In May 2016, Preston Historical Society hosted “A Stitch in Time: Our Stories in Quilts”, a quilt exhibit featuring more than 100 quilts, many made by individuals local to Preston and the surrounding communities. The exhibit was so well received it was extended for...
Paddlefest on the Choptank Resheduled for June 11 Make plans to attend the 8th Annual ‘Paddlefest on the Choptank,’ hosted by the Caroline County Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a 7.7 mile paddle down the Choptank River, going with the current, down the Choptank River,...
by Tolbert Rowe Selling your own home without using the services of a Realtor can save you 5% to 6%, leaving you with more money available toward the purchase of another home. Selling your own home without the services of a realtor can be a pleasant way to meet...
38th Annual Strawberry Festival and 7th Annual 5K Fun Run and Walk On Sunday, May 28, the Ridgely Lions Club will host the 38th Annual Strawberry Festival at Martin Sutton Memorial Park in Ridgely from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event is the largest fundraiser for...
Eastern Shore Lore Makes New Book A ‘Must Have’ By John P. Evans III Longtime Caroline County resident Francis (Sonny) Callahan is well known for his expansive collection of postcards and the stories behind each one. He’s also known for his story-telling. During his...
Danny’s Walk to Raise Funds for New Charity in May By JOHN P. EVANS III Entering its sixth year, Danny’s Walk will be raising money for a new charity this year, the Horizon Day Camps. The charity is based in Baltimore, Maryland, but sponsors free summer day camps and...
The Time to Buy is Now--Are you Ready? by Tolbert Rowe Last month we talked about the current real estate market and the confluence of factors making for a perfect opportunity for young buyers to purchase their first home. The Millennial Market is defined as one where...
By JOHN P. EVANS III Celebrating its 30th year of honoring outstanding citizen volunteers, the local Caroline County version of the statewide Most Beautiful Volunteer Award was given to Preston’s Tammy Coulbourne on February 25. With her selection, Coulbourne joined a...
By John P. Evans III Figures nationally show that every ten minutes a child is taken to an Emergency Room somewhere for prescription medicine poisoning. That’s why the last Saturday of this month, April 29, will be what amounts to a key day in national law enforcement...