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Millsboro Middle School named winner in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest
MILLSBORO, Del. - Millsboro Middle School has been named a Delaware State Winner in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. The school's proposed plan to address ticks and the spread of lyme…
Sussex Tech student wins national award
GEORGETOWN, Del. - A Sussex Tech High School student just won a national award. Jessica Blatzheim received the 2020 Horatio Alger National Scholarship worth $25,000. We're told she is one of 108…
Del. siblings collect coats for those in need
GEORGETOWN, Del. - Two siblings are leaving a huge impact on catholic charities. 11-year-old Maggie Bare and 8-year-old Avery Bare held their third annual coat drive for those in need. This year,…
Rehoboth Beach officer recognized for saving man from choking
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - A Rehoboth Beach officer is being recognized for saving a man's life while he was choking. Seasonal officer Cole Revel was honored by the American Red Cross, as…
Local law enforcement participates in Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Some Ocean City Police officers braved the cold on Friday to help raise money for the Special Olympics. Officers took the plunge at Sandy Point State Park, where the…
Del. high school student wins first place in Martin Luther King Junior Voice 4 Youth Contest
DOVER, Del. - One student in Delaware recently took home first place in the 2020 Martin Luther King Junior Voice 4 Youth Contest. Dover High School Junior Nyani Scott took home the…
Dorchester Co. students spend day in Annapolis as part of Youth Congress Day
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Students from Cambridge-South Dorchester High School made their way to Annapolis on Tuesday to learn more about the state they live in. 11 students drove to Annapolis with their…
2019 Beebe Nursing class secures highest pass rate for licensing exam in Del.
LEWES, Del. - Beebe Hospital's Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing 2019 class had the highest pass rate in the state of Delaware for the licensure exam. The entire graduating class passed…
Three new Maryland Natural Resources Police officers sworn in
MARYLAND - Congratulations are in order for three new officers with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Officers Scott Garren, Justin Beckley, and Nicholas Letts were sworn in this past week. All…
Dorchester Co. Sheriff's Office receives donation to comfort children in emergency situations
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office now has a new way to comfort children in emergency situations, thanks to a generous donation from a local organization. The Daughters of the…
Kangaroo Joey visits 47 ABC
SALISBURY, Md. - A very special guest joined us here on our 47 ABC set on Wednesday - a kangaroo joey. The joey named Mack was here with Josh Mueller of Barn…
Local activist group works to clean up bay, save sea animals
OCEAN CITY, Md. - A good Samaritan in Ocean City is helping a local activist group clean up the bay and help save sea animals. That group is called Blume's Balloon Round Up,…
Dover boy gives back to law enforcement
DOVER, Del. - A young boy in Delaware took time out of his day on Monday to make local police officers feel appreciated. A boy named Gabriel stopped by the Dover Police…
Annual "Cash for Class" contest held for local teachers
DELMARVA - The Hertrich family recently held their annual Cash for Class contest for teachers from Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico, Talbot, Dorchester, Milford, Lake Forest, and Sussex County School districts. The contest allows…
Del. elementary school students receive free glasses
DOVER, Del. - Thanks to a national organization, 47 students at North Dover Elementary School are seeing in 20/20 vision. On Thursday, a company called "Vision To Learn" visited the school, giving…
Delmarva Shorebirds help causes across Eastern Shore
DELMARVA - It might be too chilly for baseball right now, but that isn't stopping the Delmarva Shorebirds from giving back. Through their Fly Together fund, the Shorebirds were able to help…
Preston Ford ranked 33rd best Ford dealer in 2019
PRESTON, Md. - From now on, when you think of the Preston Ford dealership, think of the number 33 - because they are setting records nationwide. It was released late last week…
Milford students recognized for winning state-wide competition
MILFORD, Del. - Students in Milford are being recognized for winning a state-wide essay competition. The Milford School District posted the 12 students from Lulu Ross Elementary, who were recognized after participating…
Delaware Chamber of Commerce names new Board of Directors Chair
DELAWARE - The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce has named their new chair of the Board of Directors. Katie K. Wilkinson is the first woman to lead the 183-year-old organization as chair.…
Del. Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement officer named 2019 Officer of the Year
DELAWARE - An officer with the Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement has been named 2019 Officer of the Year. Corporal Kaitlyn Corder is DATE's first ever female Officer of the…
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