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Ramp closures near Bay Bridge cause controversy
STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Ramp closures on Kent Island designed to prevent beach travelers from causing gridlock on local side roads are proved controversial on Memorial Day as tens of thousands made their way home from coastal resorts. Some Kent Island residents claim the cure is worse than the disease.
Board files misconduct charges against Dixon
CECIL COUNTY — In a special meeting held Wednesday evening, the Cecil County Board of Education moved to file a Request to Issue Charges against board member Renee Dixon, citing “misconduct in office” as the reason for the filing. The request was filed with the Maryland State Board of Education, who will review the request and determine if the allegations contained in the filing amount to grounds to remove Dixon from the board. ...
Port Deposit veteran, 92, mindful of those who died for USA
PORT DEPOSIT — Korean War veteran Zeford Gaddy is blind because of injuries he suffered to his eyes in battle some 70 years ago, but the 92-year-old Port Deposit resident downplays his blindness whenever someone broaches the subject. That’s because Gaddy knows all too well that some of his fellow soldiers lost their lives in combat during his 21-month stint in Korea. “They made the supreme sacrifice,” Gaddy emphasized, before...
Final primary results: Streight defeats Hornberger; Branch beats Gregory
CECIL COUNTY — Adam Streight defeated incumbent County Executive Danielle Hornberger by 907 votes and, by a much slimmer margin, challenger Dawn Branch beat County Council President Jackie Gregory by 162 votes, according to final Republican primary results posted by the Cecil County Board of Elections on Friday afternoon, shortly after officials had tallied the last of the mail-in ballots earlier that day. Streight, a 25-year Cecil County Sheriff's Office veteran who holds the rank of sergeant, garnered 7,445 votes (53.24%) and Hornberger, who was...
Cecil County community fights for more school funding with $9 million shortfall, potential cuts
BALTIMORE - Dozens of students, teachers and parents spoke at a Cecil County meeting on Thursday pushing county leaders for more funding for the schools.A $9 million budget shortfall is forcing the district to eliminate more than 80 staff positions.The county council meeting was filled with people advocating for more money dedicated to the schools.Teachers say education is a top priority, and when it comes to major budget cuts, the students are going to suffer."Every student is worth it," student Madison Rodgers said. "They're worth the extra investment. It's just not about the numbers, it's about the student." Last month, Cecil...
Linkey sworn in as Perryville mayor
PERRYVILLE — A week after winning the town election, Commissioner Michelle Linkey has become not only the Town of Perryville’s new mayor, but also the first female mayor in the history of Perryville. Linkey thanked the full house in Perryville Town Hall for their support and took her seat. “Madam mayor, the gavel is yours,” said Commissioner Bob Taylor as the meeting officially began under her leadership. ...
Bel Air Office Closures and Trash Schedule for Memorial Day 2024
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Traffic, Businesses Jammed Up By Water Main Break In Harford County
On Monday morning, businesses and motorists were affected by the water main break, which proved tricky to plug, leaving some without water in the area of Tollgate Road and Constant Friendship Boulevard. Tollgate Road traveling toward MD 24 remained open, though during the repairs, Constant Friendship Boulevard could only be...
Route 51 lane restrictions lifted in Fallston
FALLSTON ― Officials from PennDOT have announced Constitution Boulevard (Route 51) in the borough has fully reopened to traffic. On April 13, a portion of the busy roadway was closed in Fallston due to a landslide that had shifted down from another slide on Darlington Road. After a temporary closure, the road was eventually reopened with temporary signals to control a single traffic lane. As of Wednesday afternoon, all the debris had been cleared from the road and motorists could again travel the area unrestricted.
Kent County man wins first prize in world decoy competition
MILLINGTON — On April 25, 26, and 27, several thousand people competed in the 53rd Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. To those who are heavily invested in wildfowl decoys, it’s like the Super Bowl of wood carving. In the 50 years it’s been held in Ocean City, there hasn’t been a native-born Marylander who ever...
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