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Pittsville man celebrates 100th birthday
PITTSVILLE, Md. - Elwood Webb of Pittsville celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday. Happy birthday and congrats on 100 years! We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
Pinehurst recognizes cafeteria staff
SALISBURY, Md. - Pinehurst Elementary School celebrated their cafeteria staff in honor of School Lunch Super Hero Day. The team ensures all scholars are prepared for success at school by making them…
JMB students receive caps and gowns
SALISBURY, Md. - James M. Bennett graduating students received their caps and gowns on Friday. The seniors are set to graduate on May 30th. We want to hear your good news, just…
Indian River students named scholars
SELBYVILLE, Del. - Congratulations to Yamileth Lopez-Renoj and Vivian Felipe-Lucus for winning the Horatio Alger Scholarships. Lopez-Renoj was awarded $25,000, while Felipe-Lucas was awarded $10,000. Lopez-Renoj is the only student from Delaware…
Laurel Elementary recognizes 4th graders for perfect attendance & honor roll
LAUREL, Del. - Laurel Elementary School is recognizing the hard dedication and hard work of all 4th grade students who have earned honor roll and perfect attendance. We want to hear your…
Fire marshal awarded for lifesaving efforts
SALISBURY, Md. - Maryland Senior Deputy Fire Marshal Timothy McDonald is being honored for saving a life. In December, he was having lunch in Salisbury when a woman entered the restaurant seeking…
Salisbury School student named Fire Chief of the Day
SALISBURY, Md. - Fateh Dhillon of the Salisbury School won the Fire Chief of the Day Award for the Blazin' A Trail Program. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
Hebron Savings Bank donates to TidalHealth
SALISBURY, Md. - Hebron Savings Bank recently made a generous $25,000 contribution to TidalHealth's SPARK Campaign for graduate medical education. TidalHealth is naming the financial counseling room at the Edward Q. Wilgus…
Milton principal named Delaware Secondary Principal of the Year
MILTON, Del. - Mariner Middle School Principal Fred Best has been named Delaware Secondary Principal of the Year. Mr. Best will go on to represent Delaware at the national level. We want…
Salisbury Assistant Fire Chief inducted into Hall of Fame
SALSBURY, Md. - Assistant Fire Chief David Black was inducted into the Maryland Fire Chief's Association Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department. We want to…
SU professor honored
SALISBURY, Md. - Congratulations to Dr. Annie Lu, a Salisbury University professor who earned the 2024 Outstanding Research Mentor Award. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Lu has mentored 76 students in undergraduate…
Pocomoke Police donate coats to local shelter
POCOMOKE, Md. - Earlier this month, the Pocomoke City Police Department donated several coats to the local Samaritan shelter. The officers are very thankful to be able to assist anyone that needed…
Local Poetry Advocate of the Year announced
WICOMICO CO., Md. - Congratulations are in order for Untia Bigelow. She is the 2024 Eloise Greenfield Children's Poetry Advocate of the Year. Bigelow is a library associate at the Wicomico Library…
Local organizations support Brooke's Toy Closet
SALISBURY, Md. - Salisbury Elks Lodge and Stevenson United Methodist Church of Berlin supported Brooke's Toy Closet in March 2024. The toy closet is a program aimed at providing new toys to…
SU Relay for Life raises over $40,000
SALISBURY, Md. - The 23rd annual Salisbury University Relay for Life raised more than $40,000. That money will be used for things like cancer awareness, research, services, and education. More than 500…
Wi-Hi senior named Presidential Scholar semifinalist
SALISBURY, Md. - Congratulations to Wicomico High School senior Minall Kwaja for being named a semifinalist for the U.S. Department of Education 2024 Presidential Scholars. She is one of 13 semifinalists representing Maryland.…
Newest trained addition to Mounted United announced
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Buckshot has been united with his younger brother, Storm. He is the newest trained addition to the Mounted United and was trained by Jerald Sams and Cynthia Sparks…
Somerset Co. Emergency Services holds poster contest
SOMERSET CO., Md. - Somerset County Emergency Services recently held a poster contest for the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students in the county. Students were asked to create artwork showing how…
Caroline Co. Schools announce Teacher of the Year
CAROLINE CO., Md. - Danielle Dennis has been named the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year for Caroline County Public Schools. Danielle is a math teacher at Colonel Richardson High School. We want to…
SU scholarship recipients honored
SALISBURY, Md. - Salisbury University scholarship recipients have been announced. Recipients met the donors supporting them, shared stories, and showcased the power of support throughout their educational journey. This year, the Salisbury…
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