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Salisbury University receives Forbes recognition
SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury University was just ranked one of America’s top colleges by Forbes magazine and was named among the best 390 colleges by the Princeton Review. This isn’t the first time the university has received these types of accolades; this is the 11th consecutive year that it’s been ranked a top institution.
Brock offers three-minute marketing plan at field day
CENTREVILLE, Md. — In grain marketing, having a plan is key, but it doesn’t have to be a long and tedious process, a commodities analyst told farmers at Farm Credit’s recent field day event at Chorman Spraying’s airfield near Ruthsburg. “Really, when you’re asking if you’re...
Eastern Shore photographer wants people to know what happens in Delmarva communities
GREENSBORO — At a gallery show opening at ShoreToBeFun Photography on Aug 22, Steve Atkinson laid out cheese, crackers and tea next to his array of prints, which adorned a variety of canvases. From coffee mugs, to cotton bags to coasters, to greeting cards, to big framed prints, he has found many ways of presenting his work. Atkinson, a photographer, can be seen at nearly every Caroline County Chamber of Commerce Event with his Pentax camera, his signature gray beard, and his gentle demeanor. It’s...
Salisbury University starts semester with near record first-year student class
SALISBURY -- Salisbury University continues to evolve nearly 100 years after 105 students eagerly stepped inside Holloway Hall to experience college life for the first time. Originally ...
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. ...
City of Salisbury threatened with legal action on two fronts over stalled Mitchell Landing rehab
SALISBURY, Md. – The City of Salisbury could be facing legal action on two fronts. Friday, Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) sent an official notice of defaults and demand for immediate cure to the City of Salisbury. This comes after local housing officials and DHCD...
'An Elkton icon, for sure': Costumed man - Rapper John - well known and adored in town
ELKTON — John Smith went to one of his favorite stores on Sunday afternoon and contently combed the clothing racks, hoping to find the next cape, tights, gown, belt, sneakers, balaclava or fanny-pack to add to his extensive collection of flashy costumes. Most every patron and employee in that Goodwill Super Store on South Bridge Street knows John and, several times during his shopping excursion, people made a point to say hello to him. ...
CASA hosting evening seminar to help young people
ELKTON — Cecil County Court Appointed Special Advocates -- or CASA -- is hosting a free seminar aimed at helping young people in the community thrive and succeed. "Improving Outcomes for Youth" will be held Sept. 5 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Elkton Community Center, 121 Stockton St. The guest speaker is Michelle Jojola Smith from the Cecil County Department of Juvenile Services. Giulia Hodge, CASA's executive director, said...
Cecil Historical Trust invites public to West Nottingham Friends Meetinghouse
COLORA — Local historian Emily Kilby will give a free presentation on religious history in Cecil County at West Nottingham Friends Meetinghouse on Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. entitled “The Tale of Two Churches Serving a Diverse Community.” Kilby’s presentation is part of an Open House at the Meetinghouse, 600 Harrisville Road in Colora from noon until 4 p.m. She will talk about the history and families in the community of Harrisville and how the Friends and the congregation of West Nottingham Presbyterian Church shaped the community. Anyone with history of that area to share is welcome to come and have that history recorded by members of the Cecil Historical Trust. Admission is free. There will be copies of “At the Head of the Bay,” a book published by the trust, available for purchase with all sales benefiting West Nottingham Friends Meetinghouse, built in 1811.
Selbyville Man Charged with DUI after Frankford Area Crash
A crash Friday night around 9:45 on Gum Road near Frankford led to charges by the Delaware State Police. Police were called after a Silverado went off the road and collided with a tree. Police say the 31 year old driver from Selbyville showed signs of impairment and was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The driver was cited for DUI, failure to have insurance ID in his possession and failure to remain within a single lane.
Missing Delaware fisherman missed call with family; Coast Guard asks for help
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Delaware fisherman who was last seen earlier this week.Officials are searching for 46-year-old Dorian Yanke. He last spoke with family members on Monday around 7:30 a.m.During the phone call, he reportedly informed family members he was going on a fishing trip in the vicinity of Rehoboth Bay, Delaware.The Coast Guard says he missed a call with family members on Tuesday. He was then reported missing the next day.Yanke is about 6 feet tall and weighs roughly 200 pounds.He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, navy shorts, and a navy ball cap.Anyone with information is asked to call the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center 24/7 hotline at 215-271-4960.
Delaware ticket just misses winning $627 million Mega Millions jackpot
One Delaware Lottery ticket holder was just one white ball away Friday night from winning the ninth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. Instead of winning $627 million, the person will get $10,000 for matching four of the five white balls drawn and the gold Mega Ball. No one in Delaware has ever hit...
Officer runs over woman sunbathing on Jersey Shore beach
Rose Simone was sunbathing on the Wildwood beach on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon when the screaming started. “People were just screaming, ‘You hit somebody! Somebody’s under your truck! Stop!” Simone recounted in a phone interview Saturday. “Everybody is just gathering around the area and then the cop jumps out of his truck.”
Why this rusty old crane is now sitting in the water at the Jersey Shore
A crane left abandoned decades ago at the site of a bridge where trains once passed over marshlands on their way to the Jersey Shore recently collapsed into the back bay, and local officials aren’t sure they will be able to raise it from the water unless the state lends a hand.
Artist reception with Susan Macintire set Sept. 6
During the month of September, local artist Susan MacIntire will sell original artwork in Studio E at the Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., Ocean City, Md. All are invited to attend the exhibit reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6. She will also be using...
2 pleasant days and 1 stinker in the forecast this Labor Day Weekend
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- August 2024 ends with partly cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures in the mid-80s around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.As the Philadelphia region gets into Labor Day weekend, two of the days will be pleasant and one will be a stinker. We have two low-end risks of severe weather to get through before Monday, the highlight of the holiday weekend.A warm front will sweep past Saturday, turning skies partly cloudy and ushering in warmer air in the mid-80s. You're clear to get some morning and afternoon beach time, but maybe no late-night pool parties in the hotel or...
U of Maryland grants permit for pro-Palestinian group’s campus rally on Oct. 7, upsetting Jews on campus and beyond
Jewish campus groups and parents are criticizing a reported decision by the University of Maryland allowing a pro-Palestinian group to hold a rally on campus on Oct. 7, the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel. The permit was given to Students for Justice in Palestine, according to the...
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