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Worcester Co. Sheriff's Office deputy visits students
WORCESTER CO., Md. - Deputy Chad Miller of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office teamed up with a new partner. Junior Deputy Kai and his classmates from Most Blessed Sacrament visited and checked…
Cambridge PD Officer of the Month recognized
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Congratulations to Sergeant Edward Howard on being named the Cambridge Police Department's March Officer of the Month. He is currently assigned to the patrol division and is in charge…
Delaware Secretary of Education Scholars honored
DELAWARE - Congratulations are in order to several Cape Henlopen High School seniors. Darcy Crotty, Kathryn Costello, Jenna Reinhold, and Anna Beck were named Delaware Secretary of Education Scholars. Governor Matt Meyer…
Pinehurst Elementary honored by SFD
SALISBURY, Md. - Pinehurst Elementary School was honored by the Salisbury Fire Department during its Blazing A Trail for Literacy Reading Program. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
Dagsboro firefighter welcomes son
DAGSBORO, Del. - The Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Department family just got a bit bigger. Congratulations to volunteer firefighter Collin Donaway for the birth of his son, Wesley Louis Donaway. We want to…
Dover High Teacher of the Year announced
DOVER, Del. - Amy Buttillo is Dover High School's Teacher of the Year. She is a 9th through 12th grade English teacher, and school officials say her passion goes beyond the classroom,…
Millsboro Police participate in event for Special Olympics
MILLSBORO, Del. - The Millsboro Police Department took part in the Tip A Cop event at Texas Roadhouse. Officers were there to raise money for the Special Olympics of Delaware, and officials…
HomeWell Services creates care packages for local dialysis patients
GEORGETOWN, Del. - HomeWell Care Services Delaware recently partnered with the National Kidney Foundation to put together 400 care packages. The items will go to Sussex County residents living with kidney disease…
Seaford School District teacher uses award money in special way
SEAFORD, Del. - Earlier this year, Mrs. Jackson from Frederick Douglass Elementary School won Hertrich's Cash for Class award for her classroom. She used the funds to create something truly special: personalized…
Sussex Tech JROTC students take home awards
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Sussex Technical High School's Coast Guard JROTC students recently took part in a drill competition at the Delaware Military Academy. They finished with two first place trophies, two…
Fruitland Intermediate student serves as Council President for a Day
SALISBURY, Md. - Jack Adkins, a Fruitland Intermediate School student, got to be Salisbury City Council President for a Day. Elks Lodge 817 made this special opportunity possible through a fundraiser. Jack's…
East Dover recognizes Educational Support Professional of the Year
KENT CO., Del. - Mrs. Brooks-Ridgway is East Dover's Educational Support Professional of the Year. School officials say she's a huge part of the team, providing unwavering support for students for the…
Cambridge PD recognize Officer of the Month
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Cambridge Police are honoring their February Officer of the Month, Nohemi Verduzco. Private First Class Verduzco has been with the department for three years, and officials say she has…
Pocomoke Field Hockey honored at State Capitol
POCOMOKE, Md. - Pocomoke Field Hockey was honored in Annapolis at the State Capitol for winning the Maryland State 1A Title last season. It's the team's third title in four years. The…
Seaford Police announce new officers
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Congratulations to Patrolmen Brumbley and Kane, who are the newest members of the Seaford Police Department. They aced their training at Dover Police Academy and recently graduated. We…
Laurel PD swears in new officers
LAUREL, Del. - Patrolman Wilson, Wyatt, and Marvil were sworn in Monday night to the Laurel Police Department. Now they're in for 12 weeks of field training. We want to hear your…
Local after school program learns first aid skills
TALBOT CO., Md. - Madison Loker with Talbot County Emergency Services led a first aid class at Ches MRC After School program. Officials say the kids had a great time with Madison…
2025 Secretary of Education Scholars named
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Graci King and Angel Chavez-Santos were recently named 2025 Secretary of Education Scholars. Angel and Graci achieved a weighted GPA of 104.47 and 103.83, respectively. These two will…
Worcester Co. Peace Art Competition winners announced
WORCESTER CO., Md. - Congratulations to Gail Stern, Susan Chamberlain, and Ellie Scott for winning first, second, and third place respectively in the Worcester County Arts Council's Winners of Peace competition. The…
Lake Forest High School TOY named
DELAWARE - Congratulations to Mr. Joseph Holland for being named Lake Forest High School's Teacher of the Year. The school says he is known for student success, his passion for collaboration, and…
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