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First Baptist Church of Salisbury holds back-to-school bash
SALISBURY, Md. – As kids and families are gearing up to head back to the classroom, the First Baptist Church of Salisbury hosted a back-to-school bash for the community. With games, live music, and free food, it was a great opportunity for families and kids to get out and have some fun before the start of the school year.
Goldsboro tween wins Miss Maryland Jr. Pre-Teen Queen
Brooklyn Angel Faith Robinson, daughter of Brittany Marshall of Goldsboro, was crowned 2024 National American Miss Maryland Jr. Pre-Teen Queen at the state pageant held Aug. 18 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia. She received her official state crown, banner and trophy. She also received a special invitation to compete at the National Pageant held during Thanksgiving week in Orlando, Florida. At the pageant Aug. 18, Robinson won the...
Joe Hickey: a classic rock veteran in St. Michaels
ST. MICHAELS — For Joe Hickey, local musician and seasoned guitarist, rock was not only a genre of music. It was his life. From the Bee Gees to Led Zeppelin to Otis Redding, Hickey has played with them all and assisted in the movement that we now know as “classic rock.” After a 35 year hiatus, Hickey has re-devoted himself to music. A love that he has shared since boyhood....
Trouble in Queenstown By Delia Pitts: Review/Giveaway
Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win a copy of the book and a link to purchase the book from Amazon. Trouble in Queenstown by Delia Pitts introduces badass private investigator Evander Myrick (named after her police chief father, who always wanted a son). “Vandy” has recently returned to Queenstown, New Jersey, the community where she grew up, to restart her career after the heartbreaking loss of her daughter. In the opening chapter, Vandy bests a thug in a bar fight and then picks up a sexy mimbo for a one-night stand.
Chester River Chorale fall semester launches Sept. 9
The Chester River Chorale fall semester launches Sept. 9 with weekly rehearsals at the Presbyterian Church of Chestertown. All singers are invited to join the Chorale. There is a specific need for male voices this season. No audition is required to sing with the Chorale and all music is provided. An added opportunity is the Chester Chamber Singers, an auditioned subset of the Chorale. Please note your interest in auditioning for CCS when you register. Be a part of the heartwarming tradition of Christmas caroling...
Chapel District Elementary breaks ground on renovation project
CORDOVA — With the school year set to begin Monday, construction at Chapel District Elementary School is in full swing. Administrators, teachers, county representatives and students celebrated a groundbreaking for renovation work at the school on Friday afternoon. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is leading construction, which started Aug. 5. A short ceremony outside the school provided attendees insight into the renovations and what benefits will follow. Speakers included Talbot County...
Wicomico County Public Library is looking for tutors
SALISBURY-Md.,- The Wicomico County Public Library is looking for volunteers for project read. Project Read is a free one-on-one adult literacy program that helps with the basic skills associated with reading, writing, and math. Along with literacy skills, the library also helps with GED prep and workplace skills. Volunteer tutors...
St. Michaels Community Center Director Announces Departure Patrick Rofe To Leave
St. Michaels Community Center (SMCC) Board Chair Lori F. Morris announced today that the SMCC Board has accepted the resignation of its Executive Director, Patrick Rofe. “Patrick has been doing his best to be in two places at once,” Morris noted, “running SMCC while caring for his aging parents halfway across the country.” She continued, “Not even Patrick, whose energy and vision have meant so much to SMCC, can pull off that trick.”
Lawsuit against CWDI resolved in Dorchester Co. court
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – The City of Cambridge has resolved the pending lawsuit against Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. and Yacht Maintenance, and the case has been dismissed without prejudice. We’re told the resolution came as the result of the initial mediation work between the City and CWDI, with subsequent intervention...
Easton Utilities Begins Annual Flushing Program
The water main flushing program is conducted by Easton Utilities on an annual basis and scheduled to begin in late August throughout the service territory. “The flushing program allows us to determine if there are any issues in our water system infrastructure so Easton Utilities can continue delivering high quality water,” stated Jake Bryan, Water and Wastewater Supervisor for Easton Utilities.
Community turns out for boy in hospice's 10th birthday
CAMBRIDGE — On Aug. 19, Jeremiah Shaw had a 10th birthday bash for the ages. The town of Cambridge turned out in droves to make sure this boy felt appreciated with a parade down Foxtail Drive. There were bikers, school buses, fire trucks and tractor trailers. The whole point was to ride by and put a smile on Shaw’s face. ...
ARREST MADE IN HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-HARBOR HOUSE APARTMENTS
(Claymont, DE 19703) On Friday, August 23, 2024, at 10:27 a.m., patrol officers were dispatched to the above area for a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and located a 35-year-old male who had been shot. The victim, who has been identified as Devontre Taylor of Wilmington, was transported to a local area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Capitol Rioter from Rockville Convicted as Maryland Man Found Guilty of January 6 Felonies
A Maryland man was found guilty of multiple charges in connection with his actions during the Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. Justin Lee, 25, of Rockville, confronted a conviction for two felony offenses after a trial that shed light on the riot's violent clashes with law enforcement. The verdict arrives as another tally in the ongoing legal reckoning following the events that shook the nation.
Maryland Man Sentenced to 30 Months for High-End Outlet Store Robbery in Wrentham
A Maryland man has been handed a prison sentence exceeding two years for his role in a high-stakes robbery from a Wrentham high-end outlet store. Nathaniel Owens, 33, was sentenced to 30 months in federal custody following his guilty plea earlier this year on charges related to transporting stolen goods across state lines.
Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium with thrills for all ages
BALTIMORE -- There's a ride for everyone at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium. "It goes up and down and then up and down," 6-year-old Trevor Hornsby from Glen Burnie said. "It was a little bit fun and then it goes up and that was the scary part!" This year, you'll find five new exciting rides in Kiddie Land. "It was like I was flying on an airplane," said Hunter White, a 7-year-old from Parkville. At the state fair there's a chance for everyone to take home a prize. "I went to the water gun game where you have to shoot the water in a...
A great day at the track
ELKTON — Elkton-area resident Matt Halter wore a very specific horse jockey costume when he celebrated a childhood Halloween approximately a dozen years ago, while other kids dressed up as super heroes, ghosts, witches and such. Matt chose that equestrian rider’s outfit because one of his big heroes is John Velazquez, a Hall-of-Fame jockey whose long list of accomplishments includes winning the 2011 Kentucky Derby while riding Animal Kingdom, a thoroughbred that was trained in Fair Hill by H. Graham Motion. ...
Elkton woman working to educate everyone about sickle cell disease
ELKTON — Imagine having a disease so rare that when you show up at a hospital in extreme pain, the staff there think you are an addict. “We are always labeled as drug seekers,” said Regina Dorsey, Vice President of the Sickle Cell Association of Harford/Cecil Counties & the Eastern Shore. “You’re in pain, you’re crying and screaming and you’re labeled as a seeker.” Sickle Cell Anemia, or Sickle Cell...
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