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New road law giving drivers up to $2,500 cash back in effect from August 15 – but it’s on first-come-first-served basis
A CAR rebate program just opened offering thousands of American drivers money to install EV chargers. Maryland recently implemented the FY25 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Rebate Program with cash reimbursements for the purchase and/or installation of EV chargers at homes and businesses. The new law includes rebates that are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, […]
Baltimore City Assistant Sheriff arrested for DUI in Ocean City
BALTIMORE-- Nicholas Blendy, a 44-year-old Baltimore City assistant sheriff, was arrested for driving under the influence in Ocean City Thursday morning, police said. According to charging documents, an officer in the area of southbound Coastal Highway observed a black Ford Explorer speeding and driving in a zigzag pattern between lanes. The officer then conducted a traffic stop at Trimper Avenue and Coastal Highway where he identified the driver as Blendy. During the stop, the officer noticed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Blendy's breath, slurred speech and stated his eyes appeared to be bloodshot and glassy, according to the report. The officer then performed field tests where the driver displayed poor balance and an inability to follow instructions, the report shows.Blendy admitted to having four beers before beginning to drive and was then arrested. The officer searched the black Ford where they found a can of beer.Blendy is listed as an assistant sheriff and legal advisor for the Baltimore Sheriff. Ocean City Police stated Blendy was seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and released on his recognizance.
Emails show Delaware lieutenant governor's staff engaged in campaign matters during business hours
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's office staff was in regular communication last year with her husband and other people involved in her campaign for Delaware governor and worked during office hours to help facilitate the use of campaign funds, according to emails obtained by The Associated Press.Video in the player above is from a previous report.The emails, obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, show that Hall-Long enlisted her office staff, working with her husband, to help with matters bearing little if any relevance to her role as lieutenant governor. They include renewing her memberships in various women's groups and...
Teenager Airlifted To Hospital After Makeshift Firearm Explodes In Maryland: Fire Marshal
The teen suffered burns and serious injuries attempting to shoot the rudimentary weapon, officials said, which was described as a metal pipe pulled with black powder. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Thursday night, members of the Church Hill Volunteer Fire Company and Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services paramedics were called to the 200 block of Laysan Teal Court in Queen Anne's County, where there was a report of traumatic injuries.
Child Accidentally Sets Elkton Shed Ablaze, Damages Home: Fire Marshal
Late in the afternoon on Friday, Aug. 16, crews from the Singerly Fire Company responded to a home on Hollingsworth Manor in Elkton, where a homeowner reported that their tarp-covered shed was on fire. More than two dozen firefighters were able to quickly knock down the flames and get the...
Berlin stores in spotlight for Maryland Tax-Free Week with comptroller visit
Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman visited Berlin retailers Thursday afternoon to promote Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week, which ends Saturday. The comptroller was joined by Cailey Locklair, president of the Maryland Retailers Alliance, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall, Berlin’s Director of Economic and Community Development Ivy Wells and Berlin Town Administrator Mary Bohlen. During Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week, shoppers in Maryland can buy qualifying clothing and shoes priced at $100 less without paying the state’s 6% sales tax. The first...
Rising Sun High School Players Shave Heads to Support Coach
Rising Sun High School football players demonstrated solidarity with head coach Dom Massimiano by shaving their heads at the start of practice. Massimiano, a cancer survivor diagnosed with lymphoma last year, had previously undergone chemotherapy that affected his hair. This team gesture highlights the strong bond between the players and their coach, who emphasized the emotional significance of such support beyond just wins. Junior Owen McBride organized the event, suggesting it during a family vacation, and Massimiano was taken by surprise when the players executed their plan. Fourteen players participated along with Principal James Miro, reinforcing team unity.
Londonderry on the Tred Avon
Relax, and enjoy your retirement and the benefits of home ownership at Londonderry on the Tred Avon. At Londonderry on the Tred Avon, your retirement all about you. Located on the Tred Avon River in Easton, Londonderry is the Eastern Shore’s only waterfront 62+ independent living community. Londonderry offers a stress-free, resort-inspired lifestyle where you can focus on what you enjoy and choose how you spend your time.
Ikea Employees Are Getting New AI Drone Coworkers in the U.S.
Ikea plans to introduce autonomous AI-enabled drones in its Perryville, Maryland, distribution center, according to a press release Friday. And while the Swedish company has been experimenting with drones globally since 2021, this is the first time those UAVs are going to be working alongside Ikea workers in the U.S. to do inventory checks and reduce the physical strain on human workers.
Ridgely community coming together for first annual block party
RIDGELY, Md. – Community members are hoping to bring some light to the Ridgely community. They’re hosting Ridgley’s first annual block party at the end of September. Event organizer, Holly Justice, said they’re looking forward to pulling residents and local businesses together, to show all the good in their small community.
Flood watch in effect for northern Delaware beginning 2 a.m. Sunday
Northern parts of Delaware will be under a flood watch overnight throughout late Sunday night as heavy rainfall passes through the area. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for New Castle County effective 2 a.m. Sunday through late-Sunday night. ...
Good Morning Delmarva discusses the autumn smash community pickleball event
WMDT – Are you a fan of pickleball?. There will be a free community pickleball event in Salisbury called “Autumn Smash” on September 28th. This morning, Kim and Carson Bozman, from Delmarva Pickleball, stopped by to tell us more about the event and how you can participate.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Addresses Local Concerns for Offshore Wind Projects
OCEAN CITY, Md. -- Maryland Governor Wes Moore was in Ocean City on Friday. It gave us a chance to speak with him about the local communities strong opposition for offshore wind. The federal government wants to produce 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030 and the state of...
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