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Speed cameras coming to Interstate 95 in Cecil County
BALTIMORE — Construction zones on Interstate 95 in Cecil County will be monitored by Automated Speed Enforcement equipment beginning July 10, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. In conjunction with Maryland State Police Maryland SafeZones Automated Speed Enforcement, the Maryland Transportation Authority will deploy the equipment both north- and southbound around the Belvidere Road interchange. For now, the fine for going above the 65 mile per hour speed limit is $80 but starting Jan. 1 Maryland will institute a tiered penalty system with fines up to $1,000.
North East Fire Company to host family carnival
NORTH EAST — From Tuesday through Saturday, the North East Fire Company is bringing back fun for the whole family with their community carnival on the firehouse grounds at 210 S. Mauldin Avenue in North East. The carnival will feature food, rides, games, cold treats and raffles and will be open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, and 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets, including unlimited ride passes, are available for presale at https://innovativeticketing.com/Events/Detail/?NTFBREQ4Q0EtNUY2Ny00N0FELUJBNjgtMzc2MTNDN0JBRDZE. If purchased by July 1, the unlimited pass can be purchased for $25. After July 1, the pass can be purchased online or at the gate for $30. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate for: $1.25 per Single Ticket, $25.00 for sheet of 24 Tickets, and $30.00 per Wristband.
'Tis the season for fireworks: 4th of July fireworks shows set across the county
UNDATED — The Independence Day parties start Wednesday and lasts through Saturday and serious fireworks fans will be able to get their fill every night. The fun starts with the Salute to Cecil County Veterans at North East Town Park July 3. The gates open at 4 to enjoy music, kids games and activities, food trucks and vendor booths. The ceremony starts at 8 p.m. leading up to fireworks at 9:45. ...
Remembering Delabear: House lawmakers honor fallen bear, encourage 'vigilant' driving
With much of Delaware mourning the Tuesday night death of the 2024 Delabear − a black bear that roamed around Newark and beyond this week − state legislators have issued their own tribute of sorts. On Thursday, the Delaware House of Representatives passed by voice vote a resolution...
Erin Wright, Aaron Wright and Christopher Rives of Voices of Hope Maryland
Substance abuse appears in many forms and affects an incredibly wide diversity of people. The journey to recovery is also a journey of many roads, and Voices of Hope Maryland travels all of them, from its Cecil Recovery Center in Elkton to its Harford Recovery Center in Aberdeen. Cecil County Life recently spoke with Program Advocate Christopher Rives, General Programs Manager Aaron Wright and Chief Operations Officer Erin Wright to talk about the assistance they and their peers provide to those in need.
History-making Miss Delaware Teen USA preparing for national pageant
While many teens are spending the summer resting, one Delaware teen is busy working to compete for a national title.Kayla Kosmalski is preparing for the Miss Teen USA competition in August.When she steps on stage, she'll make history as the first contestant with Down syndrome. She already broke barriers when she won the crown in Delaware."I think it's amazing," said the 18-year-old of her history-making reign as Miss Teen Delaware USA. But long before she got the crown, she already felt like a queen."You've got to rock it and own it," she said with a laugh.It's the type of confidence...
Perryville, Cecil County School of Tech grad bound for US Air Force Academy
PORT DEPOSIT — Yesterday, Trevor David entered the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado as a member of the Class of 2028. A member of the Class of 2023 at Perryville High School and the Cecil County School of Technology where he studied in the Homeland Security program, David has since graduated from the USAFA Preparatory School. That 10-month program, according to the Air Force, prepares young men and women for military service along with Basic Military Training and Air Force life including Culture and Character Training. He was notified May 17 that he had been appointed to the USAF Academy and had until May 20 to make his intentions known. Cadet David will report to the US Air Force Academy June 26.
Delabear eulogized in resolution urging wildlife awareness
Delabear, the black bear spotted in Newark Saturday and killed Tuesday night on Route 1 in New Castle, was memorialized Thursday in resolution which urged drivers to be on the lookout for wildlife. House Resolution 33, sponsored by Rep. Sophie Phillips, D-Christiana, and Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, said the House “mourns the loss of this majestic creature” also ... Read More
New top commander of Aberdeen Proving Ground formally takes the helm
Aberdeen Proving Ground welcomed a new top commander Friday. Brig. Gen. James Turinetti IV officially took his place as commander of U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command and senior commander of Harford County’s largest employer and key military installation from Maj. Gen. Edmonson, who held the post since August 2021. Turinetti’s most recent assignment was as the Director for J-6 U.S. ...
North East’s Chamber Presents a Cinematic 2nd Friday July 12th from 5-7pm
Enjoy a summer night in the scenic town of North East, MD. Join us on Main Street on Friday, July 12th from 5-7pm for a 2nd Friday celebration throughout town. Our theme is month is “Dinner & A Movie”. Restaurants will offer diners free tickets (provided by Fairwinds Farm & Stables) to an 8pm screening at Fairwinds of Cream of the Crop, filmed exclusively in Cecil County! Businesses, choose your favorite movie and embrace the theme in your own creative way!
Walking through Newark’s past with Jim Jones
Jim Jones became interested in Newark history in the 1980s, when he was living in a Main Street apartment above a now-shuttered store called Braunstein’s. “I remember thinking ‘This is an odd building. I wonder what the story is.’ Looking out the window, there was the Newark Opera House, and I knew that was not the typical building for this town.
Broomell, Piner inducted into MML Hall of Fame; Marion to join MML board
OCEAN CITY — Among all the activities, presentations and dinners, Cecil County town representatives attending the annual Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference also celebrated. MML’s Municipal Officials Hall of Fame inductees included two Elkton Town Commissioners; Jean Broomell and Charles Givens. The Hall of Fame distinction is given to current or former elected officials with at least 20 years of services. It was noted during the ceremony that there are...
Newark Life Spring/Summer 2024
Newark residents can do some pretty amazing things, and in this edition of Newark Life, we present a few different stories highlighting these individuals’ accomplishments. This issue features a story about how three current and former Newark residents achieved a monumental accomplishment by climbing to the base camp of Mount Everest. Mount Everest is the tallest peak in the world at 29,029 feet above sea level.
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