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UPDATED July Dems Club meeting welcomes Del. Maggie McIntosh
Presenter, Del. Maggie McIntosh, will give her talk on Hogan’s Disappointing Record via Zoom, as she is unable to travel to Chestertown due to a medical emergency. Members of the public are encouraged to contact info@dckcmd.com to get the Zoom link. The public is invited to the July 18 meeting of the Democratic Club of Kent County for a timely and informative presentation by former Maryland Delegate Maggie McIntosh. McIntosh...
Lift up a child's life and offer hope
Local children who live in foster care due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment face many challenges in a heavily burdened system. CASA of the Mid-Shore’s volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) help bridge gaps in the system by devoting their time, insight, and compassion in an effort to create lasting and positive change for these vulnerable children. CASA volunteers can help to change a child’s story, paving the way for brighter futures. CASA of the Mid-Shore is currently accepting applications from adults 21 years and older who wish to make a positive difference in their communities. ...
Commissioners keep Master Gardeners rooted in the Kent
CHESTERTOWN — On Tuesday, Kent County Commissioners President Ron Fithian and members Albert Nickerson and John Price awarded approximately $20,000 to keep the Master Gardeners Program going in Kent County. The money will go for a part-time Master Gardener Coordinator and Horticulture Educator. The Program has been in operation since 2007 with 23 certified Master Gardeners. ...
Rock Hall rings in fourth of July with fireworks
ROCK HALL — Wednesday night, July 3, the Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company hosted and sponsored their fireworks display at Rock Hall Harbor. It was the first fireworks event in Kent County, kicking off the festivities in the town. Former mayor Brian Jones said the attendance was comparable to previous years, with many families spending the evening in Rock Hall. They huddled beside the water witnessing a magnificent display of...
Young entrepreneur provides shaved ice to Eastern Shore
CENTREVILLE — Christian Miller and his family took a leap of faith when he turned 18 and joined the Kona Ice franchise, a mobile shaved ice business. But soon he began serving throughout the Eastern Shore. Miller said he had always wanted to be part of the food industry, but after graduating high school and choosing not to go to college, he felt a bit lost. It wasn’t until his mother, Maggie Miller, learned of Kona Ice and encouraged him to look into it that...
Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal Investigating Commercial Warehouse Fire in Kent County
WORTON, MD - Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal are investigating a commercial warehouse fire that occurred on Thursday night in Kent County. On Thursday July 4th, fire officials responded to Crea Fill Fibers Corporation, in Worton, Maryland for the report of a "one-story commercial warehouse fire". State fire...
Lawsuit concerning rockfish limits still pending outcome
ROCK HALL — Rob Newberry, chair of Delmarva Fisheries Association recently provided an update to Kent County News on the progress of their lawsuit against the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). “We’re still moving forward,” he said, “slowly and surely.” They’re waiting to hear from Judge Richard D. Bennett of Maryland District Court for case 1:24-cv-00688, under Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights. ...
Athlete of the Week
Kent County Parks and Recreation Athletes of the Week are chosen from various youth teams throughout the county and are selected each week by coaching staff. Their dedication, passion and outstanding performances have left a lasting impact on their respective teams, and Kent County couldn’t be prouder. Let’s give them a round of applause and show our support for their incredible achievements!
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