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Italy’s Frecce Tricolori headline 2024 Ocean City Airshow
OCEAN CITY, Md. – Residents had to deeper into summer than they’re sued to, but Saturday finally brought the return of the Ocean City Air Show. “The thing that caught me by surprise the most has definitely been the noise. In your head you think gonna be like a ‘zoom’, but really it’s more of a ‘woosh.'” For the first time since he was eight, Daniel–an Eagles fan–came to the beach to cheer on some different birds. “The show’s been phenomenal,” he said.
Goldsboro tween wins Miss Maryland Jr. Pre-Teen Queen
Brooklyn Angel Faith Robinson, daughter of Brittany Marshall of Goldsboro, was crowned 2024 National American Miss Maryland Jr. Pre-Teen Queen at the state pageant held Aug. 18 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia. She received her official state crown, banner and trophy. She also received a special invitation to compete at the National Pageant held during Thanksgiving week in Orlando, Florida. At the pageant Aug. 18, Robinson won the...
Jeep Fest continues for day 3 of the event
OCEAN CITY, Md – Car fanatics continued to make their way to the Ocean City Convention Center for the annual Ocean City Jeep Fest. Eventgoers are enjoying the many festivities, like vendors, live music, and food, as well as customized jeep vehicles on display. Beach crawls and sand courses...
Joe Hickey: a classic rock veteran in St. Michaels
ST. MICHAELS — For Joe Hickey, local musician and seasoned guitarist, rock was not only a genre of music. It was his life. From the Bee Gees to Led Zeppelin to Otis Redding, Hickey has played with them all and assisted in the movement that we now know as “classic rock.” After a 35 year hiatus, Hickey has re-devoted himself to music. A love that he has shared since boyhood....
Trouble in Queenstown By Delia Pitts: Review/Giveaway
Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win a copy of the book and a link to purchase the book from Amazon. Trouble in Queenstown by Delia Pitts introduces badass private investigator Evander Myrick (named after her police chief father, who always wanted a son). “Vandy” has recently returned to Queenstown, New Jersey, the community where she grew up, to restart her career after the heartbreaking loss of her daughter. In the opening chapter, Vandy bests a thug in a bar fight and then picks up a sexy mimbo for a one-night stand.
Chester River Chorale fall semester launches Sept. 9
The Chester River Chorale fall semester launches Sept. 9 with weekly rehearsals at the Presbyterian Church of Chestertown. All singers are invited to join the Chorale. There is a specific need for male voices this season. No audition is required to sing with the Chorale and all music is provided. An added opportunity is the Chester Chamber Singers, an auditioned subset of the Chorale. Please note your interest in auditioning for CCS when you register. Be a part of the heartwarming tradition of Christmas caroling...
Chapel District Elementary breaks ground on renovation project
CORDOVA — With the school year set to begin Monday, construction at Chapel District Elementary School is in full swing. Administrators, teachers, county representatives and students celebrated a groundbreaking for renovation work at the school on Friday afternoon. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is leading construction, which started Aug. 5. A short ceremony outside the school provided attendees insight into the renovations and what benefits will follow. Speakers included Talbot County...
It's Still Early on in the Game but Ocean City's Efforts to Build a Sports Complex are Gaining Traction
OCEAN CITY, Md. -- Town officials have three locations in mind for a proposed sports complex. It moves them one step closer to achieving their longtime goal of having a facility near the resort town. It's been a long journey, but City Manager Terry McGean said the town is happy...
St. Michaels Community Center Director Announces Departure Patrick Rofe To Leave
St. Michaels Community Center (SMCC) Board Chair Lori F. Morris announced today that the SMCC Board has accepted the resignation of its Executive Director, Patrick Rofe. “Patrick has been doing his best to be in two places at once,” Morris noted, “running SMCC while caring for his aging parents halfway across the country.” She continued, “Not even Patrick, whose energy and vision have meant so much to SMCC, can pull off that trick.”
Easton Utilities Begins Annual Flushing Program
The water main flushing program is conducted by Easton Utilities on an annual basis and scheduled to begin in late August throughout the service territory. “The flushing program allows us to determine if there are any issues in our water system infrastructure so Easton Utilities can continue delivering high quality water,” stated Jake Bryan, Water and Wastewater Supervisor for Easton Utilities.
Community turns out for boy in hospice's 10th birthday
CAMBRIDGE — On Aug. 19, Jeremiah Shaw had a 10th birthday bash for the ages. The town of Cambridge turned out in droves to make sure this boy felt appreciated with a parade down Foxtail Drive. There were bikers, school buses, fire trucks and tractor trailers. The whole point was to ride by and put a smile on Shaw’s face. ...
ARREST MADE IN HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-HARBOR HOUSE APARTMENTS
(Claymont, DE 19703) On Friday, August 23, 2024, at 10:27 a.m., patrol officers were dispatched to the above area for a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and located a 35-year-old male who had been shot. The victim, who has been identified as Devontre Taylor of Wilmington, was transported to a local area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Capitol Rioter from Rockville Convicted as Maryland Man Found Guilty of January 6 Felonies
A Maryland man was found guilty of multiple charges in connection with his actions during the Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. Justin Lee, 25, of Rockville, confronted a conviction for two felony offenses after a trial that shed light on the riot's violent clashes with law enforcement. The verdict arrives as another tally in the ongoing legal reckoning following the events that shook the nation.
Maryland Man Sentenced to 30 Months for High-End Outlet Store Robbery in Wrentham
A Maryland man has been handed a prison sentence exceeding two years for his role in a high-stakes robbery from a Wrentham high-end outlet store. Nathaniel Owens, 33, was sentenced to 30 months in federal custody following his guilty plea earlier this year on charges related to transporting stolen goods across state lines.
Two convicted of drug offenses in Accomack Court Thursday
A sixty-year-old Chincoteague man, who was dressed in a jail jumpsuit and toted an oxygen tank in Accomack Circuit Court Thursday, was sentenced to a decade in prison for distributing heroin. Seven years was suspended for Robert Gene Cherrix, of Cherrix Lane, in a plea bargain, leaving him with three...
Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium with thrills for all ages
BALTIMORE -- There's a ride for everyone at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium. "It goes up and down and then up and down," 6-year-old Trevor Hornsby from Glen Burnie said. "It was a little bit fun and then it goes up and that was the scary part!" This year, you'll find five new exciting rides in Kiddie Land. "It was like I was flying on an airplane," said Hunter White, a 7-year-old from Parkville. At the state fair there's a chance for everyone to take home a prize. "I went to the water gun game where you have to shoot the water in a...
It's Still Early on in the Game but Ocean City's Efforts to Build a Sports Complex are Gaining Traction
Town officials have three locations in mind for a proposed sports complex. It moves them one step closer to achieving their longtime goal of having a facility near the resort town.
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