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Search Warrant in Hartly Leads to Arrests for Drug Offenses
The Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Joshua Bryant and 58-year-old Shawn Haley, both of Hartly, Delaware, for felony drug charges following a search warrant at a Hartly residence. On May […] The post Search Warrant in Hartly Leads to Arrests for Drug Offenses appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware.
Reduced to rubble
CHESTERTOWN — The most visible demolition of what was once the iconic Dixon Valve & Coupling Co. headquarters and manufacturing plant in the 800-block of High Street, which before that was the iconic Vita Foods pickle processing facility, began Thursday, May 16. First there was asbestos abatement, from mid-March...
Rare, Thriving Native Bee Nesting Site on Washington College Campus
College photographer’s hobby leads to interest from Cornell University researchers. Ahead of World Bee Day on Monday, May 20, Washington College is buzzing with excitement about a unique and newly documented population of native bees on its campus. Although the large group of ground-nesting bees has been noticeable on one corner of campus for years, recent identification of at least five different species using the same area has sparked interest from researchers.
Friday Morning Motorcycle Crash Sends One To Hospital
Delaware State Police are investigating a traffic collision that occurred in the area of Dupont Parkway and Bayview Road in Middletown. The incident, which involved a motorcycle, took place at approximately 8:16 on Friday morning. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after the accident was reported. A male...
Finalists announced in superintendent search
ROCK HALL — Three frontrunners have emerged in the Kent County Board of Education’s search for the next superintendent of schools. The search process launched in January when Dr. Karen Couch, the current superintendent, announced her plans to retire at the end of the current school year. The board hired the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) to lead the search for Couch’s replacement. With initial interview rounds complete, the board announced three finalists: Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas, Dr. LeTrecia Gloster and Dr. Dawn Lucarelli. ...
School superintendent proposes FY25 budget
During this year’s budget planning session for FY25, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Couch has been tasked again with balancing a budget that meets the needs of not only students but also the Maryland Blueprint for Education, commonly known as Kirwan. According to Couch a snapshot of this proposed budget looks like this: A total budget request of $32,175,451 for FY 25 from all revenue sources ...
Kent Island Estates receives open space funding following lot sale
CENTREVILLE — Through the sale proceeds of unbuildable lots in the Kent Island Estates Community, Queen Anne’s County Commissioners donated $17,508.90 to the Kent Island Estates Community Association. The funds are to be used for infrastructure and open space improvement and new playground equipment at the community’s public beach property on Queen Anne Road. During the southern Kent Island Phase one sewer project, surplus vacant lots deemed too small or environmentally sensitive for development were donated to the county for tax write off, according to...
School system scales down its ask for county funding
ROCK HALL — After receiving updated funding figures from Superintendent Karen Couch, the Kent County Board of Education on May 6 approved the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget by a 3-1 vote. Board President Joe Goetz, Vice President Francoise Sullivan and board member Trish McGee voted as the majority.
County strives to keep up with 'revolving door' of business ventures
CHESTERTOWN — It’s a revolving door and there is no one answer,” was Jamie Williams, Kent County Director of Tourism and Economic Development’s response, when asked why certain businesses in Kent County are closing their doors. In the past few months, businesses like JJ’s Deli and Liquors have struggled. On April 19, they closed for good. Even before that date, ownership closed down the liquor side of the store to focus on soups, sandwiches and other deli items. ...
Chestertown Flashback: Kent County Horse Show
In honor of this weekend’s 149th running of the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, here is a dramatic moment from a Kent County horse show, in an undated photograph from the Historical Society’s collections. Let us know if you recognize the rider, the horse, or the event!. The Bordley...
Researcher's numbers paint a dismal picture for Maryland Blueprint
CHESTERTOWN — For two years Mike Waal — a concerned resident and businessman with a long career in market projections and crafting business plans — has been vocal in sharing his concerns over the effect of The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, aka Kirwan, on Kent County. At the May 7 meeting of the Kent County Commissioners, Waal presented his latest findings during a special presentation. That research revealed an astounding...
Police arrest two in theft turned motor vehicle crash
GRASONVILLE — Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff deputies arrested a man and woman suspected of stealing $5,000 worth of merchandise from a Walgreens, ending in the pair crashing the vehicle into the Waterman’s Monument and being apprehended. At approximately 5:01 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, deputies responded to the Walgreens located in the 1800 block of Chester for reports of a theft. While canvassing the area, a deputy observed a vehicle returning to the location with two individuals inside matching the suspect’s descriptions. The...
When will the Middletown Chick-fil-A reopen and what renovations are being done?
It wasn’t an April Fool’s joke when the Middletown Chick-fil-A announced a temporary closure on its Facebook page starting April 1. Customers expressed sadness in their Facebook comments. “We are going to miss you all,” Carol Austin-Hutchison said. ...
Police Unity Tour rides for the fallen
GALENA — About 2100 participants, bicyclists, motorcycle police, emergency services and volunteers rolled down the street on a sunny Saturday, heading for Galena Volunteer Fire House. They began their trip at 8 a.m. mingling with the traffic down the road from the Dogwood Festival. These men and women are a part of the Police Unity Tour, a four-day bicycle ride from New Jersey to Washington, DC “to raise public awareness...
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