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Police: Aberdeen man caught with 21 pounds of 'pot' near North East
NORTH EAST — A Harford County man is charged with interstate drug importation and related offenses after investigators confiscated more than 20 pounds of suspect marijuana and over 12,000 in cash during an Interstate 95 traffic stop near North East, according to Cecil County District Court records. Investigators identified the suspect as Jason Esquenazi, 37, of Aberdeen. The investigation leading to the criminal charges against Esquenazi started about 12:20 p.m....
Schumann is parade grand marshal
CHESTERTOWN — The man who proudly proclaimed that he “used trash to create jobs,” when he initiated curbside recycling in Chestertown and other areas on the Mid-Shore, will lead the Tea Party Festival parade as grand marshal. Ford Schumann, accompanied by past grand marshals, will ride on...
Kent County man wins first prize in world decoy competition
MILLINGTON — On April 25, 26, and 27, several thousand people competed in the 53rd Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. To those who are heavily invested in wildfowl decoys, it’s like the Super Bowl of wood carving. In the 50 years it’s been held in Ocean City, there hasn’t been a native-born Marylander who ever...
8th Annual Jim Gent Memorial Bay to Bay Bike Ride June 23
Every year on the fourth Sunday in June, hundreds of bicyclists from around the region and several states converge in Kent County for the annual Jim Gent Memorial Bay to Bay Bike Ride. The tour consists of five routes between 26 and 102 miles in length. The routes begin in Betterton and go around the County with options to go into Chestertown or all the way through Delaware to the Delaware Bay. The flat loop routes take in the scenery of the heartland of the Upper Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware including farmlands, old country homes, quaint towns, and great country stores. Some participants end their ride with a cool down swim at Betterton Beach. This event gives riders the chance to enjoy the beauty of Kent County, Chestertown and Delmarva, providing an economic boost to local businesses and restaurants, while raising money for leader dog training and other vision works by the local Lions Clubs. Equally impressive are the people working behind the scenes to make it all happen.
Crash reported on I-95 in White Marsh
WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on Interstate 95 in the White Marsh area. The crash was reported at just before 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon along northbound I-95 past the White Marsh Boulevard/MD 43 exit. Several lanes are currently blocked along northbound I-95 in...
Final primary results: Streight defeats Hornberger; Branch beats Gregory
CECIL COUNTY — Adam Streight defeated incumbent County Executive Danielle Hornberger by 907 votes and, by a much slimmer margin, challenger Dawn Branch beat County Council President Jackie Gregory by 162 votes, according to final Republican primary results posted by the Cecil County Board of Elections on Friday afternoon, shortly after officials had tallied the last of the mail-in ballots earlier that day. Streight, a 25-year Cecil County Sheriff's Office veteran who holds the rank of sergeant, garnered 7,445 votes (53.24%) and Hornberger, who was...
Possible cockfighting roosters seized in Lancaster County, woman charged
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Over 20 roosters possibly tied to a Maryland cockfighting ring and an injured hen were recovered from a Lancaster County farm. Now, a woman is facing animal cruelty and fighting charges. Investigators leaned in October about cockfighting at a location in Havre De Grace, Maryland, and learned Kelly Cole of […]
Police raid near Elkton nets stolen gun, drugs and one arrest
ELKTON — A man is facing numerous criminal charges after investigators confiscated a stolen handgun, suspect illegal drugs and other evidence while raiding his residence near Elkton, according to the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators identified the suspect as 38-year-old Derrick Wayne Gandy. Deputies assigned to the agency’s Street Level Crimes Unit developed Gandy as a suspect while investigating a drug distribution case with ties to New Castle County in...
Towson University student from Harford County wins $125,000 on Big Spin wheel
BALTIMORE, MD—A Harford County resident stopped by Edgewood Convenience Store on May 20 to pick up three Maryland Lottery scratch-offs to add to her boyfriend’s graduation gift. Even though she rarely plays the Lottery, she also decided to buy a ticket for herself. And that turned out to...
Cousins Maine Lobster Truck stopping in North East
NORTH EAST — Cousins Maine Lobster is making a stop in North East Thursday from noon until 2:30 p.m. The popular food truck is bringing its menu featuring the Maine Lobster Roll, Connecticut Roll, Lobster Bisque, New England Clam Chowder and more. You’ll find the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck at Port House Creamery, 15 North Main St. Download the Cousins Maine Lobster app on your phone and get your order in starting at noon Thursday. For dessert there’s Port House Creamery’s home made ice cream.
On the trail of a good book
WORTON — StoryWalk is a literacy-boosting program that places an illustrated children’s book, taken apart and displayed page by page, along a walking route in a community. It promotes early literacy, physical activity and family time together in nature. Created in 2007 by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont,...
Hiring event at Susquehanna Workforce in Elkton June 5
ELKTON — There will be a hiring event June 5 from noon until 4 p.m. at the Susquehanna Workforce Center, 1275 West Pulaski Highway in Elkton to fill multiple positions for Advantage Psychiatric Services, LLC. On June 6, there will be a second event at Susquehanna Workforce, 2021 East Pulaski Highway in Havre de Grace, also from noon until 4 p.m. The practice is looking to hire 10 licensed mental health therapists, a rehabilitation counselor, a community support specialist and an administrative assistant for its new offices in Elkton. For more information call 410-686-3629 extension 122 or send a resume to bgibson@advantagepsyc.com. Advantage Psychiatric Services is located at 306 West Pulaski Highway in Elkton.
Cecil County community fights for more school funding with $9 million shortfall, potential cuts
BALTIMORE - Dozens of students, teachers and parents spoke at a Cecil County meeting on Thursday pushing county leaders for more funding for the schools.A $9 million budget shortfall is forcing the district to eliminate more than 80 staff positions.The county council meeting was filled with people advocating for more money dedicated to the schools.Teachers say education is a top priority, and when it comes to major budget cuts, the students are going to suffer."Every student is worth it," student Madison Rodgers said. "They're worth the extra investment. It's just not about the numbers, it's about the student." Last month, Cecil...
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