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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...
Student's showcase work at ArtScene
STEVENSVILLE — Kent Island High School recently held its annual ArtScene, a fun-filled night with food trucks and live music, celebrating students’ artistic talents and works. Hundreds of students, in grades k-12, had their pieces displayed at the event. Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts at Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Michael Bell, and recent winner of the “2024 National Supervision & Administration Art Educator of the Year Award” by the National Art Education Association, created QACPS’ ArtScene in 2019. Bell wanted to allow students...
LWVQAC hosts dinner discussion on advancement of AI
GRASONVILLE — Addressing the rise in AI (artificial intelligence) and the disinformation age in a significant election year, the Queen Anne’s County League of Women Voters welcomed an evening of discussion on progressing AI and misinformation during its annual meeting and dinner at Prospect Bay Country Club May 7. Noting hot topics in today’s world, guest speaker John Lewis, headmaster of Gunston School in Centreville presented “Artificial Intelligence and Disinformation” and its effects on democracy. ...
Anne Arundel County hosts I-DIEM HERricane Camp
The Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management in coordination with the Anne Arundel Community College and the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management (I-DIEM) is hosting a free summer camp program called HERricane. The HERricane camp is a free week-long program designed to encourage young women in high school and college to explore careers in emergency management. The HERricane camp will take place from July 15-19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, located at 101...
New skatepark construction underway in Queen Anne's County
The Department of Parks and Recreation, alongside the County Commissioners, are excited to announce the construction of a new skatepark. The skatepark will be located in Stevensville on Cockey Lane behind Business Parkway and promises to be a dynamic addition to the recreational amenities of Queen Anne’s County. Construction of the skatepark started in mid-April, with the American Ramp Company. The project is estimated to last between 10 to 12 weeks and is subject to weather conditions. Work is scheduled for Monday through Friday and...
School district responds to community concerns
The following is a statement offered to the public at the May Board of Education meeting. The board recognizes that the budget outlook in QACPS is concerning and challenging at this time. Blueprint requirements, the funding cliff of federal COVID grants ending, and the rising cost of doing business due to inflation are causing extreme budgetary challenges across the state and in Queen Anne’s County. We are doing our best to work within our current projected revenue from the state and county government. We are...
QA ambassadors open educational Escape Room
CENTREVILLE — On May 13, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) kicked off National Prevention Week, which runs from May 12-18, by announcing the winners of the FentAlert Challenge. This annual event celebrates the potential of prevention science and provides a platform to highlight substance use prevention efforts nationwide. The FentAlert Challenge invited U.S. youth aged 14-18 to propose community strategies for better educating their peers about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills, with the goal of preventing drug overdose deaths...
Voters make choice known in primary election
CENTREVILLE — Registered voters came out in steady numbers to cast ballots all day long during the 2024 Primary Election Day on Tuesday. In Queen Anne’s the total number of Republican ballots cast were a little more than twice the number cast by Democrats. Following the trend across the state, Republican Donald Trump received 4,118 votes while incumbent President Joe Biden received 1,842 votes, both a clear choice over the...
QAC approves Comcast cable franchise agreement
CENTREVILLE — In an effort to bring healthy competitive cable services to the area, Queen Anne’s County Commissioners conditionally approved a cable television franchise agreement with Comcast of Delmarva, LLC. April 23. The agreement is designed to maintain competitive equity with the incumbent cable provider, Breezeline, while at the same time enabling the new operator to enter the county marketplace to establish viable cable competition, according to County Administrator Todd Mohn. ...
Grasonville Vol. Fire Department breaks ground on new station
GRASONVILLE — A gray overcast day did nothing to diminish future possibilities and endeavors as Grasonville Volunteer Fire Department celebrated the groundbreaking of its new firehouse May 10. Grasonville’s first firehouse was chartered in 1960 and welcomed new additions in 1970 to suit department expansions, President Matt Coursey said. “Now here we stand together on the same date exactly 54 years later, once again about to break ground on the...
Kent Island wins final event to win girls' title; Willis paces Cambridge-SD boys to championship
CAMBRIDGE — Friday’s Bayside Conference outdoor track and field championship meet was the last for Kent Island High’s head coach Justin Holland, who is retiring from coaching at the end of this season. And though Holland was not there for the finish, he may never forget the ending. Parkside appeared headed for the girls’ team title, as it held a nine-point lead heading into the final event — the 4x400-meter...
Dancing in my pajamas
After 2 ½ weeks of being sick with many days in bed, I have come to appreciate what some people go through when they have a severe sickness. My sickness wasn’t that devastating. It just sucked the energy out of me and caused me a lot of coughing and sneezing. I barely had enough energy to get out of bed, walk to the living room, and sit in my easy chair for my morning cup of coffee. I paused for a few moments to catch...
Sheriff's Office visits QACAS for National Shelter Pet Day
CENTREVILLE — The Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff proudly commemorated National Shelter Pet Day by demonstrating its commitment to the welfare of animals in the community by organizing an in-office donation drive and delivering the items to the animals and staff at Queen Anne’s County Animal Services. The donation drive, spearheaded by Public Information Officer Kaitlyn Briselli and Sheriff Gary Hofmann received overwhelming support from staff members who generously contributed various items to support shelter pets awaiting adoption. PIO Briselli added “We are...
Confetti challenge helps students focus on spreading joy
STEVENSVILLE — A vibrant rainbow cascade of confetti flew through the warm afternoon air symbolizing a commitment to spreading joy and kindness as Kent Island Elementary School second graders and behavioral mental health group For All Seasons celebrated Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day May 7. Encouraged to “spread kindness like confetti” the students were given a handful of the colorful paper to partake in For All Season’s sponsored “confetti challenge.” ...
Cancer is no match for the positivity of Stevensville's newest nonprofit
STEVENSVILLE — There are strong ties between cancer outcomes and the support patients receive from their families and community during their treatment. In a society where life has become much more insular and the old adage of “it takes a village” no longer carries the same weight, it can feel challenging to find that much-needed support when facing a fight for your health — and sometimes your life. Carolyn Keller has been impacted by cancer personally several times: twice as a survivor and twice as...
Experience hometown maker’s and producer’s delight
CENTREVILLE — Get ready to embark on a journey of creativity, community and culinary delights as the Centreville Farmers’ Market announces its highly anticipated return for the 2024 season. The market’s grand opening is Mother’s Day, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Market, located on Lawyer’s Row (closed to traffic), continues every Sunday through Nov. 10. Located in the heart of Centreville, the Centreville Farmers’ Market is not your average market; it’s quickly becoming a hustling hub of artisanal craftsmanship and local...
Sheep slated for proposed Millington solar array
CENTREVILLE — The Queen Anne’s County Planning Commission approved a concept plan for a Millington solar array that seeks sheep as a lawn mowing service during their May 9 meeting. Econox Renewables, Inc. is proposing the construction of a two-megawatt solar array facility on a 10.06-acre lease area within a 121.11-acre parcel in the agricultural zoning district. The property is currently being used for agriculture and solar arrays are conditional...
Quinn, Bucs strike quick to earn title
STEVENSVILLE — Its early season schedule has always been challenging. But Kent Island High boys head lacrosse coach Bobby Woolley acknowledged it’s taken longer for this year’s team to find its groove compared to some past teams. “We’ve come a long way,” Woolley said. “We know we’re talented. But this year just took a little bit longer to put the pieces together, and at this point we feel like we...
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