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Person hit by stolen vehicle driving off after armed carjacking in Baltimore County
PIKESVILLE, Md. — An armed carjacking in Baltimore County left two people injured Wednesday night. Investigators said the car was stolen at gunpoint at the intersection of Brattle Road and Hawksbury Road in Pikesville around 10 p.m. One victim told police there were several suspects who approached them before...
‘We’re with you’: Carroll lawmakers, residents agree that proposed transmission line is ‘direct affront to and real assault on our way of life’
Carroll commissioners and state lawmakers who represent the county listened to, and agreed with, residents’ concerns at a meeting Thursday night in Westminster regarding the proposed Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. The proposed transmission line would carve a 70-mile-long path through Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties. The $424 million project has a proposed date of operation of June 2027. Jason Kalwa, who manages the energy project for the Public Service Enterprise Group, said last month that the project will provide a much-needed upgrade to the energy grid, which will benefit Carroll residents and others. More than 750 people attended Thursday’s meeting, 72 of whom signed up to speak, according to Lt. Phill Lawrence of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. The listening session ran from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with an opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with lawmakers until 10 p.m., at the Agriculture Center in Westminster.
Elkton woman working to educate everyone about sickle cell disease
ELKTON — Imagine having a disease so rare that when you show up at a hospital in extreme pain, the staff there think you are an addict. “We are always labeled as drug seekers,” said Regina Dorsey, Vice President of the Sickle Cell Association of Harford/Cecil Counties & the Eastern Shore. “You’re in pain, you’re crying and screaming and you’re labeled as a seeker.” Sickle Cell Anemia, or Sickle Cell...
Trouble in Queenstown By Delia Pitts: Review/Giveaway
Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win a copy of the book and a link to purchase the book from Amazon. Trouble in Queenstown by Delia Pitts introduces badass private investigator Evander Myrick (named after her police chief father, who always wanted a son). “Vandy” has recently returned to Queenstown, New Jersey, the community where she grew up, to restart her career after the heartbreaking loss of her daughter. In the opening chapter, Vandy bests a thug in a bar fight and then picks up a sexy mimbo for a one-night stand.
St. Michaels Community Center Director Announces Departure Patrick Rofe To Leave
St. Michaels Community Center (SMCC) Board Chair Lori F. Morris announced today that the SMCC Board has accepted the resignation of its Executive Director, Patrick Rofe. “Patrick has been doing his best to be in two places at once,” Morris noted, “running SMCC while caring for his aging parents halfway across the country.” She continued, “Not even Patrick, whose energy and vision have meant so much to SMCC, can pull off that trick.”
Davis looks to build on Bucs' success
STEVENSVILLE — Zach Davis has always been a builder. “I was one of those guys, ‘Oh, they went 0-10? Let me give a shot at that thing,’” Davis said. “That was kind of my thing.” As Kent Island High’s new head football coach, Davis has been busy building relationships with coaches, players and the community since June. And though he looks to build another winning season, Davis knows he has...
Goldsboro tween wins Miss Maryland Jr. Pre-Teen Queen
Brooklyn Angel Faith Robinson, daughter of Brittany Marshall of Goldsboro, was crowned 2024 National American Miss Maryland Jr. Pre-Teen Queen at the state pageant held Aug. 18 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia. She received her official state crown, banner and trophy. She also received a special invitation to compete at the National Pageant held during Thanksgiving week in Orlando, Florida. At the pageant Aug. 18, Robinson won the...
A great day at the track
ELKTON — Elkton-area resident Matt Halter wore a very specific horse jockey costume when he celebrated a childhood Halloween approximately a dozen years ago, while other kids dressed up as super heroes, ghosts, witches and such. Matt chose that equestrian rider’s outfit because one of his big heroes is John Velazquez, a Hall-of-Fame jockey whose long list of accomplishments includes winning the 2011 Kentucky Derby while riding Animal Kingdom, a thoroughbred that was trained in Fair Hill by H. Graham Motion. ...
Wicomico County Council tables funding for library move to former museum
SALISBURY -- A timeline for moving the downtown branch of the Wicomico Public Library to the former Ward Museum became somewhat clearer during a recent County Council meeting. The library ...
Chapel District Elementary breaks ground on renovation project
CORDOVA — With the school year set to begin Monday, construction at Chapel District Elementary School is in full swing. Administrators, teachers, county representatives and students celebrated a groundbreaking for renovation work at the school on Friday afternoon. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is leading construction, which started Aug. 5. A short ceremony outside the school provided attendees insight into the renovations and what benefits will follow. Speakers included Talbot County...
It's Still Early on in the Game but Ocean City's Efforts to Build a Sports Complex are Gaining Traction
Town officials have three locations in mind for a proposed sports complex. It moves them one step closer to achieving their longtime goal of having a facility near the resort town.
Rabid Raccoon Found in Somerset County
WESTOVER, MD- A raccoon found near Princess Anne, MD has tested positive for rabies. On August 20, the raccoon was submitted for testing at the MD State Laboratory after a Somerset County resident was concerned that the animal may have been infected with rabies, according to Somerset officials. The results...
Lawsuit against CWDI resolved in Dorchester Co. court
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – The City of Cambridge has resolved the pending lawsuit against Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. and Yacht Maintenance, and the case has been dismissed without prejudice. We’re told the resolution came as the result of the initial mediation work between the City and CWDI, with subsequent intervention...
Community turns out for boy in hospice's 10th birthday
CAMBRIDGE — On Aug. 19, Jeremiah Shaw had a 10th birthday bash for the ages. The town of Cambridge turned out in droves to make sure this boy felt appreciated with a parade down Foxtail Drive. There were bikers, school buses, fire trucks and tractor trailers. The whole point was to ride by and put a smile on Shaw’s face. ...
Easton EDC quarterly update provided to Town Council
EASTON — Foot traffic at the Easton Visitor Center on South Harrison Street is increasing, according to Holly DeKarske, executive director of the Easton Economic Development Corporation. DeKarske presented a quarterly update on Easton EDC during Monday’s Easton Town Council meeting. “We just finished a year of managing the visitor’s center, and foot traffic’s basically doubled each month,” DeKarske said. ...
Lion of Judah Bible Cafe offers free back-to-school haircuts, school supplies
PERRYVILLE — Don’t go back to school looking shaggy. Lion of Judah Bible Cafe, 304 Aiken Avenue in Perryville, is offering free haircuts for students as well as clothing and school supplies Aug. 30 from noon until 5 p.m. There will also be hot dogs and hamburgers, KONA Ice and vendors along with entertainment by DJ Ron Smoov and face painting by Lucky. For information, including how to become a vendor, call Merion Harmon at Lion of Judah Bible Cafe at 443-769-4465.
CITY OF SALISBURY WELCOMES JULIE ENGLISH TO A NEW ROLE OF CITY CLERK
Salisbury, Maryland - The City of Salisbury marks a new page as Julie English steps into the role of City Clerk. English, having served the City for nearly a decade, brings a deep reservoir of knowledge and expertise to this pivotal role. "I am thrilled to continue serving the City...
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