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Wicomico County welcomes back opening prayers

WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. — The Wicomico County Council has announced that meetings will begin with a prayer offered by community clergy and faith leaders. The decision comes just thee…

Congressman Harris Urges NOAA to Declare Economic Fishery Disaster

MARYLAND - United States Representative Andy Harris sent a letter on Wednesday to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), requesting that the agency declare an economic fishery disaster.  Under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, declaring a economic…

UMES begins Black History Month festivities

  PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is hosting its annual Black History Month celebrations. It started festivities for the tradition. Dr. Marla Frederick is the first Black woman…

Maryland Senate Bill 245 passes the third reading

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — An update on Senate Bill 245, which would prohibit local law enforcement from forming partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The bill, which has sparked…

Worcester County working on 2027 Fiscal Year Budget

  WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. - Worcester County is working on its 2027 Fiscal Year budget, and they need to properly distribute funds to the various departments and agencies. Commissioner President, Ted Elder,…

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