🌱 Why an Elkton man is being held on $1 million bail

Hey there, Elkton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Elkton PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

• The Inside Scoop! — (410) 214-2400
  Lots of Signature Fall Specialties

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

In today's newsletter:

• Why an Elkton man is being held on $1 million bail
• How a new Navy rocket test puts Elkton on the map

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 36 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 47, low: 30.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy with mist, with a high of 45 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maryland man arrested for rape of 15-year-old Delaware girl, police say (nbcphiladelphia.com) — An Elkton man has been arrested at his home and charged in connection with the alleged repeated sexual abuse of a 15‑year‑old girl from Middletown, Delaware. Police say he faces multiple serious charges and is being held on high cash bail while the investigation continues.
   

• Northrop Grumman Completes Mk 72 Rocket Motor Testing (thedefensepost.com) — Northrop Grumman recently completed a key rocket motor test at its propulsion facility in Elkton, underscoring the town’s role in national defense manufacturing. The Navy‑funded trial focused on improving production speed, reliability, and supply‑chain resilience for the Mk 72 solid rocket motor as demand for missiles continues to grow.
   

📸 Around Elkton

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Elkton

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Friday December 26

• Spartan Cigar Final Friday
  Cecil County Chamber-Commerce , 128 E Pulaski Hwy , Elkton
  7:00 pm

📣 Elkton Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Open Gym
  Harford County, MD Calendar
  9:00 am
• Spanish - Level 2 For Homeschool
  Harford County, MD Calendar
  10:00 am
• TR Open Recreation - Winter Session
  Harford County, MD Calendar
  12:00 pm
• Teen Lounge
  Perryville Branch Library , 500 Coudon Blvd , Perryville
  1:00 pm
• Family Feed @ ACLEC
  Harford County, MD Calendar
  1:00 pm
• Family Feed
  Harford County, MD Calendar
  1:00 pm
• Homeschool Basketball
  Harford County, MD Calendar
  1:30 pm
• Harford County Marine Corps League Det 1198 Membership Meeting
  Harford County, MD Calendar
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Emmorton Pickleball Program - Mondays/Wednesdays
  Harford County, MD Calendar
  9:00 am
• Social Media/Computer Skills For Adults
  Harford County, MD Calendar
  10:00 am
• TR Open Gym - Winter Session
  Harford County, MD Calendar , 3023 Level Road , Churchville
  11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bad photo but the guy got into my car and stole cash I had there.
  For the first time EVER, i left my door unlocked. I filed a police report. If you see him…BEWARE. Call the Elkton PD (they tried to brush it off but… (Nextdoor W Main St)
• So for those who saw my post about the key portal to hell…well, I took it out and it is just cement under.
  Whoever did that was smart until they decided to put the metal keyhole on top of it and cementing around it. Made absolutely no sense at all. I plan… (Nextdoor W Main St)

• Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Elkton. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Elkton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elkton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Perryville

• Maryland Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Dec. 20, 2025 (delmarvanow.com)

Havre de Grace

Ok Elkton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I find you very attractive!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook