WCTR News

• Chestertown Lions Club Halloween Parade
  The Lions Club here will host its annual Halloween parade on Saturday, Oct. 26, stepping off at 1 p.m. The Evening Enterprise reports the Chestertown Lions Club-sponsored parade, which has been a holiday staple for more than 50 years, will travel down High Street from Kent Street to Queen Street. There will be marching bands,... Read more
• One Dead, One Injured In Vineland Shooting
  A Vineland man was shot and killed Friday night in his vehicle on Southeast Boulevard. The Press of Atlantic City reports officers responded to an area between Sherman and Grant avenues at 9:30 p.m. and found Mark A. Brown, 30, in the driver’s seat suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Inspira Medical... Read more
• Bell Named New Executive Director Of Kent County Public Library
  Robert Bell is the new executive director of the Kent County Public Library. Bell’s hiring was announced in a news release Friday, Oct. 18. He succeeds Arnessa Dowell, who served from January 2021 to April 2024 when she stepped down for another job opportunity. The Evening Enterprise reports Bell previously worked in academic and public... Read more
• Queen Anne’s County High School Receives Security Dollars
  Queen Anne’s County High School has recently been awarded $70,000 to pursue the hiring of the district’s first School Security Employee (SSE), according to Joe Saboury, coordinator of school safety and security. The Star Democrat reports as of August, the district received funding from the Maryland Center for School Safety School Resource Officer (SRO) Adequate... Read more
• QAC Sheriff’s Office Seeks ID Of Shoplifting Suspect
  The Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff is requesting the public’s help in identifying a shoplifting suspect caught on surveilance at the Queenstown Premium Outlets. Deputies accuse the suspect of stealing a handbag and keychain worth $558 after entering the Kate Spade outlet around 5:20 p.m. on Oct. 6. The Sheriff’s Office alleges the... Read more
• gateio
  Candidates seeking a seat on the Kent County Board of Education in next month’s election have confirmed their attendance at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Kent County on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The Evening Enterprise reports the forum, which gets underway at 6 p.m., will be held at the Presbyterian Church... Read more
• Main Street Historic Chestertown Tax Credits
  Main Street Historic Chestertown is encouraging donors to take advantage of the organization’s remaining allocation of $14,250 in Maryland state tax credits before they expire at the end of the calendar year. The Evening Enterprise reports the tax credits offer donors an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while receiving a 50% tax credit for... Read more
• Kent County YMCA Hosting Health And Wellness Expo
  A health and wellness expo will be held at the Kent County Family YMCA from 3 to 7 p.m, Thursday, Oct. 17. The YMCA is located at 200 Scheeler Road, Chestertown. The Evening Enterprise reports offerings will include free health screenings; flu and COVID vaccines (bring your insurance cards); more than 50 exhibitors; free refreshments;... Read more
• Boy Missing From Churchville Found Safe
  The Harford County Sheriff’s Office found a 7-year-old boy who was abducted from his elementary school in Churchville. The alert had been issued for Khalil Rodney Ringgold Monday morning. Authrorities issued a release reading, “Khalil has been safely located and is being reunited with his father. The investigation is ongoing and will be reviewed with... Read more
• Investigation Continues Into Deadly Pedestrian Crash In Queen Anne’s County
  Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early Tuesday morning in Queen Anne’s County. The pedestrian, whose identification is being withheld pending next of kin notification, was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of a passenger vehicle involved in the crash was reported uninjured and remained at the scene. Shortly... Read more