch Electrical Services LLC Favorite: Quality Electrical Solutions Favorite: Triumph Electrical

Financial Advisor: Winner: Tyler Simonds - Edward Jones Favorite: Karen Michaels State Farm Favorite: Roger Owens - RyMark Financial Services

Fencing Installation: Winner: Superduty Fencing & Landscaping, LLC Favorite: Chesapeake Pro Service Favorite: Banks Land Management, LLC

Flooring and Carpeting: Winner: Elite Diamond Coatings Favorite: Frontier Flooring Favorite: Pro Flooring

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Florist: Winner: Twisted Vine Wedding & Event Florals Favorite: Fair Hill Florist Favorite: Flowers by Lisa Funeral Home: Winner: Crouch Funeral Home Favorite: Hick’s Home For Funerals, P.A. Favorite: Lee A Patterson & Son Funeral Home

THANK YOU

FOR VOTING US #1 HOME IMPR ROVEMENT

GREENLIGHT

Garage Door Company: Winner: Keystone Overhead Door Inc Favorite: Bay Area Overhead Favorite: ProWay Garage Doors Home Improvement: Winner: Greenlight Construction Favorite: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC Favorite: A.M. Reeder Home Improvements, LLC

THANK YOU

FOR R VOTING US FAVORIITE BAR TO WATCH SPORTS, BURGER, CRAB B CAKE E & CRAB SOUP P

LICENCED HOME & INSURED IMPROVEMENT

302 545 3769

FULL SERVICE CONTRACTOR. GET IT DONE RIGHT WITH GREENLIGHT!

2 SASSAFRASS RD, WARWICK, MD 21912 (410) 275-4355

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Thank You

FOR VOTING US FAVORITE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

443-205-0222

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HVAC: Winner: Hoot Heating & Air Favorite: Dixie Land Energy Favorite: G Cullum Heating and Air

Insurance Company: Winner: Winstead Insurance Favorite: Karen Michaels State Farm Favorite: Leta Brannon Insurance Agency

Insurance Agent: Kitchen Remodeler: Winner: Karen Michaels - Karen Michaels Winner: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC State Farm Favorite: Roxanne Cameron - ACM Favorite: J Butler Home Improvement Favorite: Kimberly Cunniff with Canton Insurance Favorite: Leta Brannon - Leta Brannon Kitchen Insurance Agency

Thank You for Voting

William F. Riddle Cecil County’s #1 Best Attorney A T T O R N E Y

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DUI • Traffic Offense • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Civil Litigation • Estates • Divorce & Custody

410-620-1343 204 East Main St., Suite 1 • Elkton

willriddlelaw.com

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Landscaper: Winner: Scott’s Landscaping LLC Favorite: Musick and Sons Favorite: JDX Construction

Lawnmower Repair: Winner: Duvall’s Lawn and Garden Favorite: Denny Wiggins Mower Repair Favorite: American Service Center Inc

Lawn Mowing Service: Winner: JDX Construction Favorite: Scott’s Landscaping LLC Favorite: Musick & Sons Landscaping LLC

Law Firm: Winner: Barnes, O’Donnell & Moore Favorite: Will Riddle Law Favorite: Law Office of Cricket Browne, LLC

Thank you, Cecil County, for voting us as your Best Insurance Agent, Life Insurance Agent, and Favorite Insurance Company!

We couldn’t be more thankful to our customers for their continued support! A special shout out as well to our amazing team who all work so hard to give our customers the best experience possible.

Stop by to meet them and see why we’re #1.

Michaels Ins. & Financial Services 2280 Pulaski Hwy, North East MD 21901 410-287-5800 | www.karensgotome.com

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Life Insurance Agent: Winner: Karen Michaels Favorite: Roxanne Cameron Favorite: Reagan Fisher Mortgage Services: Winner: Guild Mortgage Company Favorite: APGFCU Favorite: Harford Bank

Painting Company: Winner: Generations Painting and Construction Services, LLC Favorite: A Brush Above Painting Services Favorite: Dave Reed Painting Party Rental Company: Winner: Alarcon Music Studios Favorite: Festival Party Rental Favorite: Chesapeake Inflatables

Thank for voting us Best Credit Union and Favorite Mortgage Service!

APGFCU® is your community credit union, serving all who live, work, worship, volunteer or go to school in Cecil County, Harford County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City.

Learn more. apgfcu.com | 410-272-4000

Federally insured by NCUA Membership eligibility applies.

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Pastor/Priest (Name Church): Winner: Fr. John Schaeffer- St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church Favorite: Fr. Richard Jasper- Immaculate Conception Favorite: Pastor Randy Fields- Anointed Tabernacle Of Praise Paving Services: Winner: T&A Paving Inc Favorite: Pleasanton Excavating Favorite: S & M Paving, Inc.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US FAVORITE HARDWARE STORE & LANDSCAPE MATERIAL SUPPLY YARD

Pest Control: Winner: Insecta Pro Pest Control Favorite: Firefly Pest Protection Services Favorite: Dependable Pest Management Pet Boarding/Kennel: Winner: Shady Beach Kennel & Grooming Salon Favorite: Come Home Clean - Home Services Favorite: Cedar Spring Farms

Bay Ace Hardware Inc 23 West Main Street • Rising Sun, MD 21911 410-658-1000 • www.bayacehardware.com

Mon-Fri 7:00-6:00 Sat 7-5 Sun 9-4

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Photographer: Pet Day Care: Winner: Shady Beach Kennel & Grooming Winner: Samantha Harter Photography Salon Favorite: Deanna Sakers Photography Favorite: Sit Means Sit Dog Training Favorite: Elegant Exposures By Britt Favorite: Come Home Clean - Home Plumber: Services Winner: Dixon’s Plumbing Favorite: H & B Plumbing and Heating Pet Groomer: Winner: Nikki Hamilton at Pet Styles of Favorite: Benji’s Plumbing Elkton Favorite: Shady Beach Kennel & Pool Service: Grooming Salon Winner: Jay Zees Pool and Spa Supplies Favorite: Joyce at Paw Perfect Grooming Favorite: Crystal Pools of Rising Sun Favorite: Aqua Sun Inc

BOARDING • DAYCARE • GROOMING

410-287-8969 Thank you for voting us Best Boarding/Kennel & Best Pet Day Care for 2025!

We are extremelly honored d and d grateffull for your continued d support.

We couldn't do it without you!

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Power Washing: Winner: AquaBoost Pressure Washing LLC Favorite: Banks Land Management LLC Favorite: Wade’s Home Services Real Estate Agent (Residential): Winner: Sheila Tweed - RE/MAX Chesapeake Favorite: Annie Barker - The Barker Real Estate Team Favorite: Theresa Jackson - Compass Realty, Inc. From the bottom of my heart - THANK YOU Cecil County, clients, colleagues, friends & family!! I am truly grateful and honored to be voted the Best Real Estate Agent thanks to each & every one of you! I love what I do, and I’m here for your real estate needs whether buying, selling or just asking questions. Here’s to more homes, smiles and memories in the years ahead!

With heartfelt appreciation –

Sheila Lockwood-Tweed S

Sheila Tweed Realtor, RE/MAX CHESAPEAKE

Real Estate Broker (Residential): Winner: Theresa Jackson - Compass Realty, Inc. Favorite: Norman Wehner - Real Trust Associates, LLC Favorite: Bill Heath - RE/MAX Vision Real Estate Company: Winner: RE/MAX Chesapeake Favorite: Compass Realty, Inc. Favorite: Integrity Real Estate

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS • DECKS

SIDING C COMPANY

DECK BUILDER, HOME IMPROVEMENT & WINDOW INSTALLATION COMPANY

Call us for ALL EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS

216 E. Pulaski Hwy., Elkton, MD 21921

Cell: 443-553-4762 Office: 410-398-9200 sheilatweedremax@gmail.com www.sheilatweedrealtor.com MHIC# 121757

410.287.9575

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Real Estate Rental Company: Winner: Compass Realty, Inc. Favorite: Real Trust Associates, LLC Favorite: RE/MAX Chesapeake

Roofing Company: Winner: C&C Roofing LLC Favorite: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC Favorite: Rock Roofing

Recycling Company: Winner: Elkton Recyclers Inc - Metal Recycling Siding Company: Winner: A.M. Reeder Home Favorite: All County Trash Favorite: Patriot Sanitation Services Improvements, LLC Favorite: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC Restoration Service: Winner: PuroClean Restoration Services Favorite: J Butler Home Improvements Favorite: SERVPRO of Cecil County Favorite: ServiceMaster Quality Clean

Thank You for voting us #1 Recycling Center!

WE BUY JUNK CARS! Cash for all types of metals: Roll Off & Demolition Services Available

Clean Yard - Friendly Service

ELKTON RECYCLING 410-392-2980 • 53 Dogwood Rd., Elkton, MD (Corner of Blueball & Dogwood Road)

www.elktonrecycling.com

ADR#J094600

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Tax Preparation: Winner: Johnson’s Tax Services Favorite: Litzenberg Accounting & Tax Service Favorite: O’Donnell and Company Title Company: Winner: Kirsh Title Services Inc Favorite: Liberty Title Services, LLC Favorite: Equitable Title, LLC

We are honored and deeply grateful to our clients for choosing Johnson’s Tax Service, LLC as Best Tax Preparation Service in Cecil County for 2025!

You work hard for your money and we are happy to work just as hard to help keep money in your pocket. Thank you to our incredible friends, family and referral sources for the privilege to be your trusted tax advisors. We can’t wait to reconnect in 2026 and welcome even more new faces into the Johnson’s Tax Service family! ~Dale & Kim Johnson

Trash Company: Winner: All County Trash Favorite: Patriot Sanitation Favorite: MPK Services Tree Service: Winner: Blanford’s Tree Service LLC Favorite: Tim Tree’s LLC Favorite: Tom’s Tree Service Veterinary Practice: Winner: Rising Sun Pet Wellness Center Favorite: All Paws Animal Wellness Clinic Favorite: Cherry Hill Dog & Cat Hospital Walk-In Chiropractic one of your favorite Chiropractic Service!

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Videographer: Wedding Videographer: Winner: Elegant Exposures By Britt Winner: Elegant Exposures By Britt Favorite: New World Films (Josh Malone) Favorite: New World Films (Josh Malone) Favorite: Grunge Muffin Designs Favorite: Fraimework Productions Wedding Photographer: Winner: Elegant Exposures By Britt Favorite: Andrew Jackson Favorite: Melissa Tabor Photography

Window Installation Company: Winner: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC Favorite: A.M. Reeder Home Improvements, LLC Favorite: Robinhood Exteriors

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US WINNER OF BEST BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES & FAVORITE DAY SPA & MASSAGE THERAPIST - DAWN

138 CATHEDRAL ST, ELKTON, MD 21921 | (443) 372-8226

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Beauty & Health Assisted Living: Winner: Autumn Lake Healthcare at Calvert Manor Favorite: Abbey Manor Assisted Living Favorite: Caraway Assisted Living Barber Shop: Winner: Jim’s Barber Shop Favorite: Glitters and Gamers Favorite: Walt’s Barber Shop

Behavioral/Mental Health Services: Winner: Enjoy Wellness Favorite: Voices of Hope Favorite: Upper Bay Boot Camp: Winner: Ford Tough Fitness Favorite: Barnes Corner Fitness Favorite: Faithful Fitness

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST GYM/FITNESS CENTER, FAVORITE PERSONAL TRAINER & BOSS

Jos Van Calmthout OPEN 24 HOURS

2562 Pulaski Highway · North East, MD 21901 · 410-626-0949 · eurogymmd.com

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Chiropractor: Winner: Samuel Charles - Elkton Chiropractic Neurology Favorite: Dr. Alan Scheiner - Walk-in Chiropractor Favorite: Heather Blackiston - Blackiston Chiropractic Dance Classes/Studio: Winner: Cecil Dancenter Favorite: Ford Tough Fitness Favorite: Bobbie Ann’s Dance Studio

Day Spa: Winner: Domain Spa & Salon Favorite: Blue Iris Day Spa & Salon Favorite: Enjoy Wellness Dentist: Winner: Alina Rodek - Rodek Dental Favorite: Dr. Geoffery Shultz - Shultz Dentistry Favorite: Dr. Kevin Myint - Elkton Smiles Dental

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Dermatologist: Winner: Dr. Marc Scheiner - Scheiner Surgical Dermatology Favorite: Dr. Nate Silvera - Elkton Dermatology Favorite: Dr. Jagadeesh S. Kumar - Elkton Dermatology Eye Care: Winner: Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates Favorite: Lavenburg Eye Care Favorite: MyEyeDr

General Practice Doctor: Winner: Dr. Wolf - Wolf Medical Group Favorite: Dr. Weidner - Stone Run Family Medicine Favorite: Dr. John Mulvey - Mulvey Family Practice Gym/Fitness Center: Winner: Euro Gym Favorite: YMCA of Cecil County Favorite: NLX Fitness

THANK YOU

FOR VOTING US YOUR BEST ORTHODONTIST! Featured Services:

Braces • Clear Braces • Early Non-Extraction Treatment TMJ Treatment • Teeth Whitening • Invisalign Call Today for a Complimentary Consultation!

Julianne M. Wyman, D.D.S., M.S.

236 S. Bridge Street, Elkton, MD 21921 • 410-398-1221 Email: wymanortho@yahoo.com wyy • www.WymanOrthodontics.com

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2024 Sweetest of Cecil

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Hair Salon: Winner: Domain Spa & Salon Favorite: Images Salon Favorite: Off the Ivy Salon Martial Arts Classes: Winner: San’s Martial Arts Favorite: Rising Sun Martial Arts Favorite: Superdojo Martial Arts Massage Therapist: Winner: Leslie Mathias-Hurt, Blue Iris Favorite: Melinda - Domain Spa & Salon Favorite: Dawn Doninger - Enjoy Wellness

Optometrist: Winner: Dr. Stottlemyer - Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates Favorite: Douglas J Lavenburg M.D. Lavenburg Medical Group Favorite: Dr. Shilts - Holloway Eye Care Orthodontist: Winner: Wyman Orthodontics Favorite: McCormick Orthodontics Favorite: Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics of Elkton

Nail Salon: Winner: Domain Spa & Salon Favorite: The Nail Cave & MakeUp Bar Favorite: Happy Nails

Orthopedic Group: Winner: The Centers for Advanced Orthopedics: Andrew Cumiskey, M.D. Elkton Favorite: Chesapeake Sports & Orthopedic: Dr. Brian C De Muth Favorite: Chesapeake Bone & Joint Center

Nutrition Club: Winner: Herbalife Simply The Best Nutrition Favorite: Blenders at Elkton Nutrition Favorite: Tammy Evans, Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach

Personal Trainer: Winner: Danielle Ford - Ford Tough Fitness Favorite: Jos van Calmthout - Euro Gym Favorite: Tony Atwood - NLX Fitness Pharmacy:

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Pharmacy: Winner: Northside Pharmacy Favorite: Sun Pharmacy Favorite: Colora Pharmacy

Surgeon: Winner: Dr. Andrew Cumiskey Favorite: Dr. Elizabeth Lowe Favorite: Dr. Mark Pfaff

Physical Therapy Clinic: Tanning Salon: Winner: Agape Physical Therapy Winner: Sunsational Tanning Inc Favorite: LeeAnn Nelson Physical Therapy Favorite: Paint It Bronze Mobile Tanning Favorite: Align Physical Therapy + Teeth Whitening Favorite: Sunrise Tanning Spray Tan: Winner: Sunsational Tanning Favorite: Klutch by Kris Favorite: Airbrushed by Allison

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC

6 Barnes Corner Rd, Colora MD 21917

Thank you for voting us a winner 4 years in a row.

Schedule an appointment.

410-403-5075

Dr. Andrew Cumiskey

Brianna Prinz, PA-C

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Yoga Class: Winner: Ford Tough Fitness Favorite: Pura Vida Yoga & Physical Training Favorite: Satori Yoga

Food & Drink All Around Restaurant: Winner: The Wellwood Favorite: Casa Mezcal Favorite: Pier 1

Bar to Watch Sports: Winner: Market Street Cafe Favorite: Bayheads Brewing Company Favorite: Hammer’s Bar & Grill Bar/Tavern: Winner: Bayheads Brewing Company Favorite: Market Street Cafe Favorite: The Tavern at Patriots Glen

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Bartender (Name and Bar): Winner: Linda Swyka - Hammers Bar and Grill Favorite: Christina Buschman - Market Street Cafe Favorite: Ashley Butterworth - Bayheads Brewing Company Beer Selection (Retail): Winner: Weaver’s Discount Liquors Favorite: Vlamis Liquors Favorite: State Line Liquors

VOTED Best Liquor Store & Best Customer Service

Best Restaurant (Harford County): Winner: The Olive Tree Favorite: Tidewater Grill Favorite: Water Street Seafood Bourbon Selection: Winner: The Whiskey Bar at Patriots Glen Favorite: Bayheads Brewing Company Favorite: Vlamis Liquors Breakfast: Winner: JoJo’s Diner Favorite: Pier 1 Favorite: North East Family Restaurant A special thank ank you to our loyal and devoted customers for voting us your Best Liquor Store 4 years in a row! r w! We have prided ourselves in serving the residents s dents of Cecil County since 1946.

Every dayy we strive to make our customer’s sshopping experience ience more enjoyable than the last.

We look ok forward to serving you.

Nickk Vlamis, Peggy Vlamis, Anthony ony Vlamis II, and Staff.

801 N. Bridge St., Elkton, MD 21921 410-398-7052

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The Olive Tree – Aberdeen Location Only 1 per order, per table, per party.

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Dine in only. Minimum purchase of 2 entrees required.

Not valid with any other coupon, offer or discount. Not valid on holidays. Exp: 12/15/25

1005 BEARDS HILL RD • ABERDEEN, MD

410-272-6217

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Brewery: Winner: Bayheads Brewing Company Favorite: 5th Company Brewery Favorite: Valhalla Brewing Co.

Café: Winner: Vintage Perk Cafe Favorite: Rise ‘N Grind Favorite: Chesapeake Bay Coffee Co.

Brunch: Winner: Steak & Main Favorite: Rise ‘N Grind Favorite: Cool Beans Sandwich & Coffee Co.

Carryout: Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: Sonny’s Italian Market and Deli Favorite: Market Street Cafe

Burger: Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: Market Street Cafe Favorite: Hammers Bar and Grill

Caterer: Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: Your Personal Chef Favorite: The Wellwood

THANK YOU CECIL COUNTY FOR GIVING US TOP HONORS ACROSS THE BOARD AGAIN THIS YEAR AND FOR THE LAST 24!

THE WEAVER FAMILY AND OUR STAFF APPRECIATE YOUR NEVER ENDING SUPPORT AND PATRONAGE!

“Maryland Famous Weaver’s Liquors ” Route 40, North East, MD

Imported Beers • Liqueurs • Fine Wines • Gifts & Much More!

410-287-5710 • 800-542-1572

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Cheesesteak: Winner: Market Street Cafe Favorite: Bigfoots Steaks & Hoagies Favorite: Sonny’s Italian Market and Deli

Coffee Shop: Winner: Rise ‘N Grind Favorite: Cafe on the Bay Favorite: Cool Beans Sandwich & Coffee Co.

Chef (Name and Restaurant): Winner: Britney - Market Street Cafe Favorite: Tanner Bollinger - Snatcher’s Creekside Favorite: Greg Bryson - 410 Seafood

Cold Beer: Winner: Bayheads Brewing Company Favorite: Market Street Cafe Favorite: The Tavern at Patriots Glen

Thanks for voting

The Marsh Day Camp your favorite!

2026 Registration OPENS IN JANUARY!

Crab Cake: Winner: The Wellwood Favorite: Hammers Bar & Grill Favorite: 410 Seafood

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Crab Soup: Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: The Wellwood Favorite: Hammers Bar & Grill

Dessert: Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: Cakes by Meg Favorite: Tender Loving Confections

Date Night Restaurant: Winner: The Wellwood Favorite: Schaefer’s Canal House Favorite: Steak & Main

Dinner: Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: Schaefer’s Canal House Favorite: The Wellwood

Deli: Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: Sonny’s Italian Market and Deli Favorite: Benjamins Store Inc.

Farmers Market Stand: Winner: Milburn Orchards Favorite: Good’s Farmers Market Favorite: Bayview Produce

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Food Delivery: Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: Bigfoots Steaks & Hoagies Favorite: Pats Select Pizza | Grill

Gluten-Free: Winner: Enzo’s New York Square Favorite: Crave Eatery Favorite: Garden Girl

Food Truck: Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: Taco Master Favorite: Mad Waffle

Happy Hour: Winner: Bayheads Brewing Company Favorite: Market Street Cafe Favorite: The Wellwood

Fried Chicken: Winner: The Wellwood Favorite: The River Shack Favorite: I’m Just Wingin It

Hot Dog: Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: Jo Jo’s Super Dogs Favorite: Leo’s Smash Burgers and Dogs

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR WINNER - LUNCH WINNER - SUBS NORTHSIDE

DELI & MARKET

100 NORTHSIDE PLAZA | ELKTON | 410-398-6633

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Lunch: Winner: Northside Deli & Market Favorite: Crave Eatery Favorite: Market Street Cafe

Ice Cream: Winner: Sweet Cowolines Favorite: Soda Jerk Ice Cream Favorite: The Inside Scoop Italian: Winner: Enzo’s New York Square Favorite: Bella Pizza Favorite: Sonny’s Italian Market and Deli Local Honey: Winner: Good’s Farm Market Favorite: Bohemia Apiary Favorite: Artisans’ Shoppe at The Gerry House

Mexican: Winner: Casa Mezcal Favorite: Crave Eatery Favorite: Riviera Maya Outdoor Bar: Winner: Lee’s Landing Dock Bar Favorite: Schaefer’s Canal House Favorite: Chesapeake Inn

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT

m e x ican res taur ant b a r & G ril l

1005 A Elk Mills Rd., Elkton MD 21921 443-207-8066

26 S Main Street, North East MD 219014 443-674-8126

www.casamezcalrestaurant.com

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Outdoor Dining: Winner: Schaefer’s Canal House Favorite: The Wellwood Favorite: Chesapeake Inn

Pizza: Winner: Enzo’s New York Square Favorite: Bella Pizza Favorite: Dominick’s Pizza

Package Goods/Spirits Store: Produce: Winner: Weaver’s Discount Liquors Winner: Bayview Produce Favorite: Good’s Farm Market Favorite: Vlamis Liquors Favorite: The Beach House Wine & Spirits Favorite: Milburn Orchards Pit Beef: Winner: Fast Eddie’s Pit Beef Favorite: Old South Smoke House Favorite: Our Place at the Bottom of the Hill

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST LOCAL FESTIVAL CECILCOUNTYFAIR.ORG Photo Credit Matt Palin

Seafood Restaurant: Winner: The Wellwood Favorite: 410 Seafood Favorite: Woody’s Crab House

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Server (Name and Restaurant): Winner: Linda Swyka - Hammers Bar & Grill Favorite: John - The Wellwood Favorite: Sissy Vandegrift - North East Family Restaurant Soft-shell Crab: Winner: 410 Seafood Favorite: The Wellwood Favorite: Forge Southern Comfort

Soul Food: Winner: Forge Southern Comfort Favorite: The Wellwood Favorite: Chesapeake Inn Steaks: Winner: Steak & Main Favorite: The Wellwood Favorite: Market Street Cafe Steamed Crabs: Winner: Crab Shack Favorite: The Wellwood Favorite: 410 Seafood

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Sub: Winner: Northside Deli & Market Favorite: Crave Eatery Favorite: Sonny’s Italian Market and Deli

Wine Selection (Retail): Winner: Weaver’s Discount Liquors Favorite: Vlamis Liquors Favorite: State Line Liquors

Taco: Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: Casa Mezcal Favorite: Taco Master

Winery: Winner: Dove Valley Vineyard Favorite: Broken Spoke Winery Favorite: Blue Elk Vineyard

Wedding Cakes: Winner: Flourish Bakery Favorite: Cakes by Meg Favorite: Tender Loving Confections

Wings: Winner: Granite Run Taproom Favorite: I’m Just Wingin It Favorite: C3ntral Tavern

THANK HANK YOU OU FOR OR VOTING US S BEST EST WINGS INGS

Lifestyle & Shopping Antiques: $1.50 Winner: 5 & 10 Antique Market WINGS EVERY WEDNESDAY Favorite: Sonetta Community Market Favorite: CHEP Outpost

LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND HAPPY HOUR M-F 3-5PM FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS

SUNDAY BRUNCH • SPECIALS EVERYDAY 26 S. Main St, Port Deposit, MD www.graniteruntap.com • 443-747-4015 Hours: Mon-Thurs Open at 3pm, Fri-Sat Open at 11am, Sun Open at 10am

Boating Dealer: Winner: Chessie Marine Sales Favorite: Anchor Boats Favorite: Triton Marina

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Consignment/Resale Shop: Winner: Peach Bottom Consignment Favorite: CHEP Outpost Favorite: You Empowered Boutique

Hardware Store: Winner: American Home & Hardware Favorite: Bay Ace Hardware Favorite: Benjamin Lumber

Firearm Training Center: Winner: Tactical Shepherd Favorite: The Range Academy Favorite: First Shot Firearms Academy

Kid Parties: Winner: Milburn Orchards Favorite: Hannimal Farms Favorite: The Art Den

Gift Shop: Winner: Sonetta Community Market Favorite: Sun Pharmacy Favorite: Kathy’s Corner Shop

Landscape Material Supply Yard: Winner: Witmer Mulch Favorite: American Home & Hardware Favorite: Bay Ace Hardware

Greenhouse: Winner: Rolling Ridge Greenhouse Favorite: Bayview Produce Favorite: Detwiler’s Farm Market Grocery Store: Winner: Martin’s Favorite: Redner’s Favorite: Aldi Gun Shop: Winner: JLowe’s Guns Favorite: The Range Academy Favorite: Rick’s Gun and Pawn

Liquor Store: Winner: Vlamis Liquors Favorite: Weaver’s Discount Liquor Favorite: State Line Liquors Marina: Winner: Anchor Marina Favorite: Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbor Favorite: Triton Marina

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Music Lessons: Winner: Alarcon Music Studios Favorite: Bender School of Music Favorite: Cadence Point Academy

Tattoo Shop: Winner: Tidewater Tattoo Studios Favorite: Ninetoes Tattoo Favorite: New River Tattoo

Pool Store: Winner: JayZees Pool and Spa Supplies Favorite: Aqua Sun Inc Favorite: Crystal Pools of Rising Sun

Tobacco & Vape Shop: Winner: Cigar Etc. Favorite: Wesley’s Vape Shop Favorite: Cloud 9 Vapor Lounge

Specialty Grocer: Winner: Milburn Orchards Favorite: Stafford Farm Market Favorite: Covatta’s Main Street Market THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST BOATING DEALER AND BEST BOAT MAINTENANCE IN CECIL COUNTY

CHESSIE MARINE SALES

206 Augustine Herman Hwy • Elkton, MD 21921 (410) 620-2628 www.chessiemarine.com

For nearly 35 years, it’s been our honor to help families and friends get out on the water, with many more great years ahead.

Explore our brand-new showroom and check out the full lineup of Malibu, Axis, Cobalt, Barletta, Starcraft, Sylvan, Carolina Skiff, and Sea Chaser boats. As your local EZ Dock dealer, we also offer complete dock systems, jet ski ports, and kayak launches. From wake boats to pontoons and everything in between, at Chessie Marine, we don’t just sell boats ... we sell FUN!

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Cars, Trucks, and More

Automotive Insurer: Winner: Winstead Insurance Favorite: Karen Michaels - State Farm Auto Detailing: Winner: Rogers Customs Collision Center Insurance Agent Favorite: Mushroom House Automotive Favorite: ACM Insurance Agency, Inc. Favorite: Cooper’s Auto Detailing Automotive Salesperson - New Cars: Winner: Mike Simpson - Williams Auto Repair: Chevrolet Winner: The Garage NE Favorite: Mushroom House Automotive Favorite: Steve Musick - Williams Chevrolet Favorite: Premier Auto and Tire Favorite: Dan Marcheski - Apple Auto

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WINNER OF FAVORITE NEW CAR DEALERSHIP

APPLEMITSUBISHI.COM

560 E Pulaski Hwy, Elkton, MD, 21921 | 410-398-1600 OIL CHANGES FOR LIFE

LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY

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5% DISCOUNT ON ACCESSORIES

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Thank You For Voting Us #1 Best Truck Dealer Favorite New Car Dealer WINNER...

AUTOMOTIVE SALESPERSONNEW CARS

Williams Chevrolet 2 Automotive Blvd. Elkton, MD 21921 410-398-4500 or 800-826-0580

Rt. 40 at the MD-DE Line - Across from the Super Walmart

www.WilliamsChev.com

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Automotive Salesperson - Used Cars: Winner: Mark Mossa - Mushroom House Automotive Favorite: Jessica Carter - A C Auto Sales Favorite: Lisa Gilman - Anchor Buick GMC Body Shop: Winner: Purnell Auto Body Favorite: Crouse Auto Body, Inc. Favorite: Mushroom House Automotive

New Car Dealer: Winner: Apple Auto Mitsubishi Favorite: Williams Chevrolet Favorite: Hertrich Ford of Elkton Oil Change: Winner: The Garage NE Favorite: Mushroom House Automotive Favorite: Premier Auto and Tire Pre-owned Dealer: Winner: Mushroom House Automotive Favorite: Williams Pre-owned Favorite: Apple Auto Mitsubishi

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US FAVORITE AGAIN! TELL THE INSURANCE COMPANY “PURNELL BODY SHOP IS FIXING MY CAR”

PURNELL

410-398-20 010

PURNELLBODYSHOP.COM

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED FOR 71 YEARS

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Tires: Winner: Premier Auto & Tire Favorite: Mushroom House Automotive Favorite: The Garage NE Towing Company: Winner: Extreme Towing LLC Favorite: Crouse Auto Body, Inc. Favorite: Purnell’s Body Shop Truck Dealer: Winner: Williams Chevrolet Favorite: Ourisman Tri-State Ford Favorite: Anchor Buick GMC

People & Activities Boss: Winner: Larry Metz - The Wellwood Restaurant Favorite: Alicia Calhoun - Elkton Alliance Favorite: Jos van Calmthout - Euro Gym Cecil Event/Entertainment: Winner: Cecil County Fair Favorite: The Salute to Cecil County Veterans Favorite: Cecil County Dragway Church: Winner: Crossroads Bible Church Favorite: St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church Favorite: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Clergyman: Winner: Father John Schaeffer - Saint Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church Favorite: Pastor Tim Britton - Crossroads Bible Church Favorite: Pastor Dennis Gilbert Charlestown Baptist Church

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County Council Person: Winner: Al Miller - County Council Person Favorite: Dawn Branch - County Council Person Favorite: Bob Meffley - County Council Person

Elected Official: Winner: Travis Marion - Mayor of Rising Sun Favorite: Neil DeMatt - North East Town Commissioner Favorite: Adam Streight - County Executive

DJ: Winner: DJ AMS - Alarcon Music Studios Favorite: Double Tapp Entertainment Favorite: DJ Koda-DJ Jimmy T Entertainment LLC

Fire Company: Winner: North East Volunteer Fire Company Favorite: Community Fire Company of Rising Sun Favorite: Singerly Fire Company

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Golf Course: Winner: Patriots Glen Golf Club Favorite: Furnace Bay Golf Course Favorite: Chesapeake Bay Golf Club

Outdoor Live Performance Venue: Winner: Schaefer’s Canal House Favorite: The Wellwood Favorite: Chesapeake Inn

Local Author: Winner: Tahiya Cooper Favorite: Sharon Brubaker Favorite: Tiffany Semmons

Place for Family Night: Winner: Cecil County Dragway Favorite: Soda Jerk Ice Cream Favorite: Hannimal Farm

Local Band: Winner: Olivia Reynolds Band Favorite: Bad Alibi Favorite: The Amigos

Place to Have a Big Event: Winner: The Gardens of Bethlehem Farms Favorite: Milburn Orchards Favorite: Magnolia Farms

Local Festival: Winner: Cecil County Fair Favorite: SunFest Favorite: Milburn Orchards Fall Fest Non-Profit: Winner: LiveForThomas Favorite: House of Hope Animal Rescue Favorite: Voices of Hope, Inc

Place to Take Kids: Winner: Plumpton Park Zoo Favorite: Milburn Orchards Favorite: Cecil County Dragway Place to Work: Winner: Rise ‘N Grind Cafe Favorite: Holly Hall Elementary School Favorite: Voices of Hope

Place to Worship: Other Venues: Winner: St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church Winner: The Gardens At Bethlehem Farm Favorite: Immaculate Conception Catholic Favorite: Magnolia Farms LLC Church Favorite: Hannimal Farm Favorite: Freedom Church

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Tattoo Artist (Name and Tattoo Shop): Police Officer: Winner: Brad Newlin - New River Tattoo Winner: Bobby Buschman - Perryville Favorite: Rob - Tidewater Tattoo Police Favorite: Aly Sill - New River Tattoo Favorite: Jeremy Strohecker - Cecil County Sheriff ’s Office Favorite: Sgt. Joseph Behringer - MD State Teacher (Name School): Winner: Joel Alarcon Sr. - Alarcon Music Police Studios/Cecil College Favorite: Tara Miller - The Tome School Politician/Government Official: Winner: Travis Marion - Mayor of Rising Favorite: Devon Burchett - Charlestown Elementary Sun Favorite: Adam Streight - County Volunteer (What Company): Executive Favorite: Neil DeMatt - North East Town Winner: Betty Dean - Toys For Tots Favorite: Bruce Cameron - Scouting Commissioner America Favorite: John Wyman - BSA Troop 131 Private School: Winner: Tri-State Christian Academy Wedding Planner: Favorite: Tome School Winner: The Bridal Bestie Favorite: Mount Aviat Academy Favorite: Lauren Deliman Favorite: Gin Event Planning & Design Summer Camp: Winner: The Marsh at Sandy Cove Wedding Venue: Favorite: YMCA of Cecil County Favorite: Camp Rodney at Rodney Scout Winner: The Gardens at Bethlehem Farm Favorite: Bohemia Overlook Reservation Favorite: Magnolia Farms LLC

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 GOLF COURSE, BOURBON SELECTION @ THE WHISKEY BAR

COLD BEER & BAR/TAVERN

Patriots Glen Golf Club 300 Patriots Way, Elkton, Md 21921

443-485-6069 patriotsglengolf.com Golf Course Hours 7 am-5:30 pm Tavern 9 am-11 pm Daily

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