Cecil Times

News and Views for Cecil County, MD and the Eastern Shore

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

It wasn't that long ago that Animal Kingdom greeted his adoring fans at his Fair Hill barn home, tilting his head for the best camera shot, in return for a few Starlight mints. Now he's an international stud star. Hope someday he will retire to care of @GrahamMotion at Fair Hill

[Maggie Kimmitt @Maggie_Kimmitt]

How time flies. 11 years ago today, ANIMAL KINGDOM returned to a hero’s welcome Fair Hill after winning the 2011 @KentuckyDerby. I still remember the news helicopter flying over the barn that evening…. 🏇🌹🚁 @HerringswellStb @GrahamMotion @adrianrolls1 @TeamValor @yusas

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

Rising Sun parents demand promised new athletic field thwarted by Cecil Co Exec Hornberger. Could it be because town mayor is running against her hubby Del. Kevin Hornberger in GOP primary? (3/3) #MDpolitics https://t.co/hxigXVl4Ct

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

Cecil Co residents blast Co Exec Danielle Hornberger @DanielleHornbe3 w/ chorus of criticism at budget 'town hall' meeting. Sheriff's Deputies lead the charge, cite low pay, mismanagement of state, fed aid aimed at helping 1st responders.1/3 #MDpolitics https://t.co/hxigXVl4Ct

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

Citizens demand budget, spending 'transparency' from Cecil Co Exec Hornberger @DanielleHornbe3 at budget meeting, cite secrecy on spending of COVID aid. Still no full disclosure of how much CARES $ she spent to remodel her office (2/3) #MDpolitics https://t.co/hxigXVl4Ct

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

2/2 Thanks to @AlMiller4Cecil backyard flocks must register w/ Md Ag, obey health regs. No thanks County Exec @DanielleHornbe3 who threatened veto on Al's amendments. She backed down as locals backed Al but now she tries to claim credit. Liar, liar, feathers on fire #MDpolitics

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

Deadly avian flu comes to MD, w/ outbreak in Cecil County, state Ag Dept says. Farm quarantined, birds removed. This is exactly what local ag expert, Councilman Al Miller @AlMiller4Cecil warned about in insisting on safeguards in new local backyard chicken law. Listen to Al! 1/2

[Lou Peck @PotomacPeck]

Happy birthday, Maryland Matters...Five years ago, I was privileged to help @joshkurtznews launch an effort to fill a void in state and local news coverage. I join Josh in thanking our readers, and hope you will consider a contribution to help ensure our success for years to come

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

Great news for Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter and the new @BaltimoreBanner non-profit news site. Sad that my alma mater @BaltimoreSun has become a sad shell of the great newspaper it once was due to hedge fund and real estate magnate greed. #Mdpolitics

[Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter]

Some ~personal news~ as they say:

After 8+ years, today is my last day at @baltimoresun.

Next week, I’ll be joining the new @BaltimoreBanner. I’m sad to leave my hometown newspaper, but excited for the opportunity to be part of The Banner’s launch. (cont’d)

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

Cecil Co Council looks to reclaim power on Ethics Bd selections, after Co Exec Hornberger & Lawrence Scott-- Annapolis GOP political consultant she hired as co attorney-- secretly installed member after Council refused to endorse her #Mdpolitics #Ethics https://t.co/4wemHwYB5l

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

Cecil County Council (finally) stands up to Co Exec Danielle Hornberger w/ steps to amend Charter, require spending disclosures --like her use of COVID aid to remodel her office #Mdpolitics https://t.co/4wemHwYB5l

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

All-GOP Cecil County Council, steamrollered by Annapolis Republican political consultants put on county payroll by Co Exec Hornberger (Rep Andy Harris protege) looks to close Charter loopholes #Mdpolitics #MdGOP https://t.co/4wemHwYB5l

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

Political stench in Cecil County govt. Knowledgeable workers flee, political hacks rule the roost. Manufactured fight over backyard chickens "fowls" air as Hornberger admin hopes voters won't see incompetence, hidden $, absent officials #mdpolitics #mdgop https://t.co/dw35aAO3TE

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

Cecil County Finance chief James Appel collects $42K+ in GOP consulting fees in 2021, only showing up 4 days a week to full-time county job paying $124K. No accountability for Annapolis boys hired by County Exec Danielle Hornberger? #mdpolitics #mdgop
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[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

Appel thumbs nose @ Cecil Co Council for months, stalling answers on finances, accountability on COVID aid. But Appel, county finance chief, has time to consult for $ from GOP pols #mdpolitics #mdgop https://t.co/dw35aAO3TE

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

@PotomacPeck Lou, Arentz represents Queen Anne's county, not Anne Arundel. See article on Cecil Times: https://t.co/bdcW6i8IFD

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

Chickens wear MAGA hats in world according to Cecil Co Councilor Jackie Gregory, now running for Dist 36 delegate. She's pushing flocks on under acre suburban yards, says REAL Republicans must agree w/ her. How'll that play in Chestertown? #mdpolitics

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

New map in Dist 36 cut Caroline Co voters, adds Cecil Co turf. Hits Jeff Ghrist's base but he's been pro-active in Cecil, all over 4-county district. Challenger Gregory largely unknown outside Cecil Co, except in Bongino fan club. #mdpolitics https://t.co/vhkyfI3q1y

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

Ego and ambition 'trump' loyalty in Dist. 36 delegates race: Cecil County Councilor & Andy Harris aide Jackie Gregory files against Ghrist, Jacobs, Arentz team in GOP primary. #MdPolitics https://t.co/vhkyfI3q1y

[Cecil Times @CecilTimes]

Sometimes you just need to take a break from Twitter. Tired of anti-vax, 'big lie' crowd ruling Cecil County roost. But if Cecil Times doesn't expose it no one else will. Been writing truth to power on website, just not here. That stops now. Lots to share https://t.co/bdcW6i8IFD