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Salisbury officials meet to discuss future of city
SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury city council members, and the mayor, met Saturday, to discuss the future of the city. The retreat meeting was facilitated by professors from Salisbury University. Officials spoke about topics, including housing issues in Salisbury, how to turn the area into a greater regional attraction and...
DSU’s early ed. center awards 13 degrees, 223 credentials in first year
At the conclusion of its first year, a new program at Delaware State University focused on training professionals to serve the state’s youngest learners, graduated 13 people with degrees and gave credentials to hundreds more. DSU’s Early Childhood Innovation Center aims to empower and cultivate a highly skilled, educated and diverse workforce by providing holistic, comprehensive and evidence-based supports. Its ... Read More
Hagerstown-area man uses 'Vegas Vacation' pseudonym to share story about huge lottery win
A Hagerstown-area man, using the name of a character who strikes it lucky in "Vegas Vacation," and a construction co-worker won $1 million recently from a Maryland Lottery scratch-off game, according to the agency. The Maryland Lottery allows winners to remain anonymous. The Hagerstown-area man chose to use the pseudonym...
Little League Eastern Region 13s All-Star baseball: Snug Harbor eliminated with 9-1 loss to Delaware
DOVER, Del. -- Snug Harbor left the bases loaded in the first inning and never recovered in a 9-1 defeat to Brandywine LL (Delaware) and was eliminated in the Little League 13-year-old (50/70) Intermediate Eastern Regional Sunday at Dover LL. Manager Danny Lee’s squad copped the Section 3 South and...
Rachel Morin Remembrance Walk to be held in August
BEL AIR, MD—The family members of Rachel Morin will be holding a Remembrance Walk in her honor in August. On August 5, 2023, Morin was brutally murdered while walking on the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air. In June, 23-year-old Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, a citizen of El Salvador...
Greene’s Family Butcher Shop to close following death of owner
KINGSVILLE, MD—A Kingsville butcher will close its doors following the death of its owner. John Greene, founder of Greene’s Family Butcher Shop, passed away unexpectedly in June. The store will now be closing its doors, according to the following post on its official Facebook page:. “It is with...
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education Reaffirms Accreditation of Wilmington University
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has officially reaffirmed Wilmington University’s accreditation. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has officially reaffirmed Wilmington University’s accreditation. All seven standards were met with no requirements and no recommendations. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of...
Delaware says no cellphones in class? Smyrna, Brandywine join in bans: Education roundup
More students might have to unplug this school year. That is, be disconnected from their personal smartphones during instructional portions of the day. From a statewide pilot program in the works, to individual districts and schools making the call — more Delaware educators are questioning stricter control of cellphones during the school day. Smyrna schools and Brandywine High School are just some of the latest announcements.
Daily News Brief | July 22, 2024
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Injury crash reported on Lancaster Pike in East Drumore Township
DRUMORE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A crash was reported on Lancaster Pike in East Drumore Township Sunday evening. It was reported at the intersection with Chestnut Level Road at 9:07 p.m. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WGAL at...
MOT goes 2-0 in Intermediate Eastern Regional
The Delaware (MOT) Intermediate All-stars went 2-0 over the weekend as the host of the Intermediate Eastern Regional at Dover Little League. The division is for ages 11-13 with postseason tournament opportunities, including a World Series, offering a transition for players between the standard Little League field size (46-foot pitching distance and 60-foot base paths) and the Junior/Senior field size ... Read More
Car slams into wall at White Marsh Mall, driver seriously injured
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A vehicle slammed into a wall at White Marsh Mall on Sunday morning. At just before 9:15 a.m. on July 21, a car slammed into the wall outside Boscov’s causing major damage. Witnesses say the vehicle was likely traveling at upwards of 60 mph when it crashed...
Kennett Underground Railroad Center Receives $50K Grant to Rehab Fussell House Into Education Center
The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded a $50,000 grant to the Kennett Underground Railroad Center to rehab the Fussell House. The Kennett Underground Railroad Center and the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission will receive a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to support the rehab of the Fussell House and its future use as an education center, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Boat Fire Reported in Sparrows Point
-photo courtesy of North Point Volunteer Fire Department- Crews from the North Point Volunteer Fire Department [NPVFD] and the Baltimore County Marine Emergency Unit 269 [MU269} responded to a reported boat fire at Pleasant Yacht Club in the 1800 block of Wharf Road. The Sparrows Point fire was reported on...
Premier League coming to Annapolis for Stateside Cup
(WBFF) — The Premier League comes to Annapolis on Wednesday, July 31 when Crystal Palace takes on Wolves at Navy Marine-Corps Memorial Stadium. It also marks the first game in the states for Crystal Palace Manager Oliver Glasner with his new team, and he's looking forward to it all.
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