The RiverArts Clay Community will host its annual Empty Bowls event on Saturday, June 14, to support the Kent County Food Pantry. From 8 a.m. to noon at the Chestertown Farmers’ Market, unique, handmade bowls will be available for $20. A donation drop box for canned or boxed food will also be on-site. All proceeds, including both monetary donations and food items, will benefit the Kent County Food Pantry. Kent County News reports those wishing to contribute a handmade bowl for the fundraiser may drop it off at the RiverArts Clay Studio, located at 204 High Street, open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Chestertown PD To Hold Community Conversation Thursday
Police Chief Ron Dixon has extended an open invitation to Chestertown residents to discuss their concerns about crime in the area and share ideas on how to make the community safer. The Evening Enterprise reports what Dixon is calling a “community conversation” is set for Thursday, June 5 in town hall, 118 N. Cross St., beginning at 6 p.m. Lt. Steve Linz of the Chestertown Police Department also will be there, as well as Kent County Sheriff Dennis Hickman.
Victim ID’ed In Deadly Queen Anne’s County Shooting
More information on a story we first told you about Tuesday. Deputies from the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff responded to a shooting on Centreville Road at around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, after multiple reports of gunfire at a residence where a large party was being held. When deputies arrived at the home in the 1500 block of Centreville Road, they found three people suffering from gunshot wounds, officials said.
One of the victims, Christopher Parsley, 19, of Centreville, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Summer Solstice Gathering
The Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River will host a Summer Solstice gathering at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, in honor of the northern hemisphere’s longest day of the year. Kent County News reports the event, which will take place outdoors in the church’s wooded garden at 914 Gateway Drive in the Crestview neighborhood, invites attendees to celebrate the alignment of the Earth with the sun with “joy, intention, and community.” The solstice occurs the day prior, marking the year’s longest day in terms of daylight.
Teen Charged After Alleged Armed Assault In Chestertown
Chestertown Police have charged a 16-year-old Chestertown male as an adult with first- and second-degree assault after an alleged incident involving a firearm. The Evening Enterprise reports at this point, the Chestertown Police Department is withholding the teenager’s name. The teen also has been charged with reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace-loud noise. He has a preliminary hearing in the District Court for Kent County on Wednesday, June 4, at which time a judge will determine if there is probable cause to believe the teen committed the offenses.
One Dead, Two Hospitalized Following Queen Anne’s County Shooting
Gunfire breaks out at a house party in Queen Anne’s County, leaving one person dead and two others hospitalized. WMAR reports it happened overnight June 1, in the 1500 block of Centreville Road. Arriving Sheriff’s deputies discovered three victims, one who died on scene. Based off witness interviews, investigators believe the suspect(s) were present at the party prior to opening fire. So far detectives have no motive in the case.
Licensing Process For Fox Hunting Dog Kennels In Kent County
On Tuesday, May 20, legislation to adopt amendments to a licensing process for fox hunting club dog kennels was unanimously approved by the Kent County Commissioners. Kent County News reports it will be a step towards enabling The Wicomico Hunt Club to eventually relocate 30 fox hunting hounds to a 20 acre farm currently prohibited from housing more than five dogs since it is located in a Reservation Conservation District.
This approved licensing process green lit the commissioners to approve of a separate text amendment the Club requested earlier in the year that granted permission for the hounds on the property.
Pride Month In Chestertown
The Kent County Commissioners and the Town of Chestertown officially have recognized June as Pride Month with signed proclamations. The Evening Enterprise reports the Kent County Pride Month proclamation was presented at the May 13 county commissioners meeting, while Mayor David Foster read the Chestertown LGBTQIA+ Pride Month proclamation into the record at the May 19 mayor and council meeting.
Washington College Receives $4.5 Million Gift
Richard and Tara Wood, parents of a recent Washington College graduate, have made a substantial gift to the small liberal arts college on Maryland’s Eastern Shore that will fund endowed chairs in leadership and international business, as well as improvements to the College’s tennis and sailing initiatives.
The $4.5 million multi-year contribution aligns with Washington’s strategic priorities and will be divided into several initiatives with $2.5 million allocated to the creation of the Wood Director of Leadership.
Poll Finds Eastern Shore Support For Offshore Wind
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., a respected polling firm based in Annapolis. The poll 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.