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Golf tournament to support animal shelter set for July 12
WORTON — The Animal Care Shelter for Kent County (ACSKC) is excited to announce their inaugural “Putt for Paws” golf tournament. The tournament will take place on Friday, July 12, at the Chester River Yacht & Country Club, featuring an 18-hole scramble format. Registration begins at noon, with a shotgun start for golfers at 1 p.m. For those interested in relaxed fun off the fairway, an after-party, including bocce, will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The golf fee is all-inclusive and covers 18...
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.
BmoreArt’s Picks: July 2-8
This Week: Meet Ashely Minner Jones and fellow artists-in-residence at KCA, AVAM’s 4th of July Pet Parade, Illuminating the Unseen opening reception at Alchemy of Art, Rapid Lemon’s ‘Variations on Courage’ at BBOX, A GENTE fundraiser at Creative Alliance, Democracy in the Crossfire First Friday opening reception at IA&A Hillyer, Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage opens at The Phillips Collection, Jai Sallay-Carrington opening reception at Baltimore Clayworks, and Anson Asaka’s opening art show reception at Douglass-Myers Museum — PLUS apply for an Emerging Artist Fellowship at Touchstone Foundation for the Arts in DC and more featured opportunities!
Letter to Editor: High Impact of Morgue Neck Solar Field on Chestertown Gateway
The gateway to Chestertown is about to be permanently impacted. On July 11th, 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 pm at the county’s hearing room at 400 High Street. The Planning Commission will meet on July 11th at 1:30 PM to determine the severity of the scar that will be inflicted on this historic landscape.
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...
Dump truck overturns on state road
WORTON — State and local emergency services responded to a motor vehicle crash on Lamb’s Meadow Road at approximately 1 p.m on June 26. Logan Quinn, Kent County chief of Emergency Medical Services said it was suspected that the dump truck lost control on the curve at state Route 298 and 566 and overturned. Miraculously, the driver wasn’t injured. ...
Chestertown Flashback: Massey General Store, Circa 1877
This ca. 1877 photograph offers a look at a day in the life of the general store in the unincorporated town of Massey, Maryland, at the eastern end of Kent County. One horse and four men gaze at the lens, possibly nonplussed at the interruption. Logically for an agricultural community, the storefront is replete with advertisements for farm equipment, but why does Oliver chill the plows? The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation provides an explanation:
KCHS valedictorian codes bus program for families
ROCK HALL — As the student member of a school system committee, Ben Loller jumped into a coding project to address an issue raised by some parents. Loller, Kent County High School’s Class of 2024 valedictorian, is Ivy League bound. He is heading to Brown University in Rhode Island this fall. There, Loller plans to continue his studies in computer science, with a special interest in artificial intelligence. ...
Former county employee charged with theft scheme totaling $2,600
CHESTERTOWN — A former Kent County Government employee is scheduled to stand trial next month on a felony charge of conducting a theft scheme and 10 misdemeanors including “embezzle misappropriate.”. Barbara Murphy Rhodes, 55, of Sudlersville was an employee in the county’s human resources office at the time...
KC Spartans train in the sand
BETTERTON — The Kent County Spartans is a non-profit organization for the development of youth in the game of football. On June 19, when the heat was rising, the Spartans took over Betterton Beach, as good Spartans should. According to the Spartans Facebook post, ages 9, 11, and 13 up were invited to train. On...
Kent County Grandfather Wins $50,000 Playing Bonus Match 5
Lifelong Maryland Lottery player says real estate investment is in his future. An Eastern Shore player from the outskirts of Chestertown in Kent County says he has enjoyed winning relatively small prizes over the years, but he really enjoyed winning $50,000 on a recent Bonus Match 5 drawing. The winner...
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.
Seeking relief from the heat — EMS offers tips
After Maryland saw record high temps this past weekend, temps continue this June to push close to 100. Kent County Chief of Emergency Medical Services Logan Quinn shared, the most important thing the community should know is to stay hydrated with water and electrolyte beverages before, during, and after spending time outdoors. Staying in shaded areas, or areas with a breeze will help with natural cooling, Quinn said. Activities at the beach can be tricky — while the water may be cool and refreshing, extended time in direct sunlight can quickly dehydrate anyone. It is imperative that even if you feel cool from the water, continue to hydrate and take breaks from direct sunlight. Over the weekend, Kent EMS responded to one heat-related emergency over the weekend, Quinn said. Quinn recommends following the American Red Cross’ Extreme Heat Preparedness Checklist.
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