News Staff

No word as yet on the cause of Friday’s early morning structure fire on the main street of Kennedyville.The Evening Enterprise reports investigators have determined that the fire in the 11000-block of Augustine Herman Highway originated in the rear of the two-story, single-family home that was unoccupied, according to a news release. Anyone with information is asked to contact the fire marshal’s Upper Eastern Regional Office at 410-819-3500.

The Maryland Public Service Commission heard residents’ concerns Tuesday over a proposed community solar project on 41 acres of a 199-acre property at 10066 Peacock Corner Road in Millington, owned by David Chance. The project is being developed by Turning Point Energy (TPE), a renewable energy firm that has spearheaded several solar initiatives in Maryland, including a second proposal in Kennedyville. According to company information, Turning Point focuses on sustainable, ground-mounted solar projects designed to expand clean energy access in the region.

Kent County Public Schools is asking everyone to support its efforts to seek more money from the state to build a new Kent County Middle School. The Evening Enterprise reports there is a bill being heard in the Maryland General Assembly that would do this. Senate Bill 843 would direct more state funding toward the replacement of Kent County Middle School. A hearing on SB0843 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4 in the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee.

Delmarva Power is extending several customer-friendly measures in response to soaring utility bills this winter.
Late payment fees will now be waived through March, and disconnections for non-payment are also suspended through next month. Also, disconnected customers will not be required to pay a deposit for restoration of service. More information is available at www.delmarva.com/billsupport

Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff is looking for Timothy Clark who is wanted for Failure to Appear on original charges of Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm and Knowingly Altering a Firearm ID Number.
Clark is 30 y/o, 6’4, 200lbs., and his last known address was on Kenton Place in Temple Hills, MD
If you have any information related to his whereabouts please contact our office at [email protected] or call the Anonymous Tip Line at 410-758-6666. For time sensitive information please call 410-758-0770.

Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development, in partnership with the Maryland Small Business Development Center, has launched two business accelerator programs designed to equip entrepreneurs and business owners with the tools, strategies and mentorship needed to scale their businesses. The Ignite Business Accelerator is designed for startups and early-stage businesses, while the Elevate Business Accelerator is for scaling and established businesses. The Ignite Business Accelerator will run from April 1 to May 20. Sessions will be held for eight weeks on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The municipal election in Millington scheduled for March 4 has been cancelled because the candidates for the two open positions — Mayor Kevin Hemstock and Councilmember Zita Seals — are unopposed. The Evening Enterprise reports according to the town charter, there is no election if the race(s) is uncontested.
The last time the Town of Millington had a contested election was in 2022, when Seals won by a wide margin, 27-3. And before that, Millington had not had a contested election since 2017.

A new poll finds solid support among Eastern Shore residents for offshore wind, with strong majorities convinced wind projects will benefit jobs, improve health conditions and support American energy independence.
The Chestertown Spy reports the poll was sponsored by Shore Progress, an Eastern Shore regional advocacy group, and conducted by Gonzales Research & Media Services, Inc. It found that among Eastern Shore residents, 51% support building offshore wind farms off the coast of Maryland, while 37% say they would oppose them, with 12% giving no opinion. The poll found that 54% of Shore residents support a goal of moving away from fossil fuels and toward renewable sources, such as offshore wind, with 39% opposed and 7% offering no opinion.

The Delmarva Pride Center has established its newest chapter in Kent County. According to the Evening Enterprise, the expansion marks a significant milestone in the center’s mission to foster inclusivity, provide support and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community across the Delmarva Peninsula, according to a news release. The Garfield Center for the Arts in Chestertown has offered to serve as the official meeting space for the new chapter.

Bill Receski of Rock Hall Elementary School is the most recent recipient of Kent County Public Schools’ Golden Anchor Award. The Evening Enterprise reports commended for his hard work and dedication, Receski received the award at the Feb. 10 Board of Education meeting. Receski is the teacher specialist at RHES. He has been with Kent County Public Schools for more than three decades.