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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…
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…
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