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Character 'Counts' in Queen Anne's County
GRASONVILLE — Character Counts of Queen Anne’s County honored more than 100 dedicated coaches striving to make a difference in the lives of students with its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at Hyatt Place Kent Narrows April 18. Character Counts focuses on building students’ character skills and shaping a positive school culture. And this mission remains stronger than ever with invaluable contributions of volunteers to the nonprofit organization. A slideshow of...
Banjo virtuoso pulls in packed house in Rock Hall
ROCK HALL — On Saturday evening, renowned banjo virtuoso, songwriter and teacher, Tony Trischka and his band performed at The Mainstay in Rock Hall, bringing his innovative playing style to the stage. They performed two sets, honoring the late bluegrass legend, Earl Scruggs. Trischka and his fiddler, Nate Lee, played the very first tune Scruggs did in the three-fingered style that Scruggs made popular. ...
State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Maryland Woman
Delaware State Police Troop 5 has issued a Gold Alert for 85-year-old Joanna Kellogg of Severna Park, Maryland, after she left her residence on April 26, 2024, to go to Selbyville, Delaware. Attempts to contact or locate her have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for her safety and well-being.
Chamber puts post legislative session topics on the table
CHESTERTOWN — On April 18, the Chamber of Commerce hosted a post legislative session breakfast discussion at Heron Point. Minority Leader of the Maryland Senate Stephen Hershey, and Eastern Shore Delegates Jay Jacobs, Jeff Ghrist and Steven Arentz fielded pre-screened questions from guests consisting of Kent County Commissioners Ron Fithian and Albert Nickerson, various business owners, key administrators, school officials and others organizations. Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce...
CMS Performing Arts Teen of the Week — William Baugh
CENTREVILLE — Centreville Middle School proudly announces William Baugh, an eighth grade trumpet player in the CMS Band, as the QACPS Performing Arts ‘Teen of the Week’. Nominated by Heather Fullerton, William’s dedication and talent have earned him this prestigious honor as a member of the CMS Marching Band, Symphonic Band and award-winning Jazz Band. “William has auditioned for the Junior All Shore Band twice and been selected as a...
Injuries reported after tractor-trailer crashes into charter bus on Route 40
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash in the Edgewood area. The crash was reported at just before 2 p.m. in the area of westbound MD-40 (Pulaski Highway) and MD-152 (Mountain Road). The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company reports that the crash involves a tractor-trailer and a charter...
New hotel, duplex housing eyed for Kent Island
New places to live and spend the weekend could be coming to Kent Island as the Queen Anne’s County Planning Commission approved a concept plan for an apartment duplex and hotel mixed-use development April 11. Bay Bridge Marina LLLP is seeking to create a mixed-use development including 28 residential duplex units, and a 32-room hotel for a total of 28,700 square feet of floor area in the existing site that includes Libby’s Restaurant. ...
Millington solar farm granted approval for construction
MILLINGTON — The Queen Anne’s County Planning Commission granted major site plan approval for construction of a 64-megawatt utility scale solar project in Millington. Jones Farm Lane Solar, LLC will be constructing a 64-megawatt utility scale solar project on a 601 acre parcel, located at 148 Jones Farm Lane in the Agricultural Zoning District. The 601 acre parcel includes a fenced solar array area of 319 acres southeast of Millington...
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