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Mardela Warriors capture the 1A Regional Championship
MARDELA SPRINGS, Md. – The Mardela Warriors shut out North Dorchester 3-0 to win the 1A East Regional Championship for the third year in a row. Ava Twilley pitched a no-hitter, striking out 12 batters in total. She added a solo home run in the sixth inning. Karsyn Shockley had 2 doubles and Elana Donalds went 2 for 2 with a sacrifice fly. Abby Campbell, Audrey Senft, and Julia Wisk each had a hit.
People for Change Coalition and Mid-Shore Regional Council Announce 2024 Summer Career Enrichment Program
The People for Change Coalition is now accepting applications for its 2024 Summer Career Enrichment Program scheduled for July 8-August 1 at Colonel Richardson High School in Federalsburg. Students in grades 6-9 from Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties are eligible to apply. Now in its fourth year, this free program...
Bucs survive Easton rally
EASTON — The bus carrying the Kent Island High boys lacrosse team had already left by the time Easton head coach Dennis Keenan emerged from the storage shed that serves as his team’s quasi locker room. “There’s a reason why they’re reigning champs,” Keenan said of the Buccaneers. One of the biggest reasons Monday was Kent Island didn’t give Drew Schmidt any room or angle to shoot in the dramatic...
CAN launches Cambridge Waterfront Development survey
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – There’s been a lot of talk about what will be done with the Cambridge Waterfront. Locals are launching a survey to find out what the community wants from the land. The Cambridge Association of Neighbors tells us one suggestion was to move the YMCA to the waterfront. But, some residents are questioning whether a non-profit that doesn’t generate public revenue would be the best fit for such an attractive plot of land. Chuck McFadden tells us that other residents believe the current location of the YMCA allows it to better serve the community as it is more towards the center of the city rather than on the edge.
Proposed budget includes raises for county employees; tax rates to remain same
CAMBRIDGE — Dorchester County’s proposed $86,523,125 fiscal year 2025 draft budget is a balanced budget, County Finance Director Karen Tolley said at a council meeting May 7. “We’re excited about that,” said Tolley, who is also the mayor of Church Creek. The proposed budget — an $81,938,414 operating and $4,584,711 capital budget — includes the council’s efforts to implement “across the board” raises for county employees. ...
Police Unity Tour pedals through Denton
DENTON — On May 11, a river of blue-shirted cyclists flowed down Market Street. All of these police officers on bicycles stopped at the Chesapeake Culinary Center for lunch on their Police Unity Tour, which starts in Portsmouth, Virginia, and ends in Washington, D.C. The Police Unity Tour is a bicycle ride that raises awareness about officers who have died in the line of duty. The event raises money for...
Students receive Bill Brown Memorial Scholarship
HURLOCK — The Hurlock Lions Club recently presented North Dorchester High School seniors Ava Gomez and Harvey Williamson with the Hurlock Lions Club Bill Brown Memorial Scholarships valued at $2000 each. Both Ava and Harvey have strong records of service. Ava is a member of numerous honor societies and has participated in highway cleanups, blood drives and fundraisers for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Ava plans to attend Chesapeake College next year with the goal of pursuing a career as a Dental Hygienist. ...
Vehicle fire breaks out in parking lot off Airport Road
EASTON — A vehicle fire broke out in the parking lot of Technology Commons at 2900 Information Ln. Friday afternoon. Easton Volunteer Fire Department, St. Michaels Fire Department, Cordova Volunteer Fire Company, Talbot County Emergency Services and the Easton Police Department were all on the scene. Paramedics with Talbot County Emergency Services said they were dispatched to the fire at 2:24 p.m. The vehicle was a Magothy Electric Company van. The fire was extinguished at about 2:45 p.m. On the scene, the department put down absorbent to prevent the spread of fuel from the vehicle.
Taiwanese tea master comes to Denton
DENTON — What was served at the Chesapeake Culinary Center on Thursday is not your mamma’s tired Lipton tea bag. About 15 women came to experience tea done right at the Tea Talk that afternoon, where a tea master brewed fresh loose Oolong tea from his Taiwanese farm. Joshua Wang owns Wang Family Team with his sister. He was the tea master brewing and frothing the tea up into bubbles...
Voters head to polls on Primary Election Day
CAMBRIDGE — In Dorchester County, Board of Education candidates Mike Diaz, current president of the board, and Brandy Cumberland received the most votes for the District 1 seat as of Tuesday evening, with 40.59% and 36.79% respectively. Incumbent candidate Chris Wheedleton won 60.17% of votes counted as of Tuesday evening for the District 5 Board of Education race. Mike Hartford and Jerome J. Harris were neck-and-neck for the second most votes, with 20.64% and 19.19% of the ballots counted as of Tuesday evening respectively. Voters...
TCHD Early Head Start Celebrates Impactful Community Development Block Grant Projects
The Talbot County Early Head Start is pleased to showcase the impact of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects by providing a tour of its CDBG-funded facility for its sponsors. The Early Head Start facility offers comprehensive early care, education, and family support for children and families as they progress from Early Head Start to Easton Elementary School all on one campus.
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