Admiral Cleaners is very pleased to announce that they collected and distributed over 4,700 coats to the needy in our community this winter, well exceeding the goal of 3,000 coats. 

Willow Construction, one of the largest commercial construction companies on Delmarva, has announced the kickoff to its year-long 50th anniversary celebration. Willow is planning events, charitable donations, and a social media series to look back on its history, all culminating in its 50th anniversary date on August 23rd. 

HomePorts’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has named Jeanette Jeffrey as Executive Director, following the retirement of Karen Wright who provided 11 years of dedicated service.

Emma Walker of Easton recently raised funds for For All Seasons through her bat mitzvah project. In her bat mitzvah speech, Walker, a 14-year old talked about the role of For All Seasons in our community and its mission as a full spectrum behavioral health agency to provide services “regardless of one’s ability to pay.” To fulfill her goal of raising funds for For All Seasons, Walker made bracelets and sold them, earning $750. She then matched and exceeded her earnings personally with an additional $1000 in donations.

Haven Harbour Marketing Manager Sawyer Cornelius attended the 2022 Docks Expo conference where he was presented a Young Leader Award. The three-day event, held in Nashville, Tenn. and sponsored by Marina Dock Age magazine, brought together industry leaders from across the country to discuss topics ranging from marine fire safety to advertising and more.

Horizons of Kent and Queen’s is pleased to announce that Emily Murphy has been appointed Executive Director. Emily’s experience in development, grant writing and advancement campaigns, along with her visual arts talents will bring a strong set of skills to Horizons. Her passion for education and aiding in the success of local children will help the organization grow its mission and continue the long term success of Horizons in Kent and Queen Anne’s counties.

Benedictine was awarded a 2022 Rural Impact Award for Outstanding Rural Community Development. This award is presented by the Rural Maryland Council (RMC) which serves as the State’s federally designated rural development council and advocates for the interests of rural Maryland. Through their work they recognize individuals and organizations that have performed extraordinary acts of service to communities throughout rural Maryland. 

Due to renovation and expansion projects now under way at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, the offices of UM Shore Medical Group providers in Pulmonology and Urology will be relocated.

Members of the Kent County High School FFA chapter had an amazing experience on their trip this fall to Indianapolis, Ind. for the youth agricultural organization's national convention. At a Tuesday Nov. 29 Kent County Board of Education meeting, students Will Goetz, Delany Jewell, Emma Morris and Stephanie Hogan reported on their convention trip.

Health care professionals at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown recently hosted Kent County High School students participating in the Next Generations Scholars Program. Thirty-six 10th grade students learned about careers in radiology, laboratory services, emergency and acute care nursing and infection control.