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Celebrating the Fourth of July in St. Michaels
ST. MICHAELS — A tableau of Americana walked, rolled and pedaled down Talbot Avenue in St. Michaels on Thursday in the 48th annual Independence Day Children's Parade. Hundreds participated, dressed in red, white and blue. The street was lined with residents and visitors who cheered the children and their families as they walked past. Brian Collison, a Denver resident who was visiting his aunt and uncle in town, set the...
Talbot County's oldest firehouse is raising funds for reconstruction
TRAPPE — The oldest firehouse in Talbot County, the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company, is raising funds for much-needed reconstruction. Nick Newnam, chief of the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company described the building’s structure as “questionable at best.” According to Newnam, the current firehouse structure dates from 1951 and no longer serves the needs of a modern fire company. The building’s engine bay doors only provide “inches” of clearance, requiring custom sizing...
American Legion Post 77 donates $40,000 to local organizations and in scholarships
EASTON — Approximately $40,000 was donated in scholarships and to local organizations — including local volunteer fire companies, children’s organizations and churches — on Saturday morning by American Legion Post 77. Post 77 Judge Advocate Walter Black said Post 77 feels proud to be able to donate this money. “It’s consistent with our mission of assisting veterans and their families, and children and youth, and the community at large,” he...
Maryland Attorney General Announces Conviction of Maryland Man for Illegally Selling Handgun in Baltimore City; Defendant Was One of 10 Charged in Seizure of 18 Kilograms of Cocaine
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office issued the following news release on Wednesday, July 3, 2024:. “Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the guilty verdict of Tony Horne Jr., 43, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, on all charges, including the illegal possession and sale of a regulated firearm, relating to a long-term investigation into drug traffickers operating in and around areas in Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City, Maryland.
Heat index could reach over 105 degrees in some areas of Tri-State on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Tri-State area for Friday afternoon and early evening due to excessive heat conditions in which the heat index could reach up to 106 to 109 degrees in some areas. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8...
Recent North East High School graduate wins Maryland Junior Amateur
Noah Wallace, a 2024 graduate of North East High School and a three-time Class 2A/1A state champion, captured a first place finish at the 100th Maryland Junior Amateur at the United States Naval Academy Golf Club in Annapolis on June 26. Wallace shot two under across the three-day tournament, seven strokes ahead of second place finishers Tommy Sharps and current C. Milton Wright golfer Jack Geyer. Geyer and Sharps finished the tournament shooting five over. ...
Dangerous heat Friday and Saturday in Maryland, Weather Alert Days declared
BALTIMORE -- Your second heat wave of the season will be long and intense. ALERT DAYS have been issued Friday & Saturday.High temperatures on the 4th of July reached 94° at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. Feels like temperatures across the area ranged from 98° to 105°. Our WJZ First Alert Weather Team has declared Friday and Saturday ALERT DAYS for dangerous heat and humidity. Both today and Saturday will feel oppressive, especially from late morning into the early evening hours. Highs today and Saturday are expected to climb into the upper 90s to near 100°. Some areas may feel as hot as...
Members Exclusive: Jack Bailey’s Journey Of Dedication And Community Service In Southern Maryland
LEONARDTOWN, Md. - From patrolling as a game warden to representing his community in the Maryland State Senate, Jack Bailey’s journey reflects a deep commitment to public service and community welfare. Bailey, a native of Southern Maryland, grew up immersed in the region's natural beauty and community spirit. After...
Legislation Ensures Maryland Schools Have Plans in Place for Cardiac Emergencies
A 16-year-old Marylander and avid athlete, Bailey Bullock, died outside of his school on May 12, 2021. “Bailey had his Sudden Cardiac Arrest event after completing his track and field meet,” said Patrice Bullock, mother of the late student. The Bailey Bullock Act, a new law that was named...
Gov. Moore welcomes home members of the 175th Wing 104th Fighter Squadron
(WBFF) — Governor Wes Moore welcomed home 171 members of the 175th Wing 104th Fighter Squadron on Thursday morning. The airmen returned from deployment to the Middle East. The 104th Fighter Squadron is the oldest unit in the Maryland Air National Guard. Gov. Moore also participated in the annual...
What's the cost of a summer barbecue? Experts say prices have reached a record high.
BALTIMORE - Summer barbecues are not immune to inflation and rising prices.According to the American Farm Bureau, a group of 10 is expected to dish out more than $70 this summer for a cookout, which is a new record high.That's an increase of 5% from 2023 and 30% from 2019.Firing up the girl on the Fourth of July came with a hefty price tag.The prices for meat, hamburger buns, potato chips, and even ice cream have skyrocketed, which forced many to celebrate on a budget."I think things are a little more expensive than they've been in the past," said Chiemeka...
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