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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…
Burke Equipment Company donates to Food Bank of Delaware
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Burke Equipment Company donated $2,100 to the Food Bank of Delaware as part of their 11th annual Kubota Customer Appreciation event at the Delaware State Fair. They matched…
New local small business opens in Chincoteague
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. - Congratulations to Chelsea Flowers for opening up Babes and Waves Photography in Chincoteague. The photo studio offers youth and adult clothing for clients to wear during photo shoots and…
Local students compete in masonry competition
SALISBURY, Md. - Students from Somerset County Public Schools showed off their masonry skills in a friendly competition with peers from the Parkside Career and Technology Center. Congratulations to Blair from Washington…
18th annual Nerd Golf Classic a success
WICOMICO CO., Md. - A huge shoutout goes to the 18 teams that participated in the third annual Nerd Golf Classic. All proceeds from the event benefitted the Dr. Brandy Starkey Terrill…
Berlin Police K-9 graduates
BERLIN, Md. - Congratulations to Berlin Police K-9 Dock for graduating from his International Work Dog Association Explosives Detection re-certification. K-9 Dock and Sergeant Collins attended the Maryland Skills Workshop in St.…
OCPD Chief announces retirement
OCEAN CITY, Md. - After more than a decade of service to the town of Ocean City, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro has announced his retirement. During his time as Chief…
Pickleball tournament raises over $15k for breast cancer awareness
OCEAN PINES, Md. - Members of the Ocean Pines Pickleball Club are thanking participants of the recent Pink Ribbon Pickleball Round Robin. They raised more than $15,000 for the American Cancer Society's…
Seaford School District celebrates National Principals Month
SEAFORD, Del. - The Seaford School District is recognizing principals for National Principals Month. The district honored the amazing principals who ensure our students thrive in the community. We want to hear…
Rehoboth PD detective completes DSP program
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - The Rehoboth Beach Police Department is recognizing Detective Brian Reynolds for successfully completing the three week Delaware State Police Leadership Development Program. The course focused on providing leaders…
Seaford SD Teacher of the Week recognized
SEAFORD, Del. - Congratulations to Tegan Shockley on his nomination for Teacher of the Week through the Seaford School District. Mr. Shockley goes above and beyond in making sure students are successful…
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