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Shepherdstown Pike farm in Sharpsburg preserved, brings total preserved by County to over 40,000 acres
22 August 2024- The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, on August 16, 2024, a 267.138-acre farm was preserved, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the County. The easement was procured through a Rural Legacy Program (RLP) easement that was sold on...
Federal funding will build regional workforce development in Maryland
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Building America initiative is allotting nearly $23 million to connect more than 7,000 jobseekers to apprenticeship opportunities in expanding industries. In western Maryland, The Asian American Center of Frederick received $3,990,486 to establish registered apprenticeships […]
Pro-gun group seeks Supreme Court review of Maryland ‘assault weapons’ ban
A pro-gun group asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to weigh a challenge to Maryland‘s ban on assault-style firearms, commonly referred to as “assault weapons,” after lower courts rejected efforts to overturn the state’s 2013 law. The Firearms Policy Coalition is fighting against the 2013 law that classifies numerous semiautomatic weapons as illegal “assault weapons.” […]
'A hero who gave his life serving the community': Funeral held for Sussex firefighter
This story has been updated to clarify the dates of recent Sussex County line-of-duty deaths. The line to get into Crossroad Community Church near Georgetown stretched around the building for hours Thursday. About 1,000 people attended the viewing and funeral of Thomas Berry III, the 23-year-old Sussex County firefighter and EMS technician who...
Bryan Allen Stevenson School, third charter in Sussex, opens
The state’s 24th charter school celebrated the upcoming Sept. 3 with a ceremony Thursday morning. The Bryan Allen Stevenson School Of Excellence (BASSE) is located in Sussex County’s Georgetown, and after delaying its opening for a year due to low enrollment, the school is all set to operate for the 2024-2025 school year. RELATED: Bryan Allen Stevenson charter wins state ... Read More
Salisbury Airport anticipating millions in grant funding
SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury airport is gearing up to receive more than $7 million in grant funding. About $5 million will be coming from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program. The grant money hinges on Wicomico County matching 5% of the total, a $366,000 bill that county council...
'Abuse of power'? Rehoboth Beach citizens sue over million-dollar city manager paycheck
The weather has cooled, but it's getting pretty hot in Rehoboth Beach. A lawsuit in Delaware's Court of Chancery this month alleges that the beachfront city's board of commissioners violated state law, the trust of citizens, all sense of proportion and the city's own charter in hiring a former Nevada city manager named...
Wor-Wic to Host Community Arts Showcase
Wor-Wic Community College will hold a Community Arts Showcase of Excellence event on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the college campus at the corner of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road in Salisbury. The event will feature renowned local artists, musicians, poets and other creators who...
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, a shooting survivor, honors Biden and praises Harris in convention speech
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz., on Thursday honored President Joe Biden, whom she called "a decent man" from Delaware, before she urged Americans to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in November. "On Jan. 8, 2011, a man tried to assassinate me. ... I almost died, but I fought for...
Pair of old gas station properties, historic Rosemont home among current LRC projects
The intersection of E. Front Street and N. Central Ave. in Laurel once had three gas stations. Two of those three properties are now being developed by the Laurel Redevelopment Corporation (LRC). The former gas station and bait and tackle store (201 N. Central Ave.), now called Central Station, has...
Community turns out for boy in hospice's 10th birthday
CAMBRIDGE — On Aug. 19, Jeremiah Shaw had a 10th birthday bash for the ages. The town of Cambridge turned out in droves to make sure this boy felt appreciated with a parade down Foxtail Drive. There were bikers, school buses, fire trucks and tractor trailers. The whole point was to ride by and put a smile on Shaw’s face. ...
Local place of worship reports stolen BLM, Pride flags
SALISBURY, Md. – An investigation is underway after a local place of worship reported stolen property. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Salisbury put out a statement on social media Wednesday saying that a pride flag and a black lives matter flag had been stolen from their property. A number of members reached out to Salisbury PFLAG Executive Director Mark DeLancey individually. He told WMDT that in some ways, a crime like this can be worse than a physical confrontation.
Backpack Giveaway for school aged children
MARYLAND – The third annual Backpack giveaway is happening again in Salisbury. Every year, Compass Health Services aims to get kids off to a good start. They are a licensed mental health agency and specialize in rehabilitation for adults, children and adolescents. Deloris Watson helped organize the event and says this was a way to show their appreciation to the community. She says there will be free food and drinks, and a raffle where someone will win a brand-new vehicle. In the end, she says their main goal is to help improve the quality of life for the community.
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