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Luncheon held for Salisbury City employees
SALISBURY, Md. - City officials hosted a luncheon on Thursday for Salisbury City employees. Employees got to enjoy burgers and many other resources. We want to hear your good news, just email…
Worcester Co. Sheriff's Office Employee of the Month honored
WORCESTER CO., Md. - Deputy Shakhan Toppin was named as the Worcester County Sheriff's Office Employee of the Month for July. Deputy Toppin has established an outstanding working relationship with Berlin Intermediate…
Capital School District board member recognized
DELAWARE - Mr. John Martin was recognized at the July 9th Capital School District Board of Education meeting. He was recognized for his re-election as a board member. We want to hear…
Seaford PD officer honored
SEAFORD, Del. - Seaford Police Senior Corporal Jones was selected as Officer of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2024. His hard work and dedication to keeping the community safe do…
Del. student awarded nursing scholarship
GEORGETOWN, Del. - The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare has announced that Nicholas Vitella is the recipient of the Lord Baltimore Lions Club of Ocean View Nursing Scholarship.…
Cambridge PD receives check from American Legion Post 91
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Cambridge Police Chief Todd, Captain Hinson, and Captain Patton were presented with an $8,500 check from the American Legion Post 91 on Tuesday. This will assist with the cost…
Wicomico Co. Roads Department recognized
WICOMICO CO., Md. - The Wicomico County Roads Department was nominated as the Department of the Month for June. Officials also recognized several employees who were nominated for Employee of the Month…
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…
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