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Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month
MILFORD, Del. - April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. The Healthy Pantry Center bustles with activity, often assisting up to 150 families in six hours. They rely on volunteers like Kia to assist…
TidalHealth announces McDonald Award recipient
SALISBURY, Md. - TidalHealth presented the inaugural Marc McDonald Award to Physical Therapist Richard Runge. Runge is being recognized for his exceptional clinical skills, high quality of care, and expertise in interacting…
KSI members tour new Milford PD headquarters
MILFORD, Del. - Members of Kent Sussex Industries stopped by the Milford Police Department for a tour of the new police headquarters. Members also had a discussion about safety with School Resource…
MSEA donates books to Deal Island Elementary
SOMERSET CO., Md. - In honor of Read Across America, the Maryland State Education Association donated new children's books to Deal Island Elementary School's Media Center. MSEA President Cheryl Bost also visited…
Local students take first in Maryland Young Author's Contest
BERLIN, Md. - Two Buckingham Elementary students are being honored. Miles and Quinn won first place in the Maryland State Young Author's Contest. We want to hear your good news, just email…
Salisbury firefighter recognized as Outstanding Public Health Leader
SALISBURY, Md. - David Phippin with the Salisbury Fire Department is being honored with the 2023 Outstanding Public Health Leader Award for Wicomico County. Phippin began his career in 2005 as a…
Real Men Read debuts at Dorchester Co. school
DORCHESTER CO., Md. - Real Men Read made its debut at Sandy Hill Elementary School before spring break. A group of young men at UMES, Salisbury University, and CSD visited younger students…
Walking Club started in Somerset Co.
SOMERSET CO., Md. - The Somerset County Parks and Tourism Department has started a new Walking Club. The club meets every Wednesday at Janes Island State Park from 5 p.m. to 6…
Three SU faculty members recognized for excellence
SALISBURY, Md. - Three Salisbury University faculty members have been recognized with the University System of Maryland Board of Regents' Faculty Award for Excellence. Dr. Alexander Pope was recognized for Excellence in…
UMES Quiz Bowl team heads to Los Angeles
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Quiz Bowl team was selected for the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge in Los Angeles. The tournament takes…
SU Rising Star recognized
SALISBURY, Md. - Congratulations are in order for Salisbury University Rising Star Jahnaiya Sutherland. Jahnaiya earned the Sea Gull Spotlight as President of the Salisbury Chapter of the NAACP, acting President of…
Town of Snow Hill holds Easter Egg Hunt
SNOW HILL, Md. - The Town of Snow Hill hosted an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday for all age groups. They hid over 3,000 eggs and held other activities such as a…
Local 2nd graders raise money to plant trees
MILFORD, Del. - Mispilion second graders raised $536 to plant 536 trees. We're told it all started with a book about the rainforest, which led the 2nd grade team to run a…
Sussex Co. Emergency Operations Director retires
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Sussex County Emergency Operations Center Director Joseph Thomas has retired from his position. He spent 37 years serving the people of Sussex County. We want to hear your…
Local bus drivers enjoy breakfast for National Bus Driver Appreciation Day
MILFORD, Del. - Milford School District and Milford Church of God teamed up to show their appreciation to transportation staff on National Bus Driver Appreciation Day. They provided staff with breakfast. We…
TidalHealth announces March Sunshine Award winner
SALISBURY, Md. - Nursing Assistant Rubens Fontilus has been selected as TidalHealth's March 2024 Sunshine Award recipient. He is being recognized for his professionalism, kindness, and compassion shown to a particular patient…
Greenhouse built at Georgetown Middle School
GEORGETOWN, Del. - Contractors for a Cause and Morning Star Construction recently assembled a greenhouse at Georgetown Middle School. The team was able to get the building completed within three months, sometimes…
St. Michaels Middle students indicted into honor societies
ST. MICHAELS, Md. - St. Michaels Middle School recently indicted students into several national honor societies. These students demonstrated excellent leadership and character, all while maintaining a high GPA. We want to…
Mountaire Farms holds Easter for Thousands
SELBYVILLE, Del. - Mountaire Farms recently held their annual Easter for Thousands event. It gives a meal to families in need right here on Delmarva. Volunteers got up at the crack of…
UMES students and faculty participate in design challenge
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - Seven students and three faculty members at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore recently participated in the AMIE Design Challenge. They won first place with their thermal focus…
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