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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has certified Haven Harbour South in Rock Hall as the newest Maryland Clean Marina. The department awards this designation to marinas that comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and voluntarily adopt a significant portion of recommended best practices in the Maryland Clean Marina Guidebook. There are now 147 certified Clean Marinas in Maryland, representing about 30% of the marinas in the state.

Chesapeake Heartland Project Director Darius Johnson and Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience Deputy Director Jaelon T. Moaney will host a public workshop in Chestertown on Friday, April 11, focusing on the African American Heritage Preservation Program. The $5 million grant program supports the preservation of historically and culturally significant buildings, sites and communities related to the African American experience in Maryland. The competitive program is funded through an appropriation from the Maryland General Assembly. The AAHPP has an annual appropriation of $5 million. Grant awards range from $10,000 to $250,000.

The Historical Society of Kent County is the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Miller History Fund. According to the Evening Enterprise, the grant will help pay for the implementation of a standardized cataloging system in the historical society’s research library — what’s been described as “a game-changing project” that will improve access to the research collections now and into the future.

A Stevensville man is behind bars following his arrest in connection with a shooting March 31st in Hartly Delaware. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was visiting a female when the suspect, who is known by the female and identified as Myreon Lindsey, forcefully entered the house. Lindsey was involved in a verbal and physical altercation with the victim, before shooting him. Lindsey is charged with Attempted Murder,
Assault, Home Invasion Burglary and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony.

The Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) has issued a drought warning for the majority of the state due to lasting dry conditions and the past year seeing below-average rainfall. The Eastern Shore is included in the Drought Warning area as streamflow levels were listed as in emergency status, while groundwater levels were labelled with a warning status. Groundwater levels were found to be lower-than-normal on the Eastern Shore, though MDE says most domestic wells are deep enough to avoid seeing any negative impacts. Shallower wells, however, could see impacts.

Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff is looking for Breona Simms, wanted for Failure to Appear/ Felony Defendant x2, Failure to Appear: Theft Scheme $1,500 to under $25,000, and Failure to Comply – Theft $100 to under $1,500 and Conspiracy to Commit Theft $100 to under $1,500. She is 30 y/o, 5’4, 135lbs, and her last known address was on Walters Lane in District Heights, MD. If you have any information related to her whereabouts please contact our office at Sheriff-Info@qac.org.

Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect wanted in a shooting investigation and the suspect is a local man. On March 31 at 11:19 p.m. troopers responded to Sherwood Forest Way in Hartly for a reported shooting. A 35-year-old man had been shot and taken to the Hartly Volunteer Fire Company. The victim was later taken by ambulance to the hospital with serious injuries. Investigators are seeking 40-year-old Myreon Lindsey of Stevensville. Police say he was visiting a woman when he forcefully entered the home. Lindsey is accused of getting into an argument and physical altercation with the victim before shooting him.

Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the release of the 2025 Spring/Summer Guide. This seasonal guide includes upcoming programs, activities, and events happening throughout the county. From landings and facility amenities to upcoming spring and summer programs, everything you need to know about what Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation has to offer is at your fingertips. Find out more at QAC.org.

Business minded residents of the Eastern Shore are invited to an exciting showcase of regional entrepreneurship at the 2025 Upper Shore STRT1UP Roadshow. Join the Upper Shore Regional Council, and Washington College’s Department of Business Management on Tuesday, April 15 at 2:30 – 6 p.m. on Washington College’s campus as aspiring entrepreneurs from Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties pitch their innovative business ideas for a chance to win significant cash prizes.

The Kent County Department of Social Services provided more than $7 million in direct benefits to county residents and supported a wide range of services and programs in fiscal year 2024, according to its newly released annual report. The Kent County News reports Director Shelly Neal-Edwards said the department made “meaningful progress” in meeting the complex needs of the community over the past year. Key priorities included strengthening collaboration, promoting equity in service delivery, supporting capacity building in partner agencies and encouraging innovation.