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Salisbury Fire Department rescues kitten
SALISBURY, Md. - Salisbury Fire Department crews assisted Animal Control with the extrication of a kitten. The kitten was stuck in the motor compartment of a vehicle in the parking lot of…
SWAC holds annual Let's Do Lunch Arts event
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council held their annual Let's Do Lunch Arts event on Thursday. The council gave out several scholarships to area students, and many of those kids…
New Laurel PD Chief sworn in
LAUREL, Del. - There's a new police chief in Laurel. Chief Robert Kracyla served as the Captain from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as the Chief of Police in…
Local business donates dog food to humane society
SALISBURY, Md. - Farmers and Planters Too recently donated a truckload of dog food to the Humane Society of Wicomico County. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
Local chef wins award
TALBOT CO., Md. - Congratulations to Chef Harley Peet for being the official winner of the 2024 James Beard Best Chef Mid-Atlantic award. You can check out his tasty meals by stopping…
Somerset Co. Sheriff's Office welcomes new deputies
SOMERSET CO., Md. - Congratulations to the newest members of the law enforcement community. The Somerset County Sheriff's Department will be welcoming four new deputies who just spent six long months completing…
Two school retirees honored
SALISBURY, Md. - Congratulations to Kateri Lambrose for 30 years and Grace Lamboni for 40 years of service in the community. Pinehurst Elementary honored the two staff members with service certificates as…
Wicomico Co. Health Department works to build ramp
DORCHESTER CO., Md- A team of 11 people representing the Wicomico County Health Department recently traveled to Dorchester County. They worked together to construct a ramp for a resident there, in memory…
WCSO celebrates new graduates
WICOMICO CO., Md. - Congratulations to the new graduates at the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Chase Harding, Deputy Sadie Shores, Deputy Devin Thornton, and Deputy Austin Stoner all graduated. We want…
Groundbreaking held for future educational facility in Delaware
OCEAN VIEW, Del. - Officials recently broke ground on the Center for the Inland Bays project. They're building a new educational facility at the County-owned James Farm Ecological Preserve. Officials say the…
Laurel School District employee retires
LAUREL, Del. - The Laurel School District is congratulating Mrs. Massey on her retirement. They also thank her for her dedication to the Bulldogs. We want to hear your good news, just…
Splash Pad at Unity Square re-opens
SALISBURY, Md. - The City of Salisbury has announced that the Splash Pad at Unity Square has been fixed. It was shut down temporarily after a patron damaged the water feature. Officials…
Delaware State Police Sergeant retiring
DELAWARE - Delaware State Police Sergeant Kristin Smith is retiring. She has dedicated nearly 19 years to the citizens of Delaware, and her leadership and dedication will continue to shine even without…
Worcester Co. Chamber of Commerce wins annual Chamber Challenge
WORCESTER CO., Md. - The Worcester County Chamber of Commerce has won the Chamber Challenge. The recognition was from the 40th Maryland Small Business Awards. The Chamber Challenge recognizes chambers across the…
MSP K-9 Foundation donates to cover OCPD K-9 surgery
OCEAN CITY, Md. - The Maryland Police K-9 Foundation presented a check for over $6,000 to the Ocean City Police Department. The money is to help cover surgery for their K-9, Smoke.…
Fruitland FD holds second Pet First Aid class
FRUITLAND, Md. - The Fruitland Volunteer Fire Department recently completed their second Pet First Aid class. The class was taught by Rescue Encore and included K-9 CPR. The Fruitland Police Department and Wicomico…
Capital School District thanks 2023-24 retirees
DELAWARE - Congratulations to the Capital School District's 2023-2024 retirees. Thank you for your dedicated service to the students, district, and community. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
Salisbury Paramedic Foundation installs AED at City Park
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Paramedic Foundation recently installed an Automated External Defibrillator at the Salisbury City Park. The life-saving equipment will be available to the public and is located by the…
Retired Cambridge PD Chief honored
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Retired Chief Russell Wroten served the City of Cambridge and the Cambridge Police Department for 38 years. Chief Todd and staff honored Chief Wroten by inducting him into the…
Art contest winner honored
CRISFIELD, Md. - Nicole Wang won Best in Show for the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore's Addiction Awareness Art Contest. Her artwork will be on display at the Somerset County…
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