Ivette Martinez Ayala was honored with this month's Golden Anchor Award for her hard work and dedication, especially with multilingual families. Martinez Ayala, an instructional assistant, received her award from the Kent County Board of Education Monday night, Dec. 9.

The start of 2025 will mark a significant leadership transition at Willow Construction, a milestone representing over a decade of thoughtful planning and strategic vision. The company is pleased to announce that Eric Milhollan, CHC, Willow’s current Senior Project Manager, will assume the role of President, while Senior Estimator Justin Hiner will step into the position of Vice President. Both Eric and Justin have been instrumental in Willow’s success for over a quarter of a century and are deeply committed to the company’s core values of integrity, quality, and service.

A holiday tradition at Kent County High School returns this week as retired science teacher Dennis Herrmann presents the 37th annual Planetarium Christmas Show.

The Planetarium Christmas Show is being produced by the high school's radio station 90.5 FM WKHS.

Admission is free and seasonal refreshments will be served.

For All Seasons is offering free training, Human Trafficking 101, both online and in person throughout the five-county area. Susan Ahlstrom, Human Trafficking Regional Navigator, is eager to share with as many community members as possible information about human trafficking in our region – the intersection of online safety and trafficking, and the fact that trafficking knows no boundaries as it affects individuals who are young, old, rich, poor, LGBTQ+, male, or female.

Shore Legal Access recently welcomed Abigale Detrich as its fall semester Sandy Brown Public Interest Intern. Shore Legal Access is a nonprofit legal assistance organization that uses the legal system to protect and advance the economic stability of limited-means individuals and households on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Detrich, of Federalsburg, works with the organization’s Mid-Shore staff at its Easton office.

he seventh annual Sensory Holiday Celebration is being held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18.

The holiday party will in the media center at Kent County Middle School for students and their siblings who receive special education or related services or have a 504.

Santa will be joining the holiday fun for photos. There will be games, crafts and food.

RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/msbkt33f.

Choptank Community Health System President and CEO Sara Rich, MPA, has been named Maryland’s 2024 Community Star by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. 

On Monday, December 2 Kent School students in Grades One and Eight will partner to identify constellations and perhaps get a glimpse of the International Space Station as it passes overhead under darkened skies on Kent School’s riverside campus. Heidi Usilton, Middle School Science Teacher said, “The conditions are ideal for the Second Annual STARFEST. Kent School’s rural campus enjoys minimal ambient light. The naturally dark evening skies along with the new moon and clear weather provides the perfect backdrop for stargazing.”

 A foundation providing additional support and opportunities for students and teachers in Kent County Public Schools is participating in an upcoming Giving Tuesday fundraising marathon.

Kent County is on the cusp of a new chapter in wellness with the impending opening of Kent  Reserve, the area’s first cannabis dispensary. Set in the former BB&T Bank on Cypress Street in Millington, Kent  Reserve will provide high-quality, affordable cannabis in a welcoming and inclusive space to medical and  recreational customers aged 21 and over.