The Kent County Board of Commissioners passed a new budget on Thursday, again securing a top of the line credit rating for a $668 million spending plan.

With the approval, Ready by Five will receive $8.9 million in funding to go toward 30 programs run by 16 organizations.

Kent County has almost a $500,000 road construction project to lower a steep hill on Jericho Avenue by 15 feet.

CHESTERTOWN — Kent County commissioners unanimously approved $46,751 Tuesday to replace a failed backup power system that supports 9-1-1 operations and critical county infrastructure.

At the commission meeting, one life-long Kent County resident said the local government isn't doing enough to protect immigrants.