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Maryland's First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2024 Announced
Maryland residents reminded to take basic steps to reduce risk of infection from mosquitoes. Maryland 2024 – The Maryland Department of Health today announced that an adult living in the Baltimore Metropolitan region has tested positive for West Nile virus – the first confirmed human case of the virus in Maryland this year. The patient has recovered from the infection.
Back-to-school brew: teachers, administrators can get a free cup of coffee from Wawa
Wawa is providing teachers and administrators in the Mid-Atlantic with the perfect post Labor Day back to school pick-me-up in the form of a free cup of coffee. Here's when and how teachers and admins can get their free cup of coffee this week. ...
Maryland Attorney General: Former dentist to spend 18 months in prison after violating probation terms
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — A former Potomac dentist will spend 18 months in jail after violating probation terms. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown’s office said Friday that 57-year-old Seyed Hamid Tofigh pleaded guilty to defrauding a state health plan and practicing dentistry without a license on Feb. 6. Brown said that Tofigh was charged […]
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Apologizes For Bronze Star Error On White House Fellowship Application
Gov. Wes Moore said he made "an honest mistake" when he claimed to receive the prestigious Bronze Star award on his White House fellowship application 18 years ago. The post Maryland Governor Wes Moore Apologizes For Bronze Star Error On White House Fellowship Application appeared first on NewsOne.
Maryland announces $10.6 million in park improvement, land conservation grants
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced grants totaling $10.6 million that will be used by local governments and land trusts to improve parks, create new green spaces, and enhance existing protected areas.
Worcester County Health Department Warns of Rabid Animals
WORCESTER COUNTY, MD - Officials say a rabid bat was found in Pocomoke, and a rabid raccoon was found in Berlin. Worcester County Health Officials say this week, a bat was collected from a home in the 600 block of Market Street in Pocomoke City and tested positive for rabies. Additionally, a rabid raccoon was found on Ninepin Branch Road in Berlin.
Wicomico Goes Purple extends resources at Shorebirds game
SALISBURY, Md. – Saturday is National Overdose Awareness Day and Wicomico Goes Purple honored it at a Delmarva Shorebirds game. Health departments from the tri-county area came together at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury supporting those in recovery and recognizing those who have been lost to overdoses. Wicomico Goes purple...
UMES Perseveres Passed Mercyhurst in Five Sets, Erase a 2-0 Deficit
Despite trailing by two sets going into the third set, UMES put forth a full team effort to defeat Mercyhurst on the road, 3-2. (11-25, 23-25, 25-16, 25-21, 15-13) On account of this being Mercyhurst's first match as a NCAA Division I volleyball program, the Hawks faced a hostile environment at Owen McCormick Court at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. Fueled by the home crowd, Mercyhurst controlled the opening set, 25-11, amassing twelve kills and three service aces in the opening set.
Princess Anne Grapples with Financial Woes as Shortfalls Spark Debate
PRINCESS ANNE, MD - The Town of Princess Anne’s municipal operating budget is being held under a microscope as town officials seek to address an urgent lack of funding. Princess Anne Commissioners held a special meeting earlier this month to discuss a looming shortfall and what steps can be taken to avoid it, including the use of emergency federal funds.
Gray Dominates, Men Finish Strong at Baltimore Metro Meet
The Lancaster Bible College Men's Cross Country team began their 2024 season at the Baltimore Metro Meet held by Goucher in Baltimore, Md. on Friday evening. This was a 5000-meter event with teams of all NCAA divisions including Coppin, Morgan State, Hood, Bowie State, and Gettysburg. The Chargers were led...
Women's Cross Country Kicks off 2024 Season
The Lancaster Bible College Women's Cross Country team began their 2024 season at the Baltimore Metro Meet held by Goucher in Baltimore, Md. on Friday evening. This was a 5000-meter event with teams of all NCAA divisions including Towson, Morgan State, Hood, Bowie State, and Gettysburg. The Chargers saw some...
Ocean Pines Man Arrested for Assault and Vandalism
Police in Ocean Pines were called to a Newport Drive home Thursday just before 5pm where they learned that a neighbor, 38 year old Joseph Pavese, used a screwdriver to puncture the tire on his vehicle. The victim saw this from inside his home and called police – then went outside where Pavese punched him in the face.
Dedication to be held for historic Dorchester County church
Wheatley Methodist Church sits in northern Dorchester County, Maryland’s Fork District, on land King George II granted to a William Wheatley during the early 18th century. It was built 1784 to be a “preaching house served by clergy of those people called Methodist.” The building, constructed of heavy old-growth timber framing secured with wrought nails, has existed since one year following the end of the American Revolution and five years prior to George Washington becoming the first elected American president. ...
Late Goal Earns Men’s Soccer Tie at Salisbury
SALISBURY, Md. – The TCNJ men's soccer team rallied twice to earn its first point of the season after tying host Salisbury 2-2 at Salisbury's Elmer Lord Memorial Tournament on Saturday. Joseph Lucignano's tying-goal came with two and a half minutes to go in the contest with an assist...
Women’s Cross Country Opens 2024 Season at Salisbury Fall Classic
SALISBURY, Md. – The Navy women's cross country team opened up the 2024 campaign with a fourth-place finish on Saturday morning at the Salisbury Fall Classic at Winter Place Park in Salisbury, Md. Freshman Daisy Dastrup led the charge for the Midshipmen in the 6K race, finishing her first collegiate competition in eighth-place overall.
High School Football Preview 2024: Stephen Decatur
BERLIN, Md. – The Decatur Seahawks are looking to recreate their championship magic from the 2023 season. They went undefeated and captured their first state football title in school history. But now in 2024, the Seahawks will be facing the pressure of repeating as champions. “It’s hard going back...
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