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BVSPCA offering free vaccines to combat respiratory disease outbreak
In light of a canine respiratory disease outbreak in Delaware that forced a couple of the largest animal shelters to close their doors to new dogs, one organization is offering free vaccines. The Brandywine Valley SPCA announced it will provide dogs with free canine influenza and distemper shots at their health centers in New Castle, Dover and Georgetown. “While this ... Read More
Your weekend guide to the Delaware beaches: Weather, fishing, safety and more
It's the last weekend in July at the Delaware beaches. Last week, Rehoboth Beach made news worldwide when U.S. President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race while staying at his North Shores home, but for most folks in town, the merry midsummer days of swimming and sunning continued without interruption. The heat subsided...
Delaware dubbed ‘best state to retire’
The results are in! According to Bankrate, Delaware is the best state to retire in 2024. The company says Delaware is a tax-friendly state for retirees due to the fact that it doesn’t have state or local sales tax and it doesn’t tax social security benefits. According to Bankrate’s website, “this study ranked all fifty […]
MOT Senior softball in semis with chance to advance to championship
MOT Senior softball is set to play for a chance to advance to the Senior League Softball semifinal for a chance to advance to the championship. MOT is the Delaware representative in the Senior Softball Eastern Regional in Worcester, Massachusetts. They are set to face Connecticut today at 5:30pm. Connecticut is represented by the Bristol Girls Little League ... Read More
Shepherd’s Office asking for donations for the homeless
DELAWARE – Families are in need of fund, and in Georgetown, a local organization is facilitating the help for those who are facing the heat on the streets. The Shepherd’s Office provides hospitality for the homeless and the hungry. They give away free food boxes and homemade meals. They also provide free clothing and personal hygiene items for everyone who needs it at no cost to the public.
State fair cancels Sensory Friendly Afternoon after false claims of nonprofit involvement
The Delaware State Fair has canceled its Sensory Friendly Carnival program following criticism from Autism Delaware, which the fair falsely claimed it had partnered with to develop the program. The program, which was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, was canceled on Monday at about 4 p.m. on the state fair's Facebook page. ...
Judge dismisses Nina Jankowicz lawsuit against Fox News
A judge in Delaware tossed a lawsuit filed by Nina Jankowicz, the former head of the short-lived Department of Homeland Security (DHS) disinformation board, against Fox News. The judge granted Fox’s motion on Monday to have the case dismissed, according to court documents, ruling the statements Jankowicz had alleged were defamatory were either about the board she oversaw and not her, or were materially true.
Caroline Co. students cook at Governor’s cookout in Annapolis
CAROLINE CO., Md. – Caroline County Public Schools’ Career and Technology Food & Beverage Management students and Chef Ogden rocked the grill at Governor Moore’s Buy Local cookout in Annapolis. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli to open location in Salisbury
SALISBURY, Md. – Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli is opening a new location in Salisbury. The restaurant took to Facebook on Tuesday to make the announcement, saying the new location will be at 923 Mount Hermon Road. We’re told the lease was signed this week, and they hope to be...
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...
Minor Arrested in Smyrna Armed Robbery, Coconspirator At-Large
SMRYNA, DE — A 17-year-old male is in custody following an armed robbery in Smyrna earlier this month. Detectives continue searching for his alleged coconspirator, 19-year-old Terence Smith, who remains at-large. Officers responded to the intersection of Joseph Wick Drive and Willowwood Drive before 9:30 p.m. on July 6...
Tom's Cove Campground's Miniature Pony Swim
CHINCOTEAGUE, VA - While the life-sized pony swim won't begin until Wednesday, a miniature one has already begun at Tom's Cove Campground. Salisbury local Elsie H. Jones, who spends much of her summers with family at the campground, designed a miniature model of the town of Chincoteague, including the beloved Pony Swim.
The Brightside: Bringing back the Bobwhite Quail
QUANTICO, Md. – A species of small birds that once lived in abundance is now threatened. Still, due to conservative and land preservation efforts from local land owners, and conservation organizations, the Bobwhite Quail are coming back, and are hopefully here to stay. Landowners John Long and Tom Fisher...
Maryland Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Misconduct
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Ajee Xavier Myers, a Correctional Dietary Officer (CDO) at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women (MCIW) in Jessup, has pled guilty to misconduct in office. Myers, a three-year veteran, admitted to improper behavior, which was investigated by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit (OCU) and the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS).
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