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Cape school board endorses superintendent's contract
The same Cape Henlopen School District board of education -- with a new vice president but the same superintendent -- could soon make the same argument for a referendum, largely to the same electorate, as it did last spring.
Provider to pay $600,000 to resolve false claims act liability arising from billing of electro-acupuncture device
PHILADELPHIA. – United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Jacqueline C. Romero and United States Attorney for the District of Delaware David C. Weiss announced that PA Green Wellness (“PA Green”), a business located within King of Prussia and Harrisburg, Pa., and Greenville and Lewes, Del., agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve liability under the False Claims Act for the alleged improper billing of an electro-acupuncture device.
Salisbury Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Attempted Armed Robbery
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for an attempted robbery in August of 2023. Wicomico County State’s Attorney officials say that on June 11, 38 year old Joshua Satchell pleaded guilty to attempted armed robbery. Sentencing was postponed for a pre-sentence investigation and Satchell was sentenced by Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Kathleen Beckstead, last Thursday.
HALO receives children’s book donation
SALISBURY, Md. – A big thank you from HALO to Stephanie for donating a whole collection of children’s books to the shelter. The kids at HALO are allowed to take a book with them when they leave. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
Mix of Maryland political superstars, newcomers at the Democratic convention
One-hundred thirty-eight Maryland delegates and political officials have come to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention this week, looking to build on the surging energy in the party generated by the candidacies of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are among the group’s most prominent political figures. Other Marylanders are making their debuts as delegates to the DNC. ...
DNC live coverage: President Joe Biden to take the stage tonight
Aug. 19—The Blueprint for Maryland's Future, the state's education reform plan, invests billions of dollars into public education over a decade, but that money is designated for very specific programs. School boards are left paying for other services with the remaining flexible funds and banking on county governments to approve huge requests above the legal funding requirement. Not all ...
How is life different (and maybe better) in Salisbury and rural Maryland?
Our defending champion and former Delegate Carl Anderton drops by in his new role as Director of Rural Economic Strategy along with Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano to discuss life on the Eastern Shore from MACo in Ocean City. (And a little Ravens football, too!) SUMMARY KEYWORDS. salisbury, people, run,...
Lawyer for Christina’s Shelton says board violating rights
Dan Shelton, the ousted superintendent of the Christina School District – which has a divided and chaotic board – has lawyered up. Shelton has hired the Neuberger Firm to represent him after the board voted 4-3 in July to not renew his contract for the 2024-2025 school year, and then affirmed that in an August meeting. That July meeting lasted ... Read More
Bay Country Bakery owners celebrate 25 years of ownership
CAMBRIDGE — Neither Gena nor Dave Levy had lifelong goals of owning their own bakery. Gena said they fell into it. The couple had been working in fine dining before they took a leap and purchased Bay Country Bakery from Robert and Connie Minn in August 1999. The pair had just learned Gena was pregnant when they decided to buy the bakery, now a longtime Dorchester establishment. ...
Perryville, Maryland Leads U.S. Launch of IKEA’s 24/7 Autonomous Drones
IKEA is set to introduce AI-powered drones at its Perryville, Maryland Distribution Center, making it the first facility in the United States to deploy this advanced technology. Designed to operate 24/7 alongside workers, these drones will improve inventory management and overall operational efficiency. After a successful year of testing at...
Schumer crashes Maryland delegation breakfast, touts Alsobrooks candidacy
CHICAGO – Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Ken Ulman called the delegation to order in lieu of a gavel, instead hammering a crab mallet on Monday morning. Before that, Ulman introduced a surprise special guest to the stage. “Wait a minute,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, said. “Can...
Giant Eagle Selling C-Store Business to Couche-Tard
Midwest food retailer Giant Eagle Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. to sell its GetGo Café +Markets business. The global convenience leader will acquire approximately 270 GetGo locations throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. GetGo’s convenience retail and fueling locations include both...
Man Tied to Gold Bar Scam Suffered from Gambling Addiction
A man, suspected of being involved in a massive scam that operated across multiple states is facing legal trouble in Maryland. The criminal case involves a 52-year-old man from Owings Mills identified with the initials, V.T. Per prosecutors, he is among a group of couriers that participated in the multi-state...
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