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Local man wins first-ever public service award
SALISBURY, Md. - Congratulations to Jaden Sampson for winning the first-ever Tony & Billye Sarbanes Award for Public Service. Jaden is a graduate from Wicomico High who donated over 500 hours of…
Operation We Care delivers dinner to SFD members
SALISBURY, Md. - Jeff Merritt and Operation We Care delivered barbecue dinners to the Salisbury Fire Department at Station 16. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
Bayhealth CNA earns Sunshine Award
DOVER, Del. - Bayhealth's Sierra Phillips, CNA, cares for patients at the Bayhealth Kent Campus and has earned a Sunshine Award for her high quality care. The Sunshine Award recognizes the vital…
Local students get CPR certified
DOVER, Del. - After three days of training with Officer Smith and Mr. Dwayne Henry, William Henry 21st Century Program proudly certified its first group of rising sixth graders in American Heart…
SU receives grant for Master of Social Work post-grads
SALISBURY, Md. - A new grant awarded to Salisbury University will help enhance a pipeline of new mental health providers on the Lower Shore. This effort is a part of a fellowship…
Salisbury Optimist Club recognizes local law enforcement
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Optimist Club honored local law enforcement agencies with the Respect for Law program. Each agency in the area selected an officer who shows exemplary performance to receive…
SFD firefighter/EMT honored
SALISBURY, Md. - Salisbury Fire Department Fire Chief Rob Frampton presented Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician Lauren Stanley with the Chief's Award and Challenge Coin. She was honored for her work on the SFD…
First white marlin of the season caught in OC
OCEAN CITY, Md. - On June 2nd, angler Jake Emche and Vessel Captain Andrew Dotterweich caught the first white marlin of Ocean City's 2024 season. The marlin was released shortly after being…
Berlin Emergency Dispatcher Supervisor retires after 35 years
BERLIN, Md. - Emergency Dispatcher Supervisor Brenda Kelly is retiring. Kelly started her first day as a Police Communications Operator on June 27, 1990, and ended her career as Supervisor this week.…
Seaford PD Junior Academy Cadets graduate
SEAFORD, Del. - The 2024 Seaford Police Department Junior Academy Cadets recently graduated. They graduated from a week-long academy, where they had a chance to experience law enforcement and learn new life…
Local high school student to represent the state
WICOMICO CO., Md. - Congratulations are in order for Abhi Gaddham, a rising senior at Parkside High School. He was sworn in Friday morning by the Wicomico County Clerk of the Court…
Dorchester Co. school staff provide bagged meals
DORCHESTER CO., Md. - Miss Joyce and Miss Pam from Dorchester County Public Schools brought bagged food to Hurlock and North Dorchester. We're told they will continue to bring their bags every…
Kent Co. Library awarded Library of the Year
DOVER, Del. - The Kent County Public Library won 2024 Library of the Year during the Maryland-Delaware Library Association's annual conference. This is one of the smallest libraries in the state with…
Milford PD officer recognized as Officer of the Quarter
MILFORD, Del. - Detective Daniel Burgos has been recognized as the Milford Police Department's Officer of the Quarter. Detective Burgos was recognized by Chief Ashe and the executive staff. We want to…
Crisfield Lions club receives CFES grant for new flags
CRISFIELD, Md. - The Crisfield Lions Club recently received the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore grant of $2,500 for the "Show Your Colors" American Flag project. These funds will help replace all…
Delaware local sworn in as attorney
DELAWARE - Delaware local Chamyra Upshur was sworn into the Delaware Bar as an attorney. She graduated from Delaware State University last year and worked really hard over the last four years,…
James T. Vaughn inmates graduate from high school
SMYRNA, Del. - Eight students incarcerated at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center graduated from James H. Groves High School. Each student completed many months of coursework and achieved all of the…
Simple Fiber hosts ribbon cutting
POCOMOKE, Md. - Simple Fiber hosted a ribbon cutting in partnership with the Pocomoke City Chamber of Commerce. Simple Fiber is WMDT's internet provider at the station. We want to hear your…
Somerset Co. Sheriff's Office announces promotion
SOMERSET CO., Md. - Sergeant Jonathan Todd with the Somerset County Sheriff's Office has been promoted to the rank of First Sergeant. He has 25 years of dedicated service and has led…
Life Crisis Center receives donation
SALISBURY, Md. - The Life Crisis Center in Salisbury received a $5,000 grant from the Women's Fund. This grant will go towards providing clothing bags for sexual assault and domestic violence victims…
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