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Residents get update on Cambridge flood mitigation project
CAMBRIDGE — The City of Cambridge held the first of what it says will be multiple "periodic" public meetings to share progress and get feedback on its flood mitigation project along the shore of the Choptank River. The city's Make Cambridge Resilient Flood Mitigation Project Manager Larry White said the city will continue to reach out to the public throughout the entire design process of the project. "This is the...
Jeep Fest is back in Ocean City at the convention center
OCEAN CITY, Md – Jeep Fest is back for another year around the sun, and they are bringing the fire, in this year’s iteration. Hosted at the Ocean City Convention Center, visitors can stop by from August 22nd – 25th and get “their jeep on.”. The...
Meet the candidates running for mayor of Cambridge: LaShon Foster
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – Cambridge voters will choose their next mayor come October. Three candidates are in the race, and this week WMDT is highlighting each individual, in alphabetical order. LaShon Foster. LaShon Foster has served two four-year terms as a Cambridge Commissioner—first from 2004-08, and then from 2016-20. By...
Former Berlin day care worker pleads to assaulting nine children; Felony charges dropped as sentencing awaits
Heather Ward, a former daycare worker indicted in March following a child abuse investigation at the Berlin Activities Depot, now awaits sentencing after entering an Alford plea to nine counts of second-degree assault. On Monday, Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Brian Shockley found Ward, 40, of Berlin, guilty of the...
Ocean City Police requests public’s help in search for handgun
OCEAN CITY, Md. – Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a discarded handgun. According to police, an officer approached a car stopped near 100th Street on Coastal Highway around 4:30 a.m. Thursday, observing a gun in the driver’s lap. The driver then reportedly sped off, leading the officer on a brief chase. The driver was eventually arrested, but the handgun was not found.
Berlin Beer Company awarded grant to spruce up façade
The Berlin Beer Company and its food partner, The Street Kitchen, were recently awarded a $20,000 façade grant from the Berlin Main Street Program to revitalize the exterior of the downtown building. Last week, the Berlin Beer Company and its food partner, The Street Kitchen, were awarded a $20,000...
American Legion Post 77 looking to jumpstart Hometown Heroes banner project
EASTON — An effort to honor past and present veterans, firefighters and police officers gained momentum at the Easton Town Council on Monday evening. Joan Harris-Brooks, speaking on behalf of Blake-Blackston American Legion Post 77, asked the council to partner with the group in creating a banner program so that families of Talbot County veterans, firefighters and officers can honor their loved ones. Harris-Brooks said the banners would be placed...
Mid-Shore Arts: A Spy Check-in with the Avalon’s Al Bond and Jessica Davies
There were two things on Al Bond’s mind for the latest Spy check-in with the president of Avalon Foundation. The first was the introduction of Jessica Davies, who recently joined the foundation as its first director of development after 24 years in a similar role for the University of Maryland. The hiring of Jennifer was how seriously Al and his board have taken the need to develop long-term philanthropic funding for the arts organization and its landmark downtown theater in Easton. Al and Jennifer talk to Spy about the need and the opportunity to reach out to more of Avalon’s devoted fans for critical support for its ever-expanding portfolio of programs and events.
QA Fair hosts Eastern Shore Jousting Association event
CENTREVILLE — Numerous riders turned out to participate in the annual Queen Anne’s County Fair Jousting Tournament on the night of Friday, Aug. 16. The tournament sponsored by the Queen Anne’s County Fair Board was put on by the Eastern Shore Jousting Association. Karen A. Callahan, a jouster herself, was the chairman and welcomed all of the spectators to the event. She told the crowd she knew there was a lot going on at the fair but to please be patient as some of the...
Lack of funding a 'recipe of frustration'
CENTRVILLE — Upwards of 200 individuals gathered at the Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Board of Education building in solidarity of Queen Anne’s County Education Association members raising their voices against proposed employee layoffs as the board held a closed executive session Aug. 20. “We teach our students to collaborate and talk together, well, let’s walk the walk,” Education Association President Cecilia Mitchell said about the assembly. Marching from Centreville...
Candlelight Vigil brings community together in memory of Bobby Messick
CHESTERTOWN — The overcast conditions Friday evening suited the somber mood when behind the Driftwood Inn, residents attended a candlelight vigil for the late Bobby Messick. Messick, 72, was discovered on Aug. 11, by resident Christa Blackmon. He was pronounced dead later by the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center of Chestertown. No foul play was suspected according to Chestertown Police. The vigil that night however was not to talk...
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...
Lawsuit filed against the City of Rehoboth Beach over the hiring of their new City Manager
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – The City of Rehoboth Beach has been hit with a lawsuit over the hiring of their new City Manager, Taylour Tedder. WMDT News sat down today with Tom Gaynor, a Rehoboth homeowner who’s been vocal on the controversy surrounding Tedder’s hiring. At the...
SBA Baltimore Seeks Nominations for 2025 Maryland Small Business Week Awards
Do you or someone you know have what it takes to become America’s 2025 Small Business Person of the Year? If so, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to hear from you. The SBA is proud to announce that its Baltimore District Office is ready to accept nominations...
Seaford football team is led by four seniors, second year head coach
The Seaford Blue Jay football team fields four seniors this season. Second year coach Austin Perry said he learned a lot after taking over the team last year. “It is exciting and we have a full year under our belts. Last year was last minute and now we know what we want to do and take our time and focus on details,” he said.
Big housing fights in Yorklyn and Ocean View: We've got the stories.
What's Going There in Delaware is Delaware Online/The News Journal's development newsletter, tracking what's coming to the First State. If you like what you’re reading, tell your friends it’s free to sign up here. Email tips, questions and brilliant story ideas to Matthew Korfhage at mkorfhage@delawareonline.com. 🏘A big housing fight in Yorklyn, and a housing fight at...
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