When Rebuilding Together Kent County’s Executive Director, Genevieve Croker, first got a call from Chick-fil-A Regional Facilities Manager, Kevin Hiden, she wasn’t sure whether she’d be able to accommodate their volunteer group. Kevin, who has a home near Rock Hall, had been chatting with a  local friend, Cathy, about his company’s commitment to giving back and wondering if there was a nearby nonprofit that could be a good fit. Cathy immediately thought of Rebuilding and their work to ensure more of our neighbors live in safe and healthy homes. She put Kevin in touch with Genevieve and after several conversations, they found the perfect project for their volunteers: clearing out a home for a senior in MIllington! 

Kent County High School student Bryce Jacobs has made quite the splash in Rock Hall this summer. In June, Jacobs participated in the Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company's third annual Guardian of the Pearl Rockfish Tournament June 7-9.   This was Jacobs' last year of eligibility in the youth category and what better way to celebrate than to place third and win $1,530. Jacobs fished aboard SeaDux with Capt. Brian Councell during the tournament and reeled in a 4.8-pound catch. During the awards ceremony, Jacobs donated his winnings back to the fire company in support of its new ambulance, which made its community debut at the tournament. 

Marking its 22nd year, the Benedictine Foundation Chrome City Fundraiser draws hundreds of classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts to Benedictine’s Ridgely campus to support its mission. A PRS guitar signed by Mark Tremonti of Creed will be raffled off. Live music. Awards ceremony. 

The Town of Rock Hall and Main Street Rock Hall have been awarded a $300,000 Project  Restore 2.0 grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development  to fund improvements in three currently vacant buildings on Main Street. The three building  improvement projects will include 5781 Main Street (Rock Hall Brewing Company), 5758  Main Street (Bay Breeze Inn II), and 5761 Main Street (The Rubin Rodney Building). 

Today, the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) unanimously approved the rate application request from University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), for the new Shore Regional Medical Center in Easton. HSCRC’s approval helps offset interest and depreciation for the construction of the new facility and represents the final step needed for site preparation work to begin at 10000 Longwoods Road later this month.

Choptank Community Health System’s Chestertown Health Center recently welcomed family practice provider Julia Berry, PA to the medical practice.

Kent County Public Schools has partnered with Chesapeake College to offer a Marine Services Technician Training program this fall. Open to Kent County High School juniors and seniors, the course is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in the marine service industry.

The Birthing Center at UM Shore Regional Health’s Shore Medical Center at Easton provides several classes related to childbirth, parenting, breastfeeding and being a safe sibling throughout the year. The Birthing Center team is now offering a new, simpler registration process to assist new parents and caregivers.

Join us on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 4-8pm at the foot of High Street for all you can eat crabs, shrimp, and fried chicken set against the scenic backdrop of the Chester River. Don't miss this chance to savor the flavors of the season while giving back to a cause that's close to nature's heart.

At a volunteer appreciation event held at the Garfield Center for the Arts on Thursday, June 27th, Executive Director, Steven Arnold, unveiled the 2025 Season. The evening was designed to provide first access to the 2025 Season selections to the most actively involved part of our community, and attendees were treated to food and refreshments prior to the presentation.