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Cecil County Fair kicks off
FAIR HILL — As the end of July approaches, the Cecil County Fair returns for its 71st season, bringing events, rides, good eats and fun back to the county for what has become a summer staple for many. Workers were working hard to cap off weeks of preparation Thursday evening to get the Fairgrounds ready for the season, according to Don Moore, president of the Cecil County Fair Board of Directors. The Fair kicks off Friday afternoon, with the Midway opening at 5 p.m. Parking for the Cecil County Fair is free. Watch for signs directing traffic to that area where shuttles will transport you to the fair admission gates.
Global technology outage causes limited problems in Cecil County
CECIL COUNTY — A major global technology outage that has disrupted airline service, operations at hospitals and work at small business around the world hampered computer systems used in Cecil County courthouses - but it hasn't affected computers used by law enforcement and other first responders. "Right now, about 50 percent of our computers are not functioning, and there doesn't seem to be a rhyme or reason why some are working and some aren't. There is a fix, but it has to be applied manually...
Community brings concerns over absent Fair Hill Races to state officials
FAIR HILL — A Memorial and Labor Day staple for almost 85 years, the Fair Hill Races were last held in the spring of 2019, which has led to speculation and concern that the storied races were gone for good. Community members, spearheaded by Cecil County Councilmember Al Miller and the Fair Hill Foundation, attended a meeting organized by the Maryland State Department of Natural Resources this past Tuesday at the Fair Hill Tea Barn to discuss the Races’ absence and seek information from DNR...
A 'haunted' hospital gets a new tenant, and Newark gets more townhouses
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New commander takes charge at OTC
At a ceremony July 1 at U.S. Army Operational Test Command headquarters, Brig. Gen. Shannon-Mikal Lucas assumed command of OTC. As the commander of OTC, Lucas is charged with testing all new and modernized Army equipment systems. He said he is honored to serve Soldiers. “OTC will continue to provide...
Rachel Morin’s brother blames immigration, ‘open borders’ in RNC speech
MILWAUKEE – The brother of a Maryland woman whose 2023 killing has fanned the flames of immigration policy debate addressed a packed stadium of delegates Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. “Open borders are often portrayed as compassionate and virtuous,” said Michael Morin, 40, of Churchville, Maryland, to applause. ”But there is […] The post Rachel Morin’s brother blames immigration, ‘open borders’ in RNC speech appeared first on 92 Q.
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