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UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown named one of '27 Critical Access Hospitals to Know'
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown was recently named in Becker’s Hospital Review as one of “27 Critical Access Hospitals to Know.” The Becker’s listing noted the Chestertown hospital is the first in the state to receive a Maryland Rural Hospital designation, thanks to its geriatric emergency department accreditation, its designation as an Age Friendly Health System and its membership in Healthy People 2030. Also cited were the hospital’s Shore Community Outreach Team, its free community health education classes, and its new remote patient monitoring program, which gives medical providers access to patients’ daily health data to help them maintain their best health at home.
Letter to Editor: Open Letter to Historic District Commission
I have been asked numerous times if I would endorse a proposal that maintains the Armory’s headhouse with demolition of the drill hall. I have given the question fair consideration and would like to share my answer with you, the decision makers. The process began 17 months ago when I made a site visit in December 2022. As a result, I became curious, and a comprehensive data bank of varied information grew along the way that also fueled many editorials. My measured answer is, no, I would not endorse such a proposal. Although there was much information considered, it can be condensed into what I refer to as the Top 10 reasons that shaped my conclusion.
Students speak of freedom in essay contest
Some proud parents gathered at the C. Henry Price II, American Legion Post 246 in Betterton on April 19, to warmly congratulate their children during the Americanism Essay Award Reception. The contest was open to third, fourth, and fifth graders of Galena Elementary. President of the Auxiliary at the Legion, Patti Bone, handed out cash awards to the winners of the essay contest. First place got $50, second $25, and...
Police: Two teens carjacked woman, 74, in Perryville
PERRYVILLE — Two females suspects, ages 16 and 18, are in custody after they allegedly assaulted and carjacked a 74-year-old woman in Perryville on Wednesday night — while she was doing them a favor, according to police. Investigators arrested the suspects after locating them and the stolen vehicle in York, Pa. on Thursday morning — about 12 hours after the carjacking, which occurred at approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday on Honaker Street near Keesey Lane, reported Chief Robert Nitz of the Perryville Police Department. ...
Injuries reported after tractor-trailer crashes into charter bus on Route 40
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash in the Edgewood area. The crash was reported at just before 2 p.m. in the area of westbound MD-40 (Pulaski Highway) and MD-152 (Mountain Road). The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company reports that the crash involves a tractor-trailer and a charter...
Alleged McDonald's murderer is a convicted felon, was on probation at time of shooting
BELCAMP, Md. — Charging documents shed more light on what led to a man's murder inside a Harford County McDonald's. Sebashton Charles Nocar, 19, was shot to death Tuesday night at the fast food chain on Riverside Parkway in Belcamp. A witness with Nocar, told deputies about an earlier...
BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of April 29
Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of April 29, 2024. APG has daytime and nighttime testing operations scheduled for April 29 – May 3 between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation.
May Mart blooms in Memorial Park
There is a season— turn, turn, turn! That season is spring and with it comes the Chestertown Garden Club’s premier annual garden sale, May Mart, to be held on Friday, May 3, starting at 9 a.m. in downtown’s Memorial Park. May Mart is the sole fundraising event for the Club, according to member and May Mart Co-Chair, Penny Block, who noted that the members take nearly an entire year to plan and execute the annual initiative. ...
Woman charged with drunken-driving after series of Perryville crashes
ELKTON — Investigators have filed 35 traffic charges against a woman who stands accused of striking at least five parked vehicles, stop signs, fences and other objects in Perryville with a sport utility vehicle that she allegedly was driving drunk, according to Cecil County District Court records. The charging document indicates that the series of crashes occurred on several downtown streets within a matter of moments on the night of Dec. 21, but investigators did not serve the arrest warrant on the suspect, Rose Marie...
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