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Salisbury City Council considers approval of new cannabis dispensary
SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury City Council is poised to approve a new cannabis dispensary. Monday night, Council members will learn more, and have the opportunity to ask questions, about the application from Elevated Mind and Wellness LLC to open up shop. The dispensary would be located at 733 South Salisbury Boulevard, the current retail location of Kitty’s Flowers.
How hot could it get for Hagerstown, Salisbury, Ocean City this week?
Editor's Note: This story was updated at 1:22 p.m. on July 15, 2024, to included updated heat warnings and advisories. Another heat wave has hit the Maryland area, with heat indices expected to be in the triple digits again on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. ...
Applications Now Open for 2024 Maryland Bear Hunt Lottery
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced that applications are now open for its annual black bear hunt. Per the news release: “Hunters can now enter the lottery selection process for the annual six-day black bear hunt in Western Maryland. The cost to enter the lottery is $15 and applications can be purchased from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now through August 31.
Chester River Chorale spring concert celebrates life on the Chesapeake
The Chester River Chorale spring concerts, celebrating our home here on the Chesapeake, were presented to packed houses on April 19 and 20. The concert flowed from a celebration of place, opening with the world premiere “Gravity.” “Gravity” features the stunning poetry of Wendy Mitman Clarke in Michael Rickelton’s composition for choir, piano, and tuned water glasses. The piece was commissioned by CRC prior to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic but was unable to be premiered as planned back in 2020. Four years later,...
674 more houses will be built north of Middletown
Hundreds more houses will soon arrive in the fast-growing stretches of land north of Middletown and south of the canal – where new houses arrive so quickly they often seem to have fallen from the sky onto a single endless lawn. In a largely ceremonial vote July 9, the New Castle Count Council...
An epic Yankees blunder led to an Orioles walk-off
The New York Yankees lost Sunday’s matchup vs. the Baltimore Orioles thanks to an epic blunder. Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo was a bit too ambitious in trying to field an oncoming line drive. Cedric Mullins blasted a ball would sail over Verdugo, leading to the Orioles racing around the bases to win the game.
Salisbury officials look to regulate growing trend of short-term rentals across country
SALISBURY -- The city of Salisbury plans to join other local governments across Maryland and the United States that are starting to regulate a growing trend of short-term rentals. Rentals ...
Milford School District Tables Controversial Classroom Policy
MILFORD, Del.- After more than two hours of public comment, the Milford School Board has decided to postpone a final decision on a policy regarding the handling of controversial or sensitive topics in classrooms. Prior to Monday night's meeting, parents, teachers, and students from the district displayed signs advocating for...
Berlin Police Department announces death of retired police K-9 Luke: A look at his career
The Berlin Police Department has announced the recent passing of retired K-9 Luke. The police dog, who had a fruitful career, faithfully served the small town of Berlin, Maryland, and surrounding communities from 2012-2023. K-9 Luke was the partner of Retired Corporal Bireley. ...
WBOC 70th Anniversary Special: Celebrating 7 Decades as Delmarva’s News Leader
DELMARVA - July 15th, 2024 marks WBOC’s 70th year on air as Delmarva’s News Leader, and we have a special program in store Monday night. Join us tonight, July 15th, at 7 p.m. for a deep-dive look at the past 7 decades since WBOC’s first broadcast on July 15th, 1954. From the very first launch at NASA Wallops Flight Facility, to the opening of the Salisbury Mall, the opening of the parallel span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to the Civil Rights Movement on the Eastern Shore, WBOC has been here to cover it all.
We rank the top 65 boys in Delaware high school sports for 2023-24
With summer in full swing, it's time to close the book on the year of high school sports. Here is our ranking of the top 65 girls from the past school year. Every athlete played a key role on the state's most successful squads or stood out to the coaches and media members...
These NJ supermarkets are hosting a big job fair this month. Everything you need to know
Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, announced that its supermarkets will host hiring fairs on July 27, offering career opportunities and valuable retail experience. The walk-up job fairs will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at store locations throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland. Interested...
‘A dumping ground’: Despite new state regulations, Caroline County still wrestling with impacts of DAF residuals
RIDGELY — When walking around his Ridgely residence and the Tuckahoe State Park, Al Martinez holds grave worries about the health of his neighbors and the environment. As president of the Tuckahoe Equestrian Center, he’s mindful of the cleanliness of riding trails throughout the park, along with the park’s bodies of water. Martinez’s concerns for the environment led him to join other Caroline County residents who publicly spoke out regarding tanks storing “food processing residuals.” ...
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