Earlier this month, a highway worker was killed while doing his job along a stretch of I-70 in Howard County. Last month two tow truck drivers were killed in separate incidents in Virginia within four days of one another. Many states throughout our country have enacted Move-Over style legislation. Some states have even moved to…

We would like to send out a special congrats to all of the graduating seniors, their families and the amazing staff at Cecil County School of Technology, Bohemia Manor High School, Rising Sun High School, Elkton High School, North East High School and Perryville High School. We wish all of you tremendous success and happiness…

Some things really never do change. We are in the collision repair industry, sure. But, more importantly, we are in the safety business. In fact, we have been for over six decades. When body styles changed from the 1970s into the 1980s, we were in the safety business. When drivers began buying more imports from…

With over six decades of repairing vehicles in Cecil County, we have learned a few things about best practices and how to do things the right way. The funny thing about success is different folks can have different definitions of it. Some people are after money and power. We define success based on the quality…

When you are looking for a body shop for your collision repair job, it is important to know how that shop has invested in the latest technology. Our industry is changing by leaps and bounds every year. Newer technology is allowing shops like us to deliver more precise repairs to customers every day. More precise…

Like a lot of businesses, we tend to reflect during this time of the year. What went well? What might we have done differently? That sort of thing. But, when you are in business for over 60 years, you also tend to look at growth over the period of decades. So, to all of our…

We are so very excited for the holidays here at the shop! And, it is the right time of year to count one’s blessings. We certainly have a lot to be thankful for and we are reminded often. First, no community supports their small businesses like the folks here in Cecil County. That is indisputable….

Purnell Body Shop has once again been voted the Best Auto Body Shop in the Cecil County area by the readers of the Cecil Whig! We’ve consistently won this accolade several years in a row and we continue to be ever grateful to our friends and family across Elkton, North East, Rising Sun, Perryville and all…

Despite this Wednesday’s forecast high near 90 degrees, it is actually fall here on the Chesapeake. For those of us eager for the full Fall experience, this weekend promises lows in the 40s. Beyond that, we’re in the heart of high school football season and the pumpkin spice is in full bloom at your favorite…

Who doesn’t have a favorite seafood restaurant or barber shop? Supporting small businesses builds strong communities. As it has been said so many times, when you support a small business you are helping a neighbor who hires local and serves local. When you support big box stores, you help a CEO buy his third vacation…