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Cambridge PD Liaison celebrates anniversary
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Cambridge Police Community Liaison Mr. Montre Jenkins is celebrating his one year mark with the department. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.
Pets on the Plaza: Meet King Boo and Shy Guy
Meet King Boo and Shy Guy, a pair of kittens available for adoption through the Worcester County Humane Society at 410-213-0146.
Bennett Middle students recognized
SALISBURY, Md. - Bennett Middle School staff recently submitted positive referrals for students who were behaving with kindness, making responsible decisions, and striving for high achievement. 6th grader Kevin Velazquez Rivera, 7th…
Wicomico Retired School Personnel Association donates to HALO
WICOMICO CO., Md. - Members of the Wicomico Retired School Personnel Association made a generous donation of food to the HALO Ministry to help fill the shelves of their food pantry. This…
Guests read to local students for Read Across America Day
SALISBURY, Md. - Many guests recently read to students at Chipman Elementary for Read Across America Day. The school thanks all the guests who were able to help out and read to…
Cambridge PD donates to girls basketball team
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Cambridge Police donated $1,000 to Cambridge South Dorchester's Girls Basketball team to help with travel expenses. The team is headed to square off against the Southern Rams. We want…
Seaford PD welcomes new officer
SEAFORD, Del. - Seaford Police Department's newest officer has graduated. Ptl. Lana Towery graduated from the City of Dover Municipal Police Academy. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.
Read Across America Day celebrated at Pemberton Elementary
SALISBURY, Md. - Guest readers visited Pemberton Elementary School to read to students in honor of Read Across America and Dr. Suess's birthday. Students also dressed as their favorite book characters. We…
Local students visit Worcester Co. Humane Society
BERLIN, Md. - 6th graders from Berlin Intermediate School kicked off their community service learning with a trip to the Worcester County Humane Society. They were able to learn about how to…
Local students attend wreath laying ceremony in Arlington
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Members of the Phillip C. Showell National Elementary Honor Society participated in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Monday. The ceremony honored past…
Selbyville Middle School receives grant
SELBYVILLE, Del. - Selbyville Middle School received a generous grant of $500 from the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance. The grant was sponsored by Cato Gas & Oil, along with local Goose Creek Food…
Milford students volunteer at Food Bank
MILFORD, Del. - Mrs. McPike and Mrs. Wilson's Academic Enrichment students volunteer at the Food Bank of Delaware every Friday. Mrs. McPike says, "It's a great opportunity for our students to learn…
Dorchester Co. Public Schools participate in Read Across America Week
DORCHESTER CO., Md. - Dorchester County Public Schools are taking part in Read Across America Week, and students at Sandy Hill Elementary School were able to have a special guest read to…
Somerset Intermediate students qualify for Spelling Bee
SOMERSET CO., Md. - Two Somerset Intermediate School students qualified for the Maryland Eastern Shore Regional Spelling Bee. They competed at UMES in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. We want to hear…
Officer graduates from Dover Police Academy
DOVER, Del. - Colby Buchert has graduated from the Dover Police Academy and will join the Dewey Beach Police Department. His father, Delaware State Police Trooper Todd Buchert, pinned his badge on…
Pocomoke High students work with Cedar Chapel students
WORCESTER CO., Md. - The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore loves visiting the LEAD Program. This Pocomoke High School student-led initiative is partially funded by a CFES Education Grant and brings…
Local students win Spelling Bee
DORCHESTER CO. Md. - Several Dorchester County Schools students won their spelling bees, qualifying them for the Eastern Shore Regional Spelling Bee. The top spellers were Cy'Ree McNair and Trinity DeSchields of…
Georgetown PD Corporal retires
GEORGETOWN, Del. - Congratulations to Corporal Troy Bean on his retirement from the Georgetown Police Department. Corporal Bean dedicated 20 years of service to the department, serving on patrol, the Motorcycle Unit,…
Cambridge PD receives Easter Basket donation
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - The Cambridge Police Department received a generous donation of Easter Baskets from Paul Davis Restoration of Delmarva. The company made the donation to support the police department's annual Easter…
Team Members of the Month recognized
MILLSBORO, Del. - Barbara Murray and Caitlin Rothstein were recognized as Team Members of the Month in September 2023 for their demonstration of TidalHealth's values of community and service during an interaction…
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