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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...
*Update – Missing Person Found* State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Smyrna Man
The Gold Alert issued on May 10, 2024, by Delaware State Police Troop 9 for Zakhary Damron has been canceled. Zakhary has been located. The post *Update – Missing Person Found* State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Smyrna Man appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware.
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. ...
Streight widens lead, Branch narrows gap with Gregory after first round of mail-ins
ELKTON — Election workers tallied the votes on about 2,000 of the approximately 4,500 mail-in ballots on Thursday, two days after the primary, and two of the closest races for Cecil County positions still remain undecided, according to numbers released by election workers Thursday evening. In the Republican race for county executive, challenger Adam Streight’s total rose to 6,885 votes while incumbent Danielle Hornberger’s climbed to 6,195 votes, translating to a 690-vote lead for Streight. The mail-in canvassing on Thursday added 980 votes to the...
Rising Sun tops Elkton to reach state playoffs
NORTH EAST — Rising Sun will make another appearance in the 2A state playoffs after knocking off No. 2 Elkton with a 10-0 win on Thursday. The Tigers are the two-seed in the state tournament and will face No. 7 Hereford at 4 p.m. on Friday. Rising Sun jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first two innings. Jordan Lynch led things off with a lead-off home run, plus a two-run single from Aubrey McCoy to give the Tigers a 3-0 advantage. An RBI...
School superintendent proposes FY25 budget
CHESTERTOWN — 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 ...
Farmers’ Market ‘ramps’ up for spring season
CHESTERTOWN — High Street between Queen Street and Spring Avenue along Chestertown’s main thoroughfare, hummed on Saturday, May 11, with pre-Mother’s Day shoppers, strollers, and the sights and sounds of a crowd in the midst of an essential weekly ritual centered around sustenance. Open weekly from 8 a.m. to noon, that sustenance is just as much about the mind and spirit, as it is about the body. However, market goers—local residents and out-of-towners alike—seem to revel in an esprit de corp that happens when an...
Mountain Christian Church celebrates 200th anniversary serving God, community and the world
On a recent Thursday night at Mountain Christian Church, congregants chatted happily before the religious service while enjoying a $5 fried chicken meal. Later, more than 200 people filed into the worship area, munching on free bags of popcorn. This particular service was part of the church’s six-week movie series, and pastor Ben Cachiaras expounded on lessons he found in the 2022 film, “A Man ...
Accident In Odessa Sends Man To Hospital Tuesday
On May 14, 2024, at around 4:55 p.m., emergency response units were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving entrapment in the 400 block of North Sixth Street, Odessa. The New Castle County Paramedics, Odessa Fire Company, Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown, and Delaware State Police Aviation with Trooper 4 were dispatched to the scene.
Cecil County heads to the polls in primary election
CECIL COUNTY — County residents took to the polls on Tuesday for the 2024 President Primary, casting their votes for party candidates in a number of national, state and local races. After the early voting period ran May 2-9 – with over six percent of registered voters casting their ballots early – and mail-in and provisional ballots to be counted over the next week, votes have been cast in the primary election. However, as of press time, the results of the races have yet to...
Tome baseball wins MIL title
Tome’s baseball program finished the season with a record of 12-2, alongside an MIL title in a 6-2 win over the Fellowship of Christian Athletes on Tuesday. After allowing a run in the bottom of the first, the Titans used a four-run third inning to take a 4-1 advantage over FCA. Jack Widdoes kickstarted the rally with an RBI single. Following an FCA error that gave Tome a 2-1 advantage, Matt Woods used a two-run single to extend the Titans’ lead to three. ...
St. Mary Anne's Garden Market did well in spite of the weather, say organizers
NORTH EAST — Visitors flocked to St. Mary Anne’s Garden Market earlier this month in numbers that rivaled the first post-pandemic event in 2022. Karen Schaeffer, one of the organizers of the event that went off May 3-4, said at least 5200 came out; more on Saturday in sprite of the rain. “Friday, May 3rd was a glorious day at St. Mary Anne’s 25th Annual Garden Market,” Schaeffer said, estimating...
Top seed Washington eliminated early in softball playoffs
CHESTERTOWN — Playing at home as the top seed in the Centennial Conference softball tournament did not prove to be the advantage that fans of Washington College had hoped. The Shore ladies (20-19-1) went 0-2 in the double-elimination tournament, exiting Friday after being shut out by the defending conference champions from Swarthmore, 3-0, in a losers bracket game.
Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library celebrates another anniversary
The state’s oldest free library marks an anniversary this month. The Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library was founded in 1847 as one of the first free lending libraries in the Mid Atlantic States. The library opened to patrons in May 1848, welcoming men, women, and children. The library was originally adjoined...
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