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Going for the gold: Sudlersville Train Station Museum highlights local sports history
SUDLERSVILLE — Showcasing a small town with a rich history of esteemed sports, the Sudlersville Betterment Club presented exhibits of local renowned athletes at the Sudlersville Train Museum July 6. Sudlersville Community Betterment Club showcased exhibits earlier this month featuring local sports heroes, according to club secretary Ginny Moran. In addition to baseball Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx, Sudlersville is also the claim to fame local home for Olympic archery...
Berlin council asked to support ‘bottle bill’
Representatives from the Lower Eastern Shore Group of the Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club urged Berlin Town Council members to advocate for the passage of what is known as the “bottle bill” when the 2025 session of the Maryland General Assembly kicks off in January. Representatives from...
Acid Spill in Easton Halts Traffic
EASTON, MD — A chemical spill in Easton halted traffic to a dead-stop for three hours Wednesday morning. Hazmat teams responded to a muriatic acid spill on St. Michaels Road in the area of Aveley Farm Road. Fire crews, along with police and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), quickly closed the road to begin cleanup efforts.
Stertil-Koni adds DeLyn Wirkus as new national account manager
STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Stertil-Koni, a provider of heavy-duty vehicle lifts, announced July 24 that DeLyn Wirkus is joining the company as national account manager. In this position, Wirkus will focus on serving national accounts in the transit, agriculture and airline market segments. “DeLyn is a focused, successful pro in...
‘I left $300 in my cart and walked out,’ fumes Walmart customer left seething over store’s bag policy
A WALMART customer was furious after completing her shopping trip and being confronted with the retailer's bag policy at checkout. She ultimately ditched her hundreds of dollars in groceries and bashed the retailer on social media. The shopper vented her frustrations on X, calling out the Walmart in Easton, Maryland...
Men For Change recognizes volunteers' service
FEDERALSBURG — On July 20, about 80 people gathered at the Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Company banquet hall to recognize Men For Change’s People of the Year. The Federalsburg nonprofit’s slogan is “changing our community through service.” They are geared toward mentoring youth and trying to help them make productive choices. This was the 14th year of the recognition awards. There were six people honored for their work: Federalsburg’s District One...
Salisbury mayor reacts to judge’s denial of housing development appeal
SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury leaders say they are working to find a way to help progress an affordable housing project, planned for downtown. Recently, Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge W. Newton Jackson III denied an appeal from Salisbury Town Centers Apartments, LLC. The appeal asked the judge to allow a special exception to the City of Salisbury’s zoning for density. In this case, the developer had asked for an exception on increasing that density.
‘Runaway Bride’ anniversary events planned in Berlin
The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of “Runaway Bride,” starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, with an exhibit and showing of the movie this week. The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin is celebrating the 25th anniversary...
Berlin Peach Festival gearing up for 16th year Aug. 3
Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House’s 16th peach festival is expected to draw thousands of attendees to the museum’s lawn on Aug. 3. Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House’s 16th Peach Festival is expected to draw thousands of attendees to browse the fruit-themed booths and shops on the museum’s lawn. The event is slated from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 3.
O.C.-based Rosenfeld's Jewish Deli to open Salisbury location
SALISBURY, Md. — A popular deli on local beaches is now opening a location farther inland, in Salisbury. Rosenfeld's Jewish Delicatessen announced today that it's coming to a shopping center in Salisbury soon. The deli first opened in Ocean City in 2013, and has since expanded Rehoboth Beach and...
Dredging Set to Begin Near Ocean City
OCEAN CITY, MD- Dredging near Ocean City is scheduled to start on July 24th. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries says the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be focusing on two priority areas from the last round of Inlet work. They also plan to work on the junction between the Isle of Wight and Inlet channels.
An Eyesore of a Building in Berlin is now on the Brink of Development
BERLIN, Md. -- On Monday night, Berlin councilmembers agreed to move forward with plans for the old processing plant at Heron Park. The future of the park has been talked about for a few years. Palmer Gillis, who the town was in talks with a year ago, will once again...
Grand Jury Formally Indicts Salisbury Man on January 6th Charges
SALISBURY, MD - Carlos Ayala, the Salisbury man previously charged for his alleged involvement in the January 6th breach of the Capitol in 2021, now faces a new legal twist in his case. According to court documents acquired by WBOC, on July 17th, a Grand Jury of the United States...
Homicide detectives investigate suspicious evidence in Dolfield Avenue alleyway
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — We are hearing reports of a body found in an alleyway off of Dolfield Ave early this morning. Our reporter on the scene said homicide detectives were investigating what appeared to be a body under a white sheet. We are still waiting on confirmation and details from police.
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