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Perryville, Rising Sun mourn losses of well known officials
PERRYVILLE — Officials and residents of two Cecil County towns are in mourning after the loss of two well-known former elected officials. James “Jim” Eberhardt, Mayor of Perryville from 2004 to 2018, died Tuesday morning. He was 80. Clint Bowers, former Rising Sun Commissioner who served several terms between 2004 and 2012, has also passed. He was 89. The Cecil Whig is working on getting stories from people in each community who knew these men well. A common theme thus far is that both loved their respective towns and would do anything for that town’s benefit.
674 more houses are proposed north of Middletown
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Dispute over Armory's fate not yet settled
CHESTERTOWN — On May 1, the Chestertown Historic District Commission arrived at the unanimous decision to allow Washington College to partially demolish the John H. Newman Armory. Plans were set to build a boutique hotel with the facade and the wing walls of the armory preserved. The final decision was a culmination of many hearings and conversations prior to that date. With a majority in the crowd who supported the...
Biz Beat: Suya Republic opens in Perryville, Union Hospital docs unionize
Happening this week in and around Cecil County: Before he cut the ribbon to officially open Suya Republic in Perryville, Abayomi Ademulegun handed those who attended cups of his signature grilled beef to try. Sandy Turner, director of Cecil County Tourism, was among those who sampled the tender beef rubbed with spices and herbs. “That...
Kent County solar farm back in the conversation
CHESTERTOWN — On July 11, there will be a public hearing at the county courthouse for an issue lying dormant for two years, the construction of a solar panel farm on Morgnec Road. Urban Grid is located in the central portion of Kent, east of Chestertown. If all goes to the company’s plan, Morgnec Solar LLC owned by Urban Grid will interconnect to the power grid via an existing Delmarva Power Substation adjacent to the project site. ...
Charlestown cancels its celebratory cannon fire
CHARLESTOWN — A small but loud part of town will be quiet this Independence Day. Charlestown officials informed town residents this week that the cannon, situated in Long Point Park at the corner of Water and Conestoga Streets, will not be fired July 4 at 10 a.m. as had been the tradition since 2018. Long Point Park was damaged by the June 24 fire that destroyed a historic waterfront home near the park. The cannon, which was restored by Dan Rubert, was not damaged but its accompanying flagpole was so town officials closed the park as a matter of public safety. The cannon fire was to be part of an Independence Day ceremony at Long Point Park. Town officials said Tuesday that the entire ceremony had been canceled.
July 16 meeting will address absent Fair Hill Races
FAIR HILL — If you are among those in Cecil County wondering if the Fair Hill Races will ever return, you are not alone. Cecil County Councilman Al Miller was also concerned and arranged for a way to find out why. A meeting has been set up to get your questions answered July 16 at the Tea Room at the Fair Hill Fairgrounds. Maryland Department of Natural Resources officials will...
KCPA voices opposition to Morgnec Solar Site Plan Approval
The gateway to Chestertown is about to be permanently impacted. On July 11, Kent County’s Planning Commission will be asked to approve the site plan for Morgnec Road Solar. It is imperative that this governing body be informed about the importance of installing landscaping that will enhance the critical entrance to Chestertown on Route 291 hiding a visually intrusive industrial solar plant blanketing 245 acres of rolling farmland with over 140,000 solar panels. Please read further, and plan to attend the hearing at 1:30 p.m. at the county’s hearing room at 400 High Street. The Planning Commission will meet on...
Ready to Roll: Chester River Health Foundation Funds Dedicated Ambulance for Transport of Patients Across the Eastern Shore
With the beautiful rural counties that make up Maryland’s Eastern Shore comes an inherent challenge – how to transport patients needing medical care in a timely fashion. Often, trips between University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) facilities can take several hours. Faced with this challenge, the University of Maryland Chester River Health Foundation (UM CRHF) worked on a solution with UM SRH’s parent organization, the University of Maryland Medical System.
Two Big Properties, Two Big Questions: A Chat With Larry DiRe, Part II
Ed Note: This interview with Town Manager Larry DiRe was conducted the week before Urgo Hotels and Resorts purchased the 98 Cannon Street property. Still, it observes important procedural aspects related to the 98 Cannon Street property and the Chestertown Historic District’s process leading to the acceptance of Washington College’s proposal to partially demolish the armory structure. He begins by discussing the appeal challenging the partial demolition of the armory.
New exhibit now at Historical Society
CHESTERTOWN — The Historical Society of Kent County is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, highlighting Galena. Produced in partnership with the town of Galena, the exhibit begins with its founding in the mid-18th century, and traces the history of the town that has been called “the gem of North Kent County.” Visitors will learn about Galena from the colonial era to the 21st century, including the famous ride of Tench Tilghman, aide-de-camp to General George Washington, who carried the news of the end of the Revolutionary War to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Artifacts from Galena’s past are also...
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