Maryland State Police responded to a report of an injured bald eagle on U.S. Route 50 near the Route 301 split Wednesday morning. The Centreville Barrack was called to the area after the eagle was spotted on the highway.  Trooper Andre Setter, with help from an off-duty police officer, safely secured the bird and moved it away from traffic, and the eagle was taken to the Centreville Barrack.  Dr. Dave Kramar of Washington College later arrived at the barrack and took custody of the bird, and planned to transport the eagle to a wildlife rehabilitation facility for treatment.  The condition of the eagle was not immediately available. 

In his annual State of the Municipality address, Rock Hall Mayor James Cook reported that the town is in a strong financial position, successfully boosting its financial reserves while advancing critical infrastructure improvements. The town has managed these capital projects without raising property taxes or utility rates.  Mayor Cook emphasized an honest approach to the town’s remaining ten-year infrastructure timeline, noting that the goal is to protect the working waterfront and heritage of the community while establishing a resilient, 21st-century foundation. Residents were encouraged to stay engaged ahead of the upcoming municipal elections in March. 

The the Kent County Commissioners voted 2 to 1 to approve plans to build a new $70 million Kent County Middle School on its current campus in Chestertown at it’s last meeting. The decision passed with support from Commissioners John Price and Albert Nickerson, while Commission President Ron Fithian voted against it.  The decision solidifies the current Chestertown site over alternative considerations like the former Worton Elementary School, which officials deemed too small and lacking appropriate classroom infrastructure.  An official groundbreaking is anticipated in late October or early November.