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Indian River School District employee honored with award
SELBYVILLE, Del. - The Indian River School District is celebrating after one of their own was honored by Governor John Carney for helping the community. Cliff Toomey, the Superintendent of Nutrition Services,…
Salvation Army receives $20,000 donation to Red Kettle campaign
SEAFORD, Del. - The Salvation Army Seaford Sussex Chapel is thanking one lady for her generous donation on Monday. The organization says she walked into their church and donated a whopping $20,000…
Somerset Co. Schools celebrate meal-serving milestone
SOMERSET CO., Md. - School officials in Somerset County are celebrating after reaching a milestone when it comes to serving students meals during the pandemic. On Monday, the Somerset County Public Schools'…
Arby's donates to Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore
SALISBURY, Md. - A fast food chain recently made a generous donation to a local organization. On Thursday, Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore thanked the owner of the three local Arby's…
Local man signs to move into his own place
SALISBURY, Md. - The HALO Shelter says 67-year-old Willie has signed to move into his own place. We're told he is happy and excited to be moving into his own place. The…
Delaware fire crew returning home after battling wildfires out west
SMRYNA, Del. - In Delaware, 21 brave firefighters are returning home after being sent to help battle wildfires in Arizona and California. On Thursday, the Delaware Wildfire Crew announced the 21 men…
Stephen Decatur teachers working hard during online learning
BERLIN, Md. - Stephen Decatur High School in Worcester County is celebrating its teachers. The school says these hard working teachers are doing their best at maintaining a sense of normalcy while…
Local first responders receive "thank you" from Cato Gas & Oil Company
SALISBURY, Md. - One organization recently took the time to express their gratitude for our firefighters and show their appreciation for keeping us all safe. On September 11th, the Cato Gas and…
Delmar students showing appreciation to local police officers
DELMAR, Md. - Some Delmar students are showing their appreciation for their police officers. Tuesday, the Delmar Police Department took to Facebook to thank the students and staff of the Bayview Baptist…
OC Police thank local Surf Club members for visit, gift cards
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Two Ocean City men went above and beyond to show support for their police officers. On Monday, the Ocean City Police Department took to Facebook to thank these…
One Stop Shop provides free resources to local community
SALISBURY, Md. - The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore of Salisbury and tons of community partners provided free resources to the community on Sunday. We're told this One Stop Shop…
Local shelter pups get change of scenery thanks to Baywater Animal Rescue
SALISBURY, Md. - Four pups from the Humane Society of Wicomico County are getting a change of scenery. The animal shelter says they were getting full, so Baywater Animal Rescue came to…
First loggerhead sea turtle nest of 2020 hatches
BERLIN, Md. - Assateague Island National Seashore officials say the first loggerhead sea turtle nest of 2020 has hatched. Following the hatch, park staff collected data from the nest site, which will…
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle rescued at Cape Henlopen
LEWES, Del. - A sea turtle was rescued on Wednesday after being stranded from the tropical storm that passed through. The MERR Institute says the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle was rescued after…
Community Foundation gives scholarship money to local students
SALISBURY, Md. - Over half a million dollars has been given to local students in scholarship money. The scholarship money from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore was disbursed to over 400…
First Day of School 2020 across Delmarva
DELMARVA - While the first day of school might look a bit different this year, we asked our viewers to share their first day pictures with us. All across Delmarva, students from…
Deputy saves horses from traffic in Talbot Co.
TALBOT CO., Md. - The Talbot County Sheriff's Office says resident horse whisperer Deputy DiMichele is at it again! According to the Sheriff's Office Facebook page, she saved these beautiful horses from…
Group makes it to day three of 116 mile long trek of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - We have an update on the ladies who are embarking on the 116 mile long trek to hike the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway. On Monday, the group said…
Beebe Medical Center celebrates milestones during COVID-19 pandemic
LEWES, Del. - Beebe Medical Center is celebrating how far they have come in regards to COVID-19. On Sunday, David Tam, President of Beebe Medical Center, posted on Facebook saying that for…
Indian River Fire Prevention Committee surprises 6-year-old boy
DELAWARE - A few members of the Indian River's Fire Prevention Committee made a 6-year-old boy's wishes come true on Saturday. We're told Joshua has always wanted to have a real firefighter helmet…
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