The Kent County Local Management Board (KCLMB) has announced the FY2026 awards for the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF), an initiative to bolster neighborhoods and programs for improved equity, stability, educational opportunity, and well-being for children, families, and residents.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tyson Werner, PMP to Director of Supply Chain and Logistics.

Behind the Lines: a 9/11 Story is a live storytelling, music, and theatre performance set against the tragedy of the September 11 attacks and the war that followed. The production will debut at the Avalon Theatre in Easton on May 23 and May 24, ahead of a national tour and in recognition of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

The Kent County Commissioners are pleased to announce Robert (Bob)  W. Gast, Jr. as the County’s new Chief Financial Officer. Gast brings 35+ years of financial leadership experience  across major nonprofit, corporate, government-related, and international organizations. His background  includes leading large-scale financial transformations, improving operational transparency, and strengthening  long-term fiscal performance.  

Hilari Rinehart, owner of the award-winning Brampton 1860, a boutique Select Registry-rated hotel located in Chestertown, Maryland, has been honored with a nomination in APG Chesapeake’s annual award program, Women to Watch for 2026, which recognizes high-achieving Maryland women who are making an impact through their leadership, community service, and mentoring.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For All Seasons is celebrating with a focus on the theme “Strong Communities Begin with Connection,” as the agency introduces a range of resources through its Center for Learning to help individuals of all ages, businesses, and nonprofits strengthen their mental health and collaboratively create a healthier community for all.

Jody Baker, Sales Associate with Cross Street Realtors LLC and longtime local advocate for animal welfare, has sponsored adoption fees for four senior rescue animals at the Animal Care Shelter for Kent County in an effort to help some of the shelter’s longest-term residents find loving homes. 

The County is pleased to announce the appointment of Hilary  Siakor-Sirleaf as the new Warden of the Kent County Detention Center. Siakor-Sirleaf brings more than 30 years  of experience in correctional leadership, spanning service in Maryland and the Republic of Liberia, and is widely  recognized for his strategic approach to criminal justice administration and operational reform.  

Friday May 15th and Saturday May 116h, members of Kent Schools class of 2026 will perform The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition. From the Concord Theatricals website, “Frank L. Baum’s classic and beloved story  of a young girl’s adventure in a magical land has been entertaining audiences for over a century.

The Garfield Center for the Arts is gearing up for its annual celebration of playwrights, directors and actors who delight in the art of the 10-minute play! Short Attention Span Theatre (SAST) offers an evening of 10-minute plays, designed to hold your attention for “just. long. enough.” Auditions for this year’s SAST will be held at the Garfield Center on Saturday, May 16 at 1:00 PM, Monday, May 18 at 6:30 PM, and Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 PM.