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Sussex Tech JROTC students take home awards
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Sussex Technical High School's Coast Guard JROTC students recently took part in a drill competition at the Delaware Military Academy. They finished with two first place trophies, two…
Fruitland Intermediate student serves as Council President for a Day
SALISBURY, Md. - Jack Adkins, a Fruitland Intermediate School student, got to be Salisbury City Council President for a Day. Elks Lodge 817 made this special opportunity possible through a fundraiser. Jack's…
East Dover recognizes Educational Support Professional of the Year
KENT CO., Del. - Mrs. Brooks-Ridgway is East Dover's Educational Support Professional of the Year. School officials say she's a huge part of the team, providing unwavering support for students for the…
Cambridge PD recognize Officer of the Month
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Cambridge Police are honoring their February Officer of the Month, Nohemi Verduzco. Private First Class Verduzco has been with the department for three years, and officials say she has…
Pocomoke Field Hockey honored at State Capitol
POCOMOKE, Md. - Pocomoke Field Hockey was honored in Annapolis at the State Capitol for winning the Maryland State 1A Title last season. It's the team's third title in four years. The…
Seaford Police announce new officers
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Congratulations to Patrolmen Brumbley and Kane, who are the newest members of the Seaford Police Department. They aced their training at Dover Police Academy and recently graduated. We…
Laurel PD swears in new officers
LAUREL, Del. - Patrolman Wilson, Wyatt, and Marvil were sworn in Monday night to the Laurel Police Department. Now they're in for 12 weeks of field training. We want to hear your…
Local after school program learns first aid skills
TALBOT CO., Md. - Madison Loker with Talbot County Emergency Services led a first aid class at Ches MRC After School program. Officials say the kids had a great time with Madison…
2025 Secretary of Education Scholars named
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Graci King and Angel Chavez-Santos were recently named 2025 Secretary of Education Scholars. Angel and Graci achieved a weighted GPA of 104.47 and 103.83, respectively. These two will…
Worcester Co. Peace Art Competition winners announced
WORCESTER CO., Md. - Congratulations to Gail Stern, Susan Chamberlain, and Ellie Scott for winning first, second, and third place respectively in the Worcester County Arts Council's Winners of Peace competition. The…
Lake Forest High School TOY named
DELAWARE - Congratulations to Mr. Joseph Holland for being named Lake Forest High School's Teacher of the Year. The school says he is known for student success, his passion for collaboration, and…
Worcester Co. Sheriff's Office names Honorary Deputy
WORCESTER CO., Md. - The Worcester County Sheriff's Office and other agencies around the nation are recognizing honorary Secret Service Agent DJ Daniel as he battles his terminal childhood brain and spinal…
Laurel Elementary honors Teacher of the Year
LAUREL, Del. - Dr. Betsy McDorman is Laurel Elementary School's Teacher of the Year. School officials say Dr. McDorman is known for building connections in the classroom and the community. We want…
Sussex Co. man honored for little league donation
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Bob McVey is being honored for donating $1,000 to the Delaware District 3 Little League. The Sussex County Association of Realtors gave him the Good Neighbor Award for…
Cambridge PD officer has lunch with local students
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Corporal Jones with the Cambridge Police Department spent lunch with students at Choptank Elementary School on Monday. Students had an opportunity to speak with him about all things law…
SU students named Emerging Leaders
SALISBURY, Md. - Congratulations to Salisbury University seniors Emily Ellis and Claudia Reynolds. They were awarded by the National Association of School University Partners as 2025 Emerging Leaders. Both are studying at…
Easton High School teacher recognized
TALBOT CO., Md. - Congratulations to Greg Gibson, who received the Applebee's Support Staff Award at Easton High School. School officials say he is a trusted staff member who teaches students important…
TidalHealth Physical Therapist honored
DELMARVA - Physical Therapist Angela Sonnier is the January 2025 recipient of the Marc McDonald Award. The award is named for a lead physical therapist from TidalHealth Nanticoke who passed away unexpectedly…
Two TidalHealth employees honored
DELMARVA - Congratulations are in order for two TidalHealth employees. John Hamilton has been named the 2024 Physician of the Year, and Georgia Kousoulis was named Advanced Practice Provider of the Year.…
Seaford PD Corporal named Officer of the Year
SEAFORD, Del. - Congratulations to Corporal Tyler Ruark of the Seaford Police Department for being named the 2024 Officer of the Year. The agency says he is routinely involved in proactive drug…
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