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Choptank Community Health recognizes National Health Center Week
Choptank Community Health System is celebrating National Health Center Week 2024 this August 4-10 to highlight Community Health Centers’ essential role in improving public health and advancing health equity. Health centers represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving 31.5 million patients nationwide and powered by a workforce of nearly 300,000 dedicated professionals.
Legacy Day
CHESTERTOWN — The Legacy Day exhibit honoring local Black fraternal and community service organizations opened Friday, Aug. 2 at the Historical Society of Kent County’s Bordley History Center as part of downtown Chestertown’s monthly observance of First Friday. Legacy Day is produced annually by Sumner Hall in...
Chestertown Flashback: “Your vote is your ticket to freedom”
In this undated photo from the 1960s, Black Kent County residents march on Cannon Street in an NAACP protest. Led by a banner proclaiming “Your vote is your ticket to freedom,” the protestors carry signs with messages directed primarily to community members, urging people to use the vote to change their conditions, including “Vote out bad housing,” “We’ve been walking too long… Register and VOTE,” and We’re tired of segregation… Register and VOTE.”
Kent County stresses importance of stroke detection methods
CHESTERTOWN — At their regular scheduled meeting, Kent County Commissioners proclaimed that very day, July 23, was to be designate Kent County Stroke Smart. Those presenting before the commission said it’s possible to detect a stroke before it can be a lifelong problem. Medical Director, Primary Stroke Center at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton Rena Sukhdeo-Singh, Neuroscience Specialist/Stroke Coordinator Nicole Leonard and Regional Director, Emergency Services Tisha...
Martinez, Moore, 3 other Sho’men mine for gold at invitational
CHESTERTOWN — If this had been a high school meet, Henry Martinez would have lowered his own school records in the 100-yard butterfly and 100-yard freestyle. A rising senior at Kent County High School, Martinez medaled in four events for 16- to 18-year-old boys, including gold in the 100 fly, 100 free and 200 individual medley, at the annual Sho’men Invitational.
Local paper shows what community can do
The July 25 edition of the Kent County News featured three local stories that showed what a true community weekly newspaper can do. The front page story about the Kent County Fair described the fair's activities, contests and events, featuring the local 4-H members who so proudly showed off their animals and projects; 14 color photos accompanied the story. Inside, the paper covered the visit of Angela Alsobrooks, candidate for U.S. Senate who spent three hours walking around Chestertown talking to people. The third was...
Commissioners declare July Parks and Recreation Month
CHESTERTOWN — At their regularly scheduled meeting, July 23, county commissioners showed their heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated leadership of the Kent County Parks and Recreation Department. Commission member Albert Nickerson read the proclamation designating July, Parks and Recreation Month. Nickerson said the department is crucial for the County’s health and development. He said it’s...
Extreme heat doesn’t keep Chick-fil-A volunteers out of the kitchen
MILLINGTON — When Rebuilding Together Kent County’s Executive Director Genevieve Croker received a call from Chick-fil-A Regional Facilities Manager Kevin Hiden, she wasn’t sure if she would be able to accommodate Hiden’s volunteer group. Hiden, who has a home near Rock Hall, had been chatting with...
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...
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