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1,740 tons of rocks accidentally dumped into Susquehanna River
A local notice to mariners has been issued near the mouth of the Susquehanna River, TowBoatUS Chesapeake City shared Friday morning on Facebook. The announcement comes after 1,740 tons of rocks was, “Accidentally dumped over the side of the barge,” by the mouth of the Susquehanna River near Havre de Grace.
Abingdon Woods' controversial large development scrapped after settlement reached
BALTIMORE -- A developer's controversial two million square foot business park project at Abingdon Woods in southern Harford County has been scrapped after a settlement was reached with county leaders. The project sparked a lengthy legal battle over environmental concerns about local waterways and trees that had been cleared.In the settlement, the developer is required to reforest the land and build new stormwater management facilities.The developer would have to start over and get all new permits to build on the space.Even though plans for this current project have been halted, residents said their fight to keep this current land...
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Area gets state funds
ANNAPOLIS — Lower Susquehanna Heritage Area has received a portion of a $5.19 million award by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to support four programs. The 87 matching grant awards will go to various projects across Maryland to support economic development and tourism. LSHG was awarded $253,450. One of seven heritage areas in the state, the Darlington-based non profit will assign $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2025 management grants. Another $25,000 will be assigned to award FY25 block grants to eligible non profits along the Susquehanna River in Cecil and Harford counties. Hamer’s Town Art Center in Havre de Grace received $100,000 though the heritage area, and $28,450 will be spent on roof repairs for the Susquehanna Lock House Museum.
Newark will get 80 new apartments, plus 60 jobs creating water from air
Christiana Mall continues to defy the odds. As shopping malls empty across the county, Christiana soldiers on at more than 90% occupancy, with tenants often lining up to get back into the mall. This week, we reported on a host of new tenants coming to the mall in the second half of 2024. Alongside...
Ongoing effort to fire superintendent poses 'peril, significant liability,' Christina's lawyer warns
As the Christina school board remains embroiled in controversy, Christina's longtime lawyer is dropping the district as a client and issued a stark warning of legal peril if the board doesn't change course. “Legally, if turmoil is not resolved in very, very short order, I see only peril, significant liability and other legal concerns,” attorney James H. McMackin III wrote in a July 17 email to the board. “I urge the board to cure internal differences in short order.” ...
Older apartments demolished to make way for 190-unit complex on South Chapel Street
A wrecking crew has been busy for the past week demolishing two student housing complexes to make way for the construction of what will be one of the largest apartment buildings in Newark. The demolition includes Continental Court, which is a three-story apartment building on South Chapel Street that contains 41 units, and University Commons, which is a 32-unit townhouse community on Haines Street. In their place, Tsionas Management will...
KCHS to offer marine services course
WORTON — Kent County Public Schools has partnered with Chesapeake College to offer a Marine Services Technician Training program this fall. Open to Kent County High School juniors and seniors, the course is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in the marine service industry. Classes will be held at Haven Harbour Marina in Rock Hall from 4:30 to 6:10 p.m. throughout the fall semester. ...
Kent County Fair captivates a county
TOLCHESTER — As 4-H volunteer Jaime Orndorff said earlier, the Kent County Fair has a little something for everyone. There were activities in every direction, beginning on Wednesday, July 17 stretching out into the weekend at the Kent Ag Center. The theme this year was Christmas in July, picked by the Junior Leader’s Council during planning. That’s why visitors saw Christmas trees in certain tents and colorful bulbs after sundown. ...
Free screening of ‘Chestertown, An American Home Town for more than 350 years’
CHESTERTOWN — The Historical Society of Kent County is inviting the public to the movies on Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church’s parish hall for a screening of a film documenting life in Chestertown at two moments in history. A 1995 documentary, “Chestertown, Maryland:...
4 from KCHS attend Boys State
WESTMINSTER — David Daniels, Harrison Gibby, Gavin Larrimore and Henry Martinez, who are rising seniors at Kent County High School, spent a week in June at American Legion Boys State on the campus of McDaniel College. They were among the 141 Maryland high school students — representing 22 counties...
Newark Food & Brew Festival to mark 20th year Saturday
Newark’s annual Food & Brew Festival will mark its 20th year on Saturday with nine downtown bars and restaurants participating. Each establishment will offer special beer and food pairings from noon until 7 p.m. “The event is one of Newark’s most loved summer events,” said Mark Arehart, executive director of The Newark Partnership. “From classic neighborhood staples to new Delaware favorites, you’ll find surprises up and down Main Street and...
$20,000 donation received from Friends of the Kent County Public Library
The Friends of the Kent County Public Library describe themselves as a group of people who “donate hearts, hands, and more to the library we love.” This week, the Friends demonstrated the “and more” when they presented Kent County Public Library with a check for $20,000 in unrestricted funds to contribute to the library’s 2025 fiscal year budget. Since 1973, the Friends have supported the Kent County Public Library with gifts of materials, technology, educational programs, and budgetary support. Their unwavering support and generosity have...
Dan Rodricks: Keeping Harford County from becoming ‘the warehouse county’ | STAFF COMMENTARY
Once upon a time, Maryland had Republican politicians who were proud environmentalists and stewards of the vast Chesapeake watershed. The late Mac Mathias, a senator for 18 years, was a founder of the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort; Rogers C.B. Morton was a congressman from the Eastern Shore, a robust advocate for the bay who later served as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior; and Wayne ...
Turnpike Troubadours to close out State Fair, Food & Brew Fest, new art show & more fun
If it feels like summer is slipping through your fingers like the sands of Rehoboth Beach, you're not alone. That's why you have to cherish the cool Delaware events on tap this weekend. Hello there, I'm Andre Lamar, your guide showing you how to take advantage of summer entertainment in the First State. Welcome to the latest DO Delaware newsletter, where you’ll find fun ways to dive into this weekend, and beyond. ...
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