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Wes Moore says "Kamala Harris is the right one to lead us"
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore walked up to the podium at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Wednesday and declared that he believes "Kamala Harris is the right one to lead us in this moment."Moore said Vice President Kamala Harris was behind Maryland "every step of the way" after the collapse of Baltimore's iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge.He recalled one of the first phone calls he received when the Dali cargo ship, the size of three football fields, crashed into the Key Bridge on March 26, killing six construction workers."'Gov, it's Kamala,'" Moore recounted. "She said, 'I know you spoke to...
Sussex council approves Savannah Road office
A doctor seeking to open an office on Savannah Road ran into some opposition from neighbors surrounding the property at 1510 Savannah Road at the intersection with Quaker Road. However, the conditions imposed by Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission and Sussex County Council should address those issues. Concerns from...
Local organization to give away free school supplies
SALISBURY, Md. – The First Baptist Church of Salisbury is hosting its annual back to school bash. The event draws in Wicomico County community members for a day of fun and connection before the school year. Event organizers will give away free gift cards and undergarments for grades PreK-8 and offer boys haircuts.
Fallen firefighter, EMS worker laid to rest
Thomas W. Berry III was laid to rest at the Ellendale Cemetery Aug. 22 following a hero’s send-off that included a firefighter service at Crossroad Community Church and a procession including apparatus from nearly every fire department in Delaware, along with stops for last calls at Georgetown Fire Company, Sussex County Emergency Medical Services in Georgetown and Ellendale Fire Company.
House Fire in Wicomico County Under Investigation
DELMAR, MD - The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that occurred in Wicomico County on Wednesday. The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal report that the fire occurred on Wednesday (August 21st) around 4:30pm at 9139 Footbridge Lane, in Delmar, MD. The...
UMES welcomes largest class since 2019
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Class sizes have been on an exponential rise at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. With the COVID-19 pandemic in the rear view, director of admissions and recruitment, Darryl Isom, said a lot of students are enrolling at the university, looking to get back that sense of normalcy in the classroom.
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.
MD: Hellenic Cables America to Establish Manufacturing in Baltimore, Creating 120 Jobs
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore recently congratulated Belgian-based company Cenergy Holdings on its plans to establish a cable manufacturing facility in Maryland. Its U.S. subsidiary, Hellenic Cables Americas, has officially acquired a 38 acre property in Wagner’s Point along the Patapsco River in Baltimore City, where it will support hundreds of direct and indirect jobs.
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...
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,...
'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. ...
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...
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...
Fire Fightin’ 5K brings out 267 runners in Rehoboth Beach
The 10th edition of the Rehoboth Beach Fire Fightin’ 5K took place Aug. 18 in front of Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company Station 86 in the Nation’s Summer Capital. There were face painters, sprinklers connected to fire hoses, a fast and flat course, tech T-shirts, cool awards, and lots of locals and visitors showing their support for the hardworking Station 86 team. There were 17 states represented, from Delaware to Texas, with the largest age group being the 60-69-year-old runners. More than 30 kids under 13 took part, which is an inflated number rather than the norm, as they ran in the 9U and 10-13 age group. One of the highlights for me as the race director is seeing the crowd of runners looking up at the huge American flag hanging from the ladder truck over Rehoboth Avenue.
Havrilla to rock Rehoboth library after dark Aug. 28
Guitarist and singer Christine Havrilla will rock the Rehoboth Beach Public Library with a special solo performance at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 226 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Readers don’t need to worry; Havrilla will crank up the volume after the library is closed for the night. Admission...
‘Alexei and the Mad Monk Rasputin’ author to appear Aug. 25
Browseabout Books will host “Alexei and the Mad Monk Rasputin” author Greer Firestone for a signing event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25, at 133 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The world has long been fascinated with the compelling characters and cataclysmic events surrounding the end...
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