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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.
Worcester board of ed approves special ed staffing plan for upcoming school years
On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Worcester County Public School’s Board of Education unanimously approved its special education staffing plan. Supervisor of Special Education Windy Phillips attended the meeting to present the plan and the services provided to students with disabilities countywide.
'A hero who gave his life serving the community': Funeral held for Sussex firefighter
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 died in the line of duty last week. After the service, over 100 fire trucks and other first responder vehicles followed the hearse in a procession through Georgetown. ...
Wicomico Co. Health Dept. to host memorial service for lost loved ones
SALISBURY, Md.- The Wicomico County Health Department will honor lost loved ones through a special memorial service. Thursday night, the health department will host its ‘We Remember You, Overdose Awareness’ service, where families can gather, listen to songs dedicated to their loved ones, and share memories. Program coordinator,...
Salisbury Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled in September
SALISBURY, MD - The City of Salisbury announced they are conducting a citywide fire hydrant flushing program for two weeks in September. The City of Salisbury is conducting fire hydrant flushing to ensure water quality, improve "the health of our water system and ensure that fire hydrants are operational and in good working order".
Young Eagles soar from Cambridge airport
Dorchester County is renowned as an eagle habitat, with locals and visitors flocking to Blackwater Refuge and beyond to marvel at their majestic beauty. Among the biggest Refuge features is the online Eagle cam, broadcasting views of nesting parents and, hopefully, youngsters. On Sunday, August 10, a different group of fledglings took flight for the first time at Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport, during the Young Eagles Rally sponsored by Experimental Aviation Aircraft (EAA) chapters 478, headquartered at St. Mary's County Airport in Southern Maryland and 1683 which meets at the Delaware Aviation Museum in Georgetown, Delaware
Celebrate 30 Years of Healthcare Excellence at Chesapeake Health Care’s Community Health Fair
SALISBURY, MD – Chesapeake Health Care (CHC), a cornerstone of healthcare services on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is proud to announce its upcoming Community Health Fair, celebrating 30 years of providing high-quality healthcare services to the Lower Eastern Shore communities. Event Details:. Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024. Time: 10:00...
Butcher Shop, Century-Old Home Destroyed By Two-Alarm Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal
First responders were called shortly before 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, to the 5000 block of Stone Boundary Road in Cambridge, where the owner of a butcher shop reported a fire that rapidly spread to nearby structures. According to the Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal, the fire originated...
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. ...
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