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Lift up a child's life and offer hope
Local children who live in foster care due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment face many challenges in a heavily burdened system. CASA of the Mid-Shore’s volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) help bridge gaps in the system by devoting their time, insight, and compassion in an effort to create lasting and positive change for these vulnerable children. CASA volunteers can help to change a child’s story, paving the way for brighter futures. CASA of the Mid-Shore is currently accepting applications from adults 21 years and older who wish to make a positive difference in their communities. ...
Delaware man enters Alford plea for attempted murder, firearm possession
EASTON — A Delaware man will serve 20 years in the Maryland Department of Corrections for attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm with a felony conviction. Tehron West, 39, entered an Alford plea June 25 for an incident that occurred last July. West was sentenced to 30 years, with all but 20 of those years suspended, followed by five years of supervised probation. An Alford plea allows a...
Farmers share concerns at county bike trails workshop
EASTON — At a Talbot County Council workshop Tuesday afternoon, residents expressed concerns during public comment about potential plans to convert an inactive rail corridor into a bike and pedestrian trail. Much of the one-hour discussion centered around the proposed 9.5-mile Frederick Douglass Rail Trail, which begins north of Queen Anne and Route 404, runs through Cordova and ends just north of Easton at Black Dog Alley. “We have a...
Talbot County Fair opens Thursday
EASTON — The Talbot County fair is back for its 41st year, and residents can come support local organizations and 4-H youth while enjoying the county’s rural offerings. The fair will also include games, inflatables, food, vendors and exhibits for attendees to enjoy. Fair committee co-chair Amanda Clougherty said it’s a “way for families to connect with each other.” “We’re an opportunity for families to make memories and have some...
Talbot County Ag Center turns 60
EASTON — On July 23, 1964, Donald Spies, Thomas Meredith and John Mulder signed on as founders of the Talbot County Agriculture & Education Center on Hiners Lane. With decades of 4-H showcases and county fairs under its belt, the Agriculture and Education Center is turning 60. In partnership with member organizations Easton FFA, Easton Lions Club, Talbot County 4-H, Talbot County Farm Bureau, and Tri-County Ruritan, the Ag Center...
Oxford Museum New Exhibit On The Oxford Cooperative Lab
“What the heck is the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory, anyway?”. For most Oxford and Talbot County residents, the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory and its operation is a mystery. A new exhibit opening on August 10 at the Oxford Museum will provide answers to these questions and more. The Oxford Lab was established...
EASTON GARAGE FIRE STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION
Easton, MD-On July 8, 2024, a devastating fire destroyed a detached garage in the 29000 block of Corbin Pkwy in Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The Easton Volunteer Fire Department responded to the incident, battled the fire, and successfully controlled it in approximately one hour. The detached garage was a 14'...
Talbot keeps it simple on way to championship
Talbot manager Rich White’s approach was fundamentally simple. “Just play baseball,” White told his Talbot team heading into the District 6 Senior League championship June 26. “We laid the groundwork with the practices and they knew what the expectations were. Just play baseball the way they know how, and don’t do too much.” Talbot followed those instructions while riding the solid one-two pitching punch of Nathan Merchant and Couper Barletta...
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...
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