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Taskforce makes arrests, seizes controlled substances following pursuit
CHESTERTOWN — A series of anonymous tips combined with the work of allied agencies led the Kent County Narcotics Task Force in making arrests removing a quantity of Fentanyl and cocaine from potential distribution. According to a Kent County Narcotics Task Force press release, 23.5 grams of suspected Fentanyl in the form of 40 gel capsules, 17 grams of suspected cocaine, a 9 mm handgun with 11 live rounds of ammunition and $330 were seized from a vehicle by law enforcement after pursuit in the...
Election judge imbalance stirs concerns in Talbot County
EASTON — Concerns over election judge appointments made by the Talbot County Board of Elections are being raised by residents and local officials. Adding an unexpected agenda item to the Talbot County Council’s Tuesday meeting, Council Member Dave Stepp voiced such concerns, which deal with the party makeup of Talbot County’s election judges for the November election. He said the elections board is not following a state law that requires an equal number of election judges from the two political parties. ...
Caroline commissioners discuss dirt road paving
DENTON — The Caroline County Commissioners convened on Sept. 24 to discuss several issues, including funding to pave dirt roads. Daniel Fox, deputy administrator; Robin Eaton, director of public works; Megan Gallagher, GIS specialist; and Leslie Grunden, assistant director of planning at Department of Planning and Codes, all came before the commissioners. Fox said they are collecting the data to look for funding to upgrade and pave some of the...
Talbot County discusses draft legislation for cannabis operations
EASTON — The Talbot County Council and Planning Commission held a lengthy work session Monday to discuss draft legislation regarding cannabis zoning. On June 1, state legislation took effect providing local governments additional flexibility to change requirements for cannabis businesses. Planning Commission members discussed potential zoning requirements for cannabis businesses that generally fall under three categories: dispensaries, growers and processors. They honed in on concerns about the odors that emanate...
Getting lost in the stacks
CHESTERTOWN — “Let’s open a brick-and-mortar bookstore,” wasn’t exactly the phrase on many entrepreneurs’ lips in 2004 when a newcomer to Chestertown saw the potential in a storefront in the 100 block of Cross Street and thought he would give putting a used book store in there a try. As owner, Tom Martin, tells it, he and wife, Lizzie, had only been in town a couple of times at the behest of friends who wanted them to visit, when they started exploring real estate with...
Second community meeting for Easton Crossing development
EASTON — Over a month after Chesapeake Community Development’s initial community meeting for a planned mixed-use development on Brookletts Avenue, dozens of people once again gathered to learn more about the plans. The Sept. 18 meeting provided the opportunity for developers to show initial designs for Easton Crossing, a six-acre development in Easton, based on feedback received at a community meeting in July. Leaders of Chesapeake Community Development, the developer for the project, have made a point to work with local community members on the...
Mautz' first goal proves to be game-winner for Saints
ST. MICHAELS — Johnny Mautz hadn’t played high school soccer before this season. Judging by the celebration he triggered midway through Tuesday night’s second half, his St. Michaels High teammates are elated he decided to give the game a go this season. Ethan Royer crossed a ball that Mautz converted into what proved to be the game-winning goal, as the Saints rallied from a halftime deficit to notch a 3-2...
4-H kids donate police vests to K-9's
CHESTERTOWN — Every first and third Wednesday, the Kent County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit cooperating with police departments in Easton and Federalsburg and Dorchester and Caroline county agencies, train their dogs. On Wednesday, Sept 18, they trained in Kent County, where Geno’s Automotive, 807 Washington Ave, was located. After that the K-9 units were invited to the Kent County Middle School to receive something special. In a gracious gesture of...
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