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Millsboro Fire Company retiree recognized

MILLSBORO, Del. - Congratulations to retiree Dick Ward of the Millsboro Fire Company for being recognized as a Lifetime instructor. He's been an instructor for 15 years and has had an outstanding record…

Salisbury Zoo tortoise turns 42

SALISBURY, Md. - Happy Birthday to the Salisbury Zoo's oldest animal, Lucy the Gopher Tortoise. Lucy just turned 42 and got a special treat for her birthday. We want to hear your…

Laurel Police Chief retires

LAUREL, Del. - Congratulations to Chief Danny Wright of the Laurel Police Department on his upcoming retirement. Chief Wright has been in law enforcement since 1988 and started at the Ocean City…

Diakonia receives table donation

WORCESTER CO., Md. - Home Depot in Ocean City and Donna Brock donated lifetime folding tables to Diakonia. These tables will provide a space for clients to eat and also assist with…

SFD Lieutenant receives Mayor's Award

SALISBURY, Md. - Lieutenant Zach Bridges with the Salisbury Fire Department received the Mayor's Award for exemplary service. Last year, Lieutenant Bridges re-started the Salisbury Fire Department's Junior Fire Academy, bringing improvements…

SPD honors employee for milestone anniversary

SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Police Department is celebrating a milestone work anniversary for one of its employees. Maria Murphy, Chief Administrative Records Clerk, is marking 50 years with the agency. She…

Wicomico Co. man honored with AARP Andrus Award

WICOMICO CO., Md. - Allen Brown with the Wicomico Retired School Association received AARP's Andrus Award for Community Service. This award is given to individuals age 50 and over who volunteer their…

Worcester Prep School completes DARE Program

BERLIN, Md. - Worcester Preparatory School's 5th grade class successfully completed the D.A.R.E Program. Sheriff Matt Crisafulli educated students about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, as well as good decision making…

Easton PD officer promoted to Lieutenant

EASTON, Md. - Milton Orellana with the Easton Police Department was recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. With his newly appointed position, Lieutenant Orellana will serve as Commander of Special Operations…

Somerset Co. teachers win Cash for Class contest

SOMERSET CO., Md. - Four Somerset County Public School teachers won the annual Cash for Class contest sponsored by the Hertrich Family of Automotive Dealers. Educators across Delmarva submitted video requests to…

Junior Achievement gala a success

SALISBURY, Md. - Senator Mary Beth Carozza was able to attend the Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore team at their gala. They celebrated local students and provided them with quality and…

Food Pantry held at High Tide Church

DAGSBORO, Del. - The High Tide Church wants to thank all of the volunteers who came out for their Food Pantry this weekend. They say this should provide approximately 200 meals to people…

Wicomico Co. teachers named Extra Mile award winners

SALISBURY, Md. - Wicomico County teachers Ashley Baer-Carpenter, Amy Foltz, and Ian Robertson were all honored with the Wicomico County Public Schools Extra Mile award. They're being honored for going above and…

Worcester Co. K-9 retires

WORCESTER CO., Md. - K-9 Simon with the Worcester County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit was able to celebrate a much deserved retirement after 9 years with Worcester County. K-9 Simon joined the…

TidalHealth announces Team Member of Month awards

SALISBURY, Md. - TidalHealth is awarding their Team Member of the Month awards. Congratulations to Shaniqua Cross of their General Surgery Department in Salisbury and Nina Stern from Cardiology in Ocean Pines.…

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