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Belhaven team appeals planning commission conditions
After years of meetings, the Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission approved, with 18 conditions, the site plan for the proposed Belhaven Hotel in July. Now, a month later, the hotel development team has filed an appeal with the city contesting seven of those 18 conditions. Attorney Richard Forsten submitted the appeal...
CITY OF SALISBURY WELCOMES JULIE ENGLISH TO A NEW ROLE OF CITY CLERK
Salisbury, Maryland - The City of Salisbury marks a new page as Julie English steps into the role of City Clerk. English, having served the City for nearly a decade, brings a deep reservoir of knowledge and expertise to this pivotal role. "I am thrilled to continue serving the City...
Salisbury University Move-In Day Excites Incoming Students
Incoming students moved in to the Salisbury University dorms on Thursday morning. University officials said approximately 900 new students moved on campus. The incoming class, at 1,470 students total, is the second largest in university history.
MINOR LEAGUE GAME SUMMARIES FOR 8/22/2024
NORFOLK TIDES (56-67) LOST 5-3 TO WORCESTER – AAA. Jud Fabian went 1 for 5 with a homerun, 1 run scored and 1 RBI. Shayne Fontana went 2 for 4 with a double, 1 run scored, 1 RBI and a stolen base. SP: Tucker Davidson allowed 3 runs on...
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY EXHIBIT SHOWCASES ENDURING CONNECTIONS, ENDURING LEGACIES: BLACK HISTORIES ON THE DELMARVA
Salisbury, MD - Salisbury University's Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture is set to host a new exhibition titled "Enduring Connections, Enduring Legacies: Black Histories on Delmarva in the Late 19th Century". The exhibition will commence on Monday, August 26, in the Patricia A. Guerrieri Academic Commons First-Floor Lobby.
North East man gets five years in Perryville gun case
ELKTON — A man who was caught with two handguns in February during a Perryville traffic stop — although he is prohibited from possessing firearms because of his criminal record — received a mandatory five-year prison term Wednesday after accepting a plea deal, according to Cecil County Circuit Court records. Retired Cecil County Circuit Court Judge Keith A. Baynes imposed a five-year sentence on the defendant, David Ryan Blake, 31, of North East, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon or a disqualified...
'A hero' put to rest, Amish invasion, Top Workplaces
TGIF, Small Wonder. Wait, what’s that there in the near distance? Why, it’s Labor Day Weekend. Not yet, but man, it’s right around that corner. But first, one more August weekend to savor, and with some great weather to make it even better. ...
New ultrasound technology implemented at Fruitland Vol. Fire Company
FRUITLAND, Md – Ground-breaking technology, will help Fruitland paramedics bridge the gap to become even more effective, in saving lives. Called the Cosmos, it allows for EMS on the field, to diagnose and check those affected from trauma injuries. Clinical educator, Matt Wall said, this technology changes the process,...
Voting technology firm, conservative outlet seek favorable ruling in 2020 election defamation case
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Attorneys for an electronic voting company targeted by allies of former President Donald Trump with accusations of manipulating the 2020 presidential election asked a Delaware judge Thursday to rule in their favor in a defamation lawsuit against a conservative news outlet. Florida-based Smartmatic sued Newsmax...
The Vineyards using PooPrints to prevent unsightly piles
While I am pretty much always on the lookout for column ideas, sometimes they fall into my lap. That's what happened here, when a reader shared a photo of a sign that had been posted by the property management company in the apartment hallways of The Vineyards development off Route 9 west of Lewes.
OC Jeep Fest officially underway through Saturday
OC Jeep Fest kicked off Thursday and runs through the weekend with live entertainment offered on Saturday. The Roland E. Powell Convention Center is the hub of the event, including the vendor village and the annual Show & Shine competitions. However, this year, the production team at Live Wire Media is excited to bring back an indoor vendor village, which has not been held in recent years.
Weekend ‘fish’ storm caused swells for days
(Aug. 23, 2024) Another weekend, another storm. This time Hurricane Ernesto came calling and made for waves well into the overhead range in some areas. Known as a “fish” storm because it stayed out to sea, Ernesto still caused a significant ground swell with mostly favorable local winds.
Remember ‘Keep your feet’ in sand without lifeguards
(Aug. 23, 2024) “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!” This is our trademark slogan that you will see many places throughout Ocean City. It’s not just a catchy phrase that you can see on the back of lifeguard stands and many other signs throughout Ocean City but more importantly a helpful reminder that swimming in unguarded water is never a good idea. A sad statistic from Ocean City is that 98% of all drowning deaths that have occurred in the past 90 years have occurred when the beach patrol was not on duty.
Sole of the city: Cherry Blossom Foamposites honor DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — The DMV gets its own kicks courtesy of Nike and rapper Wale. The tennis shoe giant has teamed up with the Maryland native to release the Cherry Blossom Foamposite shoe to honor the DMV area. The shoes will only be available for D.C., Maryland and Virginia...
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