The Kent County News

12/18/2025

Now is your time to get involved! The Kent County Office of Emergency Services is seeking your input for the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update! This update includes identifying mitigation projects and actions to mitigate natural hazards and create a more resilient community. Your input helps to ensure the plan accurately captures the hazards and concerns facing the community. Get involved by visiting https://arcg.is/1ObCXC0 and providing your input.

12/18/2025

CHESTERTOWN — Local singer/songwriter Ashley Chapa recently released two Christmas singles, “Christmas When We Were Together” and “A Love that Feels Like Christmas.”

12/18/2025

WORTON — Some snow, some ice, and freezing temps last weekend would not sideline community members from delivering food and toys to Kent County families during their annual Christmas Basket Program.

WORTON — Some snow, some ice, and freezing temps last weekend would not sideline community members from delivering food and toys to Kent County families during their annual Christmas Basket

12/18/2025

WILMINGTON, Del. — Abigail Ticknor, a 12-year-old bowler from Millington, Md., heads back to the Junior Gold Championships, securing her spot at a qualifying tournament at Pleasant Hill Lanes in Wilmington on Dec. 7.

WILMINGTON, Del. — Abigail Ticknor, a 12-year-old bowler from Millington, Md., heads back to the Junior Gold Championships, securing her spot at a qualifying tournament at Pleasant Hill Lanes in

12/17/2025

Kent County Parks and Recreation Athletes of the Week are chosen from various youth teams throughout the county and are selected each week by coaching staff.

12/17/2025

CHESTERTOWN — Kent County experienced its first snowfall for December 2025, bringing 2-4 inches across the region.

12/16/2025

CHESTERTOWN — Last Thursday's library event brought out some of Kent County’s greatest gingerbread architects.

12/16/2025

CHESTERTOWN POLICE

12/16/2025

BETTERTON — When a neighbor alerted a Betterton resident that his waterfront home on Howell Point Road was listed for sale on Zillow, he knew immediately something was wrong.

12/16/2025

CHESTERTOWN — The temperature was just above freezing and the wind speed was more than 30 mph when members of the Chestertown Havurah gathered with others in Fountain Park for the third annual lighting of the Menorah on Sunday, Dec. 14. The season o…

CHESTERTOWN — The temperature was just above freezing and the wind speed was more than 30 mph when members of the Chestertown Havurah gathered with others in Fountain Park for

12/15/2025

A new virtual chapter of Lions Clubs International has formed to serve residents across Maryland’s Eastern Shore through online meetings and digital service projects.

12/15/2025

ANNAPOLIS – The Rural Maryland Council and its membership convened at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Annapolis on Nov. 19, for its annual meeting and Rural Impact Awards Ceremony. This annual event provides an overview of upcoming events and activities…

ANNAPOLIS – The Rural Maryland Council and its membership convened at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Annapolis on Nov. 19, for its annual meeting and Rural Impact Awards Ceremony. This