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Winning $50K Powerball ticket sold in Middle River, jackpot rolls to $935M
BALTIMORE, MD—A winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Middle River on Wednesday night. Maryland Lottery officials say the lucky ticket was sold at Chase Plaza Liquors, which is located at 12546 Eastern Avenue. The ticket is one of 33,193 winning tickets sold in Maryland, and the Powerball jackpot now rolls to an estimated $935 million.
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150 years ago April 4, 1874 • This been a busy week in the Maryland Legislature. The session will close by constitutional limitation at 12 o’clock on Monday night next, and the near approach of that period admonishes members that there is no time to lose. 100 years ago ...
Homeless Advocate Calls for Help From Commissioners
CHESTERTOWN — We need a building, is the message Carol Niemand delivered to the Kent County commissioners during their meeting on March 19. A building, for the purpose of addressing the homeless problem — an issue, she said, that doesn’t just affect this area. “Every other community is struggling with the same thing,” the community relations liaison for Shrewsbury Parish Episcopal Church said. ...
Ghostbusters surprise moviegoers outside of flagship
CHESTERTOWN — Opening weekend of the new Ghostbusters movie, “Ghostbusters: The Frozen Empire,” was made a little more special for kids and longtime fans of the franchise. On Friday, outside of Flagship Premium Cinemas, greeting moviegoers were local entertainers, Levin Lewis and the company of Levy Metal Enterprises. They donned brown overalls, power packs and even had their own Ecto-1 with them— its sirens flashing either due to all the...
Garfield Center calls for Directors and Title Submissions for 2025
The Garfield Center for the Arts has opened its annual call for play and musical titles for production consideration. Suggestions and proposals can be made by Directors who would like to present a play or musical in the 2025 season as well as by interested community members, patrons of the Garfield Center and arts participants. All proposals must be received by the Garfield Center by midnight on Sunday, April 21, 2024. For submissions from directors, the Garfield Center Programming Committee asks for specific information. Directors...
Flying Decoy in Rock Hall rises from ashes of January fire
ROCK HALL — With a limited handful of dining options in Kent County, the Flying Decoy Bar and Grill is open for business on Main Street in the former Bay Wharf building. Since its opening at the beginning of March, chef and owner Chris Golder said they served about 400 people. And it’s been receiving good reviews, employee Dayna Price said. ...
Heron Point’s 103-year-old shares tips on living your best life ever
Nothing can stop Ginny. Born on May 10, 1920, Virginia “Ginny” Newlin is a force to be reckoned with. After growing up in the Roaring ‘20s, she lived through many more monumental events, including the Great Depression, World War II, 9/11, the COVID-19 pandemic and the elections of 18 American presidents. She has witnessed 10 decades of technological advances, from the first automobiles and televisions to computers and iPhones. If...
Shoplifters sought after stealing from Walmart in Harford County
ABINGDON, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating two people wanted for stealing multiple items from a local Walmart. Officers say at just after 6 p.m. on November 30, 2023, two suspects went into the Walmart located in the 400 block of Constant Friendship Blvd. in Abingdon and placed multiple items in their cart before leaving without paying.
Caroline County Sheriff's Office details plans for Ridgely
CAROLINE COUNTY — On Friday, the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on Facebook updating the public on the collaborative agreement reached between the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office, the Town of Ridgely and the County Commissioners. The agreement underscores the safety and welfare of Ridgely’s residents and businesses after the temporary suspension of the municipal police department earlier this month. The sheriff’s office emphasized five key points of the...
'Walking the Runway for Rescues' returns for second year
CHESTERTOWN — Donning the latest styles from Houston’s Dockside Emporium and Jerry Moe’s, models took to the red tile runway of the Kent County Elks Lodge Sunday afternoon for the second annual “Walking the Runway for Rescues.” Event organizer Michelle Timmons, owner of Houston’s Dockside Emporium, was inspired to combine her passion for fashion and love of animals to benefit the Animal Care Shelter for Kent County. “This has been...
APTOPIX Maryland Bridge Collapse
A container rests against wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, as seen from Sparrows Point, Md. The ship rammed into the major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to collapse in a matter of seconds and creating a terrifying scene as several vehicles plunged into the chilly river below. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Avenue Community Calendar
Upcoming competition for CCBC-Essex sports teams Saturday, March 30 Men’s lacrosse: vs. Nassau Community College @ Garden City, N.Y., noon Baseball: vs. Delaware Technical Community College @ CCBC-Essex Baseball Field, noon and 2:30 p.m. (double-header) Tuesday, April 2 ...
Maryland Town Suspends Its Entire Police Force Amid Ongoing Investigation
Ridgely, Maryland, a town on Maryland’s Eastern shore, has suspended its entire police force. The suspension is the result of an ongoing investigation conducted by state prosecutors. One resident said she was “blindsided” by the abrupt decision. “It makes you question the integrity of people who are supposed to protect and serve,” Holly Justice, a Ridgely business owner, told the Associated Press. Resident Laura Cline expressed her disappointment with the department’s lack of communication. ‘We’re adults — thinking, rational adults who deserve the truth,” she said. The Town Of Ridgely posted a statement on its website last week but did not offer details about why...
Wilson is inaugural award winner
BALTIMORE – The Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT) is proud to announce Atrevion Wilson from Kent County High School in Kent County as one of the winners of The 24: Maryland's Emerging Scholars award. This prestigious award recognizes 24 high school students from across Maryland, each representing their school district, for their outstanding achievements in compassion initiatives, leadership and academic success. The awardees were selected from a competitive pool...
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