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Operation We Care provides lunch to Salisbury PD
SALISBURY, Md. - Operation We Care surprised the Salisbury Police Department by providing lunch to their on-duty personnel. Operation We Care is a local, Salisbury-based nonprofit that provides care packages to first…
Talbot Co. students complete apprenticeship
TALBOT CO., Md. - Four students with the Talbot County Public Schools Class of 2024 recently completed their apprenticeship programs through the Maryland Youth Apprenticeship Program. Bill Massaro, Jakob Barnhart, Jed Smith, and…
Operation We Care provides meals for local first responders
SALISBURY, Md. - Operation We Care recently brought meals for first responders across the area, including the Salisbury and Fruitland Police Departments. This was in appreciation of all the work they do…
Fruitland Fire Company members help build porch
FRUITLAND, Md. - The Fruitland Volunteer Company came together recently to help build a new porch for one of their members. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.
Philanthropist donates $50,000 to UMES students
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - Philanthropist Audrey Shadd made a very generous donation of $50,000 to students pursuing healthcare related majors at UMES. The scholarship was made by Shadd in memory of her…
I.G. Burton donates to Tunnel to Towers
LEWES, Del. - I.G. Burton donated $20,000 to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Officials say I.G. Burton has supported the group for the past five years. The money helps fund the foundation's…
Pinehurst Elementary announces spelling bee winners
SALISBURY, Md. - Pinehurst Elementary hosted a Scripps Spelling Bee earlier this week. The first place winner, De'Quan, and runner-up, Jayson, will participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee at UMES. We…
Chipman Elementary debuts Book Vending Machine
SALISBURY, Md. - Chipman Elementary School cut the ribbon on their Book Vending Machine on Wednesday. Young scholars will set academic goals with their teachers, and upon reading their goal, scholars will…
Del. DOC holds clothing drive
DELAWARE - Members of Sussex County Probation and Parole recently held a clothing drive among their staff for local community serving non-profits. They were able to collect over $1,000 items ranging from…
Foundation for Delmar Education awards grants
DELMAR, Del. - A special thank you is going to the Foundation for Delmar Education for providing Delmar Middle and High School staff with mini grants to assist staff members in purchasing…
Black Excellence Community Fund awards local non-profits
SALISBURY, Md. - The Black Excellence Community Fund of the Eastern Shore awarded three local non-profits with $500 grants each in honor of Black History Month. The Chipman Cultural Center, Fruitland Community…
Operation We Care donates care packages to TidalHealth
SALISBURY, Md. - On Monday, Operation We Care delivered another round of care packages filled with goodies. The boxes were gifted to Medical Imaging teams at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth McCready…
OC Fire Department participates in CPR Academy
OCEAN CITY, Md. - The Ocean City Fire Department's Fire and EMS Division got some extra training in recently. They participated in the Sussex County EMS Resuscitation Academy. Members of the department…
Gov. Carney signs Teen Dating Violence Month proclamation
DELAWARE - Governor John Carney joined the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council and advocates to sign a proclamation in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Month. Congratulations to teens Kellis and Lihlo who won the…
Gov. Carney tours projects from Transforming Downtown Dover plan
DOVER, Del. - Governor John Carney recently allocated $25 million to tour initial development projects from the Transforming Downtown Dover plan. The projects will make critical water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades necessary…
Delaware State Police receive fan mail
DELAWARE - Delaware State Police received fan mail following Police Fairy Dispatch, which sent police badges to kids across the U.S. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.
Laurel High students complete internship
LAUREL, Del. - Laurel High School students recently completed a six week internship with Pizza King. Students learned valuable job skills in the culinary and hospitality field. We want to hear your…
Berlin students deliver letters to OCPD
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Students from the Berlin Intermediate School delivered hand written letters to the Ocean City Police Department to thank them for all they do to keep their community safe.…
Local students get new flag for neighbor
DORCHESTER CO., Md. - Last week, Ms. Enciu's 4th period class looked out a window and saw a tattered flag flying in a neighbor's yard. The students decided to get a new…
OCFD member passes EMT training
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Lexi Kliphouse with the Ocean City Fire Department officially passed her Maryland Basic EMT Training. This certification will allow her to better serve both residents and visitors of…
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