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Hebron Savings Bank Announces Karen Bauswell’s Graduation From Maryland Banking School
Hebron, MD – Hebron Savings Bank is excited to announce the graduation of Karen Bauswell, Senior Operations Specialist, from the Maryland Bankers Association’s Maryland Banking School. Karen graduated from the three-year program on August 9, 2024, with Honors and distinguished recognition for maintaining a 3.75 or higher GPA...
Local place of worship reports stolen BLM, Pride flags
SALISBURY, Md. – An investigation is underway after a local place of worship reported stolen property. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Salisbury put out a statement on social media Wednesday saying that a pride flag and a black lives matter flag had been stolen from their property. A number of members reached out to Salisbury PFLAG Executive Director Mark DeLancey individually. He told WMDT that in some ways, a crime like this can be worse than a physical confrontation.
Backpack Giveaway for school aged children
MARYLAND – The third annual Backpack giveaway is happening again in Salisbury. Every year, Compass Health Services aims to get kids off to a good start. They are a licensed mental health agency and specialize in rehabilitation for adults, children and adolescents. Deloris Watson helped organize the event and says this was a way to show their appreciation to the community. She says there will be free food and drinks, and a raffle where someone will win a brand-new vehicle. In the end, she says their main goal is to help improve the quality of life for the community.
Wicomico Co. Health Dept. to host memorial service for lost loved ones
SALISBURY, Md.- The Wicomico County Health Department will honor lost loved ones through a special memorial service. Thursday night, the health department will host its ‘We Remember You, Overdose Awareness’ service, where families can gather, listen to songs dedicated to their loved ones, and share memories. Program coordinator,...
Salisbury Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled in September
SALISBURY, MD - The City of Salisbury announced they are conducting a citywide fire hydrant flushing program for two weeks in September. The City of Salisbury is conducting fire hydrant flushing to ensure water quality, improve "the health of our water system and ensure that fire hydrants are operational and in good working order".
'A hero who gave his life serving the community': Funeral held for Sussex firefighter
This story has been updated to clarify the dates of recent Sussex County line-of-duty deaths. The line to get into Crossroad Community Church near Georgetown stretched around the building for hours Thursday. About 1,000 people attended the viewing and funeral of Thomas Berry III, the 23-year-old Sussex County firefighter and EMS technician who...
Berlin to install four new flag poles with donated funds
At the Berlin Mayor and Council’s Aug.12 meeting, We Heart Berlin founder Tony Weeg presented the town’s public works director, Jimmy Charles, with a check for four new flag poles. On June 26, Berlin American Legion Post #123 provided the town with $7,500 to replace the flag poles...
Candlelight Vigil brings community together in memory of Bobby Messick
CHESTERTOWN — The overcast conditions Friday evening suited the somber mood when behind the Driftwood Inn, residents attended a candlelight vigil for the late Bobby Messick. Messick, 72, was discovered on Aug. 11, by resident Christa Blackmon. He was pronounced dead later by the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center of Chestertown. No foul play was suspected according to Chestertown Police. The vigil that night however was not to talk...
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, a shooting survivor, honors Biden and praises Harris in convention speech
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz., on Thursday honored President Joe Biden, whom she called "a decent man" from Delaware, before she urged Americans to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in November. "On Jan. 8, 2011, a man tried to assassinate me. ... I almost died, but I fought for...
Chincoteague Library receives grant for technology upgrade
VIRGINIA- The Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation has awarded close to $17,000 to The Chincoteague Island Library to upgrade its public computer access. “Library’s now, are more than just books,” says Maureen Teague who is a member of the Library Board of Trustees. She said it was important to update the computers and put in a workstation for the children’s room that includes bilingual capabilities. She says they bought new computers, laptops, and wireless printers.
Lawsuit filed against the City of Rehoboth Beach over the hiring of their new City Manager
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – The City of Rehoboth Beach has been hit with a lawsuit over the hiring of their new City Manager, Taylour Tedder. WMDT News sat down today with Tom Gaynor, a Rehoboth homeowner who’s been vocal on the controversy surrounding Tedder’s hiring. At the...
Pair of old gas station properties, historic Rosemont home among current LRC projects
The intersection of E. Front Street and N. Central Ave. in Laurel once had three gas stations. Two of those three properties are now being developed by the Laurel Redevelopment Corporation (LRC). The former gas station and bait and tackle store (201 N. Central Ave.), now called Central Station, has...
Seaford football team is led by four seniors, second year head coach
The Seaford Blue Jay football team fields four seniors this season. Second year coach Austin Perry said he learned a lot after taking over the team last year. “It is exciting and we have a full year under our belts. Last year was last minute and now we know what we want to do and take our time and focus on details,” he said.
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