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Delmar baseball player signs to play in college
DELMAR, Del. - Delmar School District's Ryder Keidel signed with Charleston Southern University to further his academic and athletic career on Thursday. Ryder will go on to play baseball at the university.…
TidalHealth honored as Top Bell Ringing Business
SALISBURY, Md. - For the fourth consecutive year, TidalHealth was honored as the 2023 Top Bell Ringing Business in Wicomico County. The honor was presented at the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kickoff…
How Sweet It Is partners with Perdue Farms to give back to community
EDEN, Md. - How Sweet It Is partnered with Perdue Farms to brighten the holiday season for 1,000 families in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties. This past Friday, they delivered 1,000 frozen…
2024 Red Kettle Campaign kicks off
SALISBURY, Md. - The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore celebrated with the Salvation Army and many community friends at the Red Kettle Kick-Off Breakfast. Last year, the Red Kettle Campaign raised…
CFES awards education grant funding to lower shore school districts
MARYLAND - Students in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties received over $150,000 in grant funding through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore's 2024 Education Grants Program. Funding will go to 29…
Local educator certifies students in CPR, AED, first aid
WESTOVER, Md. - Aves Ruffin-Justis, an educator at Holly Grove Christian School, certifies her life skills and personal finance students in CPR, AED, and first aid at no cost to them. It's…
Indian River nurse recognized
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Congratulations to Indian River School District Lead Nurse Kenna Murray for being the recipient of the Daisy Nurse Leadership Award. Thank you for everything you do for the…
Sussex Co. teacher named Delaware STEM Council first-place award winner
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Congratulations to Michele Timmons of Phillip C. Showell Elementary School for being a Delaware STEM Council first-place award winner. Michele was awarded $7,500 to enhance learning opportunities in…
Mar-Del Watermelon Association attends convention in Texas
DELMARVA - The Mar-Del Watermelon Association recently attended the Texas Watermelon Convention. They met the 2025 contestants and ended the evening with a buffet and fun auction. We want to hear your…
Worcester Co. Schools receives CFES funding
WORCESTER CO., Md. - Worcester County Public Schools is very grateful to the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore for providing grant funding that will support 16 WCPS programs. A special congrats…
Teen's poetry to be displayed at Maryland Women's Heritage Center
MARYLAND - 13-year-old Arianna Shaprow, who is a poet and activist from Las Vegas, wrote a poem celebrating some of the most notable female figures in history including Anne Frank, Mother Teresa, and…
Easton Police thank officer for service
EASTON, Md. - Easton recently recognized the service of Patrolman Cordero Proctor from the Easton Police Department. He has served in the United States Air Force for four years and went on…
Local church group volunteers at Humane Society
SALISBURY, Md. - The Humane Society of Wicomico County is thanking the Trinity United Methodist Men's Group for coming out and walking dogs. They also brought some donations. We want to hear…
Salisbury Fire Department donates equipment to Tennessee
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Fire Department recently donated emergency equipment to a hurricane affected Tennessee fire department. The fire department donated two Hurst combination extrication tools, complete with hoses and pumps.…
OCPD introduces new K-9 partner
OCEAN CITY, Md. - The Ocean City Police Department is introducing their newest K-9 partner. Jocko will be partnering with Office Helias. The pair recently attended Iron Rose K-9 in Pennsylvania, where…
OCPD recognized at MADD Awards
OCEAN CITY, Md. - The Ocean City Police Department was honored at the MADD Maryland Annual Law Enforcement Recognition Awards. The department is known for always keeping the roadways safe and providing…
Fruitland PD officers recognized for impaired driving initiatives
FRUITLAND, Md. - Four Fruitland Police officers are being honored for keeping impaired drivers off the roads. Officers Harrington, De Meo, Gaba, and Sergeant Jackson made a combined total of 152 impaired…
OCPD Lieutenant receives award
OCEAN CITY, Md. - This past weekend, Lieutenant Allen Hawk accepted the Outstanding Innovative Award at the 23rd Annual Maryland Impaired Driving Law Enforcement award ceremony. In 2023, the Ocean City Police…
Community Foundation awards $6.8 million in grants
SALISBURY, Md. - The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has awarded a total of $6.8 million in grants for Fiscal Year 2024. This includes more than $637,000 in scholarships to local…
TidalHealth receives donation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
SALISBURY, Md. - Marcus Wonguys from the Badmoufcrew and H&H Racing stopped by the TidalHealth Foundation's Giving House in Salisbury last week with a $500 check for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The…
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