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A former Kent County deputy has been charged with stealing items from the Redner’s Market in Chestertown and not paying for them. The Evening Enterprise reports authorities say 45 year old Stuart Lodge stands accused of charges including theft less than $100 and conducting a theft scheme less than $1,500. He is set to stand trial on Monday, June 17th, with a special prosecutor assigned to the case.

Rock Hall is out with its Annual Water Quality Report. The report is designed to inform residents about the water quality and services delivered to provide a safe and dependable supply of drinking water, say officials. Rock Hall’s ground water source is 3 wells which draw from the Magothy Aquifer. The wells range in depth from 308 to 362 feet. These wells are located within the confines of the treatment plant. You can find a link to the report at www.rockhallmd.com.

Queen Anne’s County is taking part in the Bikeable Baltimore Region (BBR) project, aimed at identifyting the first regional bike network that ensures safe and comfortable biking for people of all ages and abilities across the Baltimore region. From now until July 26th, residents are encouraged to share their thoughts and feedback. The BBR project seeks to create a connected bike network that will enhance local communities by providing safe and equitable access to essential destinations such as public transit, schools, workplaces, and parks. Also, there will be a public meeting at the Kent Island Library on Thursday, June 27, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration made emergency bridge joint repairs on the eastbound US 50 bridge over Kent Narrows in Queen Anne’s County Tuesday resulting in a double left-lane closure during work hours. Crews may need to return later this week with an off-peak single-lane closure to complete any additional repairs during the same work hours.

Be advised that Kent County Flushing of Hydrants will begin this week, June 11th to June 13th in the Edesville area. Town crews in Rock Hall will be working closely with Kent County so as to not create a discoloration of Rock Hall’s water system.
If your water becomes discolored, please contact the Town Office at 410-639-7611 to report the water condition so personnel can correct the issue.

The Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff will be hosting a Summer Blood Drive in partnership with Luminis Health on June 20th from 10:00am – 3:00pm at our office located at 505 Railroad Avenue in Centreville. Organizers say it’s a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a great cause, and can help boost blood supplies at a time of year when inventory tends to take a hit. Donating takes approximately twenty minutes.

Queen Anne’s County Commissioners have a meeting scheduled today to act on a new spending plan. It’s set to take place at 5:30pm, 107 N. Liberty Street in Centreville, with adoption of the budget scheduled for just before 6pm.
The meetings are also streamed live on the county website at www.qac.org/live, on QACTV Facebook and YouTube and broadcasted on QACTV’s channel on Breezeline cable channel 7 or in HD 507.

The Queen Anne’s County Economic Development Commission (EDC) announces the launch of a comprehensive community survey aimed at gathering valuable feedback from residents and workers in the county. This survey is a critical component of the EDC’s efforts to update its economic development strategic action plan, which will guide the commission’s work over the next five years. The survey seeks input on the EDC’s services, programs, and the priorities that will both support economic growth and enhance the quality of life in Queen Anne’s County. Residents and workers are encouraged to participate, as their insights guide county’s economic development activities for the next 5 years.

It’s that time of year for interested parties to sign up to be in the Rock Hall Hometown Annual 4th of July Parade. The march starts at 10am on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Line up begins at the Lagoon around 9am. Registration forms are due by June 24. Once you sign up, you’ll receive a confirmation by mail.

Kent County recently received its StormReady certification from the National Weather Service (NWS), making Maryland the eighth state to have all of its local jurisdictions be certified as StormReady. The program was started by the NWS in 1998 and uses a grassroots approach to help communities develop plans to handle all types of extreme weather—from tornadoes to winter storms. To qualify as StormReady, a community must: establish a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center; have more than one way to receive severe weather warnings and forecasts to alert the public and create a system that monitors weather conditions locally.