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 21 Years
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Beauty & Health Assisted Living Winner: Abbey Manor Assisted Living Favorite: Autumn Lake Healthcare at Calvert Manor Favorite: Caraway Assisted Living Barber Shop Winner: Jim’s Barbershop Favorite: The Barber Shoppe Favorite: Jenn’s Barber Shop
Behavioral/Mental Health Services Winner: Enjoy Wellness Favorite: Upper Bay Favorite: West Cecil Health Chiropractor Winner: Alan Scheiner Favorite: Dr. Blackiston Favorite: Scott Irrang Dance Classes/Studio Winner: Cecil Dancenter Favorite: Bobbie Ann’s Dance Studio Favorite: Ford Tough Fitness
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Day Spa Winner: Enjoy Wellness Favorite: Domain Spa & Salon Favorite: Blue Iris Salon and Spa
Eye Care Winner: Dr. Stottlemyer at Seidenberg Protzko Favorite: Simon Eye Favorite: Holloway Eye Care
Dentist Winner: Dr. Collins - North Bridge Dental Favorite: Dr. Geoffery Schultz Favorite: Dr. Myint - Elkton Smiles
General Practice Doctor Winner: Scott Collins Favorite: Wolf Medical Group Favorite: Dr. Baker - Stone Run Family Medicine
Dermatologist Winner: Marc Scheiner MD Favorite: Elkton Dermatology Favorite: Tide Water Dermatologist
Gym/Fitness Center Winner: Euro Gym Favorite: Barnes Corner Fitness Favorite: Armored Combat
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Hair Salon Winner: Domain Spa & Salon Favorite: Michael James Hair Studio Favorite: Glitter and Gamers
Nail Salon Winner: Domain Spa & Salon Favorite: Happy Nails Favorite: Nail Sculpture
Martial Arts Classes Winner: San’s Martial Arts of Cecil County Favorite: Super Dojo Favorite: Armored Combat
Optometrist Winner: Dr. Stottlemyer at Seidenberg Protzko Favorite: Douglas Lavenberg Favorite: Rebecca J. Shilts, O.D.
Massage Therapist Winner: Dawn Doninger - Enjoy Wellness Favorite: Melinda McAvoy Blailock - Domain Spa & Salon Favorite: Jacki Taylor - Get Mushed
Orthodontist Winner: Wyman Orthodontics Favorite: McCormick Orthodontics Favorite: Main St. Dental
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC
6 Barnes Corner Rd, Colora MD 21917 | AgapePT.com
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Orthopedic Group Winner: The Centers for Advanced Orthopedics: Andrew Cumiskey, M.D Favorite: Chesapeake Bone and Joint Center, LLC Favorite: Chesapeake Sports & Orthopedic Personal Trainer (Name and Gym) Winner: Jos van Calmthout Favorite: Tony Atwood - The Nation Favorite: Laura Russell - YMCA
Physical Therapy Clinic Winner: LeeAnn Nelson Physical Therapy Winner: Agape Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation Favorite: Align Physical Therapy Favorite: ATI Physical Therapy Spray Tans Winner: Paint It Bronze Favorite: Sunsational Favorite: Airbrushed by Alison
Pharmacy Winner: Northside Pharmacy Favorite: Colora Pharmacy Favorite: North East Pharmacy
Surgeon Winner: Dr. Lowe Favorite: Cuminsky Favorite: Mark Pfaff
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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Tanning Salon Winner: Sunsational Favorite: Sunrise Tanning Favorite: Paint It Bronze Weight Loss Management Winner: Enjoy Wellness Favorite: Marc Scheiner MD Favorite: Meridian Primary Care Yoga Class Winner: Linda Haas - Cecil County Parks and Rec. Favorite: Satori Yoga Favorite: Jennifer Gerace - Barnes Corner Fitness
Cars, Trucks, and More Auto Detailing Winner: Cooper’s Favorite: Roger’s Customs Collision Center Favorite: JB Auto Detailing Co. Auto Repair Winner: The Garage Favorite: Premier Auto & Tire Favorite: Mushroom House Automotive Automotive Insurer Winner: Karen Michaels - State Farm Favorite: Winstead Insurance Favorite: ACM Insurance Agency
Cecil County, Thank You for Voting Us #1! 2026 Readers’ Choice — Best Body Shop Quality Collision Repairs • Serving Our Community Since 1981
410-398-7725 | www.rogerscustomscollision.com
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FREE
Tan Event 11/2-11/9 Everyone tans FREE unlimited in our silver level, standups and the Beauty Angel Red Light.
$15 Spray Tans
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Automotive Salesperson - New Cars Winner: Mike Simpson Favorite: Tyrell Lacy Favorite: Mike DuBree - Ourisman Tri-State Ford Rising Sun Automotive Salesperson - Used Cars Winner: Mark Mossa - Mushroom House Automotive Favorite: Mike Simpson Favorite: Tyrell Lacy Body Shop Winner: Roger’s Customs Collision Center Favorite: Purnell Body Shop Favorite: Mushroom House Automotive
New Car Dealer Winner: IG Burton Chevy Favorite: Apple Auto Mitsubishi Favorite: Ourisman Oil Change Winner: The Garage Favorite: Premier Auto & Tire Favorite: Mushroom House Automotive Pre-owned Dealer Winner: Apple Auto Mitsubishi Favorite: Mushroom House Automotive Favorite: IG Burton
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST PRE-OWNED DEALERSHIP AGAIN!
APPLEMITSUBISHI.COM
560 E Pulaski Hwy, Elkton, MD, 21921 | 410-398-1600
LIFETIME CAR WASHES | OIL CHANGES & TIRE ROTATIONS FOR 2 YEARS! (MAX 4 PER YEAR)
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Tires Winner: Premier Auto & Tire Favorite: The Garage Favorite: Mushroom House Automotive
Bar/Tavern Winner: Bayheads Brewing Company Favorite: Granite Run Taproom Favorite: Hammer’s Bar and Grill
Towing Company Winner: Extreme Towing LLC Favorite: Crouse Towing & Recovery Favorite: Carpenter’s Auto Repair
Bartender (Name and Bar) Winner: Ashley Butterworth - Bayheads Brewing Company Favorite: Taylor Goggins - Backfin Blues Favorite: Linda Swyka - Hammer’s Bar and Grill
Truck Dealer Winner: IG Burton Chevrolet Favorite: Ourisman Ford Favorite: Hertrich Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Favorite: Hertrich Ford
Food & Drink All Around Restaurant Winner: The Wellwood Favorite: Backfin Blues Favorite: Hammer’s Bar and Grill Bakery Winner: Bing’s Bake & Brew Elkton Favorite: Cakes by Meg Favorite: Rise ‘N Grind Bar to Watch Sports Winner: Granite Run Taproom Favorite: Hammer’s Bar and Grill Favorite: Bayheads Brewing Company
Beer Selection (Retail) Winner: Bayheads Brewing Company Favorite: Vlamis Liquors Favorite: Weaver’s Discount Liquors
THANK YOU OU FOR OR VOTING US S BEST EST WINGS, Bar ar to Watch atch Sports, ports, Cheesesteak heesesteak & Lunch unch
$1.50
WINGS EVERY WEDNESDAY
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-Wed Open at 3 pm Thurs-Sat Open at 11am, Sun Open at 10am
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Award-Winning.
Bayhead-Approved. d We’re proud to be Cecil County’s:
Best Bar/Tavern Best Brewery Best Bartender: Ashley Butterworth
Best beer selection Coldest Beer
But around here, it’s more than awards — it’s about great beer, great company, and awesome vibes. 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.
4 0 1 2 N D S T. , C H E S A P E A K E C I T Y • B AY H E A D S B R E W I N G . C O M
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Best Restaurant (Harford County) Winner: Olive Tree Favorite: Coakley’s Pub Favorite: Tidewater Grille
Brewery Winner: Bayheads Brewing Company Favorite: 5th Company Brewing Favorite: Elk River Brewing Company
Bourbon Selection Winner: Vlamis Liquors Favorite: Bayheads Brewing Company Favorite: Weaver’s Discount Liquors
Brunch Winner: Backfin Blues Favorite: Garden Girl Favorite: Cool Beans Sandwich & Coffee Co.
Breakfast Winner: Rise ‘N Grind Favorite: JoJo’s Favorite: Cafe on the Bay
Burger Winner: Hammer’s Bar and Grill Favorite: Crave Eatery Favorite: Granite Run Taproom
THANK YOU FOR VOTING G US #1 DECK BUILDER, HOME IMPROV VEMENT & WINDOW INSTALLATION N COMPANY & FAVORITE CONTRAC CTOR, KITCHEN REMODELER, ROOFIN NG, SIDING
GREENLIGHT
THANK YOU
FOR VOTING US #1 BURGERS S & HOT DOGS S & Favorite All Around Restaurant, Bar r to Watch Sports, Bar/Ta avern, Cheesesteak, Crab Cak ke, Crab b Soup, Wings, Bar Tende er & Server- Linda Swyk ka
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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Café Winner: Rise ‘N Grind Favorite: Cool Beans Sandwich & Coffee Co. Favorite: Cafe on the Bay
Cheesesteak Winner: Granite Run Taproom Favorite: Crave Eatery Favorite: Hammer’s Bar and Grill
Carryout Winner: Cool Beans Sandwich & Coffee Co. Favorite: Crave Eatery Favorite: The River Shack
Chef (Name and Restaurant) Winner: Adam Heath - Backfin Blues Favorite: Brian Williams - Crave Eatery Favorite: Chef Jeff - The Wellwood
Caterer Winner: Backfin Blues Favorite: Crave Eatery Favorite: The Wellwood
Coffee Shop Winner: Rise ‘N Grind Favorite: Cool Beans Sandwich & Coffee Co. Favorite: Cafe on the Bay
VOTED Best Bourbon Selection & Liquor Store Customer Service
A special thank ank you to our loyal and devoted customers for voting us! We have prided ourselves in serving rving the residents of Cecil County since 1946. Every day we strive to make our customer’s shopping opping experience 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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Cold Beer Winner: Bayheads Brewing Company Favorite: Vlamis Liquors Favorite: Bottom of the Hill
Date Night Restaurant Winner: Backfin Blues Favorite: The Wellwood Favorite: Chesapeake Inn
Crab Cake Winner: The Wellwood Favorite: Hammer’s Bar and Grill Favorite: Woody’s Crab House
Deli Winner: Northside Market & Deli Favorite: Sonny’s Italian Market & Deli Favorite: Benjamin’s Market
Crab Soup Winner: The Wellwood Favorite: Hammer’s Bar and Grill Favorite: Crave Eatery
Dessert Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: Rise ‘N Grind Favorite: Bing’s Bakery
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR
WINNER BEST DELI
100 NORTHSIDE PLAZA ELKTON
410-398-6633
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Dinner Winner: Backfin Blues Favorite: The Wellwood Favorite: Crave Eatery
Food Truck Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: Taco Master Favorite: Bristow Live Fire
Farmers Market Stand Winner: Bayview Produce Favorite: Good’s Farm Market Favorite: Detwiler’s Farm Market
Fried Chicken Winner: The River Shack Favorite: Redner’s Favorite: Royal Farms
Food Delivery Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: Northside Market & Deli Favorite: Chesapeake Pizza
Gluten-free Winner: Crave Eatery Favorite: Enzo’s New York Square Favorite: The Forgetful Fork
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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Happy Hour Winner: Bayheads Brewing Company Favorite: The Wellwood Favorite: Snatcher’s Creekside Hot Dog Winner: Hammer’s Bar and Grill Favorite: Jo Jo’s Favorite: Crave Eatery Ice Cream Winner: Greek Girls Favorite: Real McCoy Favorite: The Inside Scoop Italian Winner: Enzo’s New York Square Favorite: DiLorenzos Favorite: Olive Garden Local Honey Winner: Artisans’ Shoppe at the Gerry House Favorite: Colora Apiary Favorite: Bohemia Apiary Lunch Winner: Granite Run Taproom Favorite: Crave Eatery Favorite: Garden Girl
Mexican Winner: Casagave/Casa Mezcal Mexican Bar & Grill Favorite: Riviera Maya Favorite: Crave Eatery Outdoor Bar Winner: Schaefer’s Canal House Favorite: Chesapeake Inn Favorite: The Wellwood Outdoor Dining Winner: The Wellwood Favorite: Schaefer’s Canal House Favorite: Granite Run Taproom Package Goods/Spirits Store Winner: Weaver’s Discount Liquors Favorite: Vlamis Liquors Favorite: State Line Liquors Pit Beef Winner: Our Place at Bottom of the Hill Favorite: Old South Smokehouse Favorite: Real McCoy Pizza Winner: Enzo’s New York Square Favorite: Ercoles Favorite: Bella Pizza
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Produce Winner: Good’s Farm Market LLC Favorite: Bayview Produce Favorite: Detwiler’s Farm Market
Soft-shell Crab Winner: The Wellwood Favorite: Crab Shack Favorite: 410 Seafood
Seafood Restaurant Winner: Backfin Blues Favorite: The Wellwood Favorite: Woody’s Crab House
Steaks Winner: Backfin Blues Favorite: Steak & Main Favorite: Prime 225
Server (Name and Restaurant) Steamed Crabs Winner: Landis Pfarner - Backfin Blues Winner: Chesapeake City Crab Shack Favorite: Linda Swyka - Hammer’s Bar and Grill Favorite: The Wellwood Favorite: Ashley Butterworth - Bayheads Brewing Favorite: 410 Seafood Company
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BEST TACO
www.casamezcalrestaurant.com
1005 A Elk Mills Road Elkton MD 21921 443-207-8066
26 S Main Street North East MD 219014 443-674-8126
648 Broad Street Perryville MD 21903 667-737-8818
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Sub Winner: Sonny’s Italian Market & Deli Favorite: Benjamin’s Market Favorite: Crave Eatery
Wine Selection (Retail) Winner: Weaver’s Discount Liquors Favorite: Vlamis Liquors Favorite: State Line Liquors
Taco Winner: Casagave/Casa Mezcal Mexican Bar & Grill Favorite: Taco Master Food Truck Favorite: Cool Beans Sandwich & Coffee Co.
Winery Winner: Dove Valley Vineyard and Winery Favorite: Broken Spoke Winery Favorite: Bohemia Manor
Wedding Cakes Winner: Cakes by Meg Favorite: Bing’s Bake & Brew Elkton Favorite: Cakes by Mimi
Wings Winner: Granite Run Taproom Favorite: Hammer’s Bar and Grill Favorite: Just Winging It
FREE ADMISSION!
FREE ADMISSION
YOU VOTED FOR US — THIS CELEBRATION IS OUR THANK YOU TO YOU! • Rolling Grub • Dine-n-Dash Delights • El Sabrozo • Kacey’s Kitchen
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Home & Services Accountant Winner: O’Donnell & Company Favorite: Thomas C. Jones CPA Favorite: VCM Tax And Accounting Services Appliance Repair Winner: Abbott Appliance Favorite: Logan Electric Corporation Favorite: Rays Reconditioned Appliance Attorney Winner: Will Riddle Law Favorite: Law Office of Cricket Browne Favorite: David A. Beste, Esq - Downs, Beste & Blackson
Proudly local.
Serving Cecil County for 20 years. HarfordBank.com
“Community is Our Strength”
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Bank Winner: Harford Bank Favorite: Fulton Bank Favorite: PNC Bank
Car Wash Winner: Bear 3-Minute Express Car Wash Favorite: Elkton Car Wash Favorite: Flagship Carwash
Boat Maintenance Winner: Chessie Marine Sales Favorite: Upper Bay Marine Favorite: Heger Marine Services
Child Care Winner: It’s All About Kids Daycare Favorite: Circle of Care Early Learners Favorite: Jesus Loves Me Childcare Center
Builder Winner: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC Favorite: Greenlight Home Improvements Favorite: Generations Home Services
Cleaning Company Winner: Polish Pros Cleaning Service Favorite: Gatewood’s Cleaning Service Favorite: Mint Magnolia Cleaning and Organizing Services, LLC
OTH, SOFT CL FREE, TOUCH d an RVE SELF-SE
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1! 18
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Bear 3-Minute Express Car Wash CERA AMIC SHINEE AND PROTEC CTANT
Our Two Locations
Rt. 40 - Bear, Delaware - Beside 7-11 Rt. 40 - Elkton, Maryland - Across from Olive Garden
Value Pricing at $8, $12, $16, $20 $20 Unlimited Wash Club Showroom-Like Quality - Soft Cloth - Lamb’s Wool Fast, Easy, Convenient - Wacky Wednesdays
HOME O F THE FRE E VACUUM
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Commercial Real Estate Agent Winner: Norman Wehner Favorite: Donnie Horton - RE/MAX Chesapeake Favorite: Aaron Falkenstein Commercial Real Estate Broker Winner: Theresa Jackson Favorite: Norman Wehner Favorite: Donnie Horton - RE/MAX Chesapeake
Thank You
FOR VOTING US FAVORITE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Computer + Telecommunications Company Winner: P.C. Enhancements Favorite: Precision Networks Favorite: Smith Computer Repair
443-205-0222
ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS • DECKS THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST SIDING & ROOFING COMPANY!
MHIC# 121757
Call us for ALL EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS
410.287.9575
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Concrete Contractor Winner: InDepth Contracting Favorite: GM Concrete Favorite: Musick & Sons Landscaping Contractor Winner: InDepth Contracting Favorite: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC Favorite: Greenlight Home Improvements Credit Union Winner: APGFCU Favorite: First Financial Federal Credit Union Favorite: Thiokol Credit Union
Thank for voting us your Favorite Credit Union! Proud to be your favorite. Even prouder to be part of your community. As your financial partner, we’re here to empower you with the resources and products you need to move toward a brighter financial future.
Learn more.
apgfcu.com | 410-272-4000 Federally insured by NCUA. Membership eligibility applies.
Serving Harford, Cecil and Baltimore counties, and Baltimore City.
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Deck Builder Winner: Greenlight Home Improvements Favorite: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC Favorite: Generations Home Services
Electrical Contractor Winner: Top Notch Electrical Services Favorite: Integrity Electric Favorite: Quality Electrical Solutions
Dog Trainer Winner: Sit Means Sit Dog Training Favorite: Mind Your Pawz Dog Behavior & Training Favorite: Chris Sutton - Sutton K9 Training
Fencing Installation Winner: SuperDuty Fencing & Landscaping Favorite: Banks Land Management, LLC Favorite: Musick & Sons Landscaping
Dumpster Rental Winner: Maryland Portable Concrete Favorite: Orange Cans Favorite: Complete Recycling Group
Financial Advisor Winner: Karen Michaels - State Farm Favorite: Jason Lim - Edward Jones Favorite: Five Rivers Financial Advisors
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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We are incredibly honored to be recognized in the 2026 Cecil Whig Reader Approved Awards!
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Flooring and Carpeting Winner: Elite Diamond Coatings Favorite: Finnegan Flooring Favorite: Pro Flooring
Garage Door Company Winner: Keystone Overhead Doors Favorite: Bay Area Overhead Favorite: Hickman Overhead Door Company
Florist Winner: The Twisted Vine Favorite: Feral Bloom Co. Favorite: Fair Hill Florist
Hardscaping Winner: JDX Landscape + Build Favorite: Musick & Sons Landscaping Favorite: Banks Land Management, LLC
Funeral Home Winner: Crouch Funeral Home Favorite: R.T. Foard Funeral Directors & Crematory Favorite: Lee A Patterson & Son Funeral Home
Home Improvement Winner: Greenlight Home Improvements Favorite: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC Favorite: Generations Home Services
TH HANK YOU FOR VOTING COMPASS REALTY, INC. THE BEST OF CECCIL COUNT Y 6 YEARS IN A ROW! WINNER - REAL ESTATE COMPANY COMPASS REALTY, INC.
WINNER - REAL ESTATE RENTAL COMPANY COMPASS REALTY, INC.
WINNER - RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER THERESA M JACKSON
WINNER - COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER THERESA M JACKSON
Theresa M Jackson
Ashley DeMario
Licensed Realtor 12 years Licensed Architect 6 years with 14 years experience
Thomas D Dye Jr.
Licensed Realtor 6 years 14 years construction exp. Licensed MHIC Cecil County Certified Septic Installer
Broker – Owner Licensed in MD & DE 443-966-1407 Licensed Realtor 31 years 443-350-7877 Over 33 years experience 443-350-0646 107 West Main St., PO Box 372, Rising Sun, MD 21911 – 410-658-0690 – compassrealtyexperience@gmail.com
Michele Gilden
Licensed Realtor 2 1/2 years Certified Public Accountant 30+ years Also Licensed Realtor in SC
410-868-7634
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Home Inspections Winner: Compass Home Inspections Favorite: Liberty Home Inspections - Tom Cline Favorite: HomeTeam Inspection Services - Ben Doctor Hotels Winner: Great Wolf Lodge Favorite: Hampton Inn Favorite: Holiday Inn - North East HVAC Winner: Hoot Heating & Air Favorite: H&B Plumbing and Heating Favorite: Mr. Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning
Insurance Agent Winner: Barry Winstead Favorite: Karen Michaels - State Farm Favorite: Leta Brannon Insurance Company Winner: Winstead Insurance Favorite: Karen Michaels - State Farm Favorite: ACM Insurance Agency Kitchen Remodeler Winner: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC Favorite: Greenlight Home Improvements Favorite: Generations Home Services
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Landscaper Winner: Scott’s Landscaping Favorite: JDX Landscape + Build Favorite: Banks Land Management, LLC
Lawnmower Repair Winner: Duvall’s Lawn and Garden Co. Favorite: American Service Center Favorite: The Mobile Mower
Law Firm Winner: Will Riddle Law Favorite: Victor Jackson Favorite: Powerhouse Law
Life Insurance Agent Winner: Karen Michaels - State Farm Favorite: Reagen Fisher - Winstead Favorite: Alliyah Thorpe - State Farm
Lawn Mowing Service Winner: Banks Land Management, LLC Favorite: JDX Landscape + Build Favorite: Dad’s Lawn Care
Mortgage Services Winner: Guild Davis Lending Team Favorite: APGFCU Favorite: Marti Trainor - Prime Lending
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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Painting Company Winner: Generations Home Services Favorite: A Brush Above Painting Services Favorite: Jeff Hammond Painting
Thank you Cecil County for voting us Best Pet Groomer! We are truly honored!
Party Rental Company Winner: Festival Party Rental Favorite: A&M Tents Favorite: Jolly Jumpers Moon Bounce Pastor/Priest (Name Church) Winner: Fr. Richard Jasper - Immaculate Conception Favorite: Pastor Tim Britton - Crossroads Bible Church Favorite: Mark Grissom - Freedom Church
Services offered: *Full Grooming Service *Bath and Nail packages *Flea dips and treatments *Specialty shampoos including oatmeal and whitening *De-skunking *De-shedding Treatment *Blueberry Facial *Gland Expression *Teeth Brushing, nail clipping and grinding available for walk ins
349 E Pulaski Hwy Elkton, MD 21921 (410) 392-6709 ~ www.petstylesofelkton.com
Thank you for voting us! - WINNER Best Party Rental - WINNER Best DJ - FAVORITE Kid Parties - FAVORITE Wedding Planner
festivaleventrentals.com, email festival.yl@gmail.com or call 443-410-1700.
Pet Styles of Elkton
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Paving Services Winner: T&A Paving Favorite: S&M Paving Favorite: Squires Paving Pest Control Winner: Insecta Pro Favorite: Firefly Pest Protection Services Favorite: Dependable Pest Management
THANK YOU Cecil County! Being voted Best Real Estate Agent again means more to me than I could ever put into words. I’m not just selling homes in Cecil County, I’m helping people right here in the community where my roots run deep and where so many wonderful memories have been made. To every client who has trusted me, every friend who has recommended me, family members, and every single person who took the time to vote for me — please know how much it means! I’m so very grateful that you’ve allowed me to build a career doing something I truly love. With love and heartfelt gratitude - THANK YOU!
Sheila Lockwood-Tweed
Sheila Tweed
Pet Boarding/Kennel Winner: Shady Beach Kennel & Grooming Salon Favorite: Rebel Ridge Farms Favorite: Come Home Clean Home Services
Realtor, RE/MAX CHESAPEAKE 216 E. Pulaski Hwy., Elkton, MD 21921
Cell: 443-553-4762 Office: 410-398-9200 sheilatweedremax@gmail.com www.sheilatweedrealtor.com
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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Pet Day Care Winner: Shady Beach Kennel & Grooming Salon Favorite: Come Home Clean Home Services Favorite: Rebel Ridge Farms Favorite: Sit Means Sit Dog Training Pet Groomer Winner: Pet Styles of Elkton Favorite: Shady Beach Kennel & Grooming Salon Favorite: Puppy Love Grooming Photographer Winner: Deanna Sakers Photography Favorite: Samantha Harter Photography Favorite: Jamal Lawson Photography
At Johnson’s Tax Service, LLC, LLC, we are honored and humbled to be recognized as Best Tax Preparation Firm in Cecil ecil County. This recognition would not be possible without the trust and loyalty of our clients, the support of our family and friends, and the confidence fid off those who continue to refer us to others. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve such a wonderful community. For many years, our goal has been simple: provide professional, accurate, and personalized tax service while treating every client like family. Thank you for your confidence in us and for allowing us to be your trusted tax advisors. We look forward to serving you throughout 2027 and beyond. With heartfelt gratitude, Dale & Kim Johnson Johnson’s Tax Service, LLC PROFESSIONAL TAX PREPARATION • INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS RETURNS • YEAR-ROUND SERVICE
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410-287-8969 Thank you for voting us Best Boarding/Kennel & Best Pet Day Care for 2026! We are extremelly honored d and d grateffull for your continued d support. We couldn't do it without you!
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Plumber Winner: Dixon’s Plumbing Favorite: H&B Plumbing and Heating Favorite: Benjie’s Plumbing
Real Estate Agent (Residential) Winner: Sheila Tweed - RE/MAX Chesapeake Favorite: The Barker Team Favorite: Theresa Jackson - Compass Realty, Inc.
Pool Service Winner: Crystal Pools Favorite: JayZees Pool and Spa Supplies Favorite: Aqua Sun
Real Estate Broker (Residential) Winner: Theresa Jackson - Compass Realty, Inc. Favorite: Norman Wehner - Real Trust Associates Favorite: Donnie Horton - RE/MAX Chesapeake
Power Washing Winner: Aqua Boost Pressure Washing Favorite: Banks Land Management, LLC Favorite: Port Side Exterior Cleaning
Real Estate Company Winner: Compass Realty, Inc. Favorite: RE/MAX Chesapeake Favorite: Integrity Real Estate
Thank You For Voting Us Favorite Title Company!
ARDENT TITLE CO., LLC
Thankyou forVoting Us Best Septic Service
Susan M Sprout Knight Owner and Agent
Over 34 yea rs ex p erienc e Flexible Schedule
Phone: 410-996-9780 Fax: 410-996-9784
Email: info@ardenttitle.com www.ardenttitleco.com
Providing: • Real Estate Settlements • Refinances • Title Searches, • Title Insurance For: Residential, Commercial, New Construction, and Vacant Land parcels
410-275-2647
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Real Estate Rental Company Winner: Compass Realty, Inc. Favorite: Real Trust Associates Favorite: RE/MAX Chesapeake Recycling Company Winner: Elkton Recycling Favorite: Banks Auto Recyclers Favorite: Complete Recycling Group Restoration Service Winner: Serv Pro of Cecil County Favorite: Generations Home Services Favorite: Service Master Quality Clean Roofing Company Winner: AM Reeder Home Improvements Favorite: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC Favorite: Greenlight Home Improvements Septic Service Winner: JR’s Septic Favorite: Queen Bee Favorite: Bristow Septic Siding Company Winner: AM Reeder Home Improvements Favorite: Greenlight Home Improvements Favorite: Generations Home Services
Snow Removal Winner: Cecil County Department of Public Works’ Roads Division Favorite: Banks Land Management, LLC Favorite: Chadscaping, LLC Storage Company Winner: Horton Properties Mini Storage Favorite: Sentinel Storage Favorite: Cube Smart Tax Preparation Winner: Johnson’s Tax Service Favorite: Tom Jones, CPA Favorite: Litzenberg Accounting Service
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Taxidermy Winner: Oakridge Taxidermist Favorite: Upper Bay Taxidermy Favorite: Brush Wolf Taxidermy
Tree Service Winner: Blanford’s Tree Service Favorite: Tim’s Trees Favorite: Upper Bay Arborist
Title Company Winner: Kirsh Law Firm Favorite: Liberty Title Services Favorite: Ardent Title Company, LLC
Veterinary Practice Winner: Pet Wellness Center Favorite: Cherry Hill Dog & Cat Hospital Favorite: Basin Run Animal Hospital
Trash Company Winner: All County Trash Favorite: Patriot Trash Removal Favorite: MPK Trash Services
Videographer Winner: Elegant Exposures by Britt Favorite: Bruce Hechmer Favorite: Grunge Muffin Design
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US FAVORITE HARDWARE STORE 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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Wedding Photographer Winner: Elegant Exposures by Britt Favorite: Deanna Sakers Photography Favorite: BrookeLynn Photography
Consignment/Resale Shop Winner: CHEP Outpost Favorite: Peach Bottom Consignment - Rising Sun Favorite: Sunny’s Toy Box
Wedding Videographer Winner: Elegant Exposures by Britt Favorite: Andrew Jackson Photography Favorite: BrookeLynn Photography
Firearm Training Center Winner: Tactical Shepherd Favorite: The Range Academy Favorite: First Shot Firearms Academy
Window Installation Company Winner: Greenlight Home Improvements Favorite: Harrison Bradley Custom Homes, LLC Favorite: Generations Home Services
Gift Shop Winner: Sonetta Community Market Favorite: Kathy’s Corner Shop Favorite: Nature’s Glow Candle Company
Lifestyle & Shopping
Greenhouse Winner: Rolling Ridge Greenhouse Favorite: Detwilers Favorite: Bayview
Antiques Winner: Sonetta Community Market Favorite: 5 & 10 Antique Market Favorite: CHEP Outpost Boating Dealer Winner: Chessie Marine Sales Favorite: Anchor Boats Favorite: Tidewater Marina CBD Shop Winner: Nature Care Wellness Favorite: Far & Dotter Favorite: Wesley’s Vape Shop
Grocery Store Winner: Martin’s Favorite: Food Lion Favorite: Redner’s Gun Shop Winner: J. Lowes Guns Favorite: Elk River Firearms Favorite: Ricks Gun & Pawn
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Hardware Store Winner: American Home and Hardware Favorite: Ace Hardware - Rising Sun Favorite: Elkton Ace Home & Farm
Specialty Grocer Winner: Milburns Orchard Favorite: Covatta’s Mainstreet Market Favorite: Rising Sun Market
Kid Parties Winner: Plumpton Park Zoo Favorite: Hannimal Farms Favorite: Festival Party Rental
Tattoo Shop Winner: Tidewater Tattoo Favorite: Ninetoes Tattoo Favorite: New River Tattoo Shop
Landscape Material Supply Yard Winner: Witmer Mulch Favorite: Vannoys Favorite: American Home and Hardware
Tobacco & Vape Shop Winner: Wesley’s Vape Shop Favorite: Cloud 9 Favorite: Smoke Hub Favorite: Tornado
Liquor Store Winner: Weaver’s Discount Liquors Favorite: Vlamis Liquors Favorite: State Line Liquors Liquor Store Customer Service Winner: Vlamis Liquors Favorite: Weaver’s Discount Liquors Favorite: State Line Liquors Marina Winner: Long Point Marina Favorite: Charlestown Marina Favorite: Triton Pool Store Winner: JayZees Pool and Spa Supplies Favorite: Aqua Sun Favorite: Crystal Pools
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST CECIL EVENT/ ENTERTAINMENT
CECILCOUNTYFAIR.ORG Photo Credit Matt Palin
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People & Activities
Clergyman Winner: Fr. Richard Jasper Favorite: Pastor Tim Britton Favorite: Pastor Tyler Schoenberger
Boss Winner: Larry Metz - The Wellwood Favorite: Angelina Vanderhoef - Rise ‘N Grind Favorite: Amanda and Melinda - Domain Spa & Salon County Council Person Winner: Al Miller Favorite: Dawn Branch Cecil Event/Entertainment Favorite: Ray Conger Winner: Cecil County Fair Favorite: Cecil County Dragway DJ Favorite: Salute to Veterans Winner: Dj Crazyed - Festival Party Rental Favorite: Double Tapp Entertainment Church Favorite: Lab Mix Media - Andrew Winner: Crossroads Bible Church Favorite: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Favorite: Freedom Church
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 GOLF COURSE
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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Elected Official Winner: Travis Marion Favorite: Al Miller Favorite: Julie Jeric
Local Author Winner: David Healey Favorite: Joanne Dawson Favorite: Tahiya Cooper
Fire Company Local Band Winner: North East Fire Company Winner: Olivia Reynolds Band Favorite: Community Fire Company of Rising Sun Favorite: The Amigos Favorite: Singerly Fire Company Favorite: Bad Alibi Golf Course Winner: Patriots Glen Golf Club Favorite: Chesapeake Bay Golf Club Favorite: Furnace Bay
Local Festival Winner: Cecil County Fair Favorite: Sun Fest - Rising Sun Favorite: Salute to Veterans - North East
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Non-Profit Winner: Live for Thomas Favorite: CHEP Outpost Favorite: Pearls of Destiny
Thank T hank you ou ffor or V Voting oting Us Us Favorite a orite Childca e! Childcare!
Other Venues Winner: Bohemia Overlook Favorite: Dove Valley Vineyard and Winery Favorite: Hannimal Farm Outdoor Live Performance Venue Winner: The Wellwood Favorite: Lee’s Landing Favorite: Granite Run Taproom
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Place for Family Night Winner: Cecil County Dragway Favorite: Milburns Orchard Favorite: Great Wolf Lodge
Congratulations PreK4 teacher Mrs. Birney for being voted the community’s Best Teacher!
Place to Have a Big Event Winner: The Wellwood Favorite: Bohemia Overlook Favorite: Rising Sun Fire Hall Place to Take Kids Winner: Plumpton Park Zoo Favorite: Great Wolf Lodge Favorite: Hannimal Farm
It takes a very special person to guide our youngest learners with so much love, patience, and joy. Thank you for making school a happy place.
Place to Work Winner: Rise ‘N Grind Favorite: Domain Spa & Salon Favorite: The Wellwood
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Contemporary Praise and Worship FREE Coffee Bar Children’s Ministry TEEN Ministry 50+ Adult Groups Young Adults Life Groups Celebrate Recovery Drama Skits/Plays FREE Nursery
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOTED CROSSROADS “BEST CHURCH!”
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Place to Worship Winner: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Favorite: Crossroads Bible Church Favorite: Freedom Church Police Officer Winner: Dale Smith Jr. Favorite: Bobby Buschman Favorite: Todd Creek Politician/Government Official Winner: Travis Marion Favorite: Al Miller Favorite: Bob Meffley Private School Winner: Tri-State Christian Academy Favorite: Mount Aviat Academy Favorite: The Tome School
Volunteer (What Company) Winner: Betty Dean - Toys for Tots Favorite: Jesse Bragg - Scouting America Favorite: Josh Pierson - Community Fire Company of Rising Sun Wedding Planner Winner: The Bridal Bestie Favorite: Festival Party Rental Favorite: Magnolia Farms Wedding Venue Winner: The Wellwood Favorite: Magnolia Farms Favorite: Bohemia Overlook
Summer Camp Winner: The Marsh of Sandy Cove Favorite: Cecil County 4-H Camp Favorite: Camp Rodney Tattoo Artist (Name and Tattoo Shop) Winner: Joseph Jones - Ninetoes Tattoo Favorite: Aly Sill - New River Tattoo Favorite: Inkedxlay (Leana Gross) - Pops Permanent Mark Teacher (Name School) Winner: Maggie Birney - Mount Aviat Academy Favorite: Carma Stanley - North East Elementary Favorite: Melanie Fry - The Tome School
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