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The Baltimore Metropolitan Council announces the start of the public input phase for its Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP). This important project is supported by a $1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The CCAP is a joint effort involving Baltimore City and surrounding counties including Queen Anne’s. The mission is to find effective ways to tackle climate issues, focusing on reducing pollution and improving public health and reducing pollution.

The Kent County Health Department has 3 flu clinics coming up in October: October 17th , from 12-3:30 pm at the Galena Volunteer Fire Company on East Cross Street, October 24th, Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company on Rock Hall Ave, 12-3:30 pm, and October 31st – Kent County Health Department on South Lynchburg Street from 9am to noon.

The Queen Anne’s County the Office of the Sheriff advising of another scam unfolding. They say Smishing scammers are sending fake text messages posing as a road toll collection service, claiming you have an outstanding balance and are at risk of a late fee. Authorities say anyone who may have received such a text should delete it and then use the toll’s legitimate website or phone number to confirm you have no outstanding balances. If you have clicked the link and completed the form, you should immediately contact your financial institutions to secure your personal information and accounts, and dispute any unfamiliar charges.

Investigators say a failed refrigerator unit is the suspected cause of a Sunday fire at the Worton Dollar General. Kenty County News reports the blaze at 10838 Worton Road was deemed accidental and caused an estimated loss of $100,000 in structure and $400,000 in contents. No one was injured and it took ten minutes to control with 18 firefighters on-site. The fire began just before 1:30pm.

If you have a child that uses a car seat, the Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company is holding a car seat check to make sure your child is as safe as possible while riding. Personnel will be at 21500 Rock Hall Avenue between 3pm and 6pm Wednesday to make sure seats are installed correctly and to answer questions from parents about child car safety seats. Pre-registration is requested per child. You can do so through a link on the Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company Facebook page.

Residents in Queen Anne’s and Kent counties, and statewide, are being warned by the Department of Natural Resources of an outbreak in Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in white-tailed deer. Maryland DNR advises hunters that EHD is the likely cause of death for white-tailed deer reported in numerous counties across the state, reports WBOC. EHD is a naturally occurring disease that affects white-tailed deer and, rarely, domestic livestock. The disease poses no threat to humans, according to DNR. EHD is common throughout the eastern United States and outbreaks occur in Maryland annually at differing degrees.

In Queen Anne’s County, a Hurlock man pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute nearly 12,000 grams of cocaine. The Dorchester Star reports, according to State’s Attorney Lance Richardson, Ta’Bron Latray Todd entered the plea of guilty earlier this month for possession with the intent to distribute and the serious traffic offense of fleeing and eluding a police officer on foot. Todd was sentenced to serve 18 years for the drug offense and one year, suspended, consecutive, for the traffic offense.

Kent County Schools Superintendent Mary McComas wants to hear from families, staff members and the community at large about what the future of Kent County Public Schools should look like. The Evening Enterprise reports the school system has scheduled “community conversations” throughout October and November. They happen Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Galena Elementary School, Thursday, Oct. 24 at H.H. Garnet Elementary School, Chestertown, Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Kent County High School, Worton, Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Rock Hall Elementary School and Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Kent County Middle School, Chestertown.
The meetings will begin at 6 p.m. in the schools’ media centers.

A Nottingham woman is under arrest in Queen Anne’s County after being found with drugs during a traffic stop. 39 year old Danielle Prefach was in a vehicle pulled over E/B on Rt. 50 in the area of Main St., Grasonville after a sheriff deputy’s License Plate Recognition System alerted him of a vehicle with a suspended registration.
During a search o fthe vehicle, the deputy located 27 wax paper folds with suspected fentanyl powder inside, as well as other paraphernalia inside a bag belonging to the passenger, identified as Danielle Maria Prefach. Prefach later admitted the powder was in fact fentanyl. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Office of the Sheriff for processing, then to the district court commissioner.

The Town of Betterton invites feedback from residents and property owners in to update the Betterton Comprehensive Plan, also, documenting the Sustainable Communities Plan, and setting priorities for future grant funding opportunities. The survey is divided into two parts:
• Part One consists of 20 multiple-choice questions focusing on your views about town services and the direction you believe Betterton should take.
• Part Two consists of a list of projects that may help Betterton become a more sustainable community.
Completed surveys should be turned in to the town office no later than Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Find the survey at townofbetterton.com.